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Compliance and Complaints Statement _________________________________________
Introduction
_________________________________________________________________
>Degrees and
Certificates Offered
General Information __________________________________________________________
>Address and
Brief General Information
>Clarkson College Board of Directors
>Computer Equipment Recommendations
>Library and
Educational Resource Center (ERC)
>Electronic Resources Use, Copyright Infringement and Network Management
Policy
Academic Calendar ___________________________________________________________
Academic Travel Abroad
(ATA) ________________________________________________
Admissions __________________________________________________________________
>Undergraduate Degree-Seeking Students
>Graduate
Degree-Seeking Students: Master's Level
>Graduate Degree-Seeking Students:
Doctorate Level
>International Applicants Admission Requirements
>Non-Degree Seeking Students and Visiting Students
>Health
and Safety Requirements
>Non-Matriculated Student Record Retention
>Application Deadlines and Start Dates
>Application Deadlines for International Students
Financial Aid _________________________________________________________________
>Financial Aid
Eligibility Determination
>Disbursement of
Financial Aid
>Enrollment Status Requirements for Financial Aid Purposes
>Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
>Warning, Suspension, Appeal and Reinstatement of Financial Aid
Eligibility
>Federal Student Employment and Loan
Programs
>Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans
>Unsubsidized Federal Stafford
Loans
>Federal
Nursing Student Loans
>Federal Direct
PLUS (Parent) Loans
>Federal Direct
Graduate PLUS Loans
>Undergraduate Merit-Based Scholarships
>Merit-Based Scholarship Information
>Gateway to Success for Minority Nursing Scholarship
>Academic Achievement Scholarship
>Clarkson College
Financial Assistance
>Outside and Private Scholarships
>Safeguarding Customer Information
Student Accounts _____________________________________________________________
>Statement of Financial Responsibility
>International Student Payment Policy
>COPPER (Clarkson
Optional Payment Plan – Employee Reimbursement)
Tuition and Fees ______________________________________________________________
Academic Information and Policies _____________________________________________
>Methods of Forming Advanced Standing Credit
>American Council on Education/College Credit Recommendation Service
>College Credit Recommendation Service
>Change of Personal Information
>Clarkson College Behavioral
Intervention Team
>Class Standing
for Undergraduates
>Coursework Categories for Undergraduate Degrees
>Credit Hour Load and Overload
>Dean’s List for Undergraduates
>Family Education
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
>Graduate Degrees and Certificates
>Graduation Academic Honors for
Undergraduates
>Graduation
Requirements and Procedures
>Grievance Process/Policy
>Health and Safety Requirements
>Petitioning for a Course Offering
>Diploma/Undergraduate Certificate Programs and Associate of Science
Degree
Programs with
exception of Health Information Technology
>Associate of Science in Health Information Technology Degree Program
>Bachelor of Science Degree and Post-Baccalaureate Programs
>Student Classifications and Status
Online Education _______________________________________________________
>Programs Offered Through Online
Education
Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership (Ed.D.) ________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
Nursing Programs ____________________________________________________________
>Nursing Program
Course Descriptions
>Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) ________________________________________________
>Required
Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Post-Master’s
Certificate in Nursing Programs (Post-MSN) ____________________________
>Required Courses
>Family Nurse Practitioner Courses
>Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Courses
>Nursing Health Care Administration Courses
>Master
of Science in Nursing (MSN): Traditional Option ______________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Specialty Option Courses in Nursing Health Care Administration
>Specialty Option Courses in Nursing Education
>Specialty Option Courses in Family Nurse Practitioner
>Specialty Option Courses in Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner
>Specialty Option Courses in Nurse Anesthesia
>Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): RN to MSN Option
______________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Undergraduate Support Courses
>Required Undergraduate Nursing
Courses
>Specialty Option Courses
>Nursing Health Care Administration
>Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
>Evidence-Based Practice Research Project
>Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN): Traditional Option ____________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum
Plan
>Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN): RN to BSN Option ____________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN): LPN to BSN Option ___________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Diploma
in Practical Nursing (PN) ________________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
Associate of Science
in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) ________________________
>PTA Program
Course Descriptions
>PTA:
Traditional Option
________________________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>PTA: Transfer Option __________________________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
Associate of Science
in Radiologic Technology (RT) _______________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>RT Program
Course Descriptions
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
__________________________________________
>Required Courses/Curriculum Plan
>Course Offerings per Semester
>Medical Imaging
Program Course Descriptions
>Medical Imaging Externship Checklist
Certificate in Imaging Informatics ______________________________________________
>Required
Courses/Curriculum Plan
Health Care Business
Programs ________________________________________________
>Business Program
Course Descriptions
>Master's
in Health Care Administration ____________________________________________
>Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Care Administration
_______________________________
>Bachelor
of Science in Health Care Business with major in Health Information
Administration
>Required Courses
>Health Information Administration Major Courses
>Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information
Administration ____________________
>Required Courses
>Health Information Administration Major Courses
>Bachelor
of Science in Health Care Business with major in Management
_________________
>Required Courses
>Associate
of Science in Health Information Technology ________________________________
>Certificate in Health Information Management
_______________________________________
>Certificate in
Long-Term Care Administration ________________________________________
>Health Care Business Minor ______________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services ______________________________________
>Required
Courses
>Additional Major Concentration Courses
>Health
Care Business Concentration
General Education _____________________________________________________________
>General
Education Course Descriptions
Professional
Development ______________________________________________________
>Allied Health
Continuing Education
>Health
Information Management Continuing Education
>Programs Offered
Through Professional Development
Reserve Officers’
Training Corps (ROTC) - Air Force and Army ______________________
Administration,
Faculty and Staff Directory
Please Note: The information in this
catalog is intended to be informational and not contractual in nature. Clarkson
College reserves the right to amend, alter, change or modify the provisions of
this catalog at any time and in any manner that the administration or Board of
Directors deems is in the best interest of Clarkson College and its students. The catalog is
printed once annually in the fall. This interactive online catalog contains the
most current academic information.
COMPLIANCE AND
COMPLAINTS STATEMENT
Clarkson College complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to discrimination based on
race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,
national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, veteran's status, or marital status. This
includes, but is not limited to, such laws as Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
This policy is applicable to complaints
alleging discrimination on the basis of sex. The Vice President Academic
Affairs and/or the Vice President of Operations is
responsible for coordinating compliance with these laws for students.
All complaints will be promptly and
thoroughly investigated and resolved. Complaint processes can be found in two
policies; Petition for Reconsideration and Grievance. The Vice President
Academic Affairs and/or the Vice President of Operations will be responsible
for conducting review of complaints for students. Complainants may provide
statements from witnesses as part of their information and evidence.
The College prohibits retaliation against a
complainant or other person(s) who participates in grievance proceedings.
A complete description of each formal
grievance process is contained in the student handbook/planner, which is
available online.
Last updated Nov.
26, 2008.
INTRODUCTION
Clarkson College is rich in history, academic
excellence and unmatched in preparing students to be the best in the field of
health care. The heart of our success resides in our dedicated staff, committed
student body and outstanding faculty members. As a student, you will have the
opportunity to experience our proud, long-standing tradition of upholding our
Mission of preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical
and compassionate health care services.
During the last
125 years, we have learned a few things about preparing students to provide
high quality health care services, and our results are showing it. While
focusing on quality we have not forgotten about cost. Clarkson College is
committed to responsible control of expenses for students and parents. This
combination of quality and efficiency equates to value at a private college you
can afford.
Clarkson College offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees,
post-graduate certificates and doctoral degrees in health sciences and health
care business. The College is devoted to ensuring high quality
health care education in the classroom, online or on campus, and during
clinical experiences.
Clarkson College Highlights and Key Facts:
·
Nebraska’s first health care education institution.
·
More than 1,200 students learning on-campus and online.
·
Learning focused on patient, caring, integrity, and a commitment to
excellence.
·
A student to faculty ratio of 14:1.
·
Pass rates on national board exams consistently above the state and
national average.
·
The Nursing program began over 125 years ago.
· Clarkson College has the
largest Radiologic Technology and Physical Therapist Assistant programs in the
state of Nebraska.
· Clarkson College has the
only PTA transfer program in the Midwest.
· Clarkson College is the
only accredited Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management program in
Nebraska and Iowa.
·
Clarkson College is the second least expensive private college in
Nebraska.
·
Access for our graduates to the largest and best medical campus in the
region, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Our faculty and staff are anxious to prepare you
with the high quality education you are seeking. We are passionate about your
success not only during your time at Clarkson College, but also long after you
graduate.
Sincerely,
Louis W. Burgher, M.D., Ph.D.
President
MISSION AND VALUES
Mission
Preparing students to professionally
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health
care services.
Values
Learning: The lifelong process of education through both structured and
unstructured experiences.
Caring: An empowering relationship through
an attitude of empathy, compassion and respect
for those with whom we
interact, serve and lead.
Commitment: Dedication to
the shared mission of Clarkson College.
ACCREDITATION AND
APPROVALS
Clarkson College has maintained continuous
accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA) from 1984 to present.
The Bachelor of
Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing
programs have accreditation from:
The Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 850 Atlanta,
GA 30326 PH 404.975.5000 acenursing.org
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is also approved by:
The
Nebraska State Board of Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing with a
specialization in Nurse Anesthesia program is also accredited by:
The Council on Accreditation of Nurse
Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)
222 S. Prospect
Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 PH 847.655.1160
The Diploma in Practical Nursing program has approval for operation from:
The Nebraska State Board of Nursing
The Associate of Science in Radiologic
Technology program at Clarkson College is fully accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
As an accredited program, the Radiologic Technology program is required to meet specific standards. Complaints or concerns involving accreditation issues should be directed to the Faculty Committee (any faculty member) or the JRCERT.
Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182
PH 312.704.5300 JRCERT@aol.com
Upon receipt of any
allegations of non-compliance, the program director and the faculty involved will
investigate the report within three weeks. If an incident of non-compliance is
identified, the program director and faculty will take action within the
following three weeks to remedy the situation. The results of such actions will
be reviewed and discussed during the next Faculty Committee meeting.
The Associate of Science in Physical
Therapist Assistant program has accreditation from:
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education (CAPTE)
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314 PH 703.706.3245
accreditation@apta.org capteonline.org
The Master of Science in Health Care
Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business
Management and Associate of
Science in Health Information
Technology programs have accreditation from:
International Assembly for Collegiate
Business Education (IACBE)
P.O. Box 3960 Olathe,
KS 66063-3960 PH 913.631.3009 iacbe.org
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in
Health Information Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Information
Administration and Associate of Science in Health Information
Technology programs have accreditation from:
Commission on Accreditation for Health
Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
233 N. Michigan Ave, 21st Floor Chicago, IL
60601-5800 PH 312.233.1131 cahiim.org
Nursing Continuing Education
Clarkson College is an approved provider of
continuing nursing education by the Nebraska Nurses Association, an accredited
approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
Accreditation.
Clarkson College is approved Iowa provider
345.
Physical Therapy Continuing Education
For Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist
Assistant continuing education activities appropriate CEUs are sought through:
Nebraska Chapter
American Physical Therapy Association
600 S. 42 St. Omaha, NE 68198-5450 PH 402.559.6415 apta.org
Health Information Management Continuing
Education
For Health Information Management continuing
education activities appropriate CEUs are sought through:
American Academy of Professional Coders
2480 South 3850 West, Suite B Salt Lake City, UT
84120 aapc.com
And/or
American Health Information Management
Association
233 N. Michigan
Avenue, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60601-5809 ahima.org
The Basic
and Advanced Life Support and First Aid courses are approved by:
American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 americanheart.org
The Nurse Aide and Medication Aide programs
are approved by:
Nebraska Department of Health and Human
Services
Regulation and Licensure; Credentialing
Division
P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 PH 402.471.4376 www.hhs.state.ne.us
The Nurse Refresher program is
approved by:
The Nebraska State
Board of Nursing
Clarkson College Professional Development is an authorized
Microsoft Office Specialist Exam Distributor for Microsoft Office Specialist
Certification as well as an approved Certiport and
Castle Worldwide Testing Center for other applications and certifications.
Note: Details and
updates concerning accreditation can be found by contacting the appropriate
program director.
DEGREES OFFERED
Degree |
Major |
Professionally Accredited |
Diploma |
Practical Nursing |
No |
Associate of Science |
Health Information Technology* Physical Therapist Assistant Radiologic Technology |
Yes Yes Yes |
Bachelor of Science |
Health Care Business: Management major* Health Care Business: Health Information
Administration major* Health Care Services Medical Imaging* Nursing (BSN)** |
Yes Yes No No Yes |
Master of |
Health Care Administration* |
Yes |
Master of Science |
Nursing (MSN): Adult–Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner* Nursing (MSN): Family Nurse Practitioner* Nursing (MSN): Nursing Education* Nursing (MSN): Nursing Health Care
Administration* Nursing (MSN): Nurse
Anesthesia |
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Doctorate |
Doctor in Health Care Education and
Leadership Doctor of Nursing Practice |
Yes Yes |
*These programs
may be completed through Online Education. Some online programs require periodic
campus visits for skills assessment. Contact the appropriate department for
current details.
**RN to BSN
options may be completed by Online Education. See details in the RN to BSN
sections of this catalog.
Health Information Management
Post-Baccalaurate
in Health Information
Long-Term Care Administration
Imaging Informatics
Post-Masters Health Care Administration
Post-Masters Nursing: Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Post-Masters Nursing: Family Nurse
Practitioner
Post-Masters Nursing: Nursing Education
Post-Masters Nursing: Nursing Health Care
Administration
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clarkson College
101 South 42 Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.3100 TF
800.647.5500
This section contains general information
about the College, its facilities and its rich history of educating health care
professionals.
Since 1888, the College has experienced both
triumphs and challenges that have strengthened the institution and allowed it
to flourish. It began with the dream of Bishop Robert H. Clarkson in the late
1800s to establish a hospital in Nebraska. It continued with the dedication of
his wife, Meliora, to develop a training school for
nurses.
Today, Clarkson College continues to build
on a tradition of innovative education that anticipates changes in health care
systems, technology and society. The individuals we serve have always been and
will continue to be our success.
Chair Marlin G. Stahl,
M.D.
Vice-Chair The Very
Reverend Thomas Hurley, retired
Treasurer William S. Dinsmoor
Immediate Past Chair James T. Canedy,
M.D.
Executive
Committee James T. Canedy, M.D.* Robert S. Howard* Karen Verdirame, J.D.* Board Members Cynthia A. Arbaugh Allen Hager Rosanna Morris *Past Chair |
Ex
Officio Glenn
A. Fosdick Clarkson
College Faculty Senate Representative Jane Langemeier, Ph.D.,
M.S.N., R.N. Clarkson
College Student Government Representative Amanda
Hanlin |
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Clarkson College is a private, non-profit college
offering undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and post-graduate certificates
in health sciences and health care business.
Clarkson College exists to educate and
ensure the personal and professional development of individuals seeking a
career in health care. Through various activities, the College provides an
intellectual environment for the development of literate, knowledgeable and
scholarly individuals motivated to pursue lifelong learning and capable of
solving problems through the health care disciplines in which they major.
The success of each student at Clarkson
College is the center of the College Mission. For this reason, faculty works
closely with students as teachers, mentors, advisors and role models. Faculty
and staff are friendly and helpful and care about your progress and success.
The College also provides a variety of
co-curricular experiences on campus. The opportunity to serve in student groups
and organizations, College committees or to participate in service promotes development
of interpersonal skills and experiences that assist students in attaining
personal and career success.
Students at Clarkson College may choose to
study in any one of several areas in the Nursing, Health Care Business, Health
Care Services, Radiologic Technology, Medical Imaging/Imaging Informatics and
Physical Therapist Assistant.
The Clarkson College Professional
Development office is dedicated to assisting health care professionals in their
pursuit of lifelong learning. Professional Development encompasses a broad
spectrum of programs and courses intended for adult learners. It involves
developing an individual’s knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure that they
can work confidently and effectively.
Online Education provides students who are
unable to attend classes on campus an opportunity to complete their education
in a flexible setting suitable for their individual lifestyle. Accessibility,
convenience and personalized instruction make the Online Education experience a
popular option.
Students are central to decisions made and
are included in many of the operational activities of the College through the
Student Government Association (SGA) and other organizations.
Clarkson College delivers a high-quality
education emphasizing early hands-on experiences, personal attention from
faculty, flexibility in program selection and high first-time pass rates on
board examinations for graduates. The College prepares students for a
profession embedded with opportunities and the potential of multiple careers
that enable a variety of jobs, settings, geographical locations, colleagues and
salary potential.
DIVERSITY
Clarkson College recognizes that we live in
a diverse society. We value the diversity of our employees, students and the
community, and strive to create an environment where all people have equal
opportunity. Clarkson College complies with all applicable federal, state and
local laws relating to discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, age, national origin, ethnicity, sex, veteran’s status or marital
status in the administration of its educational programs and policies,
financial aid, activities or other school administered programs.
The following designated position
coordinates the Clarkson College effort to comply with the regulations
implementing Title IX, Section 504 and the Age Act:
Vice President of Operations
Clarkson College 101 South 42
Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739 PH
402.552.6109
We will demonstrate our commitment to
diversify through the following actions:
· We will create an environment where all people are
treated with dignity and respect, and where difference is valued.
· We will create an atmosphere where all people feel
welcomed and where their unique cultural differences are respected.
· We will create an environment where all people have
the same ability to provide and receive quality health care education. This
will include awareness of the many cultural barriers, language and customs of
our employees, students and the community in order to provide health care
education to a diverse population.
· We will openly embrace the diversity of our employee,
student and customer population. We acknowledge that creating a diverse
environment must have the support and commitment of all levels of the
organization.
· We will celebrate diversity to create an environment
of inclusion.
FACILITIES
In the summer of 1992, Clarkson College
moved from Kiewit Tower, where it had educated students for over 30 years, to a
facility located prominently at the corner of 42 and Dodge Streets in Omaha.
Committed to living and learning, Clarkson Regional Health Services, Clarkson
College and The Nebraska Medical Center launched an enriched college life
experience with the opening of a new urban campus in fall 2004. The Residence
Hall includes apartment-style resident living, while the Student Center offers
convenience and a greater community connection among students.
The Student Center houses the campus
bookstore, community lounge, mailboxes, café and Student Government Association
office on the first floor. On the second level, Howard Hall, a multi-purpose
room, provides gym space as well as seating for 400 people. Next door is the J.
W. Upright Success Center, which caters to the study, tutoring and counseling
needs of students.
In the main building at 42 and Dodge
Streets, the lower level (LL) houses the Professional Development office, Life
Support training center, Nurse Aide classroom, Testing Center and skills
laboratory for the Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging programs. The
Educational Resource Center (ERC) is also located on the lower level.
On the first floor lobby of the College
main building you will find the Student Services Suite. The Admissions,
Registrar, Student Financial Services and Manager of Facilities offices are
housed in this suite. The Student Services Suite provides centralization of
student services and information to students and visitors. The first floor also
houses classroom 110.
The second floor houses the College
Library. Maintaining convenient hours, the Library provides students with
knowledgeable staff and resources necessary to complete projects and conduct
research.
The second floor also houses classrooms and
a science lab for the anatomy, physiology, chemistry and biology classes. Just
beyond the science lab is Second Floor South, which houses the Center for
Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the skills laboratory for the Physical Therapist
Assistant program.
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
was established in 2008 to support teaching and learning at Clarkson College by
assisting faculty and academic programs in their continued pursuit of course
improvement and student learning. CTE manages and coordinates instructional
design, faculty development, online education, testing center, diversity,
community service, Service-Learning, accommodations, and institutional
effectiveness services for faculty and academic program needs.
The third floor provides the College with a
multipurpose area that can quickly be configured as two large rooms or three areas
for instruction, activities or workshops. The third floor also houses the
College computer lab. The Health Care Business program’s faculty members are
also located on the third floor.
Located on the fourth floor are classrooms
and the offices for the Director of Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging
and the Technology and Computer Services department. Also housed on the fourth
floor is the Nursing Skills Lab and state-of-the-art Simulation Lab.
Clarkson College faculty offices, the
Director of Undergraduate Nursing and the Assistant Director of Undergraduate
Nursing are located on the fifth floor.
The sixth floor of the
College houses the administrative offices of the President, Vice President of
Academic Affairs, Vice President of Operations, Dean of Nursing, Director of
Graduate Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice, Director of Health Care
Business, Director of General Education, Fiscal Services, Human Resources,
Marketing, Academic Travel Abroad (ATA) and Alumni Relations.
Our Ed-Tech Center is located at 121 South
44 Street. This is a yellow brick, apartment-style building on the corner of 44
and Douglas Streets (one block south of Dodge Street). The Center’s first floor
is the home of our Microsoft Office Training/Certification
Examination Center. Faculty offices are located on the second floor.
Advanced technology is architecturally
designed into the main building of the College, Student Center and Residence
Hall including wireless Internet access in each building and the courtyard. The
facilities were built to handle current and future computer and technological
needs. All main building classrooms are equipped with television monitors as
well as numerous types of audio/visual projection equipment. The capability
exists to transmit live or taped productions into all classrooms
simultaneously. Throughout the College facilities are connections that link
users of technology with computers, modems, satellites and the Internet.
Education at Clarkson College is truly global.
HISTORY
Clarkson College traces its roots to
Omaha’s Good Samaritan Hospital, which opened in 1869 and became the forerunner
of Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital. The first student nurse completed a
two-year training period in 1890. In 1902, a three-year nurses
training school accepted students at the Hospital’s 17th and Dodge Street
location. A Clarkson superintendent called civic leaders to the first meeting
of the Nebraska Nurses Association at Clarkson in 1906; three years later, the
founding members achieved their initial goal of registration for 10 trained
nurses who passed a state examination.
The Alumni Association was formed in 1910.
By 1913, Clarkson was the first Nebraska school to reduce the standard on-duty requirement
from 12 hours per day (six-and-a-half days a week) to eight hours per day. The
Hospital and School moved in 1936 to 26 and Dewey Streets where students were
housed in several homes nearby.
During World War II, a new nurse’s home
(dormitory) was built across the street from the Hospital. The School of
Nursing also actively participated in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps program, which
funded student tuition, books, uniforms and monthly stipends as a way to
recruit nurses for the war effort.
After the war, the Hospital moved to its
current location at 42 and Dewey Streets. However, related budget problems led
the Nursing program to close in 1955. A very generous donation from Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Kiewit enabled the Nursing program to reopen in 1960 with the
completion of Kiewit Tower.
The 1970s saw Clarkson College admit male
students to its burgeoning program. In the 1980s, Clarkson College received
accreditation from the North Central Association and National League for
Nursing. Development of the Online Education, Professional Development,
Radiologic Technology/Medical Imaging, Physical Therapist Assistant and
graduate programs swiftly followed. Today, the College also offers degrees and
certificates in Health Care Business, Imaging Informatics, Post-Master’s
certificates in Nursing and a host of Professional Development, Basic and
Advanced Life Support and Continuing Education opportunities.
Since 1888, Clarkson College graduates have
distinguished themselves at home and abroad, in peacetime and in wartime. Now
in its second century, the College continues to build on its solid tradition by
developing health care programs to provide for safe, compassionate and
effective care.
In the new millennium, a focus on diversity
led to the development of the Gateway to Success Minority Nursing Scholarship.
In order to serve our diverse population the College began the “Building on the
Legacy of Enriching Campus Life for Students” effort in 2004 to create an
environment of living and learning by constructing the new Student Village
campus. The new campus includes a Student Center, apartment-style Residence
Hall and courtyard complete with the Clarkson College Service League Heritage
Garden.
In 2008, Clarkson College enhanced student
services by opening a newly renovated lobby with student access to admissions
and student records services. In addition, a newly renovated lower level allows
easier access to professional development and basic life support services from
a 42 Street entrance. The Center for Teaching Excellence also opened its doors
in 2008.
Only two years later in 2010, the College
reconstructed the first floor main lobby area and developed the Student
Services Suite to establish convenient access to all facets of student
information.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Clarkson College, in compliance with
Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Rehabilitation Act”),
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), and the Nebraska Fair
Employment Practices Act, provides qualified individuals with disabilities the
opportunity to participate in the programs or activities of Clarkson College.
To request disability accommodation or information, please contact the Accommodations
Coordinator.
ARTICULATION
AGREEMENTS
Clarkson College shall create articulation
agreements and/or Memo of Understandings with any accredited community
college/health system according to the wishes of the academic program directors
and administration. The articulation agreement and/or Memo of Understanding is a formal, signed agreement that specifically states the
Clarkson College degree requirements and the community college/health system
courses that may be transferred. Current articulation agreements can be found
in the Admissions section of the College website.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to increase their likelihood of academic
success, it is recommended that all Clarkson College on-campus students have
access to personal computers with a specified minimum level of hardware and
software. The specific recommendations are available to current and
prospective students in the Online Education manual.
Online Education students are required to
have access to specific equipment. These requirements are listed in the Online Education manual.
LIBRARY AND
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER (ERC)
The Library and Educational Resource Center
(ERC) supports the curriculum by providing flexible, responsive services, a
wide variety of print and non-print materials and the hardware needed to use
numerous types of media. The Library also provides access to FirstSearch, CINAHL, ERIC, ProQuest,
Ebsco’s Health Source and Sydney Plus, the online
public access catalog. Students may access these databases using the computers
in the library, on-campus or from remote home and office locations.
The Library and Educational Resource Center
is open 72 hours each week. A highly qualified staff is committed to providing
excellent service to the Clarkson College community. The Library is an active
member of ICON, a Nebraska and western Iowa consortium of health science libraries.
ICON member libraries participate in free interlibrary lending and support one
another by sharing staff expertise and other library resources. The Library
participates in the Nebraska Academic Libraries Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement
which gives students access to academic libraries across Nebraska. Access to
library collections throughout the United States is offered via DOCLINE and
OCLC.
NOTICE OF
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Clarkson College complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to discrimination and does
not discriminate on the basis race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, age, national origin, ethnicity,
sex, veteran’s status or marital status in the administration of its
educational programs and policies, financial aid, activities or other school
administered programs.
The following position coordinates
compliance with regulations in the implementation of Title IX, Section 504 and
the Age Act:
Vice President of Operations
Clarkson College 101 S. 42 St. Omaha, NE 68131-2739 PH 402.552.6109
RESEARCH
In fulfilling its mission, the College actively
supports and encourages scholarly activity and research. Members of the
Clarkson College community or members of the scientific community wishing to
conduct research within Clarkson College are to contact the chair of the
Clarkson College Institutional Review Board.
SCIENCE LABORATORY
The Science Lab
accommodates areas for chemistry, microbiology, physiology and anatomy to
support the general education science curriculum. It allows the student to gain
valuable, hands-on experience with the subject matter. Each semester,
designated open lab hours are established to allow students flexibility in
completing required coursework.
SKILLS LABORATORIES
Nursing Skills Lab
The Nursing Skills Lab is
designed to provide realistic, hands-on practice for students in an area that
simulates a variety of realistic medical facility environments. There are
numerous resources available to facilitate group or individual learning. The
south end of the lab features eight patient care cubicles arranged to simulate
semi-private hospital rooms equipped with items necessary for direct nursing
care.
The north end of the lab has two patient
care cubicles arranged to simulate one-bed hospital rooms, a pediatric
examination room, an adult examination room, a gynecological examination room,
five mobile workstations and a conference area. The classroom contains a video
viewing conference area and a computer workstation.
Students using the lab will have access to
realistic mannequins and models allowing them to practice skills needed in today’s
advanced health care setting. Designated open lab hours are established to
allow students to complete required
coursework and additional practice. Qualified faculty is available to assist
students in practicing skills.
Simulation
Lab
The cutting-edge Simulation Lab allows
students to manage hypothetical patient cases using digitally enhanced
mannequins that mimic real-life human health conditions.
Located on the fourth floor, the 375
square-foot facility includes a fully-equipped patient room where students can
practice procedures such as intravenous line insertion, breathing tube
insertion and medication administration; a control room where instructors can
manipulate the mannequins by raising their blood pressure or even sending them
into cardiac arrest; and a debriefing room where students and their instructors
will gather to review and analyze a video recording of how the students reacted
to the patient cases.
The simulation lab also houses high-tech,
computerized adult and child tetherless mannequins
that mimic real patients and are able to talk and respond to the students.
These life-like mannequins are controlled remotely by instructors who can make
them cry out in pain, move about and even react to a student’s touch. They
exhibit symptoms of minor or major injury, as well as mild to life-threatening
diseases—almost anything clinical staff might see in live patients
Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab
The Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab
provides students with an opportunity to practice a variety of clinically
related patient intervention techniques. Students have access to an assortment of
therapeutic equipment reflective of the current practice of physical therapy.
Lab time is scheduled as part of the curriculum and reserved lab hours can be
established to allow students to
complete required coursework and additional practice.
Radiologic Technology Energized Skills Lab
The Radiologic Technology Lab suite
contains a classroom; two x-ray rooms, one of which is energized; a darkroom
and a film library. The energized x-ray room is lead-shielded and the viewing
window is constructed of leaded glass for student safety. The energized x-ray
machine is capable of performing digital fluoroscopy and diagnostic
examinations. Two methods of image acquisition are offered. A fully functional
darkroom is available for film processing and a CR reader and imaging plates
are available for digital acquisition. Completing the digital imaging chain is
a quality control workstation and PACS workstation for image manipulation and
storage. An energized mammography machine, portable x-ray machine and C-arm are
also located within the suite to facilitate student learning.
Nurse Aide Center
Nurse Aide and
Medication Aide courses are provided in a classroom-skills lab suite. This
facility—located in the lower level of the main College building—offers students
the ability to learn as they practice skills needed to provide high quality
patient care.
STUDENT CENTER
The new Student Center enriches campus life
for students. Students can socialize in the café-style lounge area, exercise in
the fitness center, visit The Campus Corner bookstore or seek academic and
career guidance in the Success Center. Computer access is available and also
study areas for study collaboration. The Student Center also has wireless
capabilities for those students who wish to use their laptop computers in this
area. The Student Center also offers student meeting and recreational space for
events and intramurals in Howard Hall.
STUDENT HOUSING
The new, apartment-style Residence Hall is
conveniently located on campus and provides a greater community connection with
other students. Each apartment has four private, furnished bedrooms; two
private baths with double vanities; and a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen with
dining/study counter. The Residence Hall has 24-hour staff and front desk
services and each of the 35 apartments has controlled entry. The Residence
Hall, which houses up to 140 students, also offers laundry facilities, group
study areas and wireless Internet for its residents. Each apartment is also set
up for Internet and cable access in each bedroom and living room. Our Resident
Assistants (RAs) and onsite Resident Director (RD) encourage student involvement
and activities and assist the on-campus residents in a living and learning
environment.
TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCES
Students have access to computers in the
College Computer Laboratory, Success Center, Educational Resources Area and
Library. Word processing and desktop publishing software is available for
students who need to prepare class papers. Spreadsheets and database management
software permit students to analyze data. Interactive technologies provide unique
learning opportunities for students. Additionally, there are several multimedia
machines in the Library for viewing class assignments. Clarkson College is a
wireless campus, and students have access to the Internet in the Student
Center, Residence Hall, main building or the courtyard.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES USE,
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT, AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT POLICY
Clarkson College electronic resources are defined as the
hardware, software, network and network connections within Clarkson College and
all connections to the Internet. This definition also includes P2P processes
and use.
All electronic resources at Clarkson College are provided
for the exclusive use of enrolled students, faculty, staff and individuals
directly affiliated with Clarkson College consistent with the mission of the
College.
Computer and network system users are responsible for
following the published restrictions to access Clarkson College computing
systems and networks.
1.
A user must use only the computer
account(s) that has been authorized for his/her use.
2.
Users are responsible for the use of
their computer accounts. Users should make appropriate use of systems-provided
protection features such as passwords and file protections and should take
precautions against others obtaining access to their computer resources. Users
should not make an account available to others for any purpose. If assistance
is needed in using computer resources, contact the Information Systems (IS)
department.
3.
Computer accounts and access to
networks (Internet, College Network (LAN), etc.) must be used only for the
purposes for which they are authorized. For example, student, faculty and staff
accounts issued for legitimate classroom or office work cannot be used for
private consulting, commercial enterprises and/or personal financial gain.
4. Users
will not download (or attempt to download) music, data or any other copyright
materials from others that are engaged in illegal activities involving
copyrighted, trademarked or patented products.
5.
Users will not access, copy or
transport programs, files or data without prior authorization. User software may be used on computers only
if it has been legally obtained and if its use does not violate license or
copyright restrictions. This policy specifically pertains to any Peer-to-Peer
uses as well as other types of electronic copyright violations. Peer-to-Peer
practices are not authorized on the Clarkson College network unless specially
approved by the Information Systems (IS) department.
6.
Users will not (or attempt to)
inspect, modify, distribute or copy privileged data, music or software, except
for users who have been given prior special permission to work with data in
accomplishing their job responsibilities, e.g. reporting, etc.
7.
Users will not infringe on others’
use of the electronic services or deprive them of those resources.
8.
Users will not attempt to modify
systems infrastructure. Users will not damage or obstruct the operation of any
of computer systems or networks of the College.
9.
Users will not supply or attempt to
supply false or misleading information or identification in order to access
computer systems or networks.
10.
Users will not attempt to subvert
the restrictions associated with any computer accounts.
11.
Playing computer games (other than
for educational purposes) on Clarkson College computers is not allowed and may
result in the loss of access to Clarkson College computers and networks.
12.
The computer will not be used as an
instrument to intimidate or offend persons. Using the computer as a means of
communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy or offend another
person constitutes grounds for cancellation of access to Clarkson College
computers/networks and may result in disciplinary and/or legal action. Use of a
computer as a means of: a) communicating indecent, lewd or obscene language to
another person, or: b) communicating a threat or lewd suggestion to another
person shall be prima facia evidence of intent to
terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy or offend.
13.
Software will be used on computers
only if it has been legally obtained and if its use does not violate license or
copyright restrictions. Any software not approved or purchased by Clarkson
College will not be placed on network machines without approval from the
Information Services (IS) department. Such software may not receive support
from the IS department. Users may not (nor attempt to) inspect, modify,
distribute or copy privileged data or software, except for users who have been
given prior special permission to work with data in accomplishing their job
responsibilities, e.g. reporting, etc.
14.
Users shall not supply or attempt to
supply false or misleading information or identification in order to access
computer systems or networks.
Violations
of any on the above items will lead to loss of access privileges to all
Clarkson College computing and networking systems.
Further
disciplinary actions for violating the policy will be governed by but may not
be limited to the applicable provisions of student handbooks, faculty and staff
handbooks, policies of Clarkson College, statutes of
the State of Nebraska and federal law, including civil and criminal legal
actions.
Information Services will
review user accounts and network traffic to insure that violations to this
policy are reported to administration for disciplinary action of all offenders.
TESTING CENTER
The Testing Center is an on-campus facility
which provides exam proctoring service to our local students enrolled in online
classes. To learn more about the hours of operation, rules and regulations, and
scheduling appointments, visit the Testing Center webpage.
WEBSITE
The
website for Clarkson College is located at www.clarksoncollege.edu.
The website contains detailed information about programs and courses offered by
the College and online academic catalog as well as admission requirements,
applications, forms, directories and contact information. Other features
include: calendar of events, schedule of classes, Campus Corner bookstore and
link access to eCollege (online campus),
Self-Service, Library databases and e-mail accounts for students, faculty/staff
and alumni. Tools for searching our website and navigation include: Search
Clarkson College, Quick Links menu and site map. Students are also able add
themselves as friends/fans of Clarkson College in the online social network
Facebook.
Clarkson
College publishes academic calendars two years in advance.
This section gives you access to these calendars.
2013-14 Academic Calendar
August 2013
2 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
2 Summer semester ends
3 Summer Graduation
6 Final grades due for
summer semester
7-16 Faculty off campus
19 Faculty report
20 Affiliate
faculty meeting
23 Fall orientation – new undergraduate students
26 Fall semester begins
26 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
30 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
September 2013
2 Labor Day (No
classes, College closed)
10 Census Day
13 Tuition and fees
payment due date
17 Constitution Day
19
Convocation
19-20 Graduate weekend
(NS 830)
October 2013
4 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session ends
7-11 Fall mid-term
exams
11-12 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
14 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
15 Fall
mid-semester grades due
18 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
November 2013
1 Deadline for
spring 2014 Graduation application
22 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
27 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
27 Fall semester grades due for graduating students
28-29 Thanksgiving
Holiday (No classes, College closed)
December 2013
6 Fall semester ends
7 Fall Graduation
8-18 Academic
Travel Abroad
10 Final grades due
for fall semester
16-Jan. 1 Faculty
off campus
23-25
Christmas Holiday (College closed)
31 Holiday (College
closed)
January 2014
1 Holiday (College
closed)
2 Faculty report
2 Adjunct faculty
meeting
3 Spring
orientation – new undergraduate students
6 Spring semester begins
6 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
10 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
20 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Observed (No classes, College open, Strategic Planning
Day)
21 Census Day
24 Tuition and fees
payment due date
31 Deadline for
summer 2014 Graduation application
February 2014
6-7 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
14 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session ends
17-21 Spring
mid-term exams
21-22 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
24 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
25 Spring
mid-semester grades due
28 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
March 2014
3-7 Spring Break (No classes, faculty off campus, College open)
April 2014
4 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
17 Spring grades
due for graduating students
17 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
18 Good Friday (No
classes, College closed)
25 Spring semester ends
26 Spring
Graduation
27-May 8 Academic
Travel Abroad
29 Final grades due
for spring semester
30-May 6 Faculty
off campus
May 2014
5 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
7 Faculty report
8 Adjunct faculty
meeting
9 Summer orientation – new undergraduate students
12 Summer semester begins
16 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
23 Census Day
26 Memorial Day
Observed (No classes, College closed)
30 Tuition and fees
payment due date
June 2014
5-6 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
13 Health Care
Administration: first six-session ends
16-20 Summer
mid-term exams
23 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
24 Summer
mid-semester grades due
27 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
27-28 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
July 2014
4 Independence Day
(No classes, College closed)
18 Deadline for
fall 2014 Graduation application
25 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail) grade
25 Summer grades
due for graduating students
2014-15 Academic Calendar
August
2014
1 Summer semester ends
1 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
2 Summer Graduation
5 Final grades due
for summer semester
6-15 Faculty off campus
18 Faculty report
19 Adjunct faculty
meeting
22 Fall orientation – new undergraduate students
25 Fall semester
begins
25 Health Care Administration: first
six-week session begins
29 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and fees
September 2014
1 Labor Day (No
classes, College closed)
9 Census Day
12 Tuition and fees
payment due date
17 Constitution Day
18
Convocation
18-19 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
October 2014
3 Health Care Administration:
first six-week session ends
6-10 Fall mid-term
exams
10-11 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
13 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
14 Fall
mid-semester grades due
17 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
31 Deadline for
spring 2015 Graduation application
November 2014
21 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
26 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
26 Fall semester grades due for graduating students
27-28 Thanksgiving
Holiday (No classes, College closed)
December 2014
5 Fall semester ends
6 Fall Graduation
9 Final grades due
for fall semester
7-17 Academic
Travel Abroad
15-Jan. 2 Faculty
off campus
24-26
Christmas Holiday (College closed)
31 Holiday (College
closed)
January 2015
1 Holiday (College
closed)
5 Faculty report
6 Adjunct faculty
meeting
9 Spring
orientation – new undergraduate students
12 Spring semester begins
12 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
16 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
19 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Observed (No classes, College open, Strategic Planning
Day)
27 Census Day
30 Tuition and fees
payment due date
February 2015
5-6 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
6 Deadline for
summer 2015 Graduation application
20 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session ends
20-21 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
23-27 Spring
mid-term exams
March 2015
2 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
3 Spring
mid-semester grades due
6 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
9-13 Spring Break (No classes, faculty off campus, College open)
April 2015
3 Good Friday (No
classes, College closed)
10 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
24 Spring grades
due for graduating students
24 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail)
grade
May 2015
1 Spring semester ends
2 Spring Graduation
3-14 Academic
Travel Abroad
5 Final grades due
for spring semester
6-12 Faculty off campus
11 Health Care
Administration: first six-week session begins
13 Faculty report
14 Adjunct faculty
meeting
15 Summer orientation – new undergraduate students
18 Summer semester begins
2 Last day to
withdraw from a regular semester course and receive 100 percent refund
of tuition and
fees
25 Memorial Day
Observed (No classes, College closed)
29 Census Day
June 2015
5 Tuition and fees payment
due date
18-19 Graduate
weekend (NS 830)
19 Health Care
Administration: first six-session ends
22-26 Summer
mid-term exams
26-27 Graduate weekend (NS 832, NS 844)
29 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session begins
30 Summer
mid-semester grades due
July 2015
2 Last day to drop
a course with a “W” (Withdrawal) grade
3 Independence Day
(No classes, College closed)
24 Deadline for
fall 2015 Graduation application
31 Last day to drop
a course with a “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail) grade
31 Summer grades
due for graduating students
August 2015
7 Summer semester ends
7 Health Care
Administration: second six-week session ends
8 Summer Graduation
11 Final grades due
for summer semester
12-21 Faculty off campus
24 Faculty report
25 Adjunct faculty
meeting
28 Fall oOrientation – new
undergraduate students
31 Fall semester begins
ACADEMIC TRAVEL ABROAD (ATA)
Coordinator
of Academic Travel Abroad
Patricia Brennan, Ph.D.
PH 402.552.6125 TF 800.647.5500 brennan@clarksoncollege.edu
Inspired by the belief that some of the
best learning experiences cannot be duplicated in the classroom, Academic Travel
Abroad (ATA) offers a student-centered, first-hand introduction to the people,
arts, history and health care of Western (but non-American) cultures. Under
faculty guidance, ATA exposes students to other cultures, including its
challenges and perspectives, while earning college credit. Guided tours include
hospital visits, medical history sites and other customized tours. Free days
are included to foster students’ self-directed learning skills. In conjunction
with traditional ways of acquiring knowledge, experimental components such as
discovery learning help transform students’ finite educational experiences into
a lifetime of learning.
ATA is designed to make responsible use of
students’ limited resources (time and money). Offered between semesters, the
two-week immersion experience is the keystone of a General Education core
curriculum course (HC 204) and two General Education elective courses (HC 280
and HU 290), for one to five hours of course credit. Students who have
successfully completed one ATA course (see courses below) may travel a second
(or subsequent) time without registering for a class. Students will pay travel
costs, but no additional course fees will be required. Students will sign a
contract agreeing to listen to destination specific lectures, completing the
pre-trip notebook and meeting with Dr. Patricia Brennan before traveling. Each
course option is organized around pre-trip lectures and readings, intra-trip
activities and post-trip coursework. Each student is welcome to invite a travel
companion to share the learning experience. Since 1999, the Clarkson College
learning community has explored Ireland, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland,
France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Greece.
ATA supports the mission, philosophy and
learning objectives and outcomes for General Education. Academic Travel course
descriptions follow:
HC 204 Core II:
A Cultural History of the Healing Arts
Three semester hours
Core II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts positions
the history of health care within a cultural framework.
The course reviews the social, intellectual and cultural history of the healing
arts from ancient times to the 21st century. Not limited to the
Western tradition, this approach invites the student to identify and explore
the people, practices and beliefs that have shaped the healing
professions. Consideration of the still-evolving role
of the health care professional includes the history of Clarkson College.
Student engagement will be emphasized using a required service experience. This course can be taken on campus, online or
through Academic Travel Abroad.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Core I.
HC
280 International Health Care
One to two semester hours
International Health Care
examines health care systems in other countries and compares them to the
American health care system. Students will participate in international visits
to hospitals and other historical health care sites in the country visited by
students participating in the Academic Travel Abroad program.
HU 290 Special Topics in Humanities
One to three semester hours
Taken through Academic Travel Abroad, this
course provides a first-hand introduction to the historical and artistic
identity shaped by a Western (but non-American) culture. Foci may include the
history (people, places, ideas, events) and the arts
(architecture, sculpture, literature, painting) that reflect a unique cultural
identity. This ATA course may be taken in conjunction with HC 204 and/or HC 280
and may be repeated as different cultures are visited and studied.
Another
travel option:
Clarkson College initiated a collaborative
academic travel experience during the 2011-12 academic year.
Students from Clarkson College, Nebraska Methodist and Bryan LGH now have the
opportunity to experience cultural diversity and travel as well as an
international view of health care through ATA 270.
ATA
270 Special Topics in ATA
This course is a team-taught variable
credit course that satisfies one to three hours of General Education credit. It
offers a first-hand introduction to the history, arts and health care systems
of other cultures, including at least one hospital tour for students to
interact with providers and educators from another system. The course may
include more than one culture and may be repeated as different cultures are
visited
ADMISSIONS
Director of Admissions
Denise Work
Admissions Office
101 South 42 Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.3100 TF 800.647.5500 admiss@clarksoncollege.edu
In this section you will find information
about applying as an undergraduate, graduate, international or non-degree
student. Our Admissions staff is available to guide you through the admissions
process. We want to make your transition to Clarkson College a smooth one.
Clarkson College is selective and meeting
all criteria for admission does not guarantee admission. Qualified applicants
are admitted without regard to national or ethnic origin, gender, age, marital
status, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, creed or disability in the
administration of its educational policies, financial aid or other school
administered programs.
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
Applications for
undergraduate degree-seeking students are reviewed based on the following
criteria:
· 2.5 cumulative GPA.
· 2.5 math and
science GPA.
· ACT or SAT scores
(May be considered within two years of high school graduation).
· Class rank.
· High school and
college coursework.
·
English Proficiency: This requirement
applies to all individuals whose first language is not English. Student must
meet one of the following:
o Official TOEFL
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (Minimum of 100 total score on
the TOEFL iBT, minimum of 250 total score
computer-based TOEFL, or minimum of 600 total score on the paper-based TOEFL).
o ACT English score
of 20 or higher.
o Graduation from an
accredited U.S. high school.
o U.S. GED English
score of 500 or equivalent.
o Bachelor’s or
higher level degree from a U.S. accredited college or university.
Additional Admission Requirements
· Students who have
completed the GED are reviewed with a score of 500 or above on each of the five
GED tests.
· Students that have
been home schooled are required to submit GED scores.
· All transcripts
from high school and post-secondary institutions will be evaluated for “Ds,” “Fs,” no pass, withdrawals and withdrawal fails.
· International Nurse
applicants are also required to submit documentation
of successful achievement of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing
Schools (CGFNS) qualifying examination.
· Applicants must be
in good standing from all previous institutions attended.
Undergraduate Application Materials
Required for Degree-Seeking Students
Undergraduate
degree seeking students will be required to submit the following items to be
considered for admission. Only students who have submitted all necessary items
will be considered for admission.
·
Undergraduate application and application
fee.
·
Transcripts:
Official transcripts are required from high school and all postsecondary
institutions attended or currently attending. Clarkson College will not accept
transcripts issued to the student. Post-secondary institutions include college
and universities, professional, technical and business schools regardless of
whether or not credit was earned. Transcripts from all institutions outside the
U.S. must be official, translated to English and credentialed.
·
Typed
2-3 page motivational essay or program specific application questions.
·
Official
ACT or SAT scores: Required within two years of high school graduation for
students graduating from a U.S. accredited high school.
Additional admission requirements for the
following programs:
·
Physical Therapist Assistant – PTA application
packet.
·
Radiologic Technology – RT application packet.
·
Traditional BSN and Practical Nursing – Active status on
a nurse aide registry. Applications may be reviewed for acceptance with proof
of intent to complete a nurse aide course.
·
LPN-BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN – Copy of current
unencumbered nursing licensure.
·
Medical Imaging – Copy of current American Registry
of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) card.
Applications for
master’s degree-seeking students are reviewed based on the following criteria:
· 3.0 cumulative GPA
on a 4.0 scale
·
English Proficiency: This requirement applies to all individuals
whose first language is not English. Student must meet one of the
following:
o
Official
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (Minimum of 100 total score
on the TOEFL iBT, minimum of 250 total score
computer-based TOEFL, or minimum of 600 total score on the paper-based TOEFL)
o
ACT
English score of 20 or higher
o
Graduation
from an accredited U.S. high school
o
U.S.
GED English score of 500 or equivalent
o
Bachelor’s
or higher level degree from a U.S. accredited college or university
Students entering the master’s degree programs are reviewed based on the
following application materials and requirements:
· Graduate
application and application fee.
· Scholarly essay.
· Official academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution
previously attended.
Transcripts must be sent directly from each institution to Clarkson College.
Transcripts from all institutions outside the U.S. must be official, translated
to English and credentialed.
· Two professional
recommendations using the Graduate Professional Reference
forms.
·
Current
resume.
Additional
admission requirements for the following programs:
Master
of Science in Nursing:
·
Baccalaureate
degree in nursing from a professionally accredited institution by National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
·
A
valid state unencumbered RN license. License must be effective in the state
where practicing or where clinical experience will occur.
·
One
year of professional RN work experience prior to registration for the MSN Nurse
Educator and Health Care Administration specialty option courses.
·
Two
years of professional RN work experience prior to registration for MSN Nurse
Practitioner specialty option courses.
·
Completion
of the Acute Care Skills
Assessment form for the MSN Nurse Practitioner
options.
Master
of Science in Nursing with specialization in Nurse Anesthesia:
·
Complete
at least one year of recent full-time critical care nursing experience
(post-ADN or post-BSN) as an RN prior to application to the program.
·
Submit
a current curriculum vitae indicating critical care nursing experience and
length, any professional or scholastic honors, and listing of all colleges
attended and degrees obtained.
·
Provide
proof of advanced nursing specialty certifications in BLS, ACLS and PALS
·
Completion
of the Assessment of Critical Care Skills
form.
·
Completion
of a graduate-level statistics course equivalent to Clarkson College NS 847
prior to enrolling in the program.
Post-Masters
in Nursing Certification:
·
Master’s
degree in nursing from a professionally accredited institution by National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE).
·
A
valid state unencumbered RN license. License must be effective in the state
where practicing or where clinical experience will occur.
·
Two
years of professional RN work experience prior to registration for the MSN
Nurse Practitioner specialty courses.
Masters
in Health Care Administration:
· Baccalaureate
degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applications for doctoral degree-seeking students are reviewed based on
the following criteria:
· 3.0 cumulative GPA
on a 4.0 scale
·
English Proficiency:
This requirement
applies to all individuals whose first language is not English. Student must
meet one of the following:
o
Official
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score (Minimum of 100 total score
on the TOEFL iBT, minimum of 250 total score
computer-based TOEFL, or minimum of 600 total score on the paper-based TOEFL)
o
ACT
English score of 20 or higher
o
Graduation
from an accredited U.S. high school
o
U.S.
GED English score of 500 or equivalent
o
Bachelor’s
or higher level degree from a U.S. accredited college or university
Students entering
the doctoral degree programs are reviewed based on the following application
materials and requirements:
· Graduate application and application fee.
· Statement of
educational goals to include evidence of potential dissertation/residence
project.
· Official academic transcripts from each post-secondary institution
previously attended. Transcripts must
be sent directly from each institution to Clarkson College. Transcripts from
all institutions outside the U.S. must be official, translated to English and
credentialed.
· Three faculty or
professional recommendations using the Graduate Professional
Reference forms.
· Current resume or
curriculum vitae.
· Sample formal
master’s degree level scholarly paper.
· Three credit hour
graduate-level statistics course to be completed prior to enrollment.
· Three credit hour
graduate-level research course to be completed prior to enrollment.
Additional admission requirements for the following
programs:
Doctor of Nursing Practice:
· Unencumbered APRN
license. License must be valid in the state of practice or where an immersion
experience will occur.
· One year of work
experience as an APRN.
· Master of Science
degree in Nursing from an accredited program/institution.
Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership:
· Minimum of one year
work experience, preferably in the health care field.
· Master’s degree or
higher from an accredited institution.
INTERNATIONAL
APPLICANTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Clarkson College allows applications from students
who have been educated in another country who meet the admission requirements
established by the College and the academic program of interest. Additional
requirements from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program may be required.
Applications are reviewed based on the criteria of academic performance and
English proficiency as outlined for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
NON-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS AND VISITING STUDENTS
Students
may wish to enroll in coursework without the intension of earning a degree from
Clarkson College. Any person may register for and take courses offered at
Clarkson College if that person fulfills the course prerequisites and selected
requirements for admission. Proof of English proficiency as outlined for
degree-seeking students will be required for those whose first language is not
English.
Additional requirements include:
For undergraduate coursework: Proof
of high school graduation, GED or current enrollment in high school.
Admission
to Clarkson College as a non-degree seeking student does not guarantee later
admission into a degree program. Application to a degree-seeking program may be
requested at any time. All admission requirements must be met for acceptance.
ACCEPTANCE
Accepted students will receive an official
letter of acceptance from Clarkson College along with an Admissions
Confirmation form. To accept an offer of admission, the student must sign the
Admissions Confirmation form and return it with a non-refundable enrollment
fee. This fee reserves a student’s place in the program.
The enrollment fee is requested within 30 days
of admission notification and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis.
CONDITIONAL
ADMISSION STATUS
Undergraduate and graduate applicants who do
not meet all of the admission criteria may be granted Conditional Admission
status.
Undergraduate students admitted
under conditional admission status will remain conditional for two (2)
consecutive semesters. During each semester, the following requirements must be
met:
· Enroll in their first semester and successfully
complete General Education course Strategies for Success;
· Students are only allowed to take a maximum of 15
credit hours each semester;
· Students needing to enroll in BI 211 Anatomy, BI 222
Anatomy/Physiology, BI 210 Microbiology, CH 110 Chemistry or BI 213 Physiology
may only enroll in one course per semester;
· Students will be enrolled in the recitation course
corresponding to the science course in which they are enrolled (listed in
previous bullet). Additional fees will apply. Recitation courses include: BI
211.RS, BI 213.RS and CH 110.RSEnroll in General Education course GEN 101
Strategies to Success;
· Earn at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average;
and
·
Will not have received
any of the following end-of-the-semester course grades: “D,” “F,” “NP,” “WF” or
“I” grades.
The Registrar will track and review all
conditionally admitted undergraduate students at the end of each semester of
conditional status. The program director and Registrar will review and
determine if they may continue as fully admitted students. Undergraduate
students who do not meet requirements will be dismissed from the program of
study.
Graduate students admitted under
conditional admission status must meet the following requirements:
·
Complete at least
six hours of credit;
·
Earn a 3.0
cumulative grade point average; and
·
Will not have
received any of the following end-of-the-semester course grades: “C,” “D,” “F,”
“NP,” “WF” or “I” grades.
The Academic Review Committee will review
all conditionally admitted graduate students at the end of their first semester
of enrollment to determine if they may continue as fully admitted students.
Graduate students who do not meet the requirements will be dismissed from the
program of study. Doctoral students will not be admitted conditionally.
The above conditions may result in a change
in the anticipated graduation date for a conditionally admitted student.
Meeting the above conditions may affect the length of a student’s program.
Concerns should be directed to the Admissions office or academic advisor prior
to a conditionally admitted student reserving a spot in their academic program.
RE-ADMISSION
APPLICANTS
Re-application is required for applicants
previously denied or who have been admitted and moved their enrollment date
forward more than one year.
COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing
This
program is based on an agreement between Grace University in Omaha, Neb. and
Clarkson College. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses. Grace University provides Clarkson
College with appropriate admissions-related documentation upon acceptance of
the student. Students who complete the cooperative program should be able to:
1.
Demonstrate
proficiency in the professional field of nursing established by Clarkson
College.
2.
Fulfill
the objectives of Grace University’s Biblical Studies division.
3.
Fulfill the
objectives of Grace University’s general education division.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
This program is based on agreements with Radiologic
Technology programs at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Neb., Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology in Omaha,
Neb. And Mary Lanning School of Radiologic Technology in Hastings, Neb. and
Clarkson College. These agreements allow students to enroll in the Clarkson
College Medical Imaging program after completing their first year of Radiologic
Technology training. This option allows students to simultaneously pursue both
degrees. Students must obtain ARRT licensure and successfully complete all
degree requirements before the degree will be conferred.
For more information regarding cooperative programs,
contact the Clarkson College Admissions office.
DOUBLE MAJORS
Students must apply and be properly
admitted to both majors. It may be possible to pursue both majors at the same
time. An official degree plan must be completed for both majors. Admission
into one major does not guarantee later admission into a second major.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
All
Clarkson College students may be required to complete certain health and safety
requirements according to individual program needs at their own expense (non-refundable).
Students will not be allowed to attend classes and/or clinical when out of
health and safety compliance.
Students
enrolled in academic programs at Clarkson College are required to follow health
and safety requirements specific to their academic program.
Health
and safety requirements are subject to immediate change in order to maintain
compliance with state and federal requirements, Center for Disease Control
requirements and standards of practice.
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening
for Students
To be in
compliance with clinical and/or course requirements, background checks and drug
screenings will be completed at the expense of the student. The completion of a
background check and/or drug screening will be facilitated by the program
requirements. Students must complete the required background check and/or drug
screening prior to participation in other degree or service experiences.
Students will not be allowed to progress to their course until clearance
documentation is reviewed by the clinical coordinator or designee.
Additional
background checks and/or drug screenings may be required at the expense of the
student with or without cause for suspicion as required by the clinical agency
or Clarkson College.
Background check
and drug screening results will only be accepted from a Clarkson College
approved vendor.
Clarkson College
cannot guarantee that students with significant findings in their background
check will be permitted to participate in clinical rotations or be a candidate
for licensure/certification in every state.
Additionally,
prior conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may make a student ineligible for
professional licensure, professional certification, or professional
registration depending on the specific regulations of the individual health
profession and the state of practice. If a student is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor during
the time they are a student, it is the student’s responsibility to inform their
program director immediately.
The student must
meet the guidelines for prior criminal convictions of the agency where the
clinical is scheduled and no special accommodations for alternative clinical
placement will be made for the student.
All student
information is kept confidential.
MENTORING
First-year students have the opportunity to
participate in the Clarkson College mentoring program. This program was
designed to provide students with individualized assistance for the transition
into the College. Each first-year student is paired with a faculty or staff
member who will serve as a mentor while a student is at Clarkson College. There
is no cost for this program, and every student is invited to participate on a
voluntary basis. For more information, contact the Director of the Student
Center.
NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION
Orientation gives new students information on
services provided by Clarkson College. New undergraduate students are strongly
encouraged to attend the New Student Orientation program, usually held each
semester on the Friday before classes begin. New graduate online students will
be oriented to the College by participating in NS 799 and MB 799. Additional
information for new students can also be found on the Clarkson College website
within the “Current Students” section underneath “New Student Experience.”
NON-MATRICULATED
STUDENT RECORD RETENTION
It is the policy of Clarkson College that
applications and application materials including official academic transcripts,
letters of reference, student essays, observation hours and letters from the College
will be retained two years for all non-enrolled students. Updated documents may
be required if the student would like to re-apply. Records from applicants who
do not enroll are not covered under The Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA).
APPLICATION
DEADLINES AND START DATES
Application
deadlines and start dates are determined by program. Students are encouraged to
visit the Clarkson College website for the most up-to-date
deadline and start date information.
All
application materials must be received prior to the application deadline. After
deadlines pass, applications will be reviewed as complete if space is available
in the program. Wait lists for programs will be formed as necessary.
Applications may be held over to be reviewed at a later date at the discretion
of the Admissions Committee.
APPLICATION
DEADLINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International
students must meet program-specific requirements and deadlines. The following
deadlines must be met by international students considering programs with
rolling admission:
·
Fall semester –
June 1
·
Spring semester –
October 1
·
Summer semester –
March 1
FINANCIAL AID
Director of Student Financial Services
Margie Harris, CPFM
Student Financial Services Office
101 South 42 Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.2749 TF 800.647.5500 sfsassist@clarksoncollege.edu
Clarkson College Federal School Code:
009862
The mission of the Student Financial
Services department is to provide education, counseling and support services
designed to assist students and their families in financing their education at
Clarkson College.
Financial aid is money provided by federal,
state, institutional and private sources to help students meet expenses while
attending college. Financial aid only supports a portion of a student’s
educational costs. The student and his or her family are expected to assist
in meeting college expenses.
Clarkson College is committed to providing
access to financial assistance for qualified students who, without such aid,
would be unable to attend college. Financial assistance includes scholarships,
grants, loans and part-time employment which may be offered to students in
various combinations, depending upon the student’s degree of financial need.
Financial need is determined by comparing results of the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the total estimated cost of attendance for the
academic year. Financial aid received from Clarkson College is intended to
supplement student and family resources.
If you would like to explore more after
reading this section of the catalog, please visit the Financial Aid section of
our website.
FINANCIAL AID
ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION
In order to uniformly determine the need of
students applying for financial assistance, all applicants must complete a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate Clarkson College
(federal school code 009862) as a recipient of the results. The award year at
Clarkson College begins with the fall semester and concludes with the summer
semester. If eligible, the student will be offered via official award
notification, a financial aid package consisting of one or more types of
assistance. The student may accept the aid in total or in part.
To be considered for financial aid, a
student must also:
· Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
· Have a valid Social Security Number.
· Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate.
· Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe a
refund to any federal financial aid program at any institution.
· Have not received a conviction for any offense—during
a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal financial
aid—under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal
drugs.
· Register with the U.S. Selective Service if required to
do so.
· Be admitted into an eligible degree-seeking program at
Clarkson College.
· Be enrolled in at least half-time (undergraduate
students: six credit hours; graduate students: three credit hours) for each
semester the student wishes to be considered for financial aid.
· Be enrolled in courses that fulfill the student’s
degree requirements.
· Submit additional documents or information as
requested by the Student Financial Services department.
· Maintain all Satisfactory Academic Progress
requirements each academic term.
· Certify that federal student aid awards will be used
only for educational purposes.
Students who
qualify for financial aid and have successfully completed the financial aid
application process may view their award notifications online through Net
Partner (accessed through the Clarkson College website). Net Partner access instructions, log-on ID information
and instructions on how obtain your password will be sent to the student
the first time financial aid is awarded from Clarkson College. The student’s
Financial Aid counselor will send the student notifications of subsequent and
revised awards.
Net Partner allows
the student to view, accept or decline awards and to receive specific
information about award offers. The student must accept financial aid award
offers through Net Partner before the aid can be disbursed. The student also
has the option to decline awards or reduce student loan award offers.
DISBURSEMENT OF
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid will be applied directly to
Clarkson College tuition, fees, on-campus housing (if applicable) and other charges
before funds will be released to the student for other educational expenses. If
financial aid exceeds the semester charges, a refund check will be issued to
the student and mailed to the address on record with the Registrar.
If a balance remains after financial aid is
received, the student is responsible to pay the outstanding balance by the
tuition payment date.
ENROLLMENT STATUS
REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL AID PURPOSES
To
receive most financial awards, including a student loan, the student must be
enrolled at least half-time. Some financial aid awards are prorated based on a
student’s enrollment status.
Undergraduate
Students:
Enrollment Status |
Semesters |
Credit
Hours |
Full-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
12 or more per semester |
Three-quarter
time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
9-11 per semester |
Half-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
6-8 per semester |
Graduate
Students:
Enrollment Status |
Semesters |
Credit
Hours |
Full-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
6 or more per semester |
Half-time |
Fall,
spring and summer |
3-5 per semester |
REPAYMENT OF
FINANCIAL AID
When a student withdraws from all Clarkson College
courses and the student received financial aid, he or she may be required to
return/repay a certain percentage of federal financial aid that was or could
have been disbursed. The amount of repayment required is based on formulas
mandated by the Federal government. Federal funds that may have to be returned,
in order of their required return, are unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans,
subsidized Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Pell Grants and
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).
Students must realize this policy may
result in the student owing a balance to Clarkson College and/or to the federal
government.
SATISFACTORY
ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
Federal regulations require that students
attending an educational institution maintain satisfactory academic progress in
the degree program he or she is pursuing in order to receive federal financial
assistance. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that limited federal
financial assistance is disbursed only to those students sincere about pursuing
and obtaining their educational objectives.
In order to comply with these federal
regulations, Clarkson College has established certain standards of satisfactory
academic progress. All continuing and former students who apply for financial
aid must meet the academic standards listed below before federal assistance is
certified and disbursed to the student.
The progress for each student will be
verified with official Clarkson College enrollment records at the completion of
each semester/quarter/term. To meet satisfactory academic progress, Clarkson
College students must comply with the following requirements, showing
progression toward graduation:
Undergraduate Qualitative Standard
·
An undergraduate
student must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 on
a 4.0 scale.
Undergraduate Pace Standards
·
An undergraduate
student must successfully complete at least 66 percent of total credit hours attempted.
Grades of D, F, Incomplete (I), Withdrawal (W, WF, WP) and No Pass (NP) are not
considered successful. A student’s transfer hours that count toward the
student’s program will be considered as both hours attempted and hours
successfully completed when calculating the student’s SAP pace.
·
A student
pursuing an undergraduate degree at Clarkson College may not receive financial
assistance when the student has attempted more than 150 percent of the required
number of credit hours to complete the degree. The total number of credit hours
includes courses taken at other institutions, which are applied to Clarkson
College degree requirements. For example, if the undergraduate degree requires
130 credit hours for completion, the student may receive financial aid for up
to 195 credit hours (150 percent of the credit hours required).
Graduate Qualitative Standard
·
A
graduate student must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Graduate Pace Standards
·
A
graduate student must successfully complete at least 80 percent of the total
semester hours attempted. Grades D, F, Incomplete (I), Withdraw (W, WF, WP) and
No Pass (NP) are not considered successful. A student’s transfer hours that
count toward the student’s program will be considered as both hours attempted
and hours successfully completed when calculating the student’s SAP pace.
·
A
student pursuing a graduate degree at Clarkson College may not receive
financial assistance when the student has attempted more than 150 percent of
the required number of credit hours to complete the degree. The total number of
credit hours includes courses taken at other institutions which are applied to
Clarkson College degree requirements. For
example, if the graduate degree requires 40 credit hours for completion, the
student may receive financial aid for up to 60 credit hours (150 percent of the
credit hours required).
WARNING, SUSPENSION,
APPEAL AND REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Warning: A student who fails to meet one or more of the
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards will be placed on financial aid
warning for one semester/quarter/term. This means that the student may receive
financial assistance during the warning period. The student’s academic progress
will be verified at the end of the warning period.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Suspension (Loss of Financial Aid Eligibility): If the student
fails to meet the SAP standards during the warning period, the student will be
placed on financial aid suspension. This means the student is ineligible to
receive funding from federal and non-federal financial aid programs at Clarkson
College.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Suspension Appeal: A student whose financial aid eligibility
has been suspended may submit a written appeal to his or her Financial Aid
counselor. The appeal must be typed or written clearly, must provide a full
explanation why SAP standards were not met and how the student will ensure the
standards will be met in the future if his or her eligibility for financial
assistance is reinstated. The appeal must explain any special or extenuating
circumstances beyond the student’s control that may have prevented all
standards from being met. The student must sign and date the appeal. Supporting
documentation from a physician, counselor, academic advisor or faculty member
may be included with the written appeal but is not required.
The Financial Aid counselor will present
the student’s appeal for reinstatement of financial assistance to the Financial
Aid Committee for review. The student will be notified by mail whether or not
the appeal has been approved.
An appeal denied by the Financial Aid
Committee may, at the student’s request, be forwarded to the Director of
Student Financial Services for further review. The Director’s decision will be
final.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Probation: A student whose SAP appeal is approved
will be placed on SAP probation for one semester/quarter/term. This means the
student may receive financial assistance during the probationary period and may
continue to receive financial assistance as long as SAP standards are
maintained. A probationary status may require the student to enter into a
financial aid academic plan that, when followed, will ensure the student will
meet SAP standards for a specific time.
A student who fails to meet SAP standards
by the end of the probationary period will no longer be eligible to receive
funding from federal and non-federal financial aid programs at Clarkson
College, and the student is no longer eligible to file an appeal.
Satisfactory
Academic Progress Reinstatement: A student who has failed to maintain SAP
standards may reinstate his or her financial aid eligibility by successfully
completing sufficient semester hours and/or attaining the required cumulative
grade point average. A student remains ineligible for financial assistance
until the semester following his or her attainment of the SAP standards.
When a student has attempted 150 percent of
the required number of credit hours to complete the degree, the student is
ineligible for federal and non-federal financial aid from Clarkson College.
There is no appeal or reinstatement process for this SAP requirement
FEDERAL STUDENT EMPLOYMENT AND LOAN
PROGRAMS
Federal Work-Study
(FW-S) Program
The Federal Work-Study (FW-S) program is funded
by both the federal government and Clarkson College. The program provides
on-campus employment opportunities for undergraduate students with financial
need. An eligible student will be awarded a dollar amount that may be earned
each semester. The FW-S awards and amounts are determined by Clarkson College.
A FW-S award is not a guarantee of employment. The student must be eligible for
employment with The Nebraska Medical Center, which includes a successful
interview, background check and drug screening. Employment is also contingent
upon availability of job openings within the College. To view current Federal
Work-Study job openings at Clarkson College, visit The Nebraska Medical
Center’s website.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans are federally
funded, low interest rate loans that are available to both undergraduate and
graduate students. A student’s eligibility for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan and
the amount of the award is determined by Clarkson College. Several factors are
used in the calculation of a student’s loan award, including the student’s
grade level, cost of attendance, enrollment status, expected family
contribution (EFC) and other financial aid awarded to the student. A student
must file the FAFSA, complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN), complete loan
entrance counseling and be enrolled at least half-time to receive a Federal
Direct Stafford Loan award.
Federal Direct Stafford Loans are usually
awarded for a two-semester loan period. The first disbursement will occur at
the beginning of the first semester and the second will occur at beginning of
the second semester.
The fixed interest rate on
Federal Direct Stafford Loans is established through federal regulation and may
change for new loans disbursed after July 1 of each year. Repayment of Direct Stafford Loans
begins six months after the student either graduates or ceases to be enrolled
at least half-time. The maximum aggregate (life-time) loan amount a student may
borrow under the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program is: $31,000 (no more than
$23,000 of which can be subsidized) for a dependent, undergraduate student;
$57,000 (no more than $23,000 of which can be subsidized) for an independent,
undergraduate student; and $138,500 for a graduate student.
Subsidized Federal
Stafford Loans
The interest on a subsidized Federal
Stafford Loan will begin to accrue when the loan funds are disbursed to the
student. However, that interest is paid by the federal government while the
student is enrolled at least half-time.
Maximum annual subsidized Stafford Loan
limits are: $3,500 for first year undergraduate students; $4,500 for second year
undergraduate students; and $5,500 for third and fourth year undergraduate
students. A student’s grade level is determined by the student’s current
academic status at Clarkson College.
Starting July 1, 2012, graduate students
are no longer eligible for subsidized Stafford Loans.
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans are
similar to the subsidized Federal Stafford Loans except that the student is
immediately responsible for payment of the interest on these loans. Students
can make interest payments while in school, or the interest can be capitalized
and added to the principal loan balance when the student graduates or ceases to
be enrolled at least half-time.
Maximum annual unsubsidized Stafford Loan
limits are: $6,000 for first and second year undergraduate students; $7,000 for
third and fourth year undergraduate students; and $20,500 for graduate
students. A student’s grade level is determined by the student’s current
academic status at Clarkson College.
The Federal Nursing Student Loan Program is
a federally funded loan program, administered by Clarkson College. Loans are awarded
to undergraduate and graduate nursing students and are based on the student’s
financial need. The interest rate is fixed at five percent, which begins to
accrue nine months after the student either graduates or ceases to be enrolled
at least half-time. Award amounts are determined by Clarkson College. The
maximum lifetime amount a student can borrow from the Federal Nursing Student
Loan Program is $13,000.
Federal Direct PLUS
(Parent) Loans
The Federal Direct PLUS (Parent) Loan is a
federally funded, low interest rate loan for parents of dependent,
undergraduate students. A parent may borrow a Direct PLUS, regardless of
financial need, for each dependent, undergraduate student enrolled at least
half-time (six credit hours per semester). Potential borrowers will have their
credit reviewed by the U.S. Department of Education
as part of the loan origination process. A parent may borrow up to the
estimated cost of attendance, less any financial assistance received by the
student. The interest rate on a Direct PLUS loan is fixed at 7.9 percent and
repayment of principal and interest usually begins 30-60 days after the loan
has been fully disbursed. To apply for a Direct PLUS loan, one parent of the student
must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) on the
Direct Loan website, StudentLoans.gov and a Direct PLUS Request form, which is
available on the Financial Aid page of the Clarkson College website. A parent who applies for a Direct PLUS must be a
parent whose information is provided on the student’s current academic year’s
FAFSA. Completed forms must be returned to,
the Student Financial Services department.
Federal Direct
Graduate PLUS Loans
Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans are
available to graduate students to help pay for educational expenses. A graduate
student must be enrolled at least half-time (three credit hours) to borrow from
this program. The student may borrow up to his or her estimated cost of
attendance, less Federal Direct Stafford Loan amounts and/or other financial
assistance received.
The interest rate is fixed at 7.9 percent
and repayment usually begins 30-60 days after loan funds are fully disbursed.
The borrower may receive a deferment while he or she is enrolled at least
half-time at an eligible institution. Deferment requests must be made directly
to the lending institution.
FEDERAL GRANT
PROGRAMS
The federal government provides a variety
of grant programs for undergraduate students. The grants are awarded based on a
student’s financial need as determined from the student’s Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA).
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Pell Grants are designed to provide
educational financial assistance to those undergraduate students with the
greatest financial need. Federal Pell Grants provide the foundation for many
financial aid packages to which other federal and non-federal funds can be
added. Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree are ineligible for a
Federal Pell Grant. A student is limited to receive 12 semesters (or its
equivalent) of Federal Pell Grants.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants are awarded to undergraduate students with financial need
and have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Students receiving a Federal Pell
Grant, and who have remaining financial need, will be given priority when
awarding FSEOG funds. FSEOG awards and amounts are determined by Clarkson
College.
STATE GRANT
PROGRAMS
Nebraska Opportunity Grants
Nebraska Opportunity Grants
(NOG) are funded by the State of Nebraska and where
applicable, other contributing partners. The grants are awarded to
undergraduate Nebraska resident students who demonstrate financial need as
determined from the students’ FAFSA results. NOG awards and amounts are
determined by Clarkson College. Estimated NOG awards that appear on a student’s
award letter are contingent upon approval by the Nebraska Coordinating
Commission for Postsecondary Education.
UNDERGRADUATE
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Clarkson College offers a variety of
merit-based academic scholarships to undergraduate students, subject to review
of a student’s application and criteria requirements. The Clarkson College
Scholarship Committee reviews all potential scholarship recipient applications.
Fulfillment of minimum requirements listed below is not a guarantee of
award. Scholarships are renewable each semester as long as a student maintains
the required minimum cumulative grade point average and is enrolled at least
half-time (six credit hours per semester). Award amounts are prorated each
semester based upon the student’s enrollment status. Scholarship applications
will only be considered when a student is first admitted to Clarkson College.
To be considered for a Clarkson College
academic scholarship, a student must:
·
be accepted to an academic program at Clarkson College.
·
submit a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov
·
submit the completed scholarship application and requested
materials to the Clarkson College Admissions Office.
- Clarkson Service League Diamond Scholarship
- Clarkson Service League Gold Scholarship
- President’s Platinum Scholarship
- President’s Silver Scholarship
- President’s
Bronze Scholarship
Note: For students starting in the
fall semester, the scholarship application deadline is March 1. For students starting
the spring semester, the scholarship application deadline is October 1, and for
students starting in the summer term, the scholarship application deadline is
February 1. The Scholarship
Committee may consider complete scholarship applications received after the
appropriate deadline if funds are available. Application forms are available on
the Clarkson College website and from the Admissions office.
Gateway to Success
Scholarship for Minority Nursing Students
To be eligible for consideration, a student
must have a high school cumulative grade point average of 2.5, be an American
racial minority student (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic or Native
American). The student must be accepted to the Clarkson College traditional
Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The Gateway to
Success Scholarship application deadline is April 1. Scholarships awarded will
be disbursed in the subsequent academic year (disbursement in the fall and
spring semesters). Application forms and a detailed list of requirements are
available on the Clarkson College website and from the Student Financial
Services department.
Academic
Achievement Scholarship
To be eligible for consideration, an
undergraduate student must have completed 24 semester hours at Clarkson College
(does not include transfer hours), maintained a 3.90 or higher cumulative grade
point average, be enrolled full-time and be in good standing at the College.
Students may apply by completing a scholarship application form, submitting a
short essay as described on the application form and submitting a letter of
reference from a Clarkson College faculty member. Eligible applicants will be
selected for an interview with the scholarship committee. Submission of an
application does not guarantee an interview. Students should contact their
Financial Aid counselor for an application form. The application deadline is
June 1.
Due to the generous support
of alumni and friends of Clarkson College, several endowed scholarships are
available to students each year. The awards vary in eligibility criteria but
generally are designed to reward those students who demonstrate high academic
ability, leadership, high personal standards and special attention to the needs
of patients. The amount of each award is based on fund availability.
Scholarship applications are accepted each spring and awards will be disbursed
during the subsequent academic year (disbursements in fall and spring
semesters). The Student Financial Services department will notify students via
e-mail when Endowed Scholarship applications are being accepted.
Endowed Scholarships include:
· Rachel E. Dinsmoor · Founders Endowed Fund · Margaret E. Christensen · Clarkson College Alumni Association · Virginia Cox · Dr. and Mrs. Ali Ebadi · Lorraine Wilbur |
· Anne Armstrong · Rita VanFleet · Endowed Service League · Ellen R. Miller · Dr. Patricia B. Perry · Dr. George Loomis |
Various individuals, agencies and
corporations also provide scholarships for Clarkson College students. The
awards vary in eligibility criteria, which are based on specifications
established by the donor. Award amounts are based on fund availability.
Clarkson College is appreciative of the donors’ generosity and our students are
privileged to receive this additional source of financial assistance. Annually,
Clarkson College receives scholarship funding from the EducationQuest
Foundation.
CLARKSON COLLEGE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
In addition to scholarships, Clarkson
College offers students financial assistance through grant, Resident Advisor
and Ambassador programs.
Clarkson College Grants
Clarkson College Grants (CC Grants) are
awarded to undergraduate students with financial need. Students who do not
qualify for Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
(FSEOG) and Nebraska Opportunity Grants (NOG) are given priority when awarding
the CC Grant. CC Grants and amounts are determined by Clarkson College.
Resident Advisor
A Resident Advisor (RA) is a Clarkson
College student leader who is knowledgeable about the College’s resources, services
and activities available to students residing in on-campus housing. RAs live in
the Clarkson College Residence Hall and have the primary responsibility of
facilitating the development of a community atmosphere. RAs are awarded a
Housing Scholarship from the residential management corporation.
Student Ambassador
Clarkson College Ambassadors are students
selected to assist the Admissions Office with recruitment and special College
events. Ambassadors receive a $750 scholarship each semester. Ambassador
applications are available from the Admissions office. Interviews are conducted
and Ambassador appointments are made on a
space-available basis. Please contact Admissions for additional information on
how you can become a Clarkson College Ambassador.
OUTSIDE AND PRIVATE
SCHOLARSHIPS
The
Clarkson College Student Financial Services department occasionally receives
information regarding scholarship opportunities from sources outside the
College. When such information is received, all current Clarkson College
students are sent an e-mail describing the scholarship and application process.
Students
are encouraged to search for scholarships from other sources outside of
Clarkson College. Several websites are available for students to search for
scholarship opportunities. A listing of reputable sites is available on the
Clarkson College website and from the Student Financial Services department.
Clarkson
College students are required to report all outside scholarships received to
the Student Financial Services department. In addition, any outside scholarship
checks received by students are required to be processed through the Student
Financial Services department.
ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
Air Force ROTC
Air Force ROTC students are eligible to
compete for college scholarships. Students should enroll in Air Force ROTC
classes offered at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Eligibility and application
requirements can be found on UNO's website.
For further information about the Air Force
ROTC Scholarship programs, please contact UNO ROTC at 402.554.2318 or visit
their website.
Army ROTC
The Army ROTC program at Creighton
University has a partnership agreement with Clarkson College. This agreement
affords Clarkson College students the opportunity to participate in the Army
ROTC program at Creighton while pursuing an undergraduate degree at Clarkson
College.
Army ROTC scholarships may be available to
both college-bound high school students as well as students already attending a
college or university. Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s merit and
grades, not financial need.
Army ROTC scholarship options include:
· Two-, three- and four-year scholarship options are
offered based on the time remaining for the student to complete his or her
degree.
· Full-tuition scholarships.
· Additional allowances pay for books and fees.
· Living expenses: Based on the student’s level in the
Army ROTC curriculum, the student may earn certain scholarship amounts to help
cover the cost of monthly living expenses: first year - $300 per month; second
year – $350 per month; third year - $450 per month; and fourth year - $500 per
month. This allowance is also available to all non-scholarship Cadets enrolled
in the Army ROTC Advanced Course (third and fourth year).
To learn more about any of these programs,
please refer to the Army ROTC website.
SAFEGUARDING
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Clarkson College complies with federal
regulations in accordance with the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act
(FERPA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule under the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act to safeguard all student records, including personal
financial information.
Before
any account or financial information can be disclosed to someone other than the
student, the student must submit a signed and dated FERPA Information Release
form to the Student Financial Service department. The student must specify on
the FERPA Information Release form the name(s) of the person(s) to whom
information may be released. Information Release forms are available on the
Clarkson College website and from the Student Financial Services department.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Director of Student Financial Services
Margie Harris, CPFM
Student Financial Services
101 South 42 Street Omaha, NE 68131-2739
PH 402.552.2749 TF 800.647.5500 sfsassist@clarksoncollege.edu
The Student Accounts office is responsible
for charging tuition, fees and on-campus housing costs (if applicable).
Student Accounts staff members assist students
with questions concerning billing statements, charges and payments on accounts.
Please visit the Student Accounts section of the Clarkson College website for
additional information.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
All students new to Clarkson College are
required to sign a Statement of Financial Responsibility. This form must be
returned to the Student Accounts office prior to the first day of the semester
in which the student enrolls. The Statement outlines the student’s financial
obligations to the College and serves as the student’s acknowledgement of
Clarkson College policies related to payment of charges for tuition, fees and
on-campus housing (if applicable).
BILLING STATEMENTS
Billing statements for tuition, fees and
on-campus housing (if applicable) are available online through Self-Service.
Statements are not mailed to students. It is the student’s responsibility to
view the billing statement and submit payment by the tuition and fees payment
due date.
ACCOUNT PAYMENTS
Upon registering for classes, a student
becomes financially responsible for all tuition, fees and on-campus housing charges
(if applicable). Student Account balances must be paid in full an approved
payment agreement must be arranged with the Student Accounts office before the third
week of the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to make appropriate
payment arrangements and payments on time. Failure to comply with this payment
policy may result in assessment of up to four late payment fees per semester or
the student withdrawn or dropped from classes.
Clarkson College accepts cash, checks,
credit cards, money orders and cashier’s checks for payment of tuition, fees
and housing charges. Payments can be made in person, by mail, or through
Self-Service by using a credit card/debit. Personal checks returned due to
insufficient funds or a closed account will be assessed a returned check
processing fee. Students whose checks are returned may be required to make
subsequent payments to Clarkson College with cash, credit card, money order or
a cashier’s check.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PAYMENT POLICY
International students are required to make
advance payment for all tuition, fees and on-campus housing (if applicable)
each semester in which the student is enrolled. The student’s payment must be
received by the Student Accounts office by the fourth day of the semester. If
the student’s account is not paid in full by the due date, the student will be
dropped from all courses on the fifth day of the semester.
Third party billing or alternative payment arrangements
are not available to international students.
Payment must be made in U.S. dollars.
Clarkson College accepts payment by cash, electronic funds transfer, credit
card (VISA, Mastercard and Discover) and U.S. Postal
Service money order only.
All international students new to Clarkson
College are required to sign a Statement of Financial Responsibility and submit
it to the Student Accounts office prior to the first day of the first term in
which the student enrolls at the College.
BOOKSTORE VOUCHERS
A book voucher allows eligible students to
charge textbooks (purchased from the Campus Corner) to their student account. A
student may be eligible for a book voucher only if he or she will receive financial aid in excess of tuition,
fees and on-campus housing charges, and a refund check will not be available on
the first day of classes.
CASHIER
The cashier is located in the Student Financial
Services department on the first floor of the main Clarkson College building.
Students may make payments on accounts, receive copies of account history and
verify the status of financial aid application and disbursement processing.
COPPER (Clarkson
Optional Payment Plan - Employee Reimbursement)
The
COPPER plan allows students who are employed by The Nebraska Medical Center and
who qualify for tuition reimbursement to defer payment of tuition for up to two
weeks after grades are issued. Deferment is for tuition only. Payment of fees
and other charges is due by the end of the third week of classes. A COPPER
Agreement form must be signed each semester and submitted to the Student
Accounts office before the tuition and fees payment due date. A payment
plan fee will be assessed to the student’s account for participation in this
program.
DEFERRED PAYMENT
PLAN
The Deferred Payment Plan (DPP) is offered
as a service to all Clarkson College students. This program allows students to
make three monthly payments of one-third of the tuition and fees charged for
the semester. The student must contact the Student Accounts office prior to the
tuition and fees payment due date each semester to participate. A payment plan
fee will be assessed to the student’s account for participation in this
program.
FINANCIAL AID
EXTENSION
Students who have completed the application
process for financial aid but whose funds will not be disbursed before the
tuition payment due date may request an extension of the due date. Requests
must be made in writing and submitted to the Student Accounts Manager before
the tuition payment due date. Payment for an amount not covered by financial
aid must be received in the Student Financial Services department by the
payment due date.
REFUND CHECKS
A student with a credit
balance on his or her student account will be issued a refund check for the
amount of the credit. Refund checks are mailed to the student’s address listed
with the Registrar’s office. Students may request to pick-up their refund check
in the Student Accounts office by notifying that office at 402.552.2749 before
the check is issued. Refund checks are available for pick-up Mondays after noon
unless otherwise posted. Students may be required to provide a valid Clarkson
College photo ID at the time of check release.
A
student may request that the credit balance remain on his or her student
account to cover future charges by completing a Credit Balance Retention form.
The form must be submitted to the Student Accounts Manager prior to the
issuance a refund check.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
A
student should contact the Student Accounts Manager if s/he is eligible for
tuition assistance from a source outside of Clarkson College, such as Veterans’
Administration, the student’s employer, Workforce Development or Vocational
Rehabilitation. Billing statements from Clarkson College may be mailed to an
agency that will make payments on the student’s behalf. However, the Student
Accounts Manager must grant approval before special billing is established. The
student must submit a completed Release of Information form to the Student
Accounts Manager before any account information can be shared with an outside
party.
TUITION REFUND POLICY
Fees are non-refundable
after the first week of the semester. To receive a 100 percent refund of
tuition and fees for traditional 15- or 12-week courses, the official Change of
Registration/ Leave of Absence/Withdraw form must be completed and received by
the Registrar’s office on or before the last day of the first week of the
semester. After the appropriate form has been received, the refund schedule published
in the schedule of classes will be applied. Refund schedules are available on
the Clarkson College website and in the Student Financial Services department.
A change of registration fee will be assessed to the student’s account for
change in registration beginning the second week of the semester.
To receive a 100 percent
refund of tuition and fees for a six week online course, the official Change of
Registration/Leave of Absence/Withdraw form must be completed and received by
the Registrar’s office no later than the second business day of the session.
Fees are nonrefundable after the second business day. A change of registration
fee will be assessed to the student’s account beginning the third day of the
course.
Clarkson College tuition
refunds will be credited to the student’s account. It is the student’s
responsibility to be aware of the tuition refund policy and to pay remaining
balances by the tuition payment due date.
Only the Student Accounts Manager can approve exceptions
to the tuition and fee refund schedule. Deans, directors, faculty members and
staff are not authorized to make exceptions. Refunds are calculated
based on the date the completed paperwork is received by the Registrar.
Note: It is strongly
recommended that students consult with a Financial Aid counselor prior to
withdrawing from or dropping any classes. A change in credit hour enrollment
may result in the return of financial funds to the source from which they
originated (i.e. the U.S. Department of Education, the student loan lender or
agency). Returned funds may result in a charge to the student’s account and may
result in a balance due for which the student will be responsible for immediate
repayment.
Tuition |
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Undergraduate Courses |
$ 446 / credit
hour |
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Graduate Courses |
$ 497 / credit
hour |
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The Nebraska Medical Center Partners – Undergraduate Courses |
$ 290 / credit
hour |
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The Nebraska Medical Center Partners – Graduate Courses |
$ 325 / credit
hour |
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Nurse Anesthesia Program |
$ 770 / credit
hour |
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Doctoral Programs |
$ 700 / credit
hour |
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Practical Nursing Program |
$ 287 / credit hour |
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Mandatory Fees |
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Activity Fee (except off-campus sections) |
$ 4 / credit hour |
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Administrative Service Fee |
$ 5 / credit hour |
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Technology Fee: Online |
$ 40 / credit
hour |
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Technology Fee: Hybrid |
$ 18 / credit
hour |
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Technology Fee: On Campus |
$12 / credit hour |
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Course Lab and Fee Schedule |
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HIM: RHIT Exam (HM 445) |
$ 299 / class |
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HIM: RHIA Exam (HM 477) |
$ 299 / class |
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MHA: Cultural
Assessment Fee (MB 810 course fee) |
$ 40 / class |
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MHA: Cultural
Assessment Fee (MB 905 course fee) |
$ 20 / class |
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MHA: Simulation
Fee (MB 836 course fee) |
$ 15 / class |
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Gen. Ed.: Lab Supplies
Fee (all Gen. Ed. labs) |
$ 30 / lab |
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Gen. Ed.:
Cadaver Lab Supplies Fee (BI 311, BI
805) |
$125 / class |
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Recitation Fee
(BI 211, BI 213, CH 110 |
$ 50 / class |
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MI: Lab
Supplies Fee (all MI labs) |
$ 30 / class |
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PTA: Lab Supplies Fee (all PTA labs) |
$ 30 / lab |
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PTA: APTA Membership (PTA 101) |
$ 100 / class |
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PTA: Board Prep Course Fee (PTA 212) |
$ 200 / class |
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RT: Lab Fee (RT
105L, RT 110L, RT 120L, RT 125L, RT 140L) |
$ 30 / lab |
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RT: Markers and Trajecsystem
(RT 265, clinical tracking) |
$ 120 / class |
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RT: Board Review Testing (RT 285) |
$ 45 / class |
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PN: PN Lab Fee
(NUR 110, NUR 122, NUR 130, NUR 142, NUR 150, NUR 161) |
$30 / class |
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PN: PN Nurse
Testing Fee |
$ 113 / semester |
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PN: Passport
Facility Orientation Fee (NUR 110 course
fee) |
$ 5 / student |
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BSN: BSN Lab Fee (NS 126, NS 234, NS 255,
NS 343, NS 345, NS 351, NS 431, NS 441, NS 469, NS 477) |
$ 30 / class |
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BSN: BSN Nurse Testing Fee |
$ 150 / semester |
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BSN:
Neighborhood Access Simulation (NS 115, NS 330, NS 340, online program) |
$ 35 / class |
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BSN: Passport
Facility Orientation Fee (NS 125 course
fee) |
$ 5 / student |
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NP Tracking
System (NS 830,
student tracking program, one-time fee) |
$80 / class |
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MSN: Lab Fee – Graduate Weekend (NS 830,
NS 832, NS 844, supplies kit) (NP only) |
$ 75 / class |
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MSN: Cultural Assessment (NS 799) |
$40 / class |
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Additional Fees and Charges |
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Advanced Placement Exam Fee |
varies by exam |
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Application Fee |
$ 35 / each |
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Background Check Fee |
$ 43 / each |
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Change of Registration Fee |
$ 25 / each |
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Enrollment Fee (first-time students) |
$ 100 / each |
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Late Payment Fee – Balance < $1000 |
$ 25 / each |
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Late Payment Fee – Balance > $1000 |
$ 50 / each |
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Late Registration Fee |
$ 50 / each |
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Life Learning Evaluation Fee |
50 percent
tuition |
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Transcripts (non-graduates only) |
$ 5 / each |
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Miscellaneous |
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Payment Plan Service Charge |
$ 20 /semester |
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Returned Check Fee |
$ 35 / each |
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The Nebraska Medical Center Parking Fee |
$ 156 /fiscal
year |
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Drug and Alcohol Screening Fee |
$ 110 / each |
Residence Hall Rate
Please visit the Rent
Schedule Addendum page in the Housing section of our website for rent package
rates and fees.
Note: All tuition, fees, policies and programs are subject
to change. Notice of any change will be communicated to students, faculty and
staff.
*The student fees for
drug/alcohol screenings and background checks will be the responsibility of the
student per specific program requirements. Estimated expense per student is
$37-$110 dependent on his or her state of residence.
ACADEMIC
INFORMATION AND POLICIES
This section lists all of the official
academic information and policies pertaining to Clarkson College students. The
academic policies are provided to ensure a quality education and equity. For
additional information and forms you may go to the Registrar section of our
website.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Each student at Clarkson College is
assigned an academic advisor. The advisor provides assistance with course
selections and program progression. Advisors may also provide professional and
career assistance.
Clarkson College recognizes that its
graduates will hold leadership roles in society. With societal leadership
opportunity comes the responsibility to maintain the
highest standards of honesty. Clarkson College views scholastic honesty as a
reflection of a student’s personal integrity. Therefore, all students are
required and expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty
in the preparation of all work and examinations. The following are considered
serious violations:
Plagiarism: Taking passages
from writings of others without giving proper credit to the source. This
includes using the works of another student.
Collusion: Working together
with another person with an “illegal” or “deceitful” purpose in the preparation
of work that an instructor expects to be accomplished on an individual basis.
Cheating: Giving or receiving
information during an examination.
Students found guilty of
scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action.
The judicial policies and procedures may be
found in the student handbook, Student Code of Conduct section.
ACADEMIC PROBATION
Students must maintain satisfactory
academic status. A student who fails to maintain a satisfactory academic status
will be placed on Academic Probation. The term “Academic Probation” will appear
on the student’s transcripts for the appropriate semester.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate students must have a 2.0
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) to maintain satisfactory academic status.
A student who fails to maintain a 2.0 CGPA after earning 12 hours of credit at
Clarkson College will be placed on Academic Probation for a period not to
exceed one year. If the CGPA is not re-established to at least 2.0 by the end
of that time, the student will be dismissed from the academic program.
Graduate
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for successful completion of the program
of study. A graduate student with a CGPA of less than 3.0 after attempting six
semester hours will be placed on Academic Probation for a period not to exceed
one year.
ACADEMIC YEAR
Clarkson College offers day and evening
courses throughout the year. Regular semester courses are organized into two
15-week semesters and one 12-week summer term. Accelerated term courses are
organized into six-week terms. Classes of various durations may be offered
during each semester to facilitate earning a degree.
ADVANCED STANDING
CREDIT
Clarkson College recognizes
that valid learning experiences are not restricted to the formal classroom.
Many individuals attain college-equivalent knowledge and skills through a
variety of means. The policy of Clarkson College is to award college credit for
non-traditional learning in cases where such credit is appropriate.
Criteria used for
granting credit by evaluation of non-traditional study are outlined below.
Evaluated credit will be posted on the transcript after all admissions and fee
requirements have been met and upon successful completion of one semester at
Clarkson College.
Students who have
received an “I,” “F” or “NP” in a course cannot earn advanced standing credit
for that course. Credit is granted after the student earns a satisfactory score
on an examination or a satisfactory evaluation of the portfolio on the first
attempt. If unsuccessful, the student must enroll and complete the course.
Advance standing is not applicable to the residency requirement.
Only students in good standing may earn
advanced standing credit. Students will be given appropriate credits designated
by a “P/NP” on the transcript.
Fees will be determined on an annual basis.
Methods of Earning Advanced Standing Credit
Advanced Standing Credit is a method by
which students can earn credit without completing a course(s) through the
following methods:
1. Standardized Testing (No tuition or fees charged to
student)
· College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
·
Advanced
Placement (AP) Examinations (minimum score of three required)
·
Defense Activity
for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
· Microsoft Office Specialist
· Health Information Management National
Certification(s)
·
Post Primary
Certificate (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT)
· Project Management Certification (PMP)
·
Other
standardized tests with demonstrated reliability and validity may be considered
for Advanced Standing Credit, to be determined by the program
director/Registrar
The Registrar’s office will record credit
when official transcripts and/or certifications have been received.
2. Credit for Learning Through
Life/Work Experience
Credit may be granted for learning acquired
through life/work experience that parallels a student’s program at Clarkson
College. The credit granted may be substituted for program requirements or
elective credits and is not granted for courses in which a standardized exam is
available. The program director and Registrar, in accordance with College
policy, will determine whether such credits satisfy major, core or general education
requirements toward the appropriate degree.
a. Prior Learning
Validation by Portfolio (50 percent tuition charged to student)
Individuals seeking a degree who believe
their prior experiences may qualify them to receive college credit can seek credit
through the portfolio method. The student’s academic department will assist the
student in completing the portfolio process. Portfolio documentation will
include appropriate and acceptable evidence of equivalent knowledge. Each
academic program will determine the maximum number of credit hours that may be
granted through life/work experiences and publish it annually in the College
catalog. Each academic program will also determine what specific courses may be
fulfilled via credit by learning through validation by portfolio exam. Students
must request portfolio credit with their program director, advisor or
instructor, no later than one semester prior to graduation.
b. Prior Learning Validation by Transition Course
Completion and Awarding of Major Course Credit Tuition and Fees (charged to
student)
Academic programs may grant credit for
prior learning for courses in the major by validation via satisfactory
completion of a transition course(s) and subsequent award of major course
credit. Prior learning of major content is a prerequisite for registration in a
transition course. Successful completion of the transition course then
validates the student’s prior knowledge. Each academic program will determine
the maximum number of credit hours that may be granted through life/work
experiences and what specific courses may be fulfilled via credit by learning
by transition course completion and award of escrow credit. Transition courses
currently include: HC 200 Health Care Science Update I, HC 205 Health Care
Science Update II and HC 210 Health Care Science Update III, NS 349 Pathways
for Success, NS 355 Concepts of Professional Practice-LPN-BSN, NS 356 Concepts
of Professional Practice for RN to MSN, NS 357 Physical Assessment for RN-MSN.
Additional courses maybe added. Student
must register for the course(s).
c.
Credit by Internal Examination (50 percent tuition charged to student)
Currently enrolled students, through
outside study or relevant experience, may feel prepared to demonstrate that they
have attained the knowledge and/or skills required to pass a particular course.
As an alternative to enrolling in the course, the student may elect to take an
internal proficiency examination that tests for mastery of the course material.
If a student scores satisfactorily on the examination, the student may be
awarded credit for the course. The credit granted may be substituted for
program requirements or elective credits and is not granted for courses in
which a standardized exam is available. Each academic program will determine
what courses may be fulfilled via credit by internal examination. All NLSN
exams and internal exams for advanced standing credit will be scheduled and
administered by the Coordinator of Online Education or by the Success Center.
Students
must request an internal examination with their program
director/advisor/instructor, no later than one semester prior to
graduation. Students are strongly
encouraged to complete examinations prior to the beginning of each semester to
facilitate course enrollment if unsuccessful.
No letter grade is assigned for a course
that is granted credit without attendance. Students who have received an “I,”
“F” or “NP” in a course cannot earn advanced standing credit for that course.
Credit is granted after the student earns a
satisfactory score on the examination or a satisfactory evaluation of the
portfolio or performance on the first attempt. If unsuccessful, the student
must enroll and complete the course. Advanced standing credit is not
applicable to the residency requirement.
Fees will be determined annually. A listing
of the fees can be found in the Student Financial Services section in this
catalog under “Tuition and Fees.”
American Council on Education/College Credit Recommendation
Service
Clarkson
College serves as the Nebraska State Office for the American Council on
Education (ACE) and College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT) program.
College
Credit Recommendation Service
The
College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT) office, through the American Council
on Education, evaluates corporate training/educational programs to ensure the
inclusion of college-level criteria and recommends college credit appropriate
to the education.
ATTENDANCE/NON-ATTENDANCE
Federal regulations require Clarkson
College to monitor student attendance for the purpose of determining a
withdrawal date in cases of unofficial withdrawal. The school must demonstrate
that the student has remained in academic attendance through a specified point
in time. The school’s determination of the student’s last day of attendance
must be based on an academically related activity, as documented by the school.
The school must verify the activity as academically related and that the
student attended this activity. If these conditions are met, the following are
acceptable forms of such documentation: exams, records of attendance,
tutorials, computer-assisted instruction, counseling, academic advisement,
completing and academic assignment, paper or project or attending a required
study group.
Students must attend all classes in which
they are enrolled and follow the attendance policies of individual programs as
specified in the course syllabus. Each program determines specific attendance
policies. Students in skills laboratory courses, clinical courses, practicums
and internships are required to attend. Classes may be made up within the same
semester at the discretion of the faculty.
In those cases where a crisis (as identified
by the course faculty) has occurred, course faculty must be notified, if
possible.
AUDITING A COURSE
Students who elect to audit a course must
register for the course and pay full tuition. The student will not be required
to take examinations or complete any assignments. No grade can be earned nor
can the student apply the course to the degree requirements or convert to
credit once the course begins.
CANCELLING A COURSE
Clarkson College takes every opportunity to
minimize student cost. One way of accomplishing this is by effective management
of course offerings. For this reason, a course may be cancelled because of
insufficient enrollment. Determination to cancel a course offering will be
made by the academic program director. Every effort will be made to notify
students and direct them to an alternative enrollment.
If the cancelled class has a corresponding
online section, students previously enrolled in the on-campus section can
transfer to the online section of the class. Online education fees will be
applicable.
CHANGE OF PERSONAL
INFORMATION
Students who change their legal name, address,
telephone number or any other pertinent information are required to notify the
Registrar’s office in writing of the change. Clarkson College will not be
responsible for the events that occur when students have not notified the
College of a name or address change.
CLARKSON COLLEGE
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM
The goal of the
Clarkson College Behavioral Intervention Team is to enable the College to
intervene early and provide support and behavioral response to students
displaying varying levels of disruptive, distressed and disturbed behaviors.
The Clarkson College Behavioral Intervention Team, after consulting appropriate
resources both internally and externally, will have the authority to take
appropriate actions for the safety of the College community. Actions may
include, but are not limited to, required educational workshops, required
counseling/treatment, temporary suspension and expulsion. Any required outside
treatment will be at the expense of the student.
CLASS STANDING FOR
UNDERGRADUATES
The
number of semester credit hours completed indicates a student’s class standing.
The numbers of semester credit hours for the various class standings are:
Year |
Semester Credit Hours |
Freshman |
0 – 30 |
Sophomore |
31 – 60 |
Junior |
61 – 90 |
Senior |
91+ |
COURSEWORK CATEGORIES
FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
Clarkson College curricula require the
completion of four types of courses designed to provide the components of a
well-rounded education. These include: 1) General Education courses; 2) Core
curriculum; 3) Support courses; and 4) Major courses.
General Education Courses
These are courses that serve as a
foundation to the declared major. General Education courses are designed to
provide a base of understanding broadly applicable to life and career and to
provide experiences that enhance the student’s major area of study.
Core Curriculum Courses
These are courses unique to Clarkson
College designed to build skills and understanding which extend each student’s
competence. Core courses focus on health care and provide a framework for
building personal and career enhancing experiences. Because the core courses
are unique to Clarkson College, students are required to take those included in
the curriculum of their academic programs.
Support Courses
These courses are identified by the
student’s major area of study and are in direct support of the student’s major
courses. Support courses in the major course areas are identified by faculty in
the major course areas. They are developed in cooperation with major faculty
and faculty prepared in the subject of the support course.
Major Courses
These courses are taken to fulfill
requirements for a specific area of study or profession. New students are
encouraged to discuss areas of interest, when applicable, with their advisor
when enrolling.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Clarkson College students
are not only members of the College community, but they are also citizens of
the larger society. As citizens, they retain those rights, protections and
guarantees of fair treatment that are held by all citizens. In addition,
Clarkson College students are subject to the reasonable and basic standards of
the College regarding discipline and maintenance of an educational environment.
The purpose of the Clarkson College Student Code of Conduct is to foster a
sense of trust, responsibility and professionalism among students and between
students and the faculty/administration. Its fundamental goals are to promote
ethical behavior, to ensure the integrity of the academic enterprise and to
develop in students a sense of responsibility to maintain the honor of the
health care profession. The Code is designed to assist in the personal and
intellectual development of students as they work toward becoming health care
professionals.
It is important to note that
one’s behavior as a student may have a long-term effect on one’s career in
addition to having Code of Conduct consequences at Clarkson College. A
violation of certain laws may jeopardize a student’s ability to obtain
professional licensure. Therefore, students should consider their career goals
as well as the Clarkson College Code of Conduct before making behavioral
choices.
Students
should make every effort to resolve disputes informally, between the parties
involved and only use the student judicial process when those efforts have been
exhausted and prove unsuccessful.
The term “College” means
Clarkson College.
A.
The term
“student” includes all persons taking courses at the College on campus or
through online learning, both full- and part-time, pursuing undergraduate or
graduate studies. Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term
but who have a continuing relationship with the College are considered
“students.”
B.
The term “faculty
member” means any person hired by the College to conduct classroom/clinical
activities on or off campus.
C.
The term “College
official” includes any person employed by the College or The Nebraska Medical
Center performing assigned administrative or professional responsibilities.
D.
The term “member
of the College community” includes any person who is a student, faculty member,
College official, any other person employed by the
College or is formally or informally associated or affiliated with the College.
Human Resources and/or the Registrar’s office shall determine a person’s status
in a particular situation whichever is appropriate.
E.
The term
“organization” means any number of persons who have complied with the formal
requirements to be a recognized College group.
F.
The terms
“Clarkson College Judicial Council,” “Judicial Council” or “judicial body”
means any person or persons authorized by the President to determine whether a
student has violated the Student Code and to recommend imposition of sanctions.
G.
The term
“Judicial Adviser” means the Vice President of Operations, who is authorized by
the President to impose sanctions upon students found to have violated the
Student Code. The Judicial Adviser chairs the judicial body.
H.
The term
“Appellate Board” means any person or persons authorized by the President or
his/her designee to consider an appeal from the judicial body’s determination that
a student has violated the Student Code or from the sanctions imposed by the
Judicial Adviser. Generally, the Vice President of Academic Affairs of Clarkson
College serves as the “Appellate Board.”
I.
The term “shall”
is used in the imperative sense.
J.
The term “may” is
used in the permissive sense.
K.
The Vice
President of Operations is the person designated to be responsible for the
administration of the code.
L.
The term “policy”
is defined as the written regulations of the College as found in, but not
limited to, the Student Code, Student Handbook and the Clarkson College
Catalog.
M.
The term “quorum”
is defined by the Clarkson College bylaws as the majority.
Article II:
Judicial Authority
A.
The Judicial Council
may be designated as arbiter of disputes within the student community in cases
that do not involve a violation of the Student Code. All parties must agree to
arbitration and to be bound by the decision with no right of appeal.
B.
The Judicial
Council shall be composed of eight members plus the Judicial Adviser, who will
vote only in the case of a tie. The Judicial Adviser will chair called
meetings.
C.
Membership may be
comprised of faculty, staff and/or students that are deemed to not have any
conflicts of interest with regards to any part of the dispute, appointed by the
Judicial Adviser and approved by the President.
D.
Members will be
appointed on a case-by-case basis.
1. The Judicial
Adviser shall develop policies for the administration of the judicial program
and procedural rules for the conduct of hearings, which are not inconsistent
with provisions in the Student Code.
2. Decisions
made by the Judicial Council and/or Judicial Adviser shall be final, pending
the appeal process as established by the Student Code.
Article III:
Proscribed Conduct
A. Jurisdiction of the College
Generally, College jurisdiction and
discipline shall be limited to conduct that adversely affects the College community
and/or pursuit of its objectives.
B.
Conduct - Rules and Regulations
Any student found to have committed the
following misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in
Article IV:
1. Acts of Dishonesty, including but not limited to
the following:
a. Furnishing false
information to any College official.
b. Forgery,
alteration or misuse of any College document, record, blank letterhead or
instrument of identification.
2. Disruption or
obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or
other College activities, including its public service functions on or off
campus or other authorized non-College activities, when the act occurs on
College premises.
3. Physical
abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion and/or other
conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.
4. Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to
property of the College or property of a member of the College community or
other personal or public property.
5. Hazing,
defined as an act that endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a
student or that destroys or removes public or private property, for the purpose
of initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as a condition for
continued membership in, a group or organization.
6. Failure to comply with directions of College
officials or law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties
and/or failure to identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so.
7. Unauthorized
possession, duplication, or use of keys to any College premises or unauthorized
entry to or use of College premises.
8. Discrimination based on race, color, religion,
ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, national
origin, ethnicity, gender, veteran’s status, or marital status.
9. Violation of published College policies, rules
and/or regulations.
10. Violation of federal, state or local law on
College premises, at College sponsored or supervised activities or while
representing the College off campus.
11. Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or
other controlled substances except as expressly permitted by law.
12. Public
intoxication and/or the use, possession or distribution of alcoholic beverages
except as expressly permitted by law and by the Clarkson College Drug and
Alcohol Policy.
13. Possession of
firearms, explosives, other weapons, or illegal, unauthorized chemicals on
College premises.
14. Participation in a campus demonstration that
disrupts the normal operations of the College and infringes on the rights of
other members of the College community; leading or inciting others to disrupt
scheduled and/or normal activities within any campus building or area;
intentional obstruction which unreasonably interferes with freedom of
movement—either pedestrian or vehicular—on campus.
15. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or
vehicular traffic on College premises or at College sponsored or supervised
functions.
16. Conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent;
breach of peace; or aiding, abetting or procuring another person to breach the
peace on College premises or at functions sponsored by, or participated in by,
the College.
17. Theft or other abuse of computer time, including
but not limited to:
a. Unauthorized
entry into a file, to use, read or change the contents, or for any other
purpose.
b. Unauthorized
transfer of a file.
c. Unauthorized
use of another individual’s identification or password.
d. Use of
computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty
member or College official.
e. Use of
computing facilities to send obscene or abusive messages.
f. Use of
computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the
College
computing system
g.
Any other
violation of the Clarkson College computer use policy.
18. Abuse of the Judicial System, including but not
limited to:
a. Failure to
obey the summons of the Judicial Council or College official.
b. Falsification,
distortion or misrepresentation of information before the judicial body.
c. Disruption or
interference with the orderly conduct of a judicial proceeding.
d. Institution
of a judicial proceeding knowingly without cause.
e. Attempting to
discourage an individual’s proper participation in, or use of, the judicial
system.
f. Attempting
to influence the impartiality of a member of the judicial body prior to, and/or
during the course of, the judicial proceeding.
g. Harassment
and/or intimidation of a member of the Judicial Council prior to, during,
and/or after a judicial proceeding.
h. Failure to
comply with the sanctions imposed under the Student Code.
i. Influencing
or attempting to influence another person to commit an abuse of the judicial
system.
C.
Violation of Law and College Discipline
1. If a student
is charged only with an off-campus violation with federal, state or local law,
but not with any other violation of this Code, disciplinary action may be taken
and sanctions imposed for grave misconduct, which demonstrates flagrant
disregard for the College community. In such cases, no sanction may be imposed
unless the student has been found guilty in a court of law or has declined to
contest such charges, without actually admitting guilt (e.g., “nolo
contendere”).
2. College
disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against a student charged with
violation of a law that is also a violation of this Code. For example, if both
violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to the
pendency of civil action in court or criminal arrest and prosecution.
Proceedings under this Code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with,
or following civil or criminal proceedings off-campus.
3. When a
student is charged by federal, state or local authorities with a violation of
law, the College will not request or agree to special consideration for that
individual because of his or her status as a student.
If the alleged offense is also the subject of a proceeding before the Vice President
of Operations under the Student Code, however, the College may advise
off-campus authorities of the existence of the Student Code and of how such
matters will be handled internally within the College community. The College
will cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement
of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for
rehabilitation of student violators. Individual students and faculty members,
acting in their personal capacities, remain free to interact with governmental
representatives, as they deem appropriate.
A.
Charges and Hearings
1. Any member of
the College community may file charges against any student for misconduct.
Charges shall be prepared in writing and directed to the Vice President of
Operations. Any charge should be submitted as soon as possible after the event
takes place, preferably within 30 calendar days. While Clarkson College cannot
guarantee that all charges will be kept entirely confidential, the Judicial
Council will make a reasonable effort to protect students’ privacy.
2. The Judicial
Adviser may conduct an investigation to determine if the charges have merit
and/or if they can be disposed of administratively by mutual consent of the
parties involved on a basis acceptable to the Judicial Adviser. Such
disposition shall be final and there shall be no subsequent proceedings. If the
charges cannot be disposed of by mutual consent, the action is brought before
the Judicial Council.
3. All charges
shall be presented to the accused student in writing. A time shall be set for a
hearing, not less than five nor more than fifteen calendar days after the
student has been notified. Maximum time limits for scheduling of hearings may
be extended at the discretion of the Judicial Adviser.
4. The hearing will follow a standard format
listed below. The Judicial Adviser may alter the hearing format at his/her
discretion.
a. Everyone present states names/positions for
the record
b. Presentation of the complaint
c. Opening statements for each side
d. Each side presents case/calls witnesses
(Judicial Council cross-examines)
e. Closing statements
f. Deliberation
g. Decision
h. Judicial Adviser determines and announces
sanctions, if any.
5. Hearings shall
be conducted by the Judicial Council according to the following guidelines:
a. Hearings normally shall be conducted in
private.
b. Admission of any person to the hearing shall be
at the discretion of the judicial body or the Judicial Adviser.
c. In hearings involving more than one accused
student, the Judicial Adviser, at his or her discretion, may permit the
hearings concerning each student to be conducted separately.
d. The complainant and the accused have the right
to be assisted by any adviser they choose, at their own expense. The advisor
may be an attorney. The complainant and/or the accused is
responsible for presenting his or her own case, and therefore, advisors are not
permitted to speak or to participate directly in any hearing before the
Judicial Council.
e. The complainant, the accused and the Judicial
Council shall have the privilege of presenting witnesses, subject to the right
of cross-examination by the Judicial Council.
f. Pertinent records, exhibits and written
statements may be accepted as evidence for consideration by the Judicial
Council.
g. All procedural questions are subject to the
final decision of the Judicial Adviser.
h. After the hearing, the Judicial Council shall
determine (by majority vote) whether the student has violated each section of
the Student Code which the student is charged with violating.
i. The Judicial Council’s determination shall be
made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the accused
student violated the Student Code.
j. A quorum is required in order for the
Judicial Council to hear a case. The Judicial Adviser must be present.
k. Any member of the Judicial Council may excuse himself
or herself if a conflict of interest exists.
6. There shall be at least one verbatim record,
such as a tape recording, of all hearings before the Judicial Council. The
record shall be the property of the College. All records associated with the
proceedings or resolution will be kept in the Judicial Advisers office until
two years after the student leaves the College. It will not be part of the
student’s permanent record.
7. Except in the case of a student charged with
failing to obey the summons of the Judicial Council or a College official, no
student may be found to have violated the Student Code solely because charges
shall be presented and considered.
8. Should this
process not be completed before the date on which grades are submitted by the department,
no report will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
The grade will be blank on the academic record until all charges have been
fully adjudicated.
B. Sanctions
1. The following sanctions may be imposed upon
any student found to have violated the Student Code:
a. Warning - a notice in writing to the student
that the student is violating or has violated institutional requirements.
b. Probation - a written reprimand for violation
of specified regulations. Probation lasts for a designated period of time and
includes the probability of more severe disciplinary sanctions if the student
is found in violation of any institutional regulations during the probationary
period.
c. Loss of Privileges - denial of specified privileges
for a designated period of time.
d. Fines - Previously established and published
fines may be imposed.
e. Restitution - compensation for loss, damage or
injury. This may take the form of appropriate service and/or monetary or
material replacement.
f. Discretionary Sanctions - work assignments,
service to the College, community service, parental notification (if a minor),
workshop attendance, required counseling, written explanation, financial
restitution or other discretionary assignments.
g. Residence Hall Suspension - separation of the
student from the Residence Hall for a definite period of time, after which the
student is eligible to return. Conditions for readmission may be specified.
h. Residence Hall Dismissal - permanent separation
of the student from the Residence Hall.
i. College Suspension - separation of the
student from the College for a specified period of time. Conditions for
readmission may be specified.
j. College Dismissal - permanent separation of
the student from the College.
2. More than one of the sanctions listed above
may be imposed for any single violation.
3. Other than College dismissal, disciplinary
sanctions shall not be made part of the student’s permanent academic record,
but shall become part of the student’s confidential record. Upon graduation,
the student’s confidential record may be expunged of disciplinary actions other
than Residence Hall dismissal, College suspension or dismissal. Cases involving
the imposition of sanctions other than Residence Hall dismissal or College
suspension/dismissal shall be expunged from the student’s confidential record
five years after the final disposition of the case.
4. The following sanctions may be imposed upon
groups of organizations:
a. Those sanctions listed above in Section B 1, a
through e.
b. Deactivation - loss of all privileges,
including College recognition, for a specified period of time.
5. In each case in which the Judicial Council
determines that a student has violated the Code, the sanctions shall be
determined and imposed by the Judicial Adviser. The Judicial Adviser shall
consider the recommendations of the judicial body when determining sanctions.
Following the hearing, the Judicial Council and the Judicial Adviser shall
advise the accused in writing of its determination and of the sanctions
imposed, if any.
C. Interim
Suspension
In certain circumstances, the housing
officer, the Vice President of Operations or a higher ranking College official
may impose a College or Residence Hall suspension prior to the hearing before
the judicial body.
1. Interim suspension may be imposed only (a) to
ensure the safety and well-being of members of the College community or
preservation of College property; (b) to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional
safety and well-being; or (c) if the student poses a definite threat of
disruption with the normal operations of the College.
2. During the interim suspension, students shall
be denied access to the Residence Hall and/or the campus (including classes)
and/or all other College activities or privileges for which the student might
otherwise be eligible, as the Vice President of Operations may determine to be
appropriate.
D. Appeals
1. A decision reached by the Judicial Council or a
sanction imposed by the Judicial Adviser may be appealed by accused student(s)
to an Appellate Board within five school days of the decision. The Appellate
Board will generally be comprised of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Such appeals shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the Vice President
of Academic Affairs’ office.
a. To determine whether the original hearing was
conducted fairly in light of the charges and evidence presented, and in
conformity with prescribed procedures giving the complaining party a reasonable
opportunity to prepare and present evidence that the Student Code was violated,
and giving the accused student a reasonable opportunity to prepare and to
present a rebuttal of those allegations.
b. To determine whether the decision reached
regarding the accused student was based on substantial evidence, that is,
whether the facts in the case were sufficient to establish that a violation of
the Student Code occurred.
c. To
determine whether the sanctions(s) imposed were appropriate for the violation
of the Student Code that the student was found to have committed.
d. To consider new evidence, sufficient to alter
a decision or other relevant facts not brought out in the original hearing
because such evidence and/or facts were not known to the person appealing at
the time of the original hearing.
2. When the accused appeals, a review by the
Appellate Board may not result in more severe sanctions for the accused
student. Instead, following the appeal, the Appellate Board may reduce, but not
increase, the sanctions imposed by the Judicial Adviser.
3. In cases involving appeals by persons other
than the accused student(s), the Appellate Board may, upon review of the case,
reduce or increase the sanctions imposed by the Judicial Adviser or remand the
case to the judicial body.
4. Written results of the appeal will be sent out
to the appropriate parties within 5 business days of being submitted.
5. The Appellate Board decision may be appealed to
the President. A written appeal must be delivered to the President’s office
within five business days of the Vice President’s decision. The person
appealing will be notified in writing within five business days of the
President’s decision.
Article V:
Interpretation and Revision
A.
Any question of interpretation regarding the Student Code shall be referred to
the Vice President of Operations or his or her designee for final
determination.
B. The Student Code shall be reviewed
annually.
The Clarkson College definition for both online and
on campus courses is as follows. This information complies with Federal
Regulation 34 CFR 600.2.
Credit to contact hour conversions for theory
courses: One credit hour equals 15 contact hours per semester.
For example, GEN 105 Medical Terminology = 1 credit hour = 15 contact hours per
semester or EN 101 English Comp I = 3 credit hours = 45 contact hours per
semester.
Credit to contact hour conversions for courses with a
lab component:
1. General Education, Nursing, PTA
program courses: One credit hour from the total credit hours listed
for the course sections are for lab time and equal 45 contact hours. For
example, BI 211 Anatomy theory = 4 credit hours = 45 theory contact hours (3
credits) and 45 contact hours of lab (1 credit) per semester; or BI 211 Anatomy
lab = 0 credit hours.
2. Health Care Business, Radiologic Technology program
courses: One credit equals 15 contact hours per semester with
the exception of RT Procedures labs in which 1 credit equals 30 contact hours
per semester. For example, BI 222 Basic of Anatomy and Physiology lab = 1
credit hour = 15 hours of contact per semester; RT 120L Exposures I lab = 1
credit hour = 15 hours of contact per semester; or RT 110L Procedures I lab = 1
credit hour = 30 hours of contact per semester.
Credit
to contact hour conversions for clinical/internship/externship rotations
dependent on program:
1. PTA program clinical courses: One credit hour equals 40 clinical hours per
week. For example, PTA 240 Clinical Practicum III = 5 credit hours = 200
clinical hours.
2. Nursing program clinical courses: One credit hour equals three clinical hours per
week. For example, NS 126 Basic Nursing Skills Clinical = 2 credits = 90
clinical hours.
3. Master of Science in Nursing
program: Per
clinical course, students complete 11 clinical hours per week. For example, NS
832 Primary Care I = 3 credits = 160 clinical hours and 45 class contact hours.
4. Health Care Business Professional Practice
Experience (PPE) and internship courses: One credit hour equals 45 clinical hours. For
example, HM 367 Professional Practice = 3 credit hours = 135 clinical hours.
5. Radiologic Technology program clinical courses: One credit hour equals 73 clinical hours. For
example, RT 265 Clinical Experience I = 4 credit hours = 280 clinical hours.
6. Nurse Anesthesia: One credit equals 50 clinical hours per week.
For example, AN 951 Clinical Anesthesia Practicum I = 3 credits = 750 clinical
hours.
7. Medical
Imaging: One
credit hour equals 60 clinical hours. For example, MI385 CT Externship = 3
credits = minimum of 180 contact hours.
8. Health
Care Services fieldwork: 150–200 clock hours of work in an
organization are required. The number of required hours is determined by the
organization’s needs.
CREDIT HOUR LOAD
AND OVERLOAD
Credit Hour Load
While Clarkson College understands
a student’s need to complete coursework for the various degrees as quickly as
possible, Clarkson College also understands that a student’s future academic
success can usually be predicted by recent past performance. For this reason,
guidelines have been established to encourage academic success when students
are considering semester hour.
To be considered a full-time
undergraduate student at Clarkson College, the student must be enrolled in an
equivalent of 12 semester credit hours of coursework per semester.
To be
considered a full-time graduate student at Clarkson College, the student must
be enrolled in an equivalent of six semesters. The maximum number of hours for
which a student can register in a single semester without approval is as follows:
|
Fall and Spring |
Summer |
Undergraduate |
18
semester hours |
16 semester hours |
Graduate
Nursing |
9
semester hours |
9 semester hours |
Graduate
Business |
12
semester hours |
12 semester hours |
DEGREE PLAN
Prior to registration, the Registrar’s
office will complete a degree plan for all new students. The degree plan will
include conditional admitted status, the courses which Clarkson College will
accept in transfer and the specific courses the student will be required to
complete in order to meet graduation requirements. During the first semester of
attendance, each student will be assigned and meet with a major academic
advisor who will assist the student in completion of their degree plan course
requirements. The purpose of the degree plan is:
·
To ensure the
student has a plan for meeting all Clarkson College requirements for graduation
in a timely and effective way;
·
To provide the
student a basis for monitoring their own progress; and
·
To provide the
student assurance their program requirements are accurate.
The degree plan will be signed by a
Registrar’s office representative. The signed degree plan becomes the student’s
plan for graduation and may not be changed without formal written approval by
the program director. The information on the degree plan will be informational
and not contractual in nature.
DEAN’S
LIST FOR UNDERGRADUATES
During each semester at Clarkson College,
undergraduate students with notable academic scholastic achievements are given
public recognition by the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, the
student must be enrolled in at least nine hours of coursework in the fall and
spring semesters and have a Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) of 3.5 or higher.
For the summer session, a student must be enrolled in at least six hours of
coursework and have a TGPA of 3.5 or higher. Students receiving an incomplete (“I”)
grade in a Clarkson College course are not eligible for the Dean’s List for
that semester.
College dismissal refers to permanent
expulsion from the College, which does not carry the opportunity for
readmission. Only by approval of the Vice President of Operations or Vice
President of Academic Affairs may a student be dismissed from the College.
When a student is dismissed from the
College, the appropriate dismissal and date of dismissal will be placed on the
student’s academic transcript.
Students may be dismissed from the College
or from an academic program because of poor academic performance. Academic
dismissal from the College means that the individual is no longer permitted to
be a student at Clarkson College and is not permitted to return to the College
in the future.
Academic dismissal is a result of one of
the following situations:
· A student who fails the same major, option or support course
more than once will be academically dismissed.
· A student who fails a total of two major and/or
support courses will be dismissed from the academic program.
· A student may Withdraw Fail (WF) from only two major,
support or core courses during their program of study. Withdraw Fail (WF) from
a third major or support course will result in dismissal from the academic
program.
· A student who fails to be released from academic
probation in the approved period of time will be dismissed from the academic
program.
· Any student who is dismissed from the Radiologic
Technology program and is dually enrolled in the Medical Imaging program will
be dismissed from both academic programs.
Students may be dismissed because of action
taken by the administration for such reasons as the student being a “no-show”
in a course, attendance problems or other such reasons. It is a neutral action
and should not be considered as a “negative” or “disciplinary” action.
Non-Academic
Dismissal
A student may be
dismissed from the College as a result of disciplinary action. This includes
social behavior, academic dishonesty and violation of the Student Code of
Conduct.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL
POLICY
Problems related to the use
of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances lead to a loss of individual
effectiveness and may interfere with the educational process. Clarkson College
reaffirms its position of serious concern about and in opposition to the abuse
of alcoholic beverages and use of controlled substances. Clarkson College
complies with the Drug-Free School and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 through
the publication of the Drug and Alcohol Policy and other written material
distributed annually to students and employees.
Clarkson College encourages members of the
College community to participate in drug and alcohol abuse education, prevention
and treatment programs when appropriate. Clarkson College does not accept
responsibility for the conduct of individuals while they are off campus and not
participating in a College activity. The College realizes it cannot regulate
the sale of alcoholic beverages to members of the Clarkson College community by
off-campus businesses.
Drug and alcohol offenses may result in
academic and/or non-academic sanctions. Academic sanctions are directly related
to the student’s progression or termination within their program of study and
occur when the student violates the drug and alcohol policy within
class/clinical/practicum settings. Non-academic sanctions are actions taken at
any time when the student violates the Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Within the Clarkson College community, the
following regulations dealing with drug and alcohol apply.
1.
Possession
and use of drugs and alcohol on campus property is considered an infraction of
Clarkson College policy. Clarkson College will cooperate fully with state and
federal law officials in the enforcement of all state and federal laws
pertaining to the use, sale and distribution of drugs or alcohol.
2.
Possession
by minors is an infraction of Neb. Re. Statute 53-180.02 and is punishable by
three months imprisonment, $500 fine or both. All
offenses regarding possession of drugs and alcohol will also be subject to the
disciplinary procedures set forth by Clarkson College.
3.
No
alcohol shall be served at any event sponsored by Clarkson College or a
recognized Clarkson College organization unless prior permission from Clarkson
College administration has been obtained and the alcohol is sold off campus by
a licensed, independent vendor via a “cash bar” and only to persons of legal
age.
4.
Possession,
use and sale of drugs or drug related paraphernalia on campus property or at
College sanctioned events is considered an infraction of Clarkson College
policy. Clarkson College will cooperate fully with state and federal law
officials in the enforcement of all state and federal laws pertaining to the
possession, use, sale and distribution of illicit substances.
5.
Neither
the College nor any group, which owes its existence to Clarkson College,
whether officially or unofficially, formally or informally, will be permitted
to use any organizational funds held by the institution for the purchase of any
kind of alcoholic beverage.
6.
Guests
are bound by the same rules regarding alcohol and drugs as the students.
Members of the College community and their guests will be held responsible for
their behavior and any destruction that occurs while under the influence of
alcohol and/or other drugs. Violators will be asked to leave campus and/or be
referred to local authorities.
7.
Students
who are suspected of intoxication from either drugs or alcohol during a theory
class, laboratory course or clinical rotation are in violation of the drug and
alcohol policy and will be subject to the procedures outlined in the section
titled student violation categories.
8.
Any
student on campus, including the Residence Hall and campus activities, whether
of legal age or underage and suspected of intoxication is in violation of the
Clarkson College drug and alcohol policy and will be subject to procedures
outlined in the section titled student violation categories.
9.
The
procurement of alcoholic beverages for minors is a violation of Clarkson
College policy. The procurement of alcohol for minors Neb. Rev. Statute 53-180 is
punishable by a maximum of one year imprisonment, $1,000 fine or both. All
offenses regarding procurement of alcohol for minors will also be subject to
the disciplinary procedures set forth by Clarkson College.
10.
Containers
that originally contained alcoholic beverages will not be allowed in the
residence halls for any purpose. Said containers will be promptly removed and
disposed of.
11.
There
will be absolutely no posted advertisement for alcoholic beverages in any
College publication, private or public area.
12.
The
Vice President of Operations, the Residence Hall Director or any Student
Services counselor may notify parents of violations. Notification may occur if
it is believed that the student is potentially a danger to themselves or to
others, or is in danger of jeopardizing their academic career.
13.
Clarkson
College may take appropriate measures in emergency situations such as
contacting parents or law enforcement in order to ensure the health and safety
of the student.
14.
Drug
testing on minors may need parental or guardian consent. If consent is not
obtained, so that drug testing cannot be completed, the minor student will be
treated as though they were tested and the results were positive.
15.
A
positive test result will include the following: 1) positive drug test
indicating the presence of drugs in the specimen, 2) failure to submit to a
drug test within the requested time frame, and/or 3) the finding of two
consecutive “dilute” specimens.
The consequences of violating the Student
Welfare Drug & Alcohol Policy vary according to the circumstances
surrounding the violation. Thus, each of the following categories of student
violations is separated out below.
1. New Admissions
New students, after being admitted to the
College, may be required to submit to a drug/alcohol test if clinical courses
are part of the student’s first semester classes. This test may be a required
prerequisite for entry into the first semester’s courses if clinical courses
are part of the scheduled first semester.
Procedure: Students requiring
drug/alcohol testing after admission and prior to the first semester’s courses
will be given instructions on how to complete this testing. If the results are
negative, the student will proceed into the first semester’s courses. If the
results are positive, the student can only continue academically at the College
if they meet the following requirements.
1.
Must
meet with a college approved drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor and
successfully complete the prescribed treatment plan;
2.
The
student will initially only be allowed to enroll in theory (didactic only)
courses (without co-requisite clinical courses) while completing drug/alcohol
treatment. The student will be allowed to enroll in
laboratory/clinical/practicum courses, if the student is complying with their
treatment plan, and deemed as safe to return to clinical practice by a college
approved drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor;
3.
The
student will be subject to random interval or scheduled interval drug/alcohol
testing for as long as they are an enrolled student at the College;
4.
If
the student does not comply with the treatment plan set forth by the
drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor, refuses subsequent drug and or alcohol
testing, or has a second positive drug test, the student will be
administratively withdrawn from the College.
2. Currently Enrolled Students
Any currently enrolled student may be
required to complete a drug/alcohol test (either scheduled or random timing).
Students
in a theory/didactic course: theory/classroom setting: The student may
be required to undergo drug testing during a class setting. If the student
tests positive for drugs/alcohol, the student:
a.
Will
be immediately administratively withdrawn from all
laboratory/clinical/practicum courses, but may be allowed to remain in theory
classes (without co-requisite clinical courses) while undergoing required
drug/alcohol treatment according to program requirements.
b.
Must
meet with a college approved drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor and
successfully complete the prescribed treatment plan.
c.
Will
be allowed to enroll in laboratory/clinical/practicum courses, if the student
is complying with their treatment plan, and deemed as safe to return to
clinical practice by a college approved drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor.
d.
Will
be subject to random interval or scheduled interval drug/alcohol testing for as
long as they are an enrolled student at the College.
e.
May
be ineligible to continue in the program of study if clinical agency placement
is not possible due to the student’s positive drug testing history.
f.
May
be administratively withdrawn from the College if the student does not comply
with the treatment plan set forth by the drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor,
refuses subsequent drug and or alcohol testing or has a second positive drug
test.
Students in a clinical/practicum course: clinical/practicum setting: The student may be requested
to undergo drug testing in the clinical setting. If the student tests positive
for drugs/alcohol, the student:
a.
Will
be immediately administratively withdrawn from all laboratory and all
clinical/practicum courses, but may be allowed to remain in theory classes
(without co-requisite clinical courses) while undergoing required drug/alcohol
treatment according to program requirements.
b.
Must meet with a
college approved drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor and successfully
complete the prescribed treatment plan.
c.
May
be allowed to subsequently enroll in laboratory/clinical/practicum courses if
the student is complying with their treatment plan and deemed as safe to return
to clinical practice by a college approved drug/alcohol rehabilitation
counselor and if allowed by the specific clinical agency.
d.
Will
be subject to random interval or scheduled interval drug/alcohol testing for as
long as they are an enrolled student at the College.
e.
May
be ineligible to continue in the program of study if clinical agency placement
is not possible due to the student’s positive drug testing history.
f.
May
be administratively withdrawn from the College if the student does not comply
with the treatment plan set forth by the drug/alcohol rehabilitation counselor,
refuses subsequent drug and or alcohol testing or has a second positive drug
test.
Students in College sponsored activities whether on
College campus property or in
College
housing:
Within the
disciplinary system for non-academic violations, the following procedures are
considered as a guide for policy violations and represent the minimum sanction
possible for the violations of the Drug and Alcohol Policy. The College
Judicial Committee or administration may levy further sanctions on an
individual case basis depending on the severity of the offense. All
requirements of a sanction must be completed prior to the start of the next
academic semester. Students will be ineligible for further program progression
and registration will not be allowed for the following semester, if the
sanction requirements are not completed.
The disciplinary sanctions for drug and alcohol
offenses which occur during college sponsored activities or in college housing
include the following steps:
1.
The
first offense of the Drug and Alcohol Policy will result in the following
(offenses for substances other than alcohol are considered an automatic second
offense):
· Required student
completion of an alcohol use evaluation survey.
· Completion of the
Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP).
· A fine of $25.
2. The second offense of the Drug and Alcohol
Policy will result in the following:
· Required student
completion of an alcohol use evaluation survey.
· Completion of Brief
Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (Basics) through four
sessions with the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (LADAC),
Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (PLADAC) or Certified
Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC).
· A fine of $50.
3. The third offense of the Drug and Alcohol Policy
will result in the following:
· The student will undergo Formal Evaluation for
Substance Abuse by a LADAC, PLADAC or CMAC with any and all fees to be incurred
by the student. The counselor will provide documentation back to the College
that the student is progressing with recommending treatment options.
· If living in the College Residence Hall, the student
will be placed on housing probation.
· A fine of $75.
4. The fourth
offense of the Drug and Alcohol Policy will result in the following:
· Immediate eviction
from the College Residence Hall and possible academic sanctions.
·
The student will
undergo a second drug and alcohol evaluation by a LADAC, PLADAC or CMAC. The
cost of evaluation and any further services will be incurred by the student.
·
The
counselor will provide documentation back to the College of a monitoring plan
if needed based on screening results.
·
If
the counselor recommends a treatment plan, documentation of progression will be
sent back to the College.
DUAL DEGREE OPTIONS
Dual degree options at Clarkson College
occur when a student is enrolled concurrently in two or more majors. The dual
degree options available at Clarkson College include:
Health
Information Technology/Health Care Services:
The Health Information Technology/Health
Care Services dual degree option leads students to a Bachelor of Science degree
in Health Care Services. Students may transfer 69 credit hours earned at the
associate’s degree level toward the 132 semester hours needed to complete a
bachelor’s degree.
Physical
Therapist Assistant/Health Care Services:
The Physical Therapist Assistant/Health
Care Services dual degree option leads students to a Bachelor of Science degree
in Health Care Services. Students may transfer 74 credit hours earned at the
associate’s degree level toward the 129 semester hours needed to complete a
bachelor’s degree.
Radiologic
Technology/Health Care Services:
The Radiologic Technology/Health Care
Services dual degree option leads students to a Bachelor of Science degree in
Health Care Services. Students may transfer 73 credit hours earned at the
associate’s degree level toward the 131 semester hours needed to complete a
bachelor’s degree.
Physical
Therapist Assistant/Health Care Business with a major in Management:
The Physical Therapist Assistant/Health
Care Business with a major in Management dual degree option leads students to a
Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Business with major in Management.
Students may transfer 74 credit hours earned at the associate’s degree level
toward the 139 semester hours needed to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Radiologic
Technology/Medical Imaging:
The dual Radiologic Technology/Medical
Imaging option leads students to a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical
Imaging. Students may apply 73 credit hours earned at the associate’s degree
level and toward the 125 semester hours needed to complete a bachelor’s degree.
E-MAIL POLICY
Clarkson College grants e-mail access to
all authorized students as a privilege, not as a right. The rules below apply
to using e-mail at Clarkson College. Concerns regarding the use of e-mail
should be reported to the Director of Technology.
·
Users
will not use e-mail for the purpose of communicating actions that may terrify,
intimidate, threaten, harass, annoy or offend another person.
·
Users
will not use email to send humorous items, chain letters and viruses to others
in any form that would offend or annoy the intended recipient(s).
·
Users
will not try to access other user’s e-mail accounts or other unauthorized areas
of the College computer system.
·
Users
will not use e-mail to violate copyright laws and policies or any other illegal
activity as established by federal, state and local laws.
·
These
actions constitute grounds for cancellation of access to Clarkson College
e-mail privileges and may result in disciplinary and/or legal action.
A full-time undergraduate student at
Clarkson College must be enrolled in an equivalent of 12 credit hours or more
of coursework per semester. A full-time graduate student at Clarkson College
must be enrolled an equivalent of six credit hours or more per semester.
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
(FERPA)
The Family Education Right and Privacy Act is a federal
privacy law that gives students certain protections with regard to their
education records such as grades, transcripts, disciplinary records, contact
and family information and class schedules. To protect the student’s privacy
and the law generally requires schools to ask for a written consent before
disclosing personally identifiable information to individuals other than the
student. Currently enrolled
students may withhold disclosure of any directory information under the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. To withhold disclosure, written
notification must be submitted to the Registrar’s office.
Clarkson College
hereby designates the following categories of student information as public or
“directory information.” Such information may be disclosed by the institution
for any purpose, at its discretion.
Category I: Name, photograph, current and permanent address,
marital status, telephone number, dates of attendance, classification and
current class schedule.
Category II: Previous institution(s) attended, major field of
study, awards, honors (includes Dean’s List) and degree(s) conferred (including
dates).
Category III: Past and present participation in officially
recognized activities, physical factors and date and place of birth.
Clarkson College
assumes that failure on the part of any student to specifically request the
withholding of categories of “directory information” indicates individual
approval for disclosure.
Clarkson College
complies with federal regulations in accordance with the Family Education
Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule under
the Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act to safeguard all student records, including
personal financial information.
FORMS SUBMISSION
Advisors will help students concerning
their academic program, but students are responsible for making and carrying
out their own decisions. Completion and submission of all forms to the
appropriate office to implement actions taken by students (for example,
withdrawal from a course) are the responsibility of the student and cannot be
delegated to faculty or staff.
GRADE CHANGE
A permanently recorded grade may only be
changed in cases of calculation error or other recording error by the faculty
person who assigned it or, in case of a change in personnel, by the program
director. A permanently recorded grade may only be changed by a faculty member
and/or program director within one semester following the completion of the
course. A student request for review of a course grade must be initiated within
one semester following the completion of the course and submitted with a
Petition for Reconsideration form.
GRADE REPORTS
Final grade reports will be available to
students and advisors within one week following the end of a semester. Mid-term
grade reports will be available to students one week following mid-term week.
GRADING SYSTEM
Letter Grades and Quality Grade Points
In courses graded with a letter, Clarkson
College faculty may assign grades from the following possible letter grades:
A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, F, P (Pass), NP (No Pass), W (Withdrawal),
WP (Withdrawal Pass) or WF (Withdrawal Fail). Each letter grade for courses
completed at Clarkson College carries quality grade points, used for
calculating a student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), according to the
following schedule:
A+ |
= 4.00 quality grade points |
D |
= 1.00 quality grade points |
A |
= 4.00 quality grade points |
F |
= 0.00 quality grade points |
A- |
= 3.67 quality grade points |
W |
= 0.00 quality grade points |
B+ |
= 3.33 quality grade points |
WP |
= 0.00 quality grade points |
B |
= 3.00 quality grade points |
WF |
= 0.00 quality grade points |
B- |
= 2.67 quality grade points |
NP |
= 0.00 quality grade points |
C+ |
= 2.33 quality grade points |
I |
= 0.00 quality grade points |
C |
= 2.00 quality grade points |
IP |
= 0.00 quality grade points |
C- |
= 1.67 quality grade points |
|
|
A grade of “D,” “F” or “NP” in undergraduate
major or support courses is considered failing. A grade of “C,” “D,” “F” or
“NP” in graduate coursework is considered failing.
Grade Point Average
The Grade Point Average
(GPA) system is used to determine the student’s academic progress toward
graduation. A student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is based upon
cumulative course grades completed at Clarkson College. The CGPA can be
calculated by dividing the total number of semester credit hours attempted into
the number of total quality grade points earned (see “Letter Grades and Quality Grade Points” in this
section of the catalog). The CGPA is not affected by “P,” “NP,” “AU,” “CR,”
“I,” “NC,” “W,” “WP” or “WF.”
P |
= Pass |
W |
= Withdrawal |
NP |
= No pass |
WP |
= Withdrawal pass |
AU |
= Audit |
WF |
= Withdrawal fail |
CR |
= Credit |
IP |
= In Progress |
I |
= Incomplete |
GPA |
= Total quality grade points earned divided
by
total semester hours attempted |
NC |
= No credit |
|
|
All courses taken at Clarkson
College within the same division (undergraduate or graduate) will be included
in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
An undergraduate student must
maintain a 2.0 CGPA for successful completion of the program of study. Major,
support and core courses within the major must be repeated if coursework is not
successfully completed. A student who has failed to maintain a 2.0 CGPA in any
given semester will be placed on academic probation.
Graduate students must maintain a
3.0 CGPA for successful completion of the program of study. A grade of
"C," "D," "F" or "NP" indicates failure
of that course, and the course must be repeated. A student who fails to
maintain a 3.0 CGPA in any given semester will be placed on academic probation.
An undergraduate student may remove
a "D" or "F" grade and a graduate student may remove a
"C," "D" or "F" grade from the CGPA by repeating
the course. Both courses will permanently remain on the academic
record/transcript, but only the higher grade (or most recent for duplicate
grades) will be used in calculating the CGPA.
A student may remove a grade from
the CGPA by repeating the course. Both courses will permanently remain on the
academic record/transcript, but only the higher grade (or most recent for
duplicate grades) will be used in calculating the CGPA.
GRADUATE DEGREES
AND CERTIFICATES
Clarkson College is approved to offer these
graduate academic programs by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools:
Doctoral Degrees with options in:
Health Care
Education and Leadership
Nursing Practice
Post Master’s Certificates in Nursing:
Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse
Practitioner
Nursing Education
Nursing Health Care
Administration
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with
options in:
Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse
Practitioner
Nursing Education
Nursing Health Care
Administration
Nurse Anesthesia
RN-MSN
Master of Health Care Administration
Post-Master’s Certificate in Health Care
Administration
Admission
to these graduate programs is governed by requirements that may be found in this
catalog under Admissions.
GRADUATION ACADEMIC
HONORS FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Undergraduate academic honors are conferred on
candidates who, upon undergraduate graduation, distinguish themselves by
maintaining a high cumulative grade point average. To qualify for academic
honors, students must have completed the minimum required residency hours at
Clarkson College. Transfer courses do not apply toward the Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA). Academic honor recipients receive an honor cord to wear at the
graduation ceremony. Honors are designated as:
Summa Cum Laude |
= 3.85 and above |
Magna Cum Laude |
= 3.75 through
3.84 |
Cum Laude |
= 3.65 through
3.74 |
With Distinction |
= 3.50 through
3.64 |
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Students
must fulfill all of the requirements shown below for graduation to be eligible for
the awarding of a degree. Students expecting to complete degree requirements
must file for graduation by the published deadline (one semester prior to
graduation). The specific dates for filing for graduation are listed in the
schedule of classes. Filing for graduation will automatically initiate a
graduation audit by the Registrar’s office. Three obligations must be met for
graduation:
1. Candidacy
for graduation has been approved.
2. All
academic requirements have been met.
3. Financial
obligations have been met.
Note: Student must register and pay
for all deficient coursework before participating in the graduation ceremony.
The Registrar’s office will neither send
information to nor correspond with any licensing agency, certification program
or credentialing center regarding program completion until all of the above
obligations have been met.
Students who do not qualify for graduation
by Monday of the week of graduation (five days prior to commencement) will be
notified by their program director.
A signed diploma will be issued upon
verification of successful completion of all coursework.
GRIEVANCE PROCESS
Grievance
Policy
A grievance is a complaint (a matter that indicates widespread or substantive
problems indicating significant non-compliance with the Higher Learning
Commission's Criteria for Accreditation) that a specific decision or action
that affects the student's academic record or status has violated published
policies and procedures, or has been applied to the grievant in a manner
different from that used for other students. The grievance process is not
designed to resolve disputes between an individual and an institution that
might occur over such issues as grades, academic integrity, billing, financial
aid, terms of employment or other similar disputes nor
to review events or circumstances that have occurred in an individual's
particular relationship with an institution. This policy does not limit the
right of Clarkson College to change rules, policies or practices.
Clarkson College complies with all
applicable federal, state and local laws relating to discrimination based on
race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, veteran's status or marital
status.
Student Grievance Process
The
student must complete a Grievance form and must provide strong, documented evidence
and submit the completed Grievance form to the Registrar's office. The student
must submit the Grievance form no later than seven days from the time of
incident. The Registrar's office will forward the Grievance form to the Vice
President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) who will initiate and monitor the college
committee's response to the student's grievance. The VPAA will provide a
written response of the outcome within 10 business days.
Student Grievance
Procedure
Grievances
must be submitted in writing to the Registrar's office using the Grievance
form. The Grievance form may be obtained from the Student Services office or
the Clarkson College website.
The following will be addressed under the grievance
policy. The student must appeal directly to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs (VPAA) office and a Grievance Committee will be formed by the VPAA. All
complaints will be promptly and thoroughly investigated and resolved. The
responsible party is the individual being grieved. Complainants may provide
statements from witnesses as part of their information and evidence. Complaints
of discrimination on the basis of sex may be filed with the U.S. Department of
Education Office of Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, suite 2037 | Kansas City,
MO 64114-3302 | 816.268.0050.
The Grievance Committee is the designated
arbiter of disputes within the student community in cases, which do not involve
a violation of the Student Code of Conduct as described in the student welfare
policy and in the student handbook. All parties must agree to arbitration, and
be bound by the decision with no right of appeal.
· The Grievance
Committee shall be composed of an Academic Council member, one faculty member
from the executive committee of Faculty Senate, one student government
representative, VPAA and one Student Services director totaling five members.
Committee members must be deemed to not have any conflicts of interest with
regards to any part of the dispute. The VPAA will chair called meetings and
gather all pertinent information.
· Members will be
appointed by the VPAA on a case-by-case basis.
· The VPAA shall
develop policies for the administration of the academic grievance process and
procedural rules for the conduct of hearings.
· The VPAA will
communicate the results to the grievant.
· Decisions made by
the Grievance Committee and/or VPAA shall be final.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
All Clarkson
College students may be required to complete certain health and safety
requirements according to individual program needs at their own expense
(non-refundable). Students will not be allowed to attend classes and/or
clinical when out of health and safety compliance.
Students
enrolled in academic programs at Clarkson College are required to follow health
and safety requirements specific to their academic program.
Health
and safety requirements are subject to immediate change in order to maintain compliance
with state and federal requirements, Center for Disease Control requirements
and standards of practice.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
A
grade of incomplete (“I”) is a temporary grade but must be maintained on the
academic record (transcript) until a grade is assigned. A grade of “IP” or “in
progress” applies only to the dissertation course in the doctoral programs.
A
student who is passing in a course may be assigned a grade of incomplete (“I”) if some portion of the coursework remains unfinished at
the end of the semester. Assignment of an “I” is at the discretion of the
course instructor and director.
Students who have an incomplete
grade for one level of major coursework will not be permitted to progress to
the next level of major course work until the incomplete grade(s) in the lower
level have been changed to a passing grade.
An
Incomplete Grade form must be completed and signed by the instructor, identifying
the reason for requesting an incomplete, the specific work that the student
must complete to receive a final grade and the date by which the work must be
completed. An incomplete grade must be removed within the time designated by
faculty or the “I” will automatically convert to an “F” grade.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study refers to courses
concerning special topics arranged under the supervision of Clarkson College
faculty. Students may pursue independent study if a faculty member is available
to supervise the experience. The project or study to be pursued by the student
must be approved by the program director. No more than six semester credit
hours of undergraduate coursework may be pursued as independent study.
Coursework in the doctoral programs will not be eligible for independent study.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A leave of absence is “time certain” student
withdrawal from Clarkson College. Leaves are granted for a minimum of one
semester and a maximum of three consecutive semesters. Any student on a Leave
of Absence (LOA) who does not register in any classes after three consecutive
semesters will be automatically withdrawn from the College.
A Leave of Absence form is required prior
to any semester in which a student will not be enrolled. If a student withdraws
from all the courses for which he/she has enrolled after the first day of a
semester, the student must complete a Change of Registration/Leave of Absence
form.
Readmission to the College may be possible
through the application process. Students who withdraw from the College and
want to reapply will be subject to the provisions of the catalog at the time of
readmission.
When a student’s leave of absence exceeds
60 days or six months with an approved medical leave of absence, the student’s
last date of attendance will be maintained for financial aid purposes by the
Student Financial Services office.
Any active duty service member, which
includes a member of a state National Guard or reserve forces or a spouse of a
duty service member with dependent children who is called to perform either
state or federal military duty that would interfere with the member’s ability
to complete the current term of instruction, will be granted an educational
leave of absence and may be granted one of the following options:
1. To withdraw from
the student's entire registration and receive a full refund for the student’s
current semester of tuition and mandatory fees.
2. To make
arrangements with the student's instructors for course grades, or for
incompletes that shall be completed by the student at a later date. If such
arrangements are made, the student's registration shall remain intact and
tuition and mandatory fees shall be assessed for the courses in full.
3. Make arrangements
with only some of the student's instructors for grades, or for incompletes that
shall be completed by the student at a later date. If such arrangements are
made, the registration for those courses shall remain intact and tuition and
mandatory fees shall be assessed for those courses. Any course for which
arrangements cannot be made for grades or incompletes shall be considered
dropped and the tuition and mandatory fees for the course refunded.
An educational leave of absence will be
granted for the periods of active duty. Educational leaves of absence are not
granted for voluntary active duty or training when the member could schedule
the training to avoid a conflict with school instruction. The educational
status that the member attained prior to being ordered to military duty will be
restored upon his or her release of duty, without loss of status, academic
credits previously earned, scholarships or grants awarded by the college. The
educational leave cannot exceed five years.
PETITION FOR
RECONSIDERATION
A student may file a petition for
reconsideration requesting that an exception to a decision or policy be made
because of extenuating circumstances at the director/dean level. The petition
for reconsideration policy is designed to resolve disputes between an
individual and an institution that might occur over such issues as grades
(except grades relating to academic integrity issues), billing, financial aid,
terms of employment, course transfer, degree requirements or other similar
disputes or to review events or circumstances that have occurred in an
individual's particular relationship with an institution.
Procedure
1. All Petition for Reconsideration forms must be submitted to the
Registrar's office within one term following the incident in order to
facilitate tracking.
2. The Registrar's
office will schedule a meeting with the individual(s) petitioned within five
business days of receipt of the Petition for Reconsideration form.
3. The
decision regarding the petition for reconsideration will be made at that
meeting.
4. The
individual petitioned will notify the petitioner of the decision of the
petition for reconsideration and the Registrar will send notification to all
involved parties within five business days.
If after receiving the results the
petitioner still believes the decision is inequitable, a new petition for
reconsideration may be filed to the next level of authority (within five
business days). The above procedure will be used at the next level of
authority. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the petition
for reconsideration at that level, the student may then contact the appropriate
Vice President within five business days of the petition for reconsideration
decision. The appropriate Vice President will respond within 10 business days.
Decisions made by the Vice President shall be final.
PETITIONING FOR A
COURSE OFFERING
Students may petition the Vice President
through the appropriate dean/program director to offer courses not listed on the
course schedule. If a sufficient number of students agree to enroll in the
course and appropriate faculty, space and resources are available, the course
will be added to the schedule. Students are encouraged to petition as early as
possible in order for the College to consider the request.
A Petition for Reconsideration form should
be completed and forwarded to the appropriate dean/program director to initiate
a course offering.
PROGRAM COMPLETION
Undergraduate and master’s degree students
must complete their program of study at Clarkson College within seven (7)
years. This includes time spent on leave of absence. Students who do not
complete within seven (7) years must reapply for admission.
Doctoral degree students must complete
their program of study at Clarkson College within five (5) years. This includes
time spent on leave of absence.
PROGRESSION
Students
will not be permitted to progress to a higher level of coursework in the major
area of study until successfully completing the prerequisite courses. Any
exceptions to this rule must have the approval of the academic program
director. Students who enroll in courses without successfully completing the
prerequisites course(s) will be administratively withdrawn without prior
notice.
An undergraduate student must maintain a
2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for successful completion of the
program of study. A grade of “D,” “F” or “NP” in undergraduates major, support
or core courses is considered failing. Courses in the major and support courses
to the major must be repeated if coursework is not successfully completed. A
student who fails to maintain a 2.0 CPGA in any given semester will be placed
on academic probation.
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 CGPA
for successful completion of the program of study. A grade of “C,” “D,” “F” or
“NP” in the major indicates failure of that course, and the course must be
repeated. A student who fails to maintain a 3.0 CGPA in any given semester will
be placed on academic probation.
Any
undergraduate student may remove a “D” or “F” grade and graduate student may
remove a “C,” “D” or “F” grade from the CGPA by repeating the course. Both
courses will permanently remain on the academic record/transcript, but only the
higher grade (or most recent for duplicate grades) will be used in calculating
the CGPA.
Students enrolled in Diploma, Certificate
and Associate of Science degree programs must maintain a grade of “C-” or
higher in each major, support and core courses. The academic program director
in consultation with faculty and administration will determine which of the
following actions will occur when a student receives a “D,” “F,” “NP,” “W,”
“WP,” or “WF” grade in a major, support or core courses:
1. Dismissal from the program with the
option to reapply the following year. Students would be expected to meet
current admission requirements. There would be no guarantee of re-admission.
2. Repeat the course the next semester
it’s offered at the discretion of the program director. Additional conditions
may be required of the student.
Any student returning to a program must
meet with the program director and may be required to complete an assessment
and/or test. A fee may be charged for the assessment and testing process. Any
student who fails to pass an assessment may be required to repeat major
coursework previously taken.
A student who receives a non-passing grade
in a major, support or core course after being re-admitted or re-enrolled will
be academically dismissed from the program.
Any student who is dismissed from the
Radiologic Technology program and is dually enrolled in the Medical Imaging
program will be dismissed from both academic programs.
Associate
of Science in Health Information Technology Degree Program
Students
enrolled in Associate of Science in the Health Information Technology degree
program must maintain a grade of “C-” or higher in each major, support or core
course(s). One of the following actions
will occur when a student receives a “D,” “F,” or “NP” grade in a major,
support or core course(s):
Failed courses in the major, support or
core courses must be repeated to achieve a passing grade (“W,” “WP” or “WF”
grades are not considered a passing grade). A major, support or core course may
not be repeated more than one time. A student who fails a major, support or
core course more than once will be dismissed from the program. Students who
receive a "D" or "F" in a total of two courses in the major
or support courses will be dismissed from the program.
A student may Withdraw
Fail (WF) from any major or support course. After receiving a
Withdraw Fail (WF) in a major, support or core course, the student must repeat
the course for a grade.
A student may Withdraw Fail (WF) from only
two major, support or core courses during his/her current program of study. A
Withdraw Fail (WF) from a third major, support or core course will result in
dismissal from the program.
Bachelor
of Science and Post-Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Failed courses in the major, support or
core courses must be repeated to achieve a passing grade (“W,” “WP” or “WF”
grades are not considered a passing grade). A major, support or core course may
not be repeated more than one time. A student who fails a major, support or
core course more than once will be dismissed from the program. Students who
receive a "D" or "F" in a total of two courses in the
major, support or core courses will be dismissed from the program.
Any student who is dismissed from the
Radiologic Technology program and is dually enrolled in the Medical Imaging
program will be dismissed from both academic programs.
A Medical Imaging elective course can only
be repeated once. A student who fails the same Medical Imaging elective course
twice will be dismissed from the program.
A student may Withdraw
Fail (WF) from any major or support course. After receiving a Withdraw Fail
(WF) in a major or support course, the student must repeat the course for a
grade.
A student may Withdraw Fail (WF) from only
two major or support courses during his/her current program of study. A
Withdraw Fail (WF) from a third major or support course will result in
dismissal from the undergraduate program.
Graduate students, with the
exception of Nurse Anesthesia students, must repeat any course they fail (grade
below B-), but they are not allowed to repeat a course more than one
time. Graduate students who receive a grade of "C," "D,"
"F" or "NP" in a total of two courses will be dismissed
from the program. Nurse Anesthesia students who fail a course will not progress
with their cohort. They must reapply to the program for the following year, and
if they are accepted, may repeat the failed course.
A student may Withdraw Fail (WF) from any major course. After
receiving a Withdraw Fail (WF) in a major, the student must repeat the course
for a grade.
A student may Withdraw Fail
(WF) from only two major or support courses during his/her current program of
study. A Withdraw Fail (WF) from a third major course will result in dismissal
from the graduate program.
REGISTRATION/ADD A
COURSE
Class space is allocated using the time of
registration as priority. Students are encouraged to register at their
designated time to ensure enrollment in a course.
Clarkson College reserves the right to
administratively withdraw a student from a course, without prior notice, if
prerequisites have not been met or if the student has not paid the necessary
tuition or fees. Registration for clinical courses will be on a first-come
basis. Students seeking a degree from Clarkson College will receive priority over
non-degree and certificate students.
All students must be registered by the end
of the business day on Friday prior to the start of the semester. A student may
add course(s) to their current schedule through the first five days of
instruction in a semester or prior to the second class meeting in a short term.
This also applies to transferring from one section of a course to another
section. After the designated time, the approvals of the instructor and program
director of the course are required.
A late registration fee is assessed when a
student enrolls for coursework after the designated registration period
published in the Clarkson College schedule of classes.
A course may be dropped and a refund
granted if it is accomplished according to the tuition refund schedule. It is
the student’s responsibility to initiate this change in the Registrar’s office.
Clarkson College will not be responsible for completed forms that which are
given to faculty or staff for submission. Note: Only Student
Financial Services may authorize reimbursement of fees or tuition. Deans,
directors, faculty or staff are not authorized to approve reimbursement
For
more information on registering for classes, please see the Registrar section
on the website.
RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENT
·
Certificate or Diploma: At least 20
semester credit hours must be completed at Clarkson College for a certificate
or diploma.
·
Associate’s Degree: At least 40 semester hours must be completed
at Clarkson College for an associate’s degree.
·
Bachelor’s Degree: At least 27 semester hours must be
completed at Clarkson College for a bachelor’s degree.
·
Master’s Degree: All but nine hours must be completed
at Clarkson College for a master’s degree.
·
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing: All credit hours of coursework must be completed at Clarkson College.
·
Doctoral Degree: All but six credit hours must be completed
at Clarkson College for doctoral degrees.
RETENTION OF
STUDENT RECORDS
Clarkson College retains the official
academic record (transcript) of enrollment and credit earned in College credit
programs in perpetuity. Student Financial Aid records are retained for four
years. All other student records documents are destroyed five years after the
student’s last enrollment at the College.
Students who believe there is an inaccuracy
in their official academic record (transcript) must notify the Registrar’s
office immediately. After a student’s records are destroyed, the official
academic transcript cannot be changed. The transcript is the final, accurate
record of academic accomplishment.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study.
Required Designated Service Courses
· Diploma
programs: One core course and one program-designated service course
· Associate’s
and Bachelor’s degree programs (excludes RN to MSN program): Three core
classes, one program-designated service course
· Graduate/RN
to MSN programs: Three program-designated service courses
· Certificate
and Post Master’s Certificate programs may include service requirements based
on courses within the curriculum.
Successful
completion of service experience is required to pass the designated service
courses.
Core and Designated Service Courses
The
following courses have been selected as designated service courses.
|
HC 104 |
Core I: Effective
Interactions in the World of Health Care |
|
HC 204 |
Core II: A Cultural
History of the Healing Arts |
|
HC 304 |
Core III: Ethical
& Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
|
HCS 320 |
Patient Advocacy
and Health Literacy |
|
HM 367 |
Professional Practice Experience |
|
HM 496 |
Internship |
|
BU 496 |
Internship |
|
BU 498 |
Long-Term Care Administration Practicum |
|
NUR 160 |
Practical Nurse Caring with Adults IV |
|
NS 450 |
Professional Nursing Care – Public Health |
|
NS 476 |
Population Health IV (new curriculum begin fall 2011) |
|
NS 481 |
Population Health for the RN to BSN/MSN |
|
PTA 212 |
Professional Issues Seminar |
|
RT 105 |
Patient Care |
|
MI 411 |
Cross-Sectional
Anatomy II |
|
MB 801 |
Role Transition |
|
MB 808 |
Health Care Leadership |
|
MB 810 |
Human Resources and
Organizational Behavior |
|
NS 802 |
Health Care Delivery Systems/Managed Care |
|
NS 808 |
Nursing Law and Ethics |
|
NS 822 |
Curriculum Development for the Nurse
Educator |
|
NS 834 |
Advanced Nutrition |
|
AN 859 |
Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia |
|
AN 911 |
Clinical Correlation Conference Seminar I |
|
AN 912 |
Clinical Correlation Conference Seminar
II |
DNP/EDD 915 |
Outcomes of Health Care in a Global
Society |
|
DNP/EDD 496 |
Health Economics, Finance and
Entrepreneurship |
|
Successful
completion of service experiences is required to pass designated service
courses.
STUDENT
CLASSIFICATIONS AND STATUS
Clarkson College uses certain terms to
describe a student’s classification or status. It is important for students to
know these classifications so they may be aware of associated policies that may
affect their continued attendance at Clarkson College. The following
classifications are used at Clarkson College:
Degree/Certificate
Seeking Student For College Credit: A student who chooses to seek a degree,
diploma and/or certificate at Clarkson College. Students must be accepted for admission
to a specific academic program.
Non-Degree Seeking Student for College Credit: A student seeking
personal or professional development with no intention of earning a degree at
Clarkson College or who has not been admitted to a specific academic program is
not eligible for financial aid.
International
F1 On Campus Student:
A student in the United States on a temporary F-1 visa attending Clarkson
College on campus.
International
Online Student:
A student in the U.S. or outside the U.S. enrolled for online courses at
Clarkson College
Visiting
Student: A
student who currently attending another college or university, and not seeking
a degree at Clarkson College. Students are not eligible for financial aid.
Programs:
Undergraduate
Student: A student enrolled in credit courses leading to a
certificate, diploma, associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Graduate Student: A student who is
enrolled in courses leading to a master’s degree.
Curriculums/Majors:
Associate of Science No Major: Any student who is
taking coursework at Clarkson College with intentions to enroll in an Associate
of Science degree program at Clarkson College. Students may be eligible for
financial aid.
Diploma No Major: Any student who is taking
coursework at Clarkson College with intentions to enroll in a diploma program.
Students may be eligible for financial aid
Bachelor
of Science No Major:
Any student who is taking coursework at Clarkson College with intentions to
enroll in a Bachelor of Science degree program at Clarkson College. Students
may be eligible for financial aid.
Master No Major: Any student who is taking
coursework at Clarkson College with intentions to enroll in a Master’s degree
program at Clarkson College. Students may be eligible for financial aid.
Academic Probation:
A
student who has not maintained the required Cumulative Grade Point Average.
Academic Dismissal: A student who has
been removed from the academic program for academic reasons.
Active Student: A student who has matriculated and is eligible for enrollment. The
student may not be enrolled for the current term.
Currently Enrolled: A student who is
enrolled for the current term.
Conditionally
Admitted: A
student who has been accepted to Clarkson College but does not meet all of the
College admission requirements. Procedure: The Academic Review Committee
will review conditionally admitted students at the end of their first semester
to determine if they may continue as a fully admitted student.
Full-Time Student: An undergraduate
student is full-time if enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per fall, spring
or summer term.
Graduate Student: A graduate student is full time if
enrolled in at least nine graduate credit hours per fall, spring or summer
term.
Part-Time Student: An undergraduate student is part-time if enrolled in less than 12 credit
hours per fall or spring or summer terms. A graduate student is part-time if
enrolled in less than nine graduate credit hours per fall, spring or summer
terms.
TRANSCRIPTS
Official Clarkson College transcripts will
be issued only upon written request by the student. Clarkson College will not be
responsible for loss of transcripts due to an insufficient or incorrect
address. To request a transcript, contact the Registrar’s office. Clarkson
College does not issue or send transcripts from other colleges and
universities. Official transcripts are not issued for students who have a hold
on their records or whose accounts with the College are delinquent.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Credit earned at other regionally
accredited institutions may be transferred as acceptable credit at Clarkson
College according to the following guidelines:
1.
There
is evidence of satisfactory completion of at least a “C minus“ in academic
courses for undergraduate courses and a “B minus” in graduate programs or “C
minus” in undergraduate programs will be accepted as transfer credit. A
maximum of nine (9) graduate credits may be transferred. No transfer credit
is available for the Family Nurse Practitioner and/or Adult–Gerontology Primary
Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate. All hours within these
certificate options must be completed through Clarkson College. Clarkson
College does not accept transfer credit for courses taken elsewhere after
enrollment at Clarkson College. All remaining coursework and core courses must
be completed at Clarkson College.
2.
Students
are expected to complete their program and elective courses at Clarkson College
after initial enrollment to the College. Exceptions to this policy may be considered
under extenuating circumstances. Financial reasons will not be considered
extenuating. Students will not be awarded credit for a course taken off campus
after his/her initial enrollment to Clarkson College without approval in
advance. Students are advised to consult their academic advisor before
initiating the petition process.
3.
Courses
and credits to be transferred are listed on an official transcript that is
submitted directly from the institution(s) where the courses were taken. A
final official transcript is required after completing all courses to be
transferred.
4.
A
Petition for Reconsideration must be completed to allow transfer of major
courses and/or graduate courses. The course and/or credit must be similar to a
Clarkson College course, and a syllabus and course
description should accompany the Petition for Reconsideration. Official
transcripts for each of these courses must
be on file in the student’s admission records for review prior to evaluation of the courses (Health Care Business may be
excluded).
5.
Courses
have been completed with the following time limits:
Undergraduate
Major Courses RN to BSN, LPN to
BSN, Medical Imaging Undergraduate
Science Courses Undergraduate
General Education Courses Graduate Major
Courses |
= Five years = No limit = Five years = No limit = Five years |
In determining transfer credits, the
academic program director reserves the option of requiring the student to take
an assessment examination. All acceptable college credit will be evaluated by the
appropriate program director and Registrar/Assistant to Registrar.
Final approval for all transfer credit must
be evaluated by the appropriate program director and Registrar or Assistant to
Registrar.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Medical
Imaging grants advanced placement status to American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) registered Radiologic Technologists.
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREES
Clarkson College is approved to offer these
undergraduate academic programs by The Higher Learning Commission, North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools:
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Associate of Science in Health Information
Technology
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist
Assistant
Associate of Science in Radiologic
Technology
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business
with majors in:
· Health Information Administration
· Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options
in:
·
BSN
·
RN to BSN
·
LPN to BSN
VETERAN SERVICES
Clarkson College is committed to assisting
all students who are eligible to receive Veterans Administration education
entitlements. Student Financial Service personnel are available to assist in
the application process and other activity unique to Veterans Administration
requirements. Inquiries concerning eligibility and pay should be made by the
student directly to the Regional Veterans Administration office by calling
888.442.4551.
WITHDRAWAL
From a Course
Students may withdraw from courses through
the last day of the 14th week of a
15-week semester, the 11th week of a 12-week semester and the fifth week of a
six-week course. Students may not withdraw from courses during the final exam
period, under any circumstances.
A
“W” grade is recorded on the student’s permanent record if a course is dropped
after the term begins, according to the length of the course below:
Length
of Course |
|
|
15-week course |
On
or before the 8th week of the course |
|
12-week course |
On
or before the 7th week of the course |
|
6-week course |
On
or before the 3rd week of the course |
|
A
grade of “WP” (Withdrawal Pass) or “WF” (Withdrawal Fail) is recorded on the
student’s permanent record if a course is dropped after the term begins,
according to the length of the course below:
Length
of Course |
|
|
15-week course |
After
the 14th week (9th-14th week) of the course |
|
12-week course |
After
the 11th week (8th-11th week) of the course |
|
6-week course |
After
the 5th week (4th-5th week) of the course |
|
Please Note: Courses may not be
dropped during the final exam period.
It is the student’s responsibility to
initiate the change using a Change of Registration form, complete and submit
the form to the Registrar’s office. Clarkson College will not be responsible
for completed forms given to faculty or staff for submission.
From the College
Students in good standing who wish to
discontinue enrollment at Clarkson College may do so by withdrawal. The
student must see their advisor to initiate the process.
Withdrawal means the student elects to leave the College for an indefinite
period of time. Students who withdraw from the College and decide to return
must re-apply for admission. They will be subject to the provisions of the
catalog at the time of readmission. If the student is unable to complete the
degree because of changes in the catalog, substitutions may be determined by
the academic program/dean.
ONLINE EDUCATION
Coordinator of Online Education
Linda Nieto
PH 402.552.3039 TF 800.647.5500 nieto@clarksoncollege.edu
Clarkson College offers a number of online
education courses each semester. Courses are organized into two 15-week
semesters (fall and spring), and one 12-week summer session and six-week
courses.
Online education is not for everyone, and
students are encouraged to discuss the responsibilities of completing
coursework or programs through online education with the Director of the Center
for Teaching Excellence. Expectations of online education students are the same
as students attending classes on campus. An online course will take at least
the same amount of time as a traditional course. Time spent in the classroom is
replaced with reading, completing assignments, listening to presentations and
participating in online discussions.
Support services are provided to ensure
online education students have similar access to the educational resources
available on campus. Online education refers to the method by which instruction
is delivered. Clarkson College may limit the number of courses offered via
online education.
Admissions
Online education students follow similar
admission processes as students attending on-campus courses and are governed by
the same policies found elsewhere in this catalog. Contact the Admissions
office for further information.
Advising
Advising for the online education student
is handled by the academic advisors. These individuals are ready to provide
personal service and attention to students’ needs. They can direct and guide
students to resources in support of the coursework and answer questions.
Clarkson College advisors are only a phone call away.
Online Education Test Proctors/Preceptors
Students enrolled in online courses that
require exam proctoring services may use our local Testing Center, which is the
default proctor for all students. If the student is unable to use our local
facility, they must submit a Test Proctor Change form to the Coordinator of
Online Education by the end of the first week of class. Detailed instructions
are listed in the Online Education Manual posted
on the College website.
Online education students completing
courses that require preceptors are encouraged to enroll early and complete all
the necessary paperwork for identifying a preceptor prior to the semester in
which the preceptor will be necessary.
Equipment/Software Requirements and Internet
Service Provider
Students enrolled in an online education course MUST download the Online Education Manual for the
latest computer hardware and software requirements.
If a student is thinking about purchasing a
computer and/or software, they can call the Clarkson College Director of the
Center for Teaching Excellence at 800.647.5500. The Director can assist in
identifying the equipment and software that will best serve a student while
attending Clarkson College.
Some programs require
students to visit campus for a skills assessment. Contact the appropriate
department for current information concerning campus visits for skills
assessment.
Financial Aid
Online education students qualify for
financial aid under the same regulations as students attending courses on
campus. Refer to the Student Financial Services section of this catalog for
specific qualifications and regulations for financial aid.
Preliminary Degree Plan
Clarkson College offers online education
students information about the length of time and the number of courses
necessary for completion of their degree program prior to seeking admission to
the College. This is accomplished through a preliminary degree plan. After the
student discusses their educational goals with the admissions counselor and
provides copies of previous college transcripts, a personal degree plan is
developed.
The plan includes the courses the student
is required to complete, the courses which will be accepted in transfer, the
proposed coursework credit the student will receive for past military or work
experience and the sequence for completing the student’s desired degree, based
upon the student’s workload.
The plan is preliminary until official
transcripts verifying the courses the student has completed are reviewed and
assessed by the College Registrar. The plan does not obligate the student to
attend Clarkson College but provides them with the information needed to make a
decision.
Schedule of Classes
Each semester, the schedule of classes
identifies the courses being offered through online education. The schedule of
classes can be accessed through the Clarkson College website.
Textbooks
In order to receive textbooks in a timely
manner, it is suggested that online education students purchase their books as
soon as they have registered for class.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
THROUGH ONLINE EDUCATION
The following list identifies the courses
and programs offered through online education:
Certificates
Health Information Management
Long-Term Care Administration
Imaging Informatics
Associate of Science Degree
Health Information Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree
Health Care Business with majors in:
· Health Information Administration
· Management
Health Care Services
Medical Imaging
RN to BSN
Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate
Health Information Administration
Master of Science Degree in Health Care
Administration
Master of Science Degree in Nursing
With options in:
·
Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
·
Family
Nurse Practitioner
·
Nurse
Anesthesia
·
Nursing
Education
·
Nursing
Health Care Administration
·
RN
to MSN
Post-Master’s Certificate
Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Education
Nursing Health Care Administration
Health Care Administration
Doctoral Degrees
Health Care Education and Leadership
Nursing Practice
DOCTOR IN HEALTH
CARE EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP (Ed.D.)
Dean
of Nursing & Director of Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership |
Director of
Graduate Nursing & Doctor of Nursing Practice Patricia Coyle-Rogers, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.-B.C. PH
402.552.3310 TF 800.647.5500 coylerogers@clarksoncollege.edu |
Introduction
Graduates of the Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership (Ed.D.) program will have expanded knowledge and expertise
required to provide health care leadership in both academic and administrative
roles. Graduates will demonstrate excellence in interdisciplinary
communication, translational research and problem solving while providing
quality health sciences education. The major coursework will supply a
foundation in outcomes assessment, leaner development, transformational
leadership and brain-linked research, which strengthens their ability to
implement innovative educational approaches. Graduates will have the skill set
needed to assess, design, implement and evaluate a process or program utilizing
change theory, conflict management and adult educational principles.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership
program requirements, the graduate will be
able to demonstrate:
1. Create
educational leadership strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
2. Engage
in interdisciplinary communication, analysis and problem solving that reflects
evidence based practice.
3. Implement
assessment and evaluation strategies using information technology to improve
learning, productivity and professional practice.
4. Synthesizes
knowledge of educational and leadership theory, management skills, leadership
strategies and data to transform organizations and educational institutions.
5. Integrates
ethical, legal and professional principles into decision making in the
educational leadership setting.
Prerequisites
Students entering
the Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership program must have a minimum
of three graduate statistics credit hours and three graduate research credit
hours. Students must also have a minimum of 500 clinical hours from a master’s
degree.
Admission Criteria
The following are
required for admission to the Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership
program:
·
M.S.N.,
M.S. or higher from an accredited institution
·
One
year minimum work experience, preferably in a health care field
·
Health
and safety
·
GPA
of 3.0 (cumulative Master’s or higher)
·
Official
TOEFEL score (Minimum of 100 total score on the TOEFEL Internet-based test,
minimum of 250 total score computer-based TOEFEL or minimum of 600 total score
on the paper-based TOEFEL required
·
Transcripts
from graduate coursework
·
Curriculum
vitae or resume
·
Sample
of formal scholarly paper (thesis, project or paper)
·
Three
letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals
·
Essay
(500 word statement of educational goals to include evidence of active
involvement in health care with potential dissertation topic)
·
Completed
application and related fees
·
Interview
(face-to-face or via video conferencing)
REQUIRED
COURSES FOR DOCTOR IN HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Click
to review course descriptions: Health Care Education and Leadership program
Core Requirement
Courses (17 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 910 |
Applied Research |
3 |
|
EDD 915 ◊ |
Outcomes of
Health Care in a Global Society |
3 |
|
EDD 920 |
Doctoral Seminar
I |
1 |
|
EDD 935 |
Advanced Health
Care Policy, Law and Advocacy |
2 |
|
EDD 930 |
Organizational
Systems |
3 |
|
EDD 921 |
Doctoral Seminar
II |
2 |
|
EDD 922 |
Doctoral Seminar
III |
2 |
|
EDD 923 |
Doctoral Seminar
IV |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 17 |
|
Major Courses (28 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||
EDD 962 |
Learning Theories |
3 |
||
EDD 960 |
Trends and Issues
in Health Care Education |
3 |
||
EDD 964 |
Assessment of
Health Care Educational Programs and Organizational Outcomes |
3 |
||
EDD 966 |
Curriculum and
Program Development |
3 |
||
EDD 946 ◊ |
Health Economics,
Finance and Entrepreneurship |
4 |
||
EDD 968 |
Managing
Organizational Conflict |
3 |
||
EDD 970 |
Transformational
Leadership |
3 |
||
EDD 972 |
Assessment of
Instructional Technology and Distance Education |
3 |
||
DNP 974 ◊ |
Dissertation I |
1 |
||
DNP 975 |
Dissertation II |
1 |
||
DNP 976 |
Dissertation III |
1 |
||
|
|
Total 28 |
||
CURRICULUM PLAN OF REQUIRED
COURSES FOR DOCTOR IN HEALTH CARE EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
FIRST YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 910 |
Applied Research |
3 |
|
EDD 935 |
Advanced Health
Care Policy, Law and Advocacy |
2 |
|
EDD 920 |
Doctoral Seminar
I |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 962 |
Learning Theories |
3 |
|
EDD 915 ◊ |
Outcomes of
Health Care in a Global Society |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Third Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 960 |
Trends and Issues
in Health Care Education |
3 |
|
EDD 930 |
Organizational
Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
SECOND YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 946 ◊ |
Health Economics,
Finance and Entrepreneurship |
4 |
|
EDD 966 |
Curriculum and
Program Development |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 7 |
|
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 968 |
Managing
Organizational Conflict |
3 |
|
EDD 964 |
Assessment of
Health Care Educational Programs and Organizational Outcomes |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Third Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 970 |
Transformational
Leadership |
3 |
|
EDD 921 |
Doctoral Seminar
II |
2 |
|
EDD 974 ◊ |
Dissertation I |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
THIRD YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
|||
EDD 972 |
Assessment of Instructional
Technology and Distance Education |
3 |
||
EDD 922 |
Doctoral Seminar
III |
2 |
||
EDD 975 |
Dissertation II |
1 |
||
|
|
Total 6 |
||
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EDD 922 |
Doctoral Seminar
IV |
1 |
|
EDD 976 |
Dissertation III |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
|
Total Semester Hours in Program 45 |
||
NURSING PROGRAMS
Dean of Nursing & Director of
Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership Nurse Anesthesia Program
Administrator Mary Hoversten,
Ed.D.,
M.S., C.R.N.A. PH
402.552.6635 TF 800.647.5500 hoverstenmary@clarksoncollege.edu Assistant Nurse Anesthesia Program
Administrator Ann Glow, M.S.,
C.R.N.A. PH
402.552.6639 TF 800.647.5500 |
Director of Graduate Nursing & Doctor
of Nursing Practice Patricia
Coyle-Rogers, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.-B.C. PH
402.552.3310 TF 800.647.5500 coylerogers@clarksoncollege.edu Director of Undergraduate Nursing PH
402.552.6207 TF 800.647.5500 schlotfeld@clarksoncollege.edu
Assistant Director of Undergraduate
Nursing PH
402.552.3569 TF 800.647.5500 thompsonrachel@clarksoncollege.edu |
Introduction
Clarkson College offers a variety of nursing
programs including Practical Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN),
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), post-master’s certificates and Doctor of
Nursing Practice.
Completion of the Practical Nursing program
will lead to a diploma in practical nursing and eligibility to write the
practical nursing licensure exam (NCLEX-PN). The Practical Nursing program is
scheduled on a part-time basis only, which supports the needs of individuals
who are employed.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
program can be completed as a traditional student (four-year traditional
college schedule), LPN to BSN student (for individuals who are currently
licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse) or as a RN to BSN student (for
individuals who are currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and have either an
associate’s degree in nursing or a three-year nursing diploma). Completion of the BSN program will lead to a degree in
nursing and eligibility to write the registered nursing licensure exam
(NCLEX-RN).
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
program provides five options for graduate students including: Family Nurse
Practitioner, Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Nurse
Education, Nursing Health Care Administration or Nurse Anesthesia. For those nursing
professionals who already have earned a Master of Science degree in Nursing,
each of these graduate options—except Nurse Anesthesia—may be completed as a
post-master’s certificate. The RN to MSN program is designed for individuals
who are currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) and have either an
associate’s degree in nursing or a three-year nursing diploma.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
program provides advanced practice Nurse Practitioners (APRN) with expanded
knowledge and expertise to provide leadership in an evidence-based practice
environment. The program is designed for the Master’s degree-prepared currently
licensed and certified nurse practitioner, midwife, clinical nurse specialist
and/or nurse anesthetist and builds on the foundations of the advanced practice
role.
Mission
Preparing nurses to
provide high-quality, ethical and compassionate health care services to
individuals, families, communities and populations.
Philosophy
We,
the nursing faculty of Clarkson College, believe we possess the knowledge,
skill and attitude to educate individuals for the professional practice of
nursing. We are committed to scholarship through lifelong learning and the
pursuit of knowledge. Consistent with the Clarkson College Values, the Nursing faculty
value Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity and Excellence in our
professional relationships. We are dedicated to the dignity, health and
spiritual needs of people. We are committed professional nurse educators who
foster nursing education in a caring environment.
We believe the study of nursing is
consistent with and fosters the Mission and Values of Clarkson College. Our
beliefs regarding human beings, environments, health, education, nursing
education and nursing are contained within the Nursing program’s philosophy. A
human being is an individual who consists of a mind, body and soul developed
through interpersonal relationships and influenced by environment, culture and
health. Environment is a set of dynamic physical, cultural, political and
economic conditions that influence the lives of individuals, families,
communities and populations. The individual is in constant interaction with an
ever-changing global environment. Nursing recognizes the impact a person’s
environment has upon health. Health is an individually perceived dynamic state
of well-being. Nursing is a humanistic and scientific care discipline and
profession.
We
profess that education is a formal process of organizing concepts and elements,
planning appropriate activities, facilitating individualized learning
experiences and evaluating subsequent outcomes. We ground nursing education in
the totality of the human experience through the study of the humanities, arts
and sciences within the scope of nursing practice. We believe students are
partners in the educational process and encourage learning by discovery,
curiosity, clinical decision making, experience, reflection, modeling,
collaboration and interactive participation. We model service to the College
and community, and celebrate the diversity of human beings.
We believe there are various educational
levels within nursing. The practical, baccalaureate and graduate nursing
programs within Clarkson College represent these levels. Practical nursing
education provides for entry-level technical practice, while the baccalaureate
in nursing is the entry level for professional practice. Graduate nursing
education prepares the professional baccalaureate nurse for advanced practice
and expanded roles within the discipline. Our programs allow for articulation
from one level of nursing education to the next and flows from simple to
complex.
We believe caring is the foundational core
of the nursing profession, and it is the energy present in empowering
relationships. Caring for clients includes the ability to teach, lead and
inspire individuals and groups toward optimal health and wellness. We, the
Nursing faculty at Clarkson College, believe that caring is the essence of
nursing and the most central and unifying focus for nursing practice. Our
students are educated in the concepts of caring, client-centered care, teamwork
and collaboration, evidence-based nursing practice, quality improvement,
safety, informatics and professionalism.
Doctoral Degree:
·
Nursing
Practice
Post-Master’s Certificates:
·
Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
·
Family
Nurse Practitioner
·
Nursing
Education
·
Nursing
Health Care Administration
Master’s Degrees:
Nursing with options in:
·
Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
·
Family Nurse
Practitioner
·
Nurse Anesthesia
·
Nursing Education
·
Nursing Health
Care Administration
·
RN to MSN
Bachelor’s Degrees:
Nursing with options in:
·
BSN
·
RN to BSN
·
LPN to BSN
Diploma:
·
Practical
Nursing
DOCTOR
OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP)
Dean
of Nursing & Director of Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership |
Director of
Graduate Nursing & Doctor of Nursing Practice Patricia Coyle-Rogers, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.-B.C. PH
402.552.3310 TF 800.647.5500 coylerogers@clarksoncollege.edu |
Introduction
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice
(DNP) program will have expanded knowledge and expertise required of advance
practice nurses to provide leadership through collaborative and innovative
decision-making in an evidence-based practice environment. Graduates will
demonstrate excellence in interdisciplinary, client-centered communication,
translation of research, and implementation of evidence-based change to promote
quality health care outcomes. Graduates will have a working knowledge of the
processes involved in the development of state, national and professional
policies governing health care.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program requirements, the graduate will be able to demonstrate:
1. Integrate advanced communication
skills/processes that lead to caring practices improving the health care
delivery for systems, diverse organizational cultures and populations including
clients and providers.
2. Formulate client-centered care approaches that
meet current and future needs of populations based on scientific findings in
nursing, other clinical sciences and organizational, political and economic
sciences.
3. Implement change in health care delivery
systems through consultative and leadership skills with intra-professional teams,
consumers and other stakeholders.
4. Create health care delivery models using
evidence-based nursing science, and knowledge from law and ethics, the
biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organization sciences.
5. Synthesize principles of business, finance,
economics, health policy and quality improvement
methodologies to develop and implement effective plans for practice-level
and/or system-wide practice initiatives that will improve the quality of care
delivery.
6. Measure and improve accountability for quality
health care and safety for populations and other professionals.
7. Provide leadership in evaluating the use of
information, information technology, communication networks, and client care
technology.
8. Mentor other nurses and healthcare
professionals to achieve excellence in health care delivery.
9. Influence healthcare policy and practice to
achieve excellence in health care.
Prerequisites
Students entering
the Doctor of Nursing Practice program must have a minimum of three graduate
statistics credit hours and three graduate research credit hours. Students must
also have a minimum of 500 clinical hours from a master’s degree.
Admission Criteria
The following are
required for admission to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program:
·
M.S.N.,
M.S. or higher from an accredited institution
·
Unencumbered
A.P.R.N. license
·
Current
certification in area of practice
·
One
year experience as an A.P.R.N.
·
Health
and safety
·
GPA
of 3.0 (cumulative Master’s or higher)
·
Official
TOEFEL score (Minimum of 100 total score on the TOEFEL Internet-based test,
minimum of 250 total score computer-based TOEFEL or minimum of 600 total score
on the paper-based TOEFEL required
·
Transcripts
from graduate coursework
·
Curriculum
vitae or resume
·
Sample
of formal scholarly paper (thesis, project or paper)
·
Three
letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals
·
Essay
(500 word statement of educational goals to include evidence of active
involvement in health care with potential dissertation topic)
·
Completed
application and related fees
·
Interview
(face-to-face or via video conferencing)
REQUIRED
COURSES FOR DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE PROGRAM
Click
to review course descriptions: Nursing program
Core Requirement
Courses (17 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 910 |
Applied Research |
3 |
|
DNP 915 ◊ |
Outcomes of
Health Care in a Global Society |
3 |
|
DNP 920 |
Doctoral Seminar
I |
1 |
|
DNP 935 |
Advanced Health
Care Policy, Law and Advocacy |
2 |
|
DNP 930 |
Organizational
Systems |
3 |
|
DNP 921 |
Doctoral Seminar
II |
2 |
|
DNP 922 |
Doctoral Seminar
III |
2 |
|
DNP 923 |
Doctoral Seminar
IV |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 17 |
|
Major Courses (22 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||
DNP 940 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
||
DNP 952 OR DNP 954 |
Grant Writing Manuscript
Writing |
1 |
||
DNP 942 |
Designing Theory
for Guiding Holistic Care |
3 |
||
DNP 944 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
||
DNP 946 ◊ |
Health Economics,
Finance and Entrepreneurship |
4 |
||
DNP 948 |
Evidence-Based Practice
I |
3 |
||
DNP 949 |
Evidence-Based
Practice II |
2 |
||
DNP 950 ◊ |
Dissertation/Residency
I |
1 |
||
DNP 951 |
Dissertation/Residency
II |
1 |
||
DNP 952 |
Dissertation/Residency
III |
1 |
||
|
|
Total 22 |
||
CURRICULUM PLAN OF REQUIRED
COURSES FOR DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE PROGRAM
FIRST YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 910 |
Applied Research |
3 |
|
DNP 935 |
Advanced Health Care
Policy, Law and Advocacy |
2 |
|
DNP 920 |
Doctoral Seminar
I |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 940 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
|
DNP 915 ◊ |
Outcomes of
Health Care in a Global Society |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Third Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 942 |
Designing Theory
for Guiding Holistic Care |
3 |
|
DNP 930 |
Organizational
Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
SECOND YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 946 ◊ |
Health Economics,
Finance and Entrepreneurship |
4 |
|
DNP 952 |
Grant Writing |
1 |
|
DNP 954 |
Manuscript
Writing |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 5 |
|
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 944 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
|
DNP 922 |
Doctoral Seminar
II |
2 |
|
DNP 950 ◊ |
Dissertation/Residency
I |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Third Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 948 |
Evidence-Based
Practice I |
3 |
|
DNP 922 |
Doctoral Seminar
III |
2 |
|
DNP 951 |
Dissertation/Residency
II |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Fourth Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
DNP 949 |
Evidence-Based
Practice II |
2 |
|
DNP 923 |
Doctoral Seminar
IV |
1 |
|
DNP 952 |
Dissertation/Residency
III |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 4 |
|
|
Total Semester Hours in Program 39 |
||
POST-MASTER’S
NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (Post-MSN)
Dean of Nursing & Director of
Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership |
Director of Graduate Nursing & Doctor
of Nursing Practice Patricia
Coyle-Rogers, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.-B.C. PH
402.552.3310 TF 800.647.5500 coylerogers@clarksoncollege.edu |
Post-Master’s Certificate Programs
The purpose of the Post-MSN certificate
programs is to provide opportunities for students who already have a MSN degree
to gain knowledge within a specialty at Clarkson College. The Post-MSN
certificate represents the student’s successful completion of the required
courses in the chosen nursing option. No current graduate-level courses can be
transferred into a post-MSN certificate without the approval of the Director of
Graduate Nursing. No transfer credit hours will be given for those seeking a
Family Nurse Practitioner or an Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner certificate.
Family Nurse Practitioner
The focus of this Post-MSN certificate is
to educate nurses who desire preparation in advanced practice nursing,
specifically in the family nurse practitioner role. The purpose of a master’s
prepared family nurse practitioner is to promote the health of citizens in
family practice settings. The family nurse practitioner will be able to develop
a practice incorporating concepts, theories, and recognized care standards into
the delivery of health services in a family practice setting. The family nurse
practitioner functions as an educator, counselor, referral agent and advocate
dealing with families. The curriculum focuses on evidence-based concepts
relevant to advanced practice nursing and the evolving primary health care
system.
Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
The focus of this Post-MSN certificate is
to educate nurses who desire preparation in advanced practice nursing,
specifically in the Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner role. The
purpose of a master’s prepared Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner is to promote the health of citizens in adult practice setting
through emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and
management of acute and chronic diseases. Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioners assess and manage a client base that includes adolescents, young,
middle and older adults. The Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
will be able to incorporate concepts, theories and recognized care standards
into the delivery of health services in an adult practice setting. The
curriculum focuses on evidence-based concepts relevant to advanced practice
nursing and the evolving primary health care system.
Nursing Education
The focus of this Post-MSN certificate is
to prepare nurses who desire advanced preparation in nursing education. The
curriculum focuses on theoretical concepts that guide the instructional process
and teaching strategies. Methods to develop, administer and evaluate nursing
educational programs will be discussed. Technologies are implemented that
support quality instruction and evaluation of learning outcomes in
health-related settings.
Nursing Health Care Administration
The focus of this Post-MSN certificate is
to prepare nurses who desire advanced preparation in nursing health care
administration and systems. The curriculum focuses on theoretical concepts
relevant to the practice of nursing health care administration and leadership
in a broad context of current health care delivery settings. Strategies to
develop, administer and evaluate systems within contemporary health care
contexts will be discussed along with application of decision-making processes
to improve outcomes in health care organizations.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
REQUIRED COURSES FOR POST-MASTER’S NURSING
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Click to review course descriptions:
Nursing
program
Family Nurse Practitioner Courses (28 semester hours)* |
Semester Hours |
||
Ns
799 |
Role
Transition |
1 |
|
NS
801 |
Theories
and Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles |
1 |
|
NS
828 |
Primary
Care of the Geriatric Client |
2 |
|
NS
830 |
Advanced
Physical Assessment |
3 |
|
NS
832 |
Primary
Health Care I |
3 |
|
NS
834 ◊ |
Advanced
Nutrition |
3 |
|
NS
836 |
Pharmacology
for Practitioners |
3 |
|
NS
838 |
Advanced
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
NS
840 |
Primary
Care of Children and Adolescents |
3 |
|
NS
842 |
Primary
Care of Women |
3 |
|
NS
844 |
Primary
Health Care II |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 28 |
|
*The Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum
is designed for singular progression through clinical courses. Though the
program may be completed online, students are required to attend on-campus
weekends for specified clinical courses. Only one clinical course may be taken
at a time.
Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner Courses (28 semester
hours)* |
Semester Hours |
||
NS
799 |
Role
Transition |
1 |
|
NS
801 |
Theories
and Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles |
1 |
|
NS
828 |
Primary
Care of the Geriatric Client |
2 |
|
NS
830 |
Advanced
Physical Assessment |
3 |
|
NS
832 |
Primary
Health Care I |
3 |
|
NS
834 ◊ |
Advanced
Nutrition |
3 |
|
NS
836 |
Pharmacology
for Practitioners |
3 |
|
NS
838 |
Advanced
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
NS
841 |
Behavioral
Health for Practitioners |
3 |
|
NS
842 |
Primary
Care of Women |
3 |
|
NS
844 |
Primary
Health Care II |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 25 |
|
*The Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner curriculum is designed for singular progression through clinical
courses. Though the program may be completed online, students are required to
attend on-campus weekends for specified clinical courses. Only one clinical
course may be taken at a time.
Nursing Education Courses (20 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||||
NS
799 |
Role
Transition |
1 |
|||
NS
801 |
Theories
and Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles |
1 |
|||
NS
806 |
Theories
of Learning for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
|||
NS
822 ◊ |
Curriculum
Development for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
|||
NS
823 |
Evaluation
Strategies for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
|||
NS
826 |
Pharmacology,
Pathophysiology and Health Assessment Overview for Nurse Educators |
3 |
|||
NS
827 |
Teaching
and Learning Strategies for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
|||
NS
894 |
Nursing
Education Practicum |
3 |
|||
|
|
Total 20 |
|||
Nursing Health
Care Administration Courses (23 semester hours)** |
Semester Hours |
||
NS 799 |
Role Transition |
1 |
|
NS 801 |
Theories and
Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles |
1 |
|
MB 808 ◊ |
Health Care
Leadership |
3 |
|
MB 810 ◊ |
Human Resources
and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
|
MB 851 |
Health Care
Economics |
3 |
|
MB 823 |
Health Care
Strategic Planning and Marketing |
3 |
|
MB 827 |
Finance for
Health Care Leaders |
3 |
|
MB 836 |
Health Care
Project Management |
3 |
|
NS 898 |
Nursing Health
Care Leadership Practicum |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 23 |
|
**Each of the MB courses is offered in a
six-week format, allowing Post-MSN Certificate students to interact with the
graduate students in the Health Care Administration program.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (MSN): Traditional Option
Dean of Nursing & Director of
Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership |
Director of Graduate Nursing & Doctor
of Nursing Practice Patricia
Coyle-Rogers, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.-B.C. PH
402.552.3310 TF 800.647.5500 coylerogers@clarksoncollege.edu |
Introduction
Clarkson College offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
that provides five options to meet specific professional goals of graduate
students. Four online options include: Nursing Health Care Administration,
Nursing Education, Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Family
Nurse Practitioner. The fifth option, Nurse Anesthesia, is a hybrid program
combining traditional and distance education.
In order to complete a MSN at Clarkson College, students must successfully
complete 38 to 73 graduate semester hours. Each of the options has a different
set of credit hour requirements; however, they all require coursework to be
taken from nursing core, option and evidence-based practice research project
areas. Up to nine semester hours of current graduate-level courses may be
transferred from another accredited institution with the approval of the
Director of the Graduate Nursing program. No credit hours may be transferred
into the NP Certificate option.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the MSN requirements for Nursing
Health Care Administration, Nursing Education, Adult—Gerontology Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, the graduate will be
able to demonstrate:
1.
Generate
policies through teamwork and collaboration in the complex roles of educator,
administrator or advanced clinician.
2.
Construct
health care strategies using evidence-based theoretical, scientific and
contemporary knowledge.
3.
Demonstrate
leadership skill to improve client health outcomes, facilitate change in health
care systems and appraise ethical-legal dilemmas.
4.
Create
systems to promote safety and minimize risks of harm to clients and providers.
5.
Use
information technology to interpret data, communicate and evaluate decision
making.
6.
Advocate
for professional behaviors that advance the profession and improve health care.
Upon completion of the MSN requirements for
Nurse Anesthesia, the graduate will be able to
demonstrate:
1.
Capability
to analyze and use principles of anesthesia practice to function independently.
2.
Ability
to apply critical thinking and creative reasoning to anesthesia nursing theory
and practice.
3.
Communication
orally and in writing of support for the contribution of the nurse anesthetist
in an evolving health care environment.
4.
Commitment
to continuing scholarship and beginning competence in use of research methods
and research findings in the solution of problems that arise in anesthesia
nursing practice.
5.
Competency
in clinical practice, management of resources, teaching, consultation and
predicting outcomes of nurse anesthesia care.
6.
Use
of appropriate leadership knowledge and strategies to stimulate change in the
practice of anesthesia nursing, the profession of nursing and the health care
delivery system.
7.
Personal
and professional integrity.
Curriculum Requirements
The Clarkson College MSN program requires
completion of:
· Core Requirement Courses = 21 semester hours
· Specialty Option Courses (selecting one of the
concentrations) = 18 to 57 semester hours
· Evidence-Based Practice Research Project = three
semester hours
Specialty Option Courses
Each of the five specialty options has a
set of courses required for completion of the MSN. All courses identified for
each of the options must be completed.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
REQUIRED
COURSES FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING: TRADITIONAL OPTION
Click to review course descriptions: Nursing
program or General
Education
(21
semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
GR
798 |
Essentials
of Scholarly Writing |
1 |
|
NS
799 |
Role
Transition |
1 |
|
NS
847 |
Applied
Statistics |
3 |
|
NS
801 |
Theories
and Concepts of Advanced Practice Roles |
1 |
|
NS
802 ◊ |
Health
Care Delivery Systems and Managed Care |
3 |
|
NS
804 |
Application
and Evaluation of Theory in Nursing |
3 |
|
NS
808 ◊ |
Nursing
Law and Ethics |
3 |
|
NS
812 |
Research
Design and Methods I |
3 |
|
NS
907 |
Evidence-Based
Practice Research Project I |
1 |
|
NS
908 |
Evidence-Based
Practice Research Project II |
1 |
|
NS
909 |
Evidence-Based
Practice Research Project III |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
|
Core
Requirement Courses for Nurse Anesthesia |
|||
(19
semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
GR
798 |
Essentials
of Scholarly Writing |
1 |
|
NS
799 |
Role
Transition |
1 |
|
AN
859 ◊ |
Professional
Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia |
3 |
|
AN
911 ◊ |
Clinical
Correlation Conference Seminar (CCCS) I: Practice
Roles/Managed Care/Clinical Correlation |
2 |
|
AN
912 ◊ |
Clinical
Correlation Conference Seminar (CCCS) II: Health
Care Systems/Clinical Correlation |
2 |
|
AN
913 |
Clinical
Correlation Conference Seminar (CCCS) III: Theory Development/Clinical
Correlation |
2 |
|
AN
914 |
Clinical
Correlation Conference Seminar (CCCS) IV: Theory Application/Clinical
Correlation |
2 |
|
NS
812 |
Research
Design and Methods I |
3 |
|
AN
931 |
Senior
Project I |
1 |
|
AN
932 |
Senior
Project II |
1 |
|
AN
933 |
Senior
Project III |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 19 |
|
Specialty Option
Courses in Nursing Health Care Administration
(42 total hours =
18 hours core + three hours evidence-based practice
research
project + 21 hours option) |
Semester Hours |
||
MB
808 ◊
|
Health
Care Leadership |
3 |
|
MB
851 |
Health
Care Economics |
3 |
|
MB
836 |
Health
Care Project Management |
3 |
|
MB
827 |
Finance
for Health Care Leaders |
3 |
|
MB
823 |
Health
Care Strategic Planning & Marketing |
3 |
|
MB
810 ◊ |
Human
Resources and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
|
NS
898 |
Nursing
Health Care Leadership Practicum |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
|
Specialty Option Courses
in Nursing Education
(39 total hours = 18 hours core + three
hours evidence-based practice
research project + 18 hours option) |
Semester Hours |
||||
NS 806 |
Theories of Learning for the Nurse
Educator |
3 |
|||
NS 822 ◊ |
Curriculum Development for the Nurse
Educator |
3 |
|||
NS 823 |
Evaluation Strategies for the Nurse
Educator |
3 |
|||
NS 826 |
Pharmacology, Pathophysiology and Health
Assessment Overview for Nurse Educators |
3 |
|||
NS 827 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies for the
Nurse Educator |
3 |
|||
NS 894 |
Nursing Education Practicum |
3 |
|||
|
|
Total 18 |
|||
Specialty Option
Courses in Family Nurse Practitioner***
(47 total hours = 18 hours core + three
hours evidence-based practice
research project + 26 hours option) |
Semester Hours |
||
NS
828 |
Primary
Care of the Geriatric Client |
2 |
|
NS
830 |
Advanced
Physical Assessment |
3 |
|
NS
832 |
Primary
Health Care I |
3 |
|
NS
834 ◊ |
Advanced
Nutrition |
3 |
|
NS
836 |
Pharmacology
for Practitioners |
3 |
|
NS
838 |
Advanced
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
NS
840 |
Primary
Care of Children and Adolescents |
3 |
|
NS
842 |
Primary
Care of Women |
3 |
|
NS
844 |
Primary
Health Care II |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 26 |
|
***The Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum
is designed for singular progression through clinical courses. Though the program
may be completed online, students are required to attend on-campus weekends
for specified clinical courses. Only one clinical course may be taken at a
time.
Specialty Option Courses
in Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner***
(45 total hours = 18 hours core + three
hours evidence-based practice
research project + 26 hours option) |
Semester Hours |
||
NS
828 |
Primary
Care of the Geriatric Client |
2 |
|
NS
830 |
Advanced
Physical Assessment |
3 |
|
NS
832 |
Primary
Health Care I |
3 |
|
NS
834 ◊ |
Advanced
Nutrition |
3 |
|
NS
836 |
Pharmacology
for Practitioners |
3 |
|
NS
838 |
Advanced
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
NS
841 |
Behavioral
Health Care for Practitioners |
3 |
|
NS
842 |
Primary
Care of Women |
3 |
|
NS
844 |
Primary
Health Care II |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 26 |
|
***The Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner curriculum is designed for singular progression through clinical
courses. Though the program may be completed online, students are required to
attend on-campus weekends for specified clinical courses. Only one clinical
course may be taken at a time.
Specialty Option
Courses in Nurse Anesthesia
(75 total hours = 16 hours core + three
hours senior project + 56 hours specialty courses)
|
Semester Hours |
|||
AN
841 |
Anatomy,
Physiology, Pathophysiology (APP) I |
6 |
||
AN
842 |
Anatomy,
Physiology, Pathophysiology (APP) II |
6 |
||
AN
843 |
Anatomy,
Physiology, Pathophysiology (APP) III |
2 |
||
AN
805 |
Cadaver
Applications in Anatomy Lecture and Lab |
3 |
||
AN
866 |
Pharmacology
I Anesthetic Agents |
3 |
||
AN
867 |
Pharmacology
II Anesthetic Agents |
3 |
||
AN
868 |
Pharmacology
III Adjuvant Drugs |
2 |
||
AN
870 |
Basic
Principles of Anesthesia |
4 |
||
AN
870L |
Basic
Principles Lab |
1 |
||
AN
871 |
Advanced
Principles of Anesthesia |
4 |
||
AN
871L |
Advanced
Principles Lab |
1 |
||
AN
830 |
Advanced
Physical Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia |
3 |
||
AN
858 |
Scientific
Foundations |
3 |
||
AN
951 |
Clinical
Anesthesia Practicum I |
3 |
||
AN
952 |
Clinical
Anesthesia Practicum II |
3 |
||
AN
953 |
Clinical
Anesthesia Practicum III |
3 |
||
AN
954 |
Clinical
Anesthesia Practicum IV |
3 |
||
AN
955 |
Clinical
Anesthesia Practicum V |
3 |
||
|
|
Total 56 |
||
AN
920 |
Elective
Credit: ECG Interpretation and Clinical Implications of Cardiac Dysrhythmias
in the Adult Patient |
1 |
||
|
|
|
||
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (MSN): RN to MSN Option
Dean of Nursing & Director of
Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership |
Director of Graduate Nursing & Doctor
of Nursing Practice Patricia
Coyle-Rogers, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N.-B.C. PH
402.552.3310 TF 800.647.5500 coylerogers@clarksoncollege.edu |
Curriculum Requirements
The RN to MSN program at Clarkson College
is designed to meet the needs of Registered Nurses (RNs) who wish to complete
accelerated bachelor of science and master’s degrees
in nursing. Students who are admitted into the RN to MSN program are initially
listed as RN to BSN students; however, upon completion of the BSN requirements
and RN to MSN progression requirements, students will automatically transition
into the MSN program. Health Care Science Update courses can be taken to
validate knowledge in selected basic undergraduate science classes. Students
may also elect to challenge one fourth-year BSN nursing theory/clinical course
combination, with appropriate nursing background, and can enroll in up to nine
credit hours of graduate level nursing courses while completing requirements
for their BSN. Exiting at the BSN level upon completion of all requirements is
an option for students deciding not to pursue the MSN at that time.
Prerequisites
RN to BSN requirements must be met prior to
admission to the MSN program:
The RN to BSN curriculum combines theory in
general education, support courses and major courses. Forty-three semester
hours are obtained through either completion of direct coursework or by
validation credit (credit is granted after demonstration of equivalent
knowledge). Nursing and General Education courses completed in associate’s and
bachelor’s degree programs will be transferred when the coursework is
considered comparable. All RN students are required to complete the Clarkson
College core curriculum courses as listed in their specific degree plan. Credit
by examination is also available for specific General Education courses. In
order to complete a BSN degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully
complete a total of 129 semester hours.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Admission Criteria
The following are required for admission to
the RN to MSN program:
· Completion of all General Education and support course
BSN requirements, with the exception of the courses that can be validated with
the health care update classes (i.e. HC 200, HC 205, HC
210).
· GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
· Current unencumbered United States registered nurse
license appropriate to the state where practicing and where clinical experience
will occur.
· Completion of Clarkson College application for
admission to the RN to MSN program.
· Essay outlining professional goals.
· Two professional reference letters (e.g. from
teachers, supervisors or managers who have knowledge of your ability; do not
provide references from co-workers and friends).
· Current resume.
· Must have equivalent to one year of professional
nursing work experience prior to enrollment in any MSN option course, two years
for NP option course; however, may take core courses while obtaining
experience.
CURRICULUM
PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR RN TO MSN OPTION
Click to review course descriptions: Nursing
program or General
Education
General Education
Courses (40 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||||
BI
122 |
Nutrition
Science |
3 |
||||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
||||
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
||||
EN
102 |
English
Composition II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
||||
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
||||
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
||||
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
||||
|
Electives OR |
4 |
||||
NS
808 ◊ |
Nursing
Law and Ethics (graduate level) |
3 |
||||
PY
101 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
||||
PY
200 |
Human
Development |
3 |
||||
SO
101 |
Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
||||
ST
310 |
Statistics OR |
3 |
||||
NS
847 |
Applied
Statistics (graduate level) AND |
3 |
||||
NS
804 |
Application
and Evaluation of Theory in Nursing (graduate level) |
3 |
||||
|
Electives |
4 |
||||
|
|
Total 40 |
||||
Undergraduate
Support Courses
|
Semester Hours |
||||
BI
210 |
Microbiology*** |
4 |
|||
BI
211 |
Anatomy* |
4 |
|||
BI
213 |
Physiology* |
4 |
|||
HC
205 |
Health
Care Update II (Pharmacology and Pathophysiology)** |
3 and 3 |
|||
CH
110 |
General
Chemistry I*** |
4 |
|||
HC
220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
|||
HC
200 |
Health
Care Science Update I and Validation Credit* |
3 and 5 |
|||
HC
210 |
Health
Care Science Update III and Validation Credit*** |
3 and 5 |
|||
*Note: HC 200 Health Care
Science Update I (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 211 Anatomy
(four semester hours) and BI 213 Physiology (four semester hours). Upon
successful completion of HC 200 Health Care Science Update I, the student will
receive three semester hours of earned coursework and five semester hours of
validation credit.
**Note: Upon successful
completion of HC 205 Health Care Science Update II, the student will receive
three hours of earned semester hours and three hours of validation credit.
***Note: HC 210 Health
Care Science Update III (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 210
Microbiology (four semester hours) and CH 110 General Chemistry (four semester
hours). Upon successful completion of HC 210 Health Care Science III, the
student will receive three semester hours of earned coursework and five
semester hours of validation coursework.
Major Courses (70 semester hours)
A direct transfer package of 43 semester
hours of nursing courses will be granted to students. Students are required to
take a minimum of 27 semester hours of classes at Clarkson College. Other
courses may be transferred or challenged according to individual course
policies.
Transition Courses (six semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||
NS
349 |
Pathways
for Success |
1 |
||
NS
356 |
Concepts
of Professional Practice for the RN-BSN/MSN |
3 |
||
NS
357 |
Physical
Assessment |
3 |
||
|
|
Total 7 |
||
Upon successful completion of the
transition courses, the student is eligible to take the remaining undergraduate
nursing courses.
Required
undergraduate nursing courses to be taken prior to entering MSN program
(16-20 semester
hours)
RN to MSN students with two or more years
of work experience and expertise in leadership and management, home health or
public health nursing may test for validation credit in one 400-level nursing
theory and clinical course. If the challenge is successful, the student may
seek validation of the corresponding clinical nursing course.
|
Semester Hours |
||||
NS
346 |
Evidence-Based
Inquiry in Health Care |
2 |
|||
NS
804 |
Application
and Evaluation of Theory in Nursing |
3 |
|||
NS
808 |
Nursing
Law and Ethics (graduate level) |
3 |
|||
NS
348 |
Population
Health for the RN-BSN/MSN |
2 |
|||
NS
478 ◊ |
Advanced
Population Health: Theory |
2 |
|||
NS
479 ◊ |
Advanced
Population Health: Clinical |
2 |
|||
NS
472 |
Principles
of Nursing Leadership and Management: Theory |
3 |
|||
NS
471 |
Principles
of Nursing Leadership and Management: Clinical |
2 |
|||
NS
480 |
Capstone |
3 |
|||
|
|
Total 16-20 |
|||
Total Semester
Hours Required Prior to Transitioning into the MSN Program: 130-131 |
|||||
CURRICULUM
PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR RN TO MSN OPTION
General Education
Courses
(40 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||||
BI
122 |
Nutrition
Science |
3 |
||||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
||||
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
||||
EN
102 |
English
Composition II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
||||
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
||||
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
||||
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
||||
|
Electives OR |
11 |
||||
NS
808 ◊ |
Nursing
Law and Ethics (graduate level) |
3 |
||||
PY
101 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
||||
PY
200 |
Human
Development |
3 |
||||
SO
101 |
Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
||||
ST
310 |
Statistics OR |
3 |
||||
NS
847 |
Applied
Statistics (graduate level) AND |
3 |
||||
NS
804 |
Application
and Evaluation of Theory in Nursing (graduate level) |
3 |
||||
|
Electives |
4 |
||||
|
|
Total 40 |
||||
Undergraduate
Support Courses
|
Semester Hours |
|||||
BI
210 |
Microbiology*** |
4 |
||||
BI
211 |
Anatomy* |
4 |
||||
BI
213 |
Physiology* |
4 |
||||
HC
205 |
Health
Care Update II (Pharmacology and Pathophysiology)** |
3 and 3 |
||||
CH
110 |
General
Chemistry I*** |
4 |
||||
HC
220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
||||
HC
200 |
Health
Care Science Update I and Validation Credit* |
3 and 5 |
||||
HC
210 |
Health
Care Science Update III and Validation Credit*** |
3 and 5 |
||||
*Note: HC 200 Health Care
Science Update I (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 211 Anatomy
(four semester hours) and BI 213 Physiology (four semester hours). Upon successful
completion of HC 200 Health Care Science Update I, the student will receive
three semester hours of earned coursework and five semester hours of validation
credit.
**Note: Upon successful
completion of HC 205 Health Care Science Update II, the student will receive
three hours of earned semester hours and three hours of validation credit.
***Note: HC 210 Health
Care Science Update III (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 210
Microbiology (four semester hours) and CH 110 General Chemistry I (four
semester hours). Upon successful completion of HC 210 Health Care Science III,
the student will receive three semester hours of earned coursework and five
semester hours of validation coursework.
Major Courses (70 semester
hours)
A direct transfer package of 43 semester
hours of nursing courses will be granted to students. Students are required to
take a minimum of 27 semester hours of classes at Clarkson College. Other
courses may be transferred or challenged according to individual course
policies.
Transition
Courses (seven
semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||||
NS
349 |
Pathways
for Success |
1 |
|||
NS
356 |
Concepts
of Professional Practice for the RN-BSN/MSN |
3 |
|||
NS
357 |
Physical
Assessment |
3 |
|||
|
|
Total 7 |
|||
Upon successful completion of the
transition courses, the student is eligible to take the remaining undergraduate
nursing courses.
Required undergraduate nursing courses to
be taken prior to entering MSN program
(16–20 semester hours)
RN to MSN students with two or more years
of work experience and expertise in leadership and management, home health or
public health nursing may test for validation credit in one 400-level nursing
theory and clinical course. If the challenge is successful, the student may
seek validation of the corresponding clinical nursing course.
|
|
Semester Hours |
||||
NS
346 |
Evidence-Based
Inquiry in Health Care |
2 |
||||
NS
804 |
Application
and Evaluation of Theory in Nursing |
3 |
||||
NS
808 |
Nursing
Law and Ethics (graduate level) |
3 |
||||
NS
472 |
Principles
of Nursing Leadership and Management: Theory |
3 |
||||
NS
481 ◊ |
Population
Health for the RN-BSN/MSN: Theory |
3 |
||||
NS
482 |
Capstone/Practicum
for the RN to BSN/MSN |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 16-20 |
||||
|
Total Semester Hours Required Prior to Transitioning into the MSN Program: 130-131 |
|||||
Nursing courses are offered on campus or
through online education for the undergraduate courses. Graduate level courses
are only offered in the online format. Clinical applications for the
undergraduate courses may be completed at the student’s workplace with faculty
approval and if clinical competencies can be met. Graduate level clinical
placement must be discussed with and approved by the MSN program director or
designee.
MSN Core
Requirement Courses (eight to 17
semester hours)
|
Semester Hours |
|||||
GR 798 |
Essentials of Scholarly Writing |
1 |
||||
NS 847 |
Applied Statistics (only if not taken
in place of ST 310) |
3 |
||||
NS 801 |
Theories and Concepts of Advanced Practice
Roles |
1 |
||||
NS 802 ◊ |
Health Care Delivery Systems and Managed
Care |
3 |
||||
NS 804 |
Application and Evaluation of Theory in
Nursing (must be taken before NS 812) |
3 |
||||
NS 808 ◊ |
Nursing
Law and Ethics (only if not taken in place of HC 304) |
3 |
||||
NS 812 |
Research
Design and Methods I |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 8-17 |
||||
SPECIALTY OPTION COURSES
Nursing Health Care
Administration
(32-43 total hours
= eight to 17 hours core + three hours evidence-based
practice research project + 21 hours
option) |
Semester Hours |
|||||
NS 806 |
Theories
of Learning for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS
822 ◊ |
Curriculum
Development for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS
823 |
Evaluation
Strategies for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS
824 |
Teaching
Strategies for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS
825 |
Technologies
for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS
894 |
Nursing
Education Practicum |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 18 |
||||
(29-40 total hours
= eight to 17 hours core + three hours evidence-based
practice research
project + 18 hours option) |
Semester Hours |
|||||
NS 806 |
Theories of
Learning for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS 822
◊ |
Curriculum
Development for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS 823 |
Evaluation
Strategies for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS 826 |
Pharmacology, Pathophysiology
and Health Assessment Overview for Nurse Educators |
3 |
||||
NS 827 |
Teaching and
Learning Strategies for the Nurse Educator |
3 |
||||
NS 894 |
Nursing Education
Practicum |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 18 |
||||
Family Nurse
Practitioner*
(35-46 total hours
= eight to 17 hours core + three hours evidence-based
practice research project + 26 hours
option) |
Semester Hours |
|||||
NS
828 |
Primary
Care of the Geriatric Client |
2 |
||||
NS
830 |
Advanced Physical Assessment |
3 |
||||
NS
832 |
Primary
Health Care I |
3 |
||||
NS
834 ◊ |
Advanced
Nutrition |
3 |
||||
NS
836 |
Pharmacology
for Practitioners |
3 |
||||
NS
838 |
Advanced
Pathophysiology |
3 |
||||
NS
840 |
Primary
Care of Children and Adolescents |
3 |
||||
NS
842 |
Primary
Care of Women |
3 |
||||
NS
844 |
Primary
Health Care II |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 26 |
||||
*The Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum is
designed for singular progression through clinical courses. Though the program
may be completed online, students are required to attend on-campus weekends
for specified clinical courses. Only one clinical course may be taken at a
time.
Adult–Gerontology
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner**
(35-46 total hours
= eight to 17 hours core + three hours evidence-based
practice research
project + 24 hours option) |
Semester Hours |
|||||
NS 828 |
Primary Care of
the Geriatric Client |
2 |
||||
NS 830 |
Advanced Physical
Assessment for Nurse Anesthesia |
3 |
||||
NS 832 |
Primary Health
Care I |
3 |
||||
NS 834
◊ |
Advanced
Nutrition |
3 |
||||
NS 836 |
Pharmacology for Practitioners |
3 |
||||
NS 838 |
Advanced
Pathophysiology |
3 |
||||
NS 841 |
Behavioral Health
Care for Practitioners |
3 |
||||
NS 842 |
Primary Care of
Women |
3 |
||||
NS 844 |
Primary Health
Care II |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 26 |
||||
**The Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner curriculum is designed for singular progression through clinical
courses. Though the program may be completed online, students are required to
attend on-campus weekends for specified clinical courses. Only one clinical
course may be taken at a time.
Evidence-Based Practice Research Project (three semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||
NS 907 |
Evidence-Based
Practice Research Project I |
1 |
||
NS
908 |
Evidence-Based
Practice Research Project II |
1 |
||
NS
909 |
Evidence-Based
Practice Research Project III |
1 |
||
|
|
Total 3 |
||
Total Semester
Hours in the MSN Program 39-46 |
||||
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (BSN): Traditional Option
Director of Undergraduate Nursing PH
402.552.6207 TF 800.647.5500 schlotfeld@clarksoncollege.edu
|
Assistant Director of Undergraduate
Nursing PH
402.552.3569 TF 800.647.5500 thompsonrachel@clarksoncollege.edu |
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, all BSN
graduates will demonstrate the ability to operationalize nursing as the human
science of caring. In addition, graduates will be able to do the following:
· Evaluate caring
relationships and behaviors that contribute to positive outcomes for clients,
families, communities and populations, as well as health care providers and
health care systems.
· Analyze
client-centered care with respect to health, environment and cultural
preferences across the lifespan while respecting the client as the source of
control.
· Function
effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary teams, fostering teamwork and
collaboration with the client, family, community and populations.
· Utilize best
current evidence considering clinical expertise along with client and family
preferences for the delivery of optimal health care.
· Participate in data
evaluation to monitor client outcomes to continuously improve the quality of
health care.
· Evaluate
standardized practices and technologies to minimize the risk of harm to clients
and health care providers through both system effectiveness and individual
performance.
· Analyze information
and technology resources to build knowledge, select the mode of communication,
to decrease error and support decision making.
· Analyze behaviors
consistent with the ANA Code of Ethics, Nursing’s Social policy Statement and
Standards of Practice into the role of the professional nurse.
Upon graduation, students are prepared to
practice in a variety of settings, both independently and collaboratively, with
colleagues in other disciplines. Graduates from the baccalaureate nursing
program have a solid preparation for graduate studies in nursing and are
encouraged to pursue advanced education as one means of lifelong learning.
BSN graduates are eligible to take the
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.
Comprehensive Student Assessment
Baccalaureate nursing students are enrolled
in the Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) program. This comprehensive program prepares individuals for the
NCLEX-RN. Individual ATI tests are administered upon completion of each
area of study. Areas of student weakness are addressed and remediation is
provided to those students. At the completion of the nursing program, the
Comprehensive Predictor examination is administered to further identify
strengths and weaknesses.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a bachelor
of science in nursing (BSN) degree at Clarkson College, students must
successfully complete a total of 130 semester hours. These hours must be
distributed as follows:
· General Education = 41 semester hours (which must
include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College Core Curriculum).
· Support Courses = 21 semester hours (at least eight
semester hours of Anatomy and Physiology, four semester hours of Microbiology,
four semester hours of General Chemistry I, three semester hours of
Pathophysiology and two semester hours of Gerontology).
· Major Courses = 68 semester hours (includes 43 semester
hours of nursing theory and 25 semester hours of clinical nursing courses).
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
CURRICULUM PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR
BSN: TRADITIONAL OPTION
Click to review course
descriptions: Nursing
program or General
Education
FIRST YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||||
BI
211 |
Anatomy
|
4 |
|||
CH
110 |
General
Chemistry |
4 |
|||
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|||
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|||
MA
101 |
Introduction
to Algebra |
3 |
|||
|
|
Total 17 |
|||
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
|||
BI
210 |
Microbiology
|
4 |
||
BI
213 |
Physiology
|
4 |
||
NS
115 |
Introduction
to Concepts through Quality and Safety |
2 |
||
NS
125 |
Foundational
Skills and Assessment: Theory |
3 |
||
NS
126 |
Foundational
Skills and Assessment: Clinical Application |
2 |
||
NS
128 |
Populations
Health I |
1 |
||
|
|
Total 16 |
||
SECOND YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||||
BI 122 |
Nutrition
Science |
3 |
|||
BI
227 |
Pathophysiology
|
3 |
|||
NS
233 |
Assessment
and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Theory |
2 |
|||
NS
234 |
Assessment
and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Clinical |
2 |
|||
NS
235 |
Pharmacology
I |
2 |
|||
NS
257 |
Population
Health II |
1 |
|||
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|||
|
|
Total 16 |
|||
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||||
PY
101 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
|||
NS
254 |
Managing
the Nursing Care of the Adult: Theory |
4 |
|||
NS
255 |
Managing
the Nursing Care of the Adult: Clinical Application |
4 |
|||
NS
256 |
Pharmacology
II |
2 |
|||
PY
200 |
Human
Development |
3 |
|||
EN
102 |
English
Composition II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
|||
|
|
Total 19 |
|||
THIRD YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
|||||
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
||||
NS
340 |
Behavioral
Health: Theory |
3 |
||||
NS
341 |
Behavioral
Health: Clinical |
3 |
||||
ST
310 |
Statistics |
3 |
||||
HC
220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
||||
|
Electives |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 17 |
||||
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
|||||
NS
342 |
Nursing
Care of Women and Child-Bearing Families: Theory |
3 |
||||
NS
343 |
Nursing
Care of Women and Child-Bearing Families: Clinical |
2 |
||||
NS
344 |
Family-Centered
Nursing Care of Children: Theory |
3 |
||||
NS
345 |
Family-Centered
Nursing Care of Children: Clinical |
2 |
||||
NS
347 |
Population
Health III |
1 |
||||
NS
346 |
Evidence-Based
Inquiry in Health Care |
2 |
||||
SO
101 |
Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
||||
|
|
Total 16 |
||||
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||||||
NS
468 |
Concepts
of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory |
4 |
|||||
NS
469 |
Concepts
of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical Application |
4 |
|||||
NS
476 ◊ |
Population
Health IV: Theory |
2 |
|||||
NS
477 |
Population
Health IV: Clinical |
2 |
|||||
|
Electives |
3 |
|||||
|
|
Total 15 |
|||||
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
|||||
NS
467 |
Transition
into Practice |
1 |
||||
NS
470 |
Concepts
of Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory |
3 |
||||
NS
472 |
Principles
of Nursing Leadership and Management: Theory |
3 |
||||
NS
473 |
Preceptorship: Clinical
Capstone |
4 |
||||
NS
474 |
Pharmacology
III |
1 |
||||
|
Electives |
2 |
||||
|
|
Total 14 |
||||
Total Semester
Hours in Program 130 |
||||||
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (BSN): RN to BSN Option
Director of
Undergraduate Nursing PH
402.552.6207 TF 800.647.5500
schlotfeld@clarksoncollege.edu |
Assistant
Director of Undergraduate Nursing PH
402.552.3569 TF 800.647.5500
thompsonrachel@clarksoncollege.edu |
Curriculum Requirements
The RN to BSN curriculum combines theory in
general education, support courses and major courses. Forty-three semester
hours are obtained through either completion of direct coursework or by validation
credit (credit is granted after demonstration of equivalent knowledge).
Validation credit may be granted upon successful completion of the Health Care
Science Update courses, standardized testing or portfolio. Validation credit is
only available for classes as identified.
Nursing and general education courses
completed in the associate’s and baccalaureate degree programs will be
transferred when the coursework is considered comparable. All RN students are
required to complete the Clarkson College core curriculum courses as listed in
their specific degree plan.
Credit by examination is also available for
specific general education courses. In order to complete a BSN degree at
Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 130 semester
hours.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
CURRICULUM
PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR RN TO BSN OPTION
Click to review course
descriptions: Nursing
program or General
Education
General Education
Courses (40 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BI 122 |
Nutrition Science |
3 |
|
BU 104 |
Basic Computer Applications |
3 |
|
EN 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
|
EN 102 |
English Composition II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
|
HC 104 ◊ |
Core I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health
Care |
3 |
|
HC 204 ◊ |
Core II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HC 304 ◊ |
Core III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S.
Health Care |
3 |
|
PY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
PY 200 |
Human Development |
3 |
|
SO 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
ST 310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
|
Electives |
7 |
|
|
|
Total 40 |
|
Support Courses (24 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BI 210 |
Microbiology** |
4 |
|
BI 211 |
Anatomy* |
4 |
|
BI 213 |
Physiology* |
4 |
|
HC 205 |
Health Care Update II (Pharmacology and
Pathophysiology) |
3 and 3 |
|
CH 110 |
General Chemistry*** |
4 |
|
HC 220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 24 |
|
|
OR |
|
|
HC 200 |
Health Care Science Update I and Validation
Credit* |
3 and 5 |
|
HC 210 |
Health Care Science Update III and Validation
Credit*** |
3 and 5 |
|
|
|
Total 22 |
|
*Note: HC 200 Health Care
Science Update I (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 211 Anatomy
(four semester hours) and BI 213 Physiology (four semester hours). Upon
successful completion of HC 200 Health Care Science Update I, the student will
receive four semester hours of earned coursework and five semester hours of
validation credit.
**Note: HC 205 Health Care
Science Update II (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 227
Pathophysiology (three semester hours) and NS 206 Pharmacology (three semester hours).
Upon successful completion of HC 205 Health Care Science Update II, the student
will receive three hours of earned semester hours and three hours of validation
credit.
***Note: HC 210 Health
Care Science Update III (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 210
Microbiology (four semester hours) and CH 120 Biochemistry (four semester
hours). Upon successful completion of HC 210 Health Care Science Update III,
the student will receive three semester hours of earned coursework and five
semester hours of validation coursework.
Major Courses (70 semester hours)
A direct transfer package of 43 semester
hours of nursing courses will be granted to students. Students are required to
take a minimum of 27 semester hours of classes at Clarkson College. Other
courses may be transferred or challenged according to individual course
policies.
BSN Transition
Courses (seven semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
NS 349 |
Pathways to
Success |
1 |
|
NS 356 |
Concepts of
Professional Practice for the RN-BSN/MSN |
3 |
|
NS 357 |
Physical
Assessment |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 7 |
|
Note: Upon successful
completion of the BSN transition course and HC 205 Health Care Science Update
II, the student is eligible to take the remaining BSN courses.
Required BSN
Courses (16 semester hours)
RN to BSN students with two or more years
of work experience and expertise in leadership and management, home health or
public health nursing may test for validation credit in one 400-level nursing
theory and clinical course. If the challenge is successful, the student may
seek validation of the corresponding clinical nursing course.
Semester Hours |
|||
NS
346 |
Evidence-Bases
Inquiry in Health Care |
2 |
|
NS
348 |
Population
Health for the RN-BSN/MSN |
2 |
|
NS
478 ◊ |
Advanced
Population Health: Theory |
2 |
|
NS
479 |
Advanced
Population Health: Clinical |
2 |
|
NS
472 |
Principles
of Nursing Leadership and Management: Theory |
3 |
|
NS
471 |
Principles
of Nursing Leadership and Management: Clinical |
2 |
|
NS
480 |
Capstone |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 16 |
|
Total Semester
Hours in Program 130 |
|||
Note: HC 205 Health Care
Science Update II (three semester hours) must be taken prior to taking 400
level nursing theory and clinical courses.
Nursing courses are offered on campus or
through online education. Clinical applications may be completed at the
student’s workplace with faculty approval and if clinical competencies can be
met.
CURRICULUM
PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR RN TO BSN OPTION
General Education
Courses
(44 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||||
BI
122 |
Nutrition
Science |
3 |
|||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
|||
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|||
EN
102 |
English
Composition II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
|||
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|||
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|||
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|||
PY
101 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
|||
PY
200 |
Human
Development |
3 |
|||
SO
101 |
Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
|||
ST
310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|||
|
Electives |
11 |
|||
|
|
Total 44 |
|||
Support Courses (24 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||||
BI
210 |
Microbiology*** |
4 |
||||
BI
211 |
Anatomy* |
4 |
||||
BI
213 |
Physiology* |
4 |
||||
HC
205 |
Health
Care Update II (Pharmacology and Pathophysiology)** |
3 and 3 |
||||
CH
110 |
General
Chemistry I*** |
4 |
||||
HC
220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
||||
|
OR |
Total 24 |
||||
HC
200 |
Health
Care Science Update I and Validation Credit* |
3 and 5 |
||||
HC
210 |
Health
Care Science Update III and Validation Credit*** |
3 and 5 |
||||
*Note: HC 200 Health Care
Science Update I (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 211 Anatomy
(four semester hours) and BI 213 Physiology (four semester hours). Upon
successful completion of HC 200 Health Care Science Update I, the student will
receive four semester hours of earned coursework and five semester hours of
validation credit.
**Note: Upon successful
completion of HC 205 Health Care Science Update II, the student will receive
three hours of earned semester hours and three hours of validation credit.
***Note: HC 210 Health
Care Science Update III (three semester hours) may be taken in place of BI 210
Microbiology (four semester hours) and CH 120 Biochemistry (four semester
hours). Upon successful completion of HC 210 Health Care Science III, the
student will receive three semester hours of earned coursework and five
semester hours of validation coursework.
Major Courses (70 semester
hours)
A direct transfer package of 43 semester
hours of nursing courses will be granted to students. Students are required to
take a minimum of 27 semester hours of classes at Clarkson College. Other
courses may be transferred or challenged according to individual course
policies.
Transition
Courses
(seven semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
|||
NS
349 |
Pathways
for Success |
1 |
||
NS
356 |
Concepts
of Professional Practice for the RN-BSN/MSN |
3 |
||
NS
357 |
Physical
Assessment |
3 |
||
|
|
Total 7 |
||
Upon successful
completion of the transition courses and HC 205 Health Care Science Update II, the
student is eligible to take the remaining BSN courses.
Required BSN
Courses (12
semester hours)
RN to BSN students
with two or more years of work experience and expertise in leadership and management,
home health or public health nursing may test for validation credit in one
400-level nursing theory and clinical course. If the challenge is successful,
the student may seek validation of the corresponding clinical nursing course.
Semester Hours |
||||
NS
346 |
Evidence-Based
Inquiry in Health Care |
2 |
||
NS
472 |
Principles
of Nursing Leadership and Management: Theory |
3 |
||
NS
481 ◊ |
Population
Health for the RN-BSN/MSN: Theory |
3 |
||
NS
482 |
Capstone/Practicum
for the RN to BSN/MSN |
4 |
||
|
|
Total 12 |
||
|
Total Semester Hours in Program: 130 |
|||
Note: HC 205 Health Care
Science Update II (three semester hours) must be taken prior to taking
400-level nursing theory and clinical courses.
Nursing courses are
offered on campus or through online education. Clinical applications may be
completed at the student’s workplace with faculty approval and if clinical
competencies can be met.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN NURSING (BSN): LPN to BSN Option
Director of
Undergraduate Nursing PH
402.552.6207 TF 800.647.5500
schlotfeld@clarksoncollege.edu |
Assistant
Director of Undergraduate Nursing PH
402.552.3569 TF 800.647.5500
thompsonrachel@clarksoncollege.edu |
Prerequisite: Current, unencumbered
LPN license from Nebraska or another state within the U.S.
Curriculum Requirements
The LPN to BSN program combines theory in
general education, support and major courses. The advanced placement LPN to
BSN student enters the third-level nursing courses after successfully
completing the first- and second-year general education and support courses, NS
200 Drug Calculations and Medication Administration, NS 206 Pharmacology and
the BSN transition courses.
Upon graduation, LPN to BSN students are prepared to practice in a variety of settings, both
independently and collaboratively in other disciplines. LPN to BSN graduates
have a solid preparation for graduate nursing studies and are encouraged to
pursue graduate education as one means of lifelong learning. BSN degree
graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination
(NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.
In order to complete a bachelor of science
in nursing degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a
total of 130 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
· General Education = 40 semester hours (which must include nine semester hours of the
Clarkson College core curriculum).
· Support Courses = 21 semester hours (at least eight semester hours of Anatomy and
Physiology, four semester hours of Microbiology, four semester hours of General
Chemistry I, three semester hours of Pathophysiology and two semester hours of
Gerontology).
· Major Courses = 69 semester hours (includes 52 semester hours of nursing theory and 17
semester hours of clinical nursing courses).
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
CURRICULUM
PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR LPN TO BSN OPTION
Click to review course
descriptions: Nursing
program or General
Education
General Education
Courses (40 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BI
122 |
Nutrition
Science |
3 |
|
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
EN
102 |
English
Composition II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
MA
101 |
Introduction
to Algebra |
3 |
|
PY
101 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
|
PY
200 |
Human
Development |
3 |
|
SO
101 |
Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
|
ST
310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
|
Electives |
7 |
|
|
|
Total 40 |
|
Support Courses (21 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BI 210 |
Microbiology |
4 |
|
BI 211 |
Anatomy |
4 |
|
BI 213 |
Physiology |
4 |
|
BI 227 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
CH 110 |
General Chemistry
I |
4 |
|
HC 220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
|
Total General Education Semester Hours 61 |
|||
Note: It is possible to
transfer in all non-core general education and support courses.
Major Courses (69 semester hours)
The LPN Advanced Placement student will
receive validation credit for
13 semester hours, after successful completion of NS 349, NS 355 and NS
357.
BSN Transition
Courses (seven semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
NS
349 |
Pathways
for Success |
1 |
|
NS
355 |
Concepts
of Professional Practice for the LPN-BSN |
3 |
|
NS
357 |
Physical
Assessment |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 7 |
|
Required BSN
Courses (49 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||||
NS 128 |
Population Health
I |
1 |
|||
NS 235 |
Pharmacology I |
2 |
|||
NS 256 |
Pharmacology II |
2 |
|||
NS 257 |
Population Health
II |
1 |
|||
NS 340 |
Behavioral
Health: Theory |
3 |
|||
NS 341 |
Behavioral
Health: Clinical Application |
3 |
|||
NS 342 |
Nursing Care of
Women and Child-Bearing Families: Theory |
3 |
|||
NS 343 |
Nursing Care of
Women and Child-Bearing Families: Clinical
Application |
2 |
|||
NS 344 |
Family-Centered
Nursing Care of Children: Theory |
3 |
|||
NS 345 |
Family-Centered
Nursing Care of Children: Clinical Application |
2 |
|||
NS 346 |
Evidence-Based
Inquiry in Health Care |
2 |
|||
NS 347 |
Population Health
III |
1 |
|||
NS 467 |
Transition into
Practice |
1 |
|||
NS 468 |
Concepts of
Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory |
4 |
|||
NS 469 |
Concepts of
Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical Application |
3 |
|||
NS 470 |
Concepts of
Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory |
3 |
|||
NS 472 |
Principles of
Nursing Leadership and Management: Theory |
3 |
|||
NS 473 |
Preceptorship: Clinical Capstone |
4 |
|||
NS 474 |
Pharmacology III |
1 |
|||
NS 476 ◊ |
Population Health
IV: Theory |
2 |
|||
NS 477 |
Population Health
IV: Clinical |
2 |
|||
|
|
Total 49 |
|||
DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL
NURSING (PN)
Director of Undergraduate Nursing PH
402.552.6207 TF 800.647.5500 schlotfeld@clarksoncollege.edu
|
Assistant Director of Undergraduate
Nursing PH
402.552.3569 TF 800.647.5500 thompsonrachel@clarksoncollege.edu |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates
will demonstrate the ability to operationalize Practical Nursing as the human
science of caring. In addition, graduates will be able to:
· Prioritize caring behaviors that contribute to
positive outcomes for clients, families and health care providers in the
delivery of compassionate nursing care.
· Provide compassionate and coordinated care throughout
the lifespan based on the client’s preferences, values and needs.
· Function effectively within the health care team to
foster open communication and mutual respect with the goal to achieve quality
client care
· Utilize best current evidence in the planning,
implementing and evaluation of nursing care and client outcomes.
· Improve the quality and safety of individual client
care and of health care systems.
· Minimize risk of harm to clients and providers through
both system effectiveness and individual performance.
· Use information and technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making.
· Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for own
professional behavior and development. Consistent with the code of ethics.
Upon graduation, students are prepared to
practice collaboratively with colleagues in other disciplines in a variety of
settings. Graduates will be able to articulate into programs of study leading
to licensure as a registered nurse.
Practical Nursing graduates are eligible to
write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for Practical
Nurses.
Assessment: Comprehensive Student
Assessment
Practical Nursing students are enrolled in
the Assessment Technology Incorporated (ATI) program. This comprehensive
program prepares individuals for the NCLEX-PN. Individual ATI tests are
administered upon completion of each area of study. Areas of student weakness
are addressed and remediation is provided to those students. At the completion
of the nursing program, the Comprehensive Predictor examination is administered
to further identify strengths and weaknesses.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a Practical Nursing
(PN) Diploma at Clarkson College students must successfully complete a total of
50 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
·
General
Education = 13 semester hours
(includes four semester hours of the support course Basic Anatomy and
Physiology and three semester hours of the Clarkson College
core curriculum).
·
Major
Courses = 37 semester hours
(includes 21 semester hours of nursing theory and 16 semester hours of nursing
clinical lab).
This program is based upon the requirements
for a traditional one-year Practical Nurse course of study progression. The
program is currently implemented only on a part-time basis, and students
complete the program of study in two years. Courses will only be offered
according to this part-time schedule. If a student, for any reason, cannot
complete a course as scheduled, they must wait until the next time the course
is offered.
If a course includes both theory and
clinical components, the student must obtain a grade of C or above in theory
AND a Pass in clinical to obtain credit in that course. If the student receives
a grade of less than C in theory OR a No Pass in clinical/lab, the student must
retake both theory and clinical/lab components constituting the entire course.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment,
Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
CURRICULUM
PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR PRACTICAL NURSING
Click to review course
descriptions: Nursing
program or General
Education
FIRST YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BI
222 |
Basic
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture |
3 |
|
BI
222L |
Basic
Anatomy and Physiology Lab |
1 |
|
NUR
101 |
Introduction
to Practical Nursing |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
NUR 100 |
Drug
Calculations |
1 |
|
NUR
110 |
Practical
Nurse Caring with Adults I |
6 |
|
BI
122 |
Nutrition |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 10 |
|
Third Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
NUR
130 |
Practical
Nurse Caring with Adults II |
9 |
|
|
|
Total 9 |
|
SECOND YEAR
First Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
NUR
135 |
Practical
Nurse Caring for Women and Children |
6 |
|
PY
200 |
Human
Development |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 9 |
|
Second Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
NUR
142 |
Practical
Nurse Caring with Adults III |
4 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 7 |
|
Third
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
NUR
161 ◊ |
Practical
Nursing Caring with Adults IV |
6 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Total Semester
Hours 50 |
|||
ASSOCIATE OF
SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Director of Physical Therapist Assistant
Program
Andreia Nebel, P.T., D.P.T.
PH 402.552.6178 TF 800.647.5500 nebel@clarksoncollege.edu
Mission
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
program at Clarkson College utilizes high quality, well-integrated,
contemporary curricula to prepare students to deliver professional, ethical,
competent and compassionate health care.
Program Description
The PTA program at Clarkson College is
designed to give students a diverse educational experience rich in both basic
and applied sciences. Students of the program are prepared to work under the
supervision of a licensed physical therapist and are expected to demonstrate
clinical competence, good ethical judgment and compassion in the treatment of
patients. The PTA program provides an optimal learning environment for preparing
students to deliver quality health care in a variety of clinical settings. The
program offers a broad educational experience that enables students to apply
theoretical learning to clinical practice. Students develop the necessary
clinical problem solving and professional skills needed to becoming an integral
member of the health care team. Graduates are expected to adhere to all
professional and ethical standards set forth by the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA). The program prepares students to help people improve their
quality of life, which is consistent with the College mission.
Philosophy
Physical Therapy (PT) is a healing
profession. It focuses on the restoration of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular
function, the promotion of physical wellness and a commitment to service to
others. PTAs are individuals who play an integral role as part of the patient
care team by assisting the physical therapist in patient care. Involvement with
patient care in PT requires an educated individual who possesses a basic
insight to human nature and who places a strong moral value on human life. PTAs
are influential professionals who advance the field of PT as clinic
administrators, faculty members, clinical instructors, clinicians and by
participating in professional organizations at the state and national levels.
They are educationally and technically trained health care professionals
concerned with improving the well-being of all humankind and empowered to make
a positive difference.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the PTA program will:
· Work within the legal guidelines and professional
standards for the physical therapist assistant in the delivery of quality
health care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
· Implement treatment plans and PT interventions under
the supervision of a physical therapist.
· Show sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, gender and
lifestyle differences.
· Possess the ability to effectively translate theory
into practice in order to meet the demands of a dynamic health care system.
· Contribute to the advancement of the profession by
participating in research, teaching, the APTA, and/or serving on committees or
within organizations concerned with health care policy and planning.
· Exhibit good moral and ethical judgment in health care
practice and uphold confidentiality of all persons at all times.
PTA in the Profession
PTAs are an integral part of the health
care team and provide skilled services to individuals across the lifespan. PTAs
work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing
homes, neurological rehabilitation facilities, educational
settings and wellness facilities. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist,
PTAs implement numerous interventions, including exercise prescription,
therapeutic modalities and mobility training. Whether the patient’s goal is to
resume function after an illness or injury or to improve their physical
fitness, PTAs have the skills to help people achieve functional independence
and improve quality of life.
Admissions Policies
Students must meet the criteria for
entrance into the College prior to application into
either the Traditional or Transfer PTA program options. For information
about entrance requirements, refer to the Admissions section. Because class sizes are
limited, additional criteria are used to determine admission into the PTA
program. Complete details regarding the policies and procedures about admission
are available from the Admissions office, the Director of the Physical
Therapist Assistant program or on the website in the Admissions section.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
ASSISTANT (PTA): Traditional Option
Introduction
The Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA) Traditional 24-month program option requirements are
listed below. Admission criteria can be
found as stated in the “Admissions Policies” section above.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete an Associate of
Science degree in PTA degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully
complete a total of 74 semester hours. Students are required to attend
year-round, with all PTA courses completed in the sequence, as shown in the
sample curriculum. The semester hours must be distributed as follows:
· Clarkson College Core Courses = nine semester hours
· General Education = 18 semester hours (eight semester
hours of the general education hours includes the support courses of Anatomy
and Physiology)
· PTA Major Courses = 47 semester hours
Core
Courses – Nine semester hours
Core curriculum courses must be taken at
Clarkson College. Core courses are marked with an asterisk (*) after the course
name.
Curriculum Plan
The following curriculum plan for an
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree has been provided
to guide students in preparing a degree plan. Students should seek the advice
of a PTA advisor to customize a degree. All semester hours of PTA major courses
must be completed at Clarkson College. In addition, once a student enrolls at
Clarkson College all general education coursework must be completed at the
College.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
PTA Required
Courses Traditional Program (24-month option)
The following curriculum plan for an
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree has been provided.
Below is the lock-step outline of the program’s curriculum to guide students.
Click to review course
descriptions: PTA
program or General
Education
FIRST YEAR
Fall
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BI
211 |
Anatomy |
4 |
|
EN 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
|
PTA 101 |
Introduction
to Physical Therapy |
3 |
|
PTA
103 |
Documentation
for the Physical Therapist Assistant |
1 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
PTA
105 |
Functional
Anatomy for the Physical Therapist Assistant |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 15 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BI 213 |
Physiology |
4 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core I: Effective Interactions in the
World of Health Care |
3 |
|
PTA
110 |
Basic
Skills in Physical Therapy |
3 |
|
PTA
115 |
Therapeutic
Exercise I |
3 |
|
PY
101 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 16 |
|
Summer Semester (eight-week term) |
Semester Hours |
||
PTA 120 |
Therapeutic
Modalities I |
3 |
|
PTA 125 |
Clinical Practicum I |
1 |
|
PTA
205 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 7 |
|
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MA
120 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
PTA
210 |
Therapeutic
Modalities II |
3 |
|
PTA
212 ◊ |
Professional
Issues Seminar |
1 |
|
PTA
215 |
Therapeutic
Exercise II |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HC 304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in Health Care |
3 |
|
PTA
220 |
Clinical
Practicum II |
3 |
|
PTA
230 |
Advanced
Procedures |
3 |
|
PTA
235 |
Therapeutic
Exercise III |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
PTA 240 |
Clinical
Practicum III |
5 |
|
PTA
245 |
Clinical
Practicum IV |
6 |
|
|
|
Total 11 |
|
Total Semester
Hours in Program 74 |
|||
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
ASSISTANT (PTA): Transfer Option
Introduction
The Physical
Therapist Assistant (PTA) Transfer 16-month program option requires all of the
same PTA coursework as the traditional option program. The exception is the
total number of PTA courses a student is able to take per semester based on
previous college coursework completion.
Progression
Criteria
1.
Entry
into the PTA 16-month program option is permitted during the fall semester
only.
2.
The
student must complete the course of study as outlined.
3.
If
a student does not complete a PTA course as scheduled, the student must wait
and take the PTA course when it is offered again in the option sequence or
transfer to the traditional PTA curriculum sequence, if allowed.
4.
Students
applying for this program should possesses an associate degree or higher level
degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or have
earned 35 or more credit hours at an accredited institution with a transfer
grade of a “C” or higher. Of those credits, 18 credit hours must be within the
general courses listed below.
Curriculum
Requirements
In order to complete an Associate of
Science in PTA degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete
a total of 74 semester hours. Students are required to attend four semesters,
with all PTA courses completed in the sequence shown in the sample curriculum.
Total hours must be distributed as follows:
·
Clarkson College
Core Courses = nine semester hours
·
General Education =
18 semester hours
(Pre-requisites listed below, must be completed prior to enrollment.)
Recommended elective courses include: Abnormal Psychology, Human Biology, Human
Development and Nutrition, Advanced Anatomy, or Spanish for the Health Care
Professional.
·
PTA Major Courses =
47 semester hours
Core
Courses: nine semester hours
Core Curriculum Courses may be taken
anytime during this program or prior to entering the PTA four-semester program
option. These courses must be taken at Clarkson College.
Course |
Semester Hours |
||
HC 104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Culture History in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 9 |
|
Required
General Education/Support Courses
Click to review course descriptions: General
Education
The following courses must be completed
prior to entry into the PTA Transfer option:
Semester Hours |
|||
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
||
College
Algebra |
3 |
||
English
Composition I |
3 |
||
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
||
Anatomy
(plus lab) (must be current within last
five years) |
4 |
||
Physiology
(plus lab) (must be current within last
five years) |
4 |
||
Electives
(minimum) |
17 |
||
|
|
Total 35 |
|
Note:
Students that do not possess an associate’s degree or higher level degree must
also complete an additional 17 credit hours of general elective courses for a
total of 35 transferable credits to be considered as a possible applicant.
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are to complete designated service courses as a component of their
program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to
pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service courses are
identified using the following symbol: ◊
PTA Required
Courses (16-month option)
The following curriculum plan for an
Associate of Science in PTA degree has been provided. Below is the lock-step
outline of the program’s curriculum to guide students.
Click to review course
descriptions: PTA
program
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
PTA
101 |
Introduction
to Physical Therapy |
3 |
|
PTA
103 |
Documentation
for the PTA |
1 |
|
PTA
105 |
Functional
Anatomy for the PTA |
3 |
|
PTA
110 |
Basic
Skill in Physical Therapy |
3 |
|
PTA
115 |
Therapeutic
Exercise I |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
PTA
120 |
Therapeutic
Modalities I (eight weeks) |
3 |
|
PTA
125 |
Clinical
Practicum I (eight weeks) |
1 |
|
PTA
205 |
Pathophysiology
(eight weeks) |
3 |
|
PTA
210 |
Therapeutic
Modalities II (15 weeks) |
3 |
|
PTA
215 |
Therapeutic
Exercise II (15 weeks) |
3 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care (15 weeks) |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 16 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
PTA 212 ◊ |
Professional
Issues Seminar |
1 |
|
PTA
220 |
Clinical
Practicum II (three weeks) |
3 |
|
PTA
230 |
Advanced
Procedures |
3 |
|
PTA
235 |
Therapeutic
Exercise III |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Culture History in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
PTA
240 |
Clinical
Practicum III |
5 |
|
PTA
245 |
Clinical
Practicum IV |
6 |
|
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 14 |
|
Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab
The Physical Therapist Assistant Skills Lab
provides students with an opportunity to practice
a variety of
clinically related, patient intervention techniques. Students have access to an
assortment of therapeutic equipment reflective of the current practice of
physical therapy.
Lab time is scheduled as part of the
curriculum and reserved lab hours can be established to allow students to complete required coursework
and additional practice.
ASSOCIATE OF
SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Director of Radiologic Technology &
Medical Imaging Programs
Ellen Collins, M.S., R.T.(R)(M)
PH 402.552.6140 TF 800.647.5500 collins@clarksoncollege.edu
Mission
The Radiologic Technology (RT) program at
Clarkson College is designed to provide a high-quality, diverse educational
experience rich in both professional and general coursework. Students of the
program will be prepared to enter the RT profession and to demonstrate good
ethical judgment and compassion in the delivery of patient care. The radiologic
technology students are expected to adhere to all professional and ethical
standards set forth by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
The RT program meets its mission by
providing an optimal environment for students learning the delivery of quality
health care in a variety of clinical settings. The program offers a broad
educational experience that enables students to apply theoretical learning to
clinical practice. Students develop the necessary critical thinking and
communication skills for becoming an integral member of the health care team.
The program prepares students who are concerned with the improvement of the
quality of life, which is consistent with the College Mission.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the Associate of Science
degree in Radiologic Technology, graduates will:
·
Have entry level
radiography skills.
·
Communicate
effectively.
·
Use critical
thinking skills.
·
Evaluate the
importance of professional growth and development.
Students completing the Associate of
Science degree in Radiologic Technology may choose to enter the Clarkson
College dual RT/MI program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical
Imaging.
Radiologic Technologist Professionals
Radiologic technologists (RTs) provide
diagnostic services for patients using high-tech medical imaging equipment.
Medical images produced by radiographers are then sent to physicians for
diagnostic interpretation. RTs are employed by hospitals, imaging facilities,
urgent care clinics, private physician offices and other health care
facilities. There are also opportunities in industry, civil service, public
health care services and international health care organizations.
Opportunities abound in management and in education at the collegiate level for
those appropriately prepared.
Graduates of the program will be able to
sit for the national certification examination in radiography administered by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). After successful
completion of this examination, the individual will be a Certified Radiologic
Technologist, R.T.(R). In addition, some states may
require licensure to practice.
Admission Policies
Enrollment in the Associate of Science in
Radiologic Technology degree program is limited. Admission policies and
procedures are available from the Admissions office, the Director of Radiologic
Technology or on the College website.
Course Polices for Attendance and
Participation
Students are expected to attend all classes
in which they are enrolled. Makeup is very difficult due to the amount of
material covered in each class. Course faculty must be notified of the
reason(s) before an absence/tardy occurs. Each unexcused absence (as determined
by the course faculty) will lower the final course grade by one letter grade.
The student MUST contact the faculty member prior to the start of class in
order for the absence to be excused. Being tardy, leaving early or absent
should be exceptional occurrences with good cause. Abuse of the attendance and
participation policy will result in the following:
Three tardy
occurrences = one unexcused absence = one drop in letter grade
Three excused
absences = one unexcused absence = one drop in letter grade
Note: Each individual class period
missed will count as an occurrence. Only a doctor’s note will supersede the
attendance and participation course policy for a drop in letter grade. A tardy
will be defined as arriving after the scheduled start time of the class/lab.
Students will not be allowed to attend the class/lab if they have missed 10
minutes of a lab or 30 minutes of a lecture/theory course.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete the associate of
science in radiologic technology (RT) degree, students must successfully
complete a total of 73 semester hours. Students are required to attend courses
year round, with all RT courses completed in the sequence shown in the sample
curriculum. Semester hours for the associate degree are distributed as follows:
· Support and Core Courses = 24 semester hours (The following courses compose the 24 hours: Anatomy, Physiology, , English Composition I, Medical
Terminology, College Algebra and nine semester hours of Core Curriculum. Core
Curriculum must be taken at Clarkson College. Each of these courses needs to be
completed with a “C-” or above.)
· Major Courses = 49 semester hours (At least 20 semester hours must be completed at
Clarkson College with at least 10 semester hours of 200-level courses.)
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
CURRICULUM PLAN OF
REQUIRED COURSES FOR RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
The following Associate of Science in
Radiologic Technology curriculum plan is provided to guide students in
preparing their degree plan. Students should seek the advice of their advisor
to customize their degree plan.
Click to review course
descriptions: RT
program or General
Education
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BI
211 |
Anatomy |
4 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
MA
120 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
RT
101 |
Introduction
to Radiologic Technology |
2 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
RT
105 ◊ |
Patient
Care |
2 |
|
RT
105LB |
Patient
Care Lab |
1 |
|
RT
260 |
Radiation
Physics |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BI
213 |
Physiology |
4 |
|
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
RT
110 |
Radiographic
Procedures I |
3 |
|
RT
110LB |
Radiographic
Procedures I Lab |
1 |
|
RT
120 |
Radiographic
Exposures I |
3 |
|
RT
120LB |
Radiographic
Exposures I Lab |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
RT
125 |
Radiographic
Exposures II |
3 |
|
RT
125LB |
Radiographic
Exposures II Lab |
1 |
|
RT
140 |
Radiographic
Procedures II |
3 |
|
RT
140LB |
Radiographic
Procedures II Lab |
1 |
|
RT
270 |
Radiation
Biology |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 10 |
|
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
RT
245 |
Radiographic
Procedures III |
2 |
|
RT
250 |
Radiographic
Pathology |
2 |
|
RT
276 |
Pharmacology
for Radiologic Technologists |
2 |
|
RT
265 |
Clinical
Experience I |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 10 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HC 304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
RT
275 |
Clinical
Experience II |
8 |
|
|
|
Total 11 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
RT
285 |
Clinical
Experience III |
6 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Total Semester
Hours in Program 73 |
|||
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL IMAGING
Director of
Radiologic Technology & Medical Imaging Programs
Ellen Collins,
M.S., R.T.(R)(M)
PH 402.552.6140 TF 800.647.5500 collins@clarksoncollege.edu
Purpose
The Medical Imaging
(MI) program is designed to prepare graduates for additional career
opportunities and advancement within the profession. These include Computed
Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Angiography/Interventional Procedures,
Mammography, Quality Management, Bone Densitometry, Medical Imaging Informatics
and Management. Upon completion of the program, graduates may be eligible for
advanced registry certifications by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT).
Mission
Medical Imaging is
designed to prepare graduates for additional career opportunities and
advancement within the medical imaging profession.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of
the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging degree, the student will be able to:
· Communicate effectively.
· Use critical thinking skills.
· Use technology skills to perform specialized imaging
procedures.
· Care for patients in a manner that shows respect for
cultural differences.
· Exhibit professionalism.
Philosophy
The discipline of
medical imaging focuses on the pictorial representation of an individual’s
state of physical health. The creation of this image requires a liberally
educated, compassionate professional who is technologically skilled. Because
this discipline is in a constant state of technological advancement, the
successful professional will also be an avid life-long learner.
Curriculum
Requirements
Admission to the
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging program is limited to ARRT Registered
Technologists (Radiography), board-eligible graduates of a JRCERT Accredited
Program in Radiologic Technology, and/or current matriculating Clarkson College
Radiologic Technology students. Board-eligible students must provide proof of
certification from the ARRT within one year to remain in the program.
In order to
complete the Bachelor of Science in MI degree at Clarkson College, students
must successfully complete a total of 125 semester hours. The hours must be
distributed as follows:
· General Education Courses = 24 semester hours
· Support Courses = 18 semester hours (The following
courses compose the 18 hours: Anatomy,
Physiology, English Composition I & II, Medical Terminology and College
Algebra.
All
courses must be completed with a “C-” or higher)
Additional support courses: |
Semester Hours |
||
BI 211 |
Anatomy |
4 |
|
BI
213 |
Physiology OR |
4 |
|
HC
200 |
Health
Care Science Update I and Validation Credit |
8 |
|
|
|
Total 9 |
|
Note: HC 200 Health Care Science Update I (three semester hours) may be
taken in place of BI 211 Anatomy (four semester hours) and BI 213 Physiology
(four semester hours). Upon successful completion of HC 200 Health Care Science
Update I, the student will receive three semester hours of earned coursework
and five semester hours of validation credit.
· Clarkson
College Core Courses = nine semester hours (Core curriculum courses, must be taken at Clarkson College. All courses must be completed with a “C-” or higher.)
· Previous RT Coursework = 44 semester hours
· Medical Imaging Major Courses = 12
semester hours (All courses must be completed with a “C-” or higher)
· Medical Imaging Elective Courses = 18
semester hours (All courses must be completed with a “C-” or higher)
Advanced Standing
Credit
Credit hours may be
warranted for post-primary certification and/or current clinical experience.
Service
Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
CURRICULUM
PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR MEDICAL IMAGING
Click
to review course descriptions: MI
program or General
Education
Major Courses |
Semester Hours |
||
MI
330 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
MI
410 |
Cross-Sectional
Anatomy I |
3 |
|
MI
411 ◊ |
Cross-Sectional
Anatomy II |
3 |
|
MI
445 |
Digital
Imaging |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Major Elective
Courses
All students, with the approval of their
advisor, must choose 18 semester hours of Medical Imaging elective courses. The
students will choose from the following electives:
Semester Hours |
|||
MI
304 |
Pharmacology
and Drug Administration |
3 |
|
MI
308 |
Overview of Medical Imaging
(permission of instructor only) |
3 |
|
MI
312 |
Principles
of Quality in Medical Imaging |
3 |
|
MI
385 |
CT
Externship |
3 |
|
MI
386 |
MRI
Externship |
3 |
|
MI
387 |
Angiography
Externship |
3 |
|
MI
388 |
Mammography
Externship |
3 |
|
MI
391 |
Bone
Densitometry Externship |
3 |
|
MI
415 |
Computed
Tomography |
3 |
|
MI
416 |
Computed
Tomography Protocols |
3 |
|
MI
421 |
Principles
of MRI Physics |
3 |
|
MI
422 |
Principles
of MRI Instrumentation |
3 |
|
MI
423 |
Angiographic
and Interventional Procedures |
3 |
|
MI
427 |
Mammography |
3 |
|
MI
432 |
Bone
Densitometry |
3 |
|
MI
441 |
Medical
Imaging Department Management |
3 |
|
MI
446 |
Imaging
Informatics I |
3 |
|
MI
447 |
Imaging
Informatics II |
3 |
|
MI
448 |
Information
Technology Fundamentals |
3 |
|
MI
449 |
Imaging
Informatics Externship |
3 |
|
MI
450 |
Advanced
Imaging Informatics Externship |
3 |
|
MI
475 |
Advanced
CT Externship |
3 |
|
MI
476 |
Advanced
MRI Externship |
3 |
|
MI
477 |
Advanced
Angiography Externship |
3 |
|
MI
478 |
Advanced
Mammography Externship |
3 |
|
MI
481 |
Advanced
Bone Densitometry Externship |
3 |
|
MI
492 |
Independent
Studies in Medical Imaging |
1-4 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Medical Imaging
Course Offerings/Semester
Fall Semester
MI 330
Pathophysiology MI 410
Cross-Sectional Anatomy I MI 416 Computed
Tomography Protocols MI 427 Mammography MI 445 Digital Imaging |
MI
446 Imaging Informatics I MI
447 Imaging Informatics II MI
448 Information Technology Fundamentals MI
385-449 Externships MI
450-481 Advanced Externships |
Spring Semester
MI
411 Cross-Sectional Anatomy II MI
421 Principles of MRI Physics MI
423 Angiography and Interventional Procedures MI
441 Medical Imaging Department Management MI
445 Digital Imaging |
MI
446 Imaging Informatics I MI
447 Imaging Informatics II MI 448
Information Technology Fundamentals MI
385-449 Externships MI
450-481 Advanced Externships |
Summer Semester
MI
304 Pharmacology and Drug Administration MI
312 Quality in Medical Imaging MI
415 Computed Tomography MI 422
Principles of MRI Instrumentation MI
432 Bone Densitometry MI
445 Digital Imaging |
MI
446 Imaging Informatics I MI
447 Imaging Informatics II MI
448 Information Technology Fundamentals MI
385-449 Externships MI
450-481 Advanced Externships |
Summary
Students must complete at least 41 semester
hours at Clarkson College. Once a student enrolls at Clarkson College, all
coursework must be completed at the College.
Total
semester hours in program 125
(Minimum of 180 hours of clinical
experience per semester) All candidates for post-primary certification are
required to perform specific clinical experience requirements to establish
eligibility. Due to clinical site variability in patient workload and variety
of exams, the student may or may not meet the clinical requirements to be
eligible to sit for post-primary certification upon completion of the Medical
Imaging externship.
Medical Imaging
Externship Checklist
Students are
responsible for
·
Finding a clinical site for the externship.
·
Obtaining permission from the course instructor.
o
Trish Weber (webertrish@clarksoncollege.edu) – CT and MRI
o
Ann
Hagenau (hagenau@clarksoncollege.edu) –
Mammography
o
Kelly
Eaton (eatonkelly@clarksoncollege.edu) – Imaging Informatics
o
Chelsea
Boring (boring@clarksoncollege.edu) –
Angiography
o
Colleen
Dummer (cdummer@creighton.edu) –
Bone Densitometry
·
Contacting the agency for health and safety
requirements.
·
Complying with all agency health and safety, drug and
alcohol tests, and criminal background check requirements.
·
Submitting proof of completed health and safety requirements
to Certified Background prior to starting the clinical experience.
Externship Checklist |
|
1.___ |
Clinical site obtained. |
2.___ |
Clinical Affiliation Agreement
complete. (Several of the hospitals in the Omaha
metro area have affiliation agreements with Clarkson College; ask the
externship instructor if an agreement is needed) |
3.___ |
Contact information for clinical
liaison given to externship instructor. (Contact information should include:
name, address and phone number) |
4.___ |
Meet with clinical liaison and
complete a schedule for the semester. |
5.___ |
Meet with externship instructor and
discuss syllabus, clinical handbook and schedule. |
6.___ |
Submit required health and safety requirements,
drug and alcohol testing, and criminal background checks to Certified
Background. |
7.___ |
Give externship instructor
information for radiation badge distribution if possible. (Date of birth and
social security number) |
Externship checklist must be completed prior to the start of
the externship.
CERTIFICATE IN
IMAGING INFORMATICS
Certificate Description
The Imaging Informatics
certificate is designed to enhance the graduate’s ability to succeed in today’s
informatics and radiology environments. The program compliments a Bachelor of
Science in Medical Imaging degree for professionals with a radiology
background.
CURRICULUM PLAN OF REQUIRED COURSES FOR
IMAGING INFORMATICS CERTIFICATE
Click to review course
descriptions: MI program
Semester Hours |
|||
MI 445 |
Digital
Imaging |
3 |
|
MI
446 |
Imaging
Informatics I |
3 |
|
MI
447 |
Imaging
Informatics II |
3 |
|
MI
448 |
Information
Technology Fundamentals |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Total Semester
Hours in Program 12 |
|||
HEALTH CARE
BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Director of Health
Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
Clarkson College recognizes the structural
changes that have evolved in the health care industry in recent years. National
statistics and labor predictions show that over the next decade, many health
care roles will be redefined and newly created. These will be among the
fastest-growing opportunities in the workforce. Health care professionals
serving within the industry will be required to adjust to these environmental
changes. Those entering the profession will be expected to possess new skills and
talents to be productive employees.
The Health Care Business programs are
designed to develop the knowledge, leadership and critical thinking skills for
individuals to become successful in business and health care work environments.
Program options range from certificate programs in Health Information
Management to a master’s degree in Health Care Administration. Clarkson College
has bachelor’s degrees in Health Care Business Management and Health
Information Administration, as well as a certificate in Long-Term Care
Administration. We’ll help you choose an educational plan that is right for
you. And since many of our programs are offered online, you’ll have as much
flexibility and convenience as you need.
Mission
The mission of the Health Care Business
programs is to prepare students for leadership roles in health care delivery
systems through high quality, ethical and compassionate health business
education.
Master’s Degree:
·
Health Care
Administration
Bachelor’s Degree:
Health Care Business with majors in:
·
Health
Information Administration
·
Management
Associate’s Degree:
·
Health
Information Technology
Certificates:
·
Post-Master’s
Certificate in Health Care Administration
·
Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate in Health Information Administration
·
Certificate in
Health Information Management
·
Certificate in
Long-Term Care Administration
Minor:
·
Health Care
Business
MASTER’S IN HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION
Director of Health Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
Clarkson College offers an online Master’s degree in Health Care Administration
that meets specific professional goals of graduate students. In order to
complete this program at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete
39 graduate semester hours.
Outcomes
Upon the completion of the Master’s degree
in Health Care Administration, graduates will:
·
Evaluate
strategies based on concepts of leadership and management theory.
·
Convey
their thoughts and ideas effectively and assertively. They will demonstrate this
in written materials and orally in one-on-one or business presentations.
·
Interpret
synthesize and apply concepts to evaluate and solve a variety of health care
business scenarios through problem recognition, project management, strategic
analysis and integration and application of quantitative methods to real world
business situations.
·
Demonstrate
an ability to acknowledge and recognize those differences that exist among all
individuals, such as race, religion, language, values, culture and other unique
characteristics.
·
Maintain
the highest ethical, professional and legal standards of conduct. They will
display an ability to work with others, including those with unique qualities
or characteristics without compromising integrity. They are willing to accept
and respond positively to feedback and constructive critiques.
·
Demonstrate
an appropriate working knowledge of basic computer applications such as
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Online Curriculum
The Clarkson College online master’s degree
is designed to be a flexible learning environment. Internet-based instruction
offers interactive learning opportunities and comprehensive access to
information and resources. Dedicated faculty members are focused on student
learning, which helps make online learning a productive and rewarding
experience.
To complete a Master’s degree in Health
Care Administration at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a
total of 39-45 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
·
Major Requirement Courses = 36 semester hours
·
Culmination Experience = Three semester hours
·
Optional Electives = Six semester hours
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
REQUIRED COURSES FOR MASTER’S IN HEALTH
CARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Click to review course
descriptions: Business
program
Major Requirement Courses (36 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
Duration |
||
MB
798 |
Fundamentals
of Scholarly Writing in APA |
1 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
799 ◊ |
Graduate
Roles and Ethics in Leadership |
2 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
802 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems and Managed Care |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
808 ◊ |
Health
Care Leadership |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
811 |
Health
Care Communications |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
827 |
Finance
for Health Care Leaders |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
823 |
Health
Care Strategic Planning and Marketing |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
809 |
Health
Care Business Law and Ethics |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
810 ◊ |
Human
Resources and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
834 |
Health
Care Quality and Regulatory Issues |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
836 |
Health
Care Project Management |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
849 |
Research
Methods and Analysis |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
851 |
Health
Care Economics |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
|
|
Total 36 |
||
Capstone Experience (three semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
Duration |
||
MB 904 |
Capstone Project I |
1 |
6 weeks |
|
MB 905 |
Capstone Project II |
1 |
6 weeks |
|
MB 906 |
Capstone Project III |
1 |
6 weeks |
|
|
|
Total 3 |
||
Optional
Electives
(six semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
Duration |
||
NS 847 |
Applied
Statistics |
3 |
15 weeks |
|
MB
903 |
Internship |
3 |
12 weeks |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
||
Total Semester
Hours in Program 39–45 |
||||
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR MASTER’S IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Classes will begin in the fall, spring and
summer of each year. The following sample curriculum plan based on the fall
entry into the program and is provided to guide students in planning their
college coursework. All courses are six weeks in duration, with the exception
of the elective courses, which are 15 weeks in duration.
Note: Sample curriculum
plan is based on courses for the seven semester option Accelerated options are
also available.
Fall
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MB 798 |
Fundamentals
of Scholarly Writing in APA |
1 |
|
MB 799 ◊ |
Graduate
Roles and Ethics in Leadership |
2 |
|
MB
809 |
Health
Care Business Law and Ethics |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Spring
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MB 810 ◊ |
Human
Resources and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
|
MB
851 |
Health
Care Economics |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Summer
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MB
836 |
Health
Care Project Management |
3 |
|
MB
811 |
Health
Care Communications |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Fall
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MB
802 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems and Managed Care |
3 |
|
MB
808 ◊ |
Health
Care Leadership |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Spring
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MB
834 |
Health
Care Quality and Regulatory Issues |
3 |
|
MB
849 |
Research
Methods and Analysis |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Summer
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MB
823 |
Health
Care Strategic Planning and Marketing |
3 |
|
MB
827 |
Finance
for Health Care Leaders |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Fall
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
MB
904 |
Capstone
Project I |
1 |
|
MB
905 |
Capstone
Project II |
1 |
|
MB
906 |
Capstone
Project III |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 3 |
|
Grand Total
Semester Hours 39 |
|||
POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE
IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Director of Health Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Post-Master’s Certificate Program
The purpose of the Post-Masters certificate
program is to provide opportunities for students who already have an advanced
degree to gain knowledge within a specialty at Clarkson College. The
Post-Masters certificate represents the student’s successful completion of the
required courses in the chosen administration options.
Service Requirements
All students are
required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program
of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the
designated service courses. Core and designated service courses are identified
using the following symbol: ◊
REQUIRED COURSES
FOR POST-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Click to review course descriptions: Business
program
Option One (21 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
Duration |
||
MB
798 |
Fundamentals
of Scholarly Writing in APA |
1 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
799 ◊ |
Graduate
Roles and Ethics in Leadership |
2 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
802 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems and Managed Care |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
808 ◊ |
Health
Care Leadership |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
810 ◊ |
Human
Resources and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
811 |
Health
Care Communications |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
823 |
Health
Care Strategic Planning and Marketing |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
827 |
Finance
for Health Care Leaders |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
||
Option Two (21 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
Duration |
||
MB
798 |
Fundamentals
of Scholarly Writing in APA |
1 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
799 ◊ |
Graduate
Roles and Ethics in Leadership |
2 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
802 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems and Managed Care |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
810 ◊ |
Human
Resources and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
823 |
Health
Care Strategic Planning and Marketing |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
834 |
Health
Care Quality and Regulatory Issues |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
836 |
Health
Care Project Management |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
MB
851 |
Health
Care Economics |
3 |
6 weeks |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
||
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN HEALTH CARE BUSINESS:
with major in Health Information Administration
Director of Health Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science in Health
Information Administration (HIA) is designed to develop the knowledge, leadership
and critical-thinking skills for individuals to become successful in the health
information management field.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science
in Health Information Administration degree, graduates will:
·
Ascertain the entry-level competencies of AHIMA’s domains and
sub-domains for a Registered Health Information Management Administrator
(RHIA).
·
Practice awareness of cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle
differences.
·
Demonstrate proficiency of written and verbal communication
skills necessary for the HIM environment.
·
Apply and use the appropriate technology and decision support
tools in order to succeed in the HIM setting.
·
Demonstrate ethical, professional and legal standards of
conduct appropriate for the environment of HIM.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a Bachelor of Science
in Health Information Administration major at Clarkson College, students must
successfully complete a total of 128 semester hours. These hours must be
distributed as follows:
· General Education = 40 semester hours (which must include nine semester hours of the
Clarkson College core curriculum).
· Support Courses = 18 semester hours
· Business Major Core Courses = 24 semester hours
· Health Information Major Courses = 46 semester hours
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Click to review course descriptions: Business
program or General
Education
General Education Courses (40 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
EN 101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
EN
102 |
English
Composition II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical & Cultural Frontiers in U.S.
Health Care |
3 |
|
MA
120 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
ST
310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
|
Electives |
19 |
|
|
|
Total 40 |
|
Support Courses (18 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
BU
204 |
Advanced
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM
224 |
Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
HM
304 |
Pharmacology
and Drug Administration |
3 |
|
HM
324 |
Disease
Process |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Business Major
Core Courses (24 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
130 |
Principles
of Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
BU
306 |
Principles
of Management |
3 |
|
BU
320 |
Human
Resource Management |
3 |
|
BU
329 |
Operations
Management |
3 |
|
BU
344 |
Business
Finance |
3 |
|
BU
371 |
Organizational
Behavior |
3 |
|
BU
425 |
Project
Management |
3 |
|
BU
442 |
Strategic
Planning |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 24 |
|
Health Information Administration Major
Courses
(46 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
163 |
Introduction
to Health Information Management |
2 |
|
HM
164 |
Health
Information Management Applications |
3 |
|
HM
230 |
Coding
I |
3 |
|
BU
240 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
HM
266 |
Health
Care Statistics |
2 |
|
HM
280 |
Electronic
Health Record |
2 |
|
BU
310 |
Revenue
Cycle Management |
3 |
|
HM
331 |
Coding
II |
3 |
|
HM
332 |
Coding
III |
3 |
|
HM
342 |
Health
Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
HM
344 |
Legal
and Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
HM
367 ◊ |
Professional
Practice Experience |
3 |
|
HM
410 |
Quality
Management and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
HM
440 |
Database
Design and Management |
3 |
|
BU
443 |
Advanced
Health Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
HM
477 |
Health
Information Administration Assessment |
1 |
|
HM
496 ◊ |
Internship |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 46 |
|
Total Semester
Hours in Program 128 |
|||
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE BUSINESS
WITH MAJOR IN
HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HC 104 ◊ |
Core I: Effective
Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
GEN 105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM 224 |
Anatomy &
Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
HM 163 |
Introduction to
Health Information Management |
2 |
|
BU 130 |
Principles of
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 164 |
Health
Information Management Applications |
3 |
|
BU 104 |
Basic
Computer
Applications |
3 |
|
HM 324 |
Disease Process |
4 |
|
BU 240 |
Health Care
Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 204 |
Advanced Computer
Applications |
3 |
|
EN 101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
BU 306 |
Principles of
Management |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 304 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
|
MA 120 |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
|
Electives |
6 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 230 |
Coding I |
3 |
|
HM 342 |
Health Care
Information Systems |
3 |
|
HC 204 ◊ |
Core II: A
Cultural History in the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HM 344 |
Legal and
Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 15 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 310 |
Revenue Cycle
Management |
3 |
|
HM 280 |
Electronic Health
Record |
2 |
|
HM 266 |
Health Care
Statistics |
2 |
|
EN 102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
|
HM 331 |
Coding II |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 332 |
Coding II |
3 |
|
BU 344 |
Business Finance |
3 |
|
HM 440 |
Database Design
and Management |
3 |
|
HM 410 |
Quality Management
and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 320 |
Human Resources |
3 |
|
HM 443 |
Advanced Health
Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
HM 367 |
Professional
Practice Experience |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 24 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
ST 310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
BU
371 |
Organizational
Behavior |
3 |
|
BU
329 |
Operations
Management |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
442 |
Strategic
Planning |
3 |
|
BU
425 |
Project
Management |
3 |
|
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health
Care |
3 |
|
HM
496 ◊ |
Internship |
3 |
|
HM
477 |
Health
Information Administration Assessment |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Grand Total
Semester Hours 128 |
|||
POST-BACCALAUREATE
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION
Director of Health Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Post-Baccalaureate certificate in
Health Information Administration is designed for students who have already
obtained a bachelor’s degree but would like to pursue the field of health
information administration and earn the RHIA certification. This certificate is
designed to develop the knowledge, leadership and critical-thinking skills for
individuals to become successful in the health information management field.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate in Health Information Administration, graduates will:
·
Ascertain the entry-level competencies of AHIMA’s domains and
sub-domains for a Registered Health Information Management Administrator
(RHIA).
·
Practice awareness of cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle
differences.
·
Demonstrate proficiency of written and verbal communication
skills necessary for the HIM environment.
·
Apply and use the appropriate technology and decision support
tools in order to succeed in the HIM setting.
·
Demonstrate ethical, professional and legal standards of
conduct appropriate for the environment of HIM.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete the Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate in Health Information Administration at Clarkson College, students
must successfully complete a total of 73 semester hours. These hours must be
distributed as follows:
· Support Courses = 12 semester hours
· Business Major Core Courses = 18 semester hours
· Health Information Major Courses = 43 semester hours
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide
high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and
the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies,
connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live
and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment,
Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE POST-BACCALAUREATE
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Click to review course descriptions: Business
program or General
Education
Support Courses (12 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 204 |
Advanced
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM
224 |
Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
HM
324 |
Disease
Process |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Business Major
Core Courses (18 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 306 |
Principles
of Management |
3 |
|
BU
320 |
Human
Resource Management |
3 |
|
BU
344 |
Business
Finance |
3 |
|
BU
371 |
Organizational
Behavior |
3 |
|
BU
425 |
Project
Management |
3 |
|
BU
442 |
Strategic
Planning |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Health
Information Administration Major Courses (43 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
163 |
Introduction
to Health Information Management |
2 |
|
HM
164 |
Health
Information Management Applications |
3 |
|
HM 230 |
Coding
I |
3 |
|
BU 240 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
HM
266 |
Health
Care Statistics |
2 |
|
HM
280 |
Electronic
Health Record |
2 |
|
BU 310 |
Revenue
Cycle Management |
3 |
|
HM
331 |
Coding
II |
3 |
|
HM
332 |
Coding
III |
3 |
|
HM 342 |
Health
Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
BU
344 |
Legal
and Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
HM
367 ◊ |
Professional
Practice Experience |
3 |
|
HM
410 |
Quality
Management and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
HM
440 |
Database
Design and Management |
3 |
|
BU
443 |
Advanced
Health Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
HM
477 |
Health
Information Administration Assessment |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 43 |
|
Total Semester
Hours in Program 73 |
|||
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR THE POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH INFORMATION
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM
163 |
Introduction
to HIM |
2 |
|
BU
204 |
Advanced
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
HM
224 |
Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 10 |
|
Spring
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
164 |
Health
Information Management Applications |
3 |
|
BU
240 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
HM
324 |
Disease
Process |
4 |
|
BU
342 |
Health
Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Summer
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 280 |
Electronic
Health Record |
2 |
|
BU
306 |
Principles
of Management |
3 |
|
BU
371 |
Organizational
Behavior |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 8 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
442 |
Strategic
Planning |
3 |
|
HM
410 |
Quality
Management and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
BU
344 |
Business
Finance |
3 |
|
HM
440 |
Database
Design and Management |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Spring
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
230 |
Coding
I |
3 |
|
HM
344 |
Legal
and Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
BU
320 |
Human
Resources |
3 |
|
HM
443 |
Advanced
Health Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Summer
Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 266 |
Health
Care Statistics |
2 |
|
BU
310 |
Revenue
Cycle Management |
3 |
|
HM
331 |
Coding
II |
2 |
|
HM
367 |
Professional
Practice Experience |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 11 |
|
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
332 |
Coding
III |
3 |
|
BU
425 |
Project
Management |
3 |
|
HM
477 |
Health
Information Administration Assessment |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 7 |
|
Grand Total
Semester Hours 73 |
|||
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN HEALTH CARE BUSINESS:
with major in Management
Director of Health Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The program for the Bachelor of Science in
Health Care Business degree with a major in Management is designed to develop
the knowledge, leadership and critical thinking skills for individuals to
become successful in business and health care work environments.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science
in Health Care Business degree with a major in Management, graduates will:
· Relate and integrate the concepts of accounting,
marketing, finance, management, law, economics and global business to the
health care business environment.
· Practice awareness of cultural, ethnic, gender and
lifestyle differences.
· Demonstrate proficiency of written and verbal
communication skills necessary for the business environment.
· Apply and use the necessary technology and decision
support tools in order to succeed in the health care and business setting.
· Demonstrate ethical, professional and legal standards
of conduct appropriate in health care business.
Dual Degree Curriculum
Clarkson College has two dual degree
options that will allow the associate’s degree obtained at Clarkson College to be
used directly as electives in the bachelor’s degree program. The two options
are:
·
Dual Degree:
Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree/Bachelor of Science
in Health Care Business degree with a major in Management (136 total credit hours)
·
Dual Degree:
Associate of Science in Health Information Technology degree/Bachelor of
Science in Health Care Business degree with a major in Management (133 total
credit hours)
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a Bachelor of Science
in Health Care Business degree with a major in Management at Clarkson College,
students must successfully complete a total of 128 semester hours. These hours
must be distributed as follows:
· General Education =
46 semester hours (which
must include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College core curriculum)
· Support Courses = 11 semester hours
· Business Major Courses = 42 semester hours
· Health Care Business Courses = 29 semester hours
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required
to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service courses are
identified using the following symbol: ◊
REQUIRED COURSES FOR
HEALTH CARE BUSINESS WITH MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Click to review course
descriptions: Business program or General
Education
General Education Courses (46 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
EN 101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
EN 102 |
English Composition
II or Literature, 100 level or higher |
3 |
|
HC 104 ◊ |
Core I: Effective
Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HC 204 ◊ |
Core II: A
Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HC 304 ◊ |
Core III: Ethical
and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
MA 120 |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
PY 101 |
Introduction to
Psychology |
3 |
|
SO 101 |
Introduction to
Sociology |
3 |
|
ST 310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
|
Electives |
19 |
|
|
|
Total 46 |
|
Support Courses (11 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
BU
204 |
Advanced
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM
224 |
Anatomy and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 11 |
|
Business Major
Core Courses (42 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 121 |
Survey of
Economics |
3 |
|
BU 130 |
Principles of
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
BU 199 |
Principles of
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
|
BU 210 |
Business
Communications |
3 |
|
BU 211 |
Business and
Health Law |
3 |
|
BU 246 |
Health Care
Economics |
3 |
|
BU 306 |
Principles of
Management |
3 |
|
BU 320 |
Human Resource
Management |
3 |
|
BU 326 |
Principles of
Marketing |
3 |
|
BU 329 |
Health Care
Operations Management |
3 |
|
BU 344 |
Business Finance |
3 |
|
BU 371 |
Organizational
Behavior |
3 |
|
BU 425 |
Project
Management |
3 |
|
BU 442 |
Strategic
Planning |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 42 |
|
Health Care
Business Courses (29 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 240 |
Health Care
Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
HM 280 |
Electronic Health
Records |
2 |
|
BU 310 |
Revenue Cycle
Management |
3 |
|
HM 342 |
Health Care
Information Systems |
3 |
|
HM 344 |
Legal and
Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
HM 410 |
Quality
Management and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
BU 420 |
Long-Term Care |
3 |
|
HM 440 |
Database Design
and Management |
3 |
|
BU 470 |
Issues and
Policies in Public Health |
3 |
|
BU 496 ◊ |
Internship |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 29 |
|
Total Semester Hours in Program 128 |
|||
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE BUSINESS WITH MAJOR IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
BU
130 |
Principles
of Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
121 |
Survey
of Economics |
3 |
|
BU
199 |
Principles
of Managerial Accounting |
3 |
|
BU
210 |
Business
Communications |
3 |
|
BU
204 |
Advanced
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
EN
102 |
English
Composition II |
3 |
|
BU
306 |
Principles
of Management |
3 |
|
|
Electives |
6 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
224 |
Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
MA
120 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
BU
326 |
Principles
of Marketing |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
PY 101 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
|
BU
211 |
Business
and Health Law |
3 |
|
HM
240 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
BU
320 |
Human
Resource Management |
3 |
|
HM
342 |
Health
Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 15 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 310 |
Revenue
Cycle Management |
3 |
|
ST
310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
HM
280 |
Electronic
Health Record |
2 |
|
BU
371 |
Organizational
Behavior |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
344 |
Business
Finance |
3 |
|
BU
440 |
Database
Design and Management |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core II: A
Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HM
410 |
Quality
Management and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 15 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 470 |
Issues
and Policies in Public Health |
3 |
|
HM
344 |
Legal
and Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
SO
101 |
Introduction
to Sociology |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HC 304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
BU
329 |
Health
Care Operations Management |
3 |
|
BU
420 |
Long
Term Care |
3 |
|
|
Elective |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 246 |
Health
Care Economics |
3 |
|
BU
425 |
Project
Management |
3 |
|
BU
442 |
Strategic
Planning |
3 |
|
BU
496 ◊ |
Internship |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Grand Total
Semester Hours 128 |
|||
ASSOCIATE OF
SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Director of Health Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Associate of Science in Health
Information Technology (HIT) is designed to provide a highly motivated,
critical-thinking individual with an understanding of patient and
organizational needs.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate of Science
in Health Information Technology degree, graduates will:
·
Ascertain the entry-level competencies of AHIMA’s domains and
sub-domains for a Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT).
·
Identify cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences.
·
Demonstrate
proficiency of written and verbal communication skills necessary for the HIM
environment.
·
Apply
and use the necessary technology and decision support tools in order to succeed
in the health care and business setting.
·
Exhibit
ethical, professional and legal standards of conduct appropriate for the
environment of HIM.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete an Associate of
Science in Health Information Technology degree at Clarkson College, students
must successfully complete a total of 73 semester hours. These hours must be
completed as follows:
· General Education = 15 semester hours (which must include nine semester hours of the
Clarkson College core curriculum).
· Support Courses = 21 semester hours
· Major Courses = 37 semester hours
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals
provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health
care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service
agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities
to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring,
Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All
students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of
their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is
required to pass the designated service courses. Core and designated service
courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
REQUIRED COURSES
FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Click to review course descriptions: Business
program or General
Education
General Education Courses (15 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
MA
120 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 15 |
|
Support Courses (21 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
BU
204 |
Advanced
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM
224 |
Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
HM
304 |
Pharmacology
and Drug Administration |
3 |
|
BU
306 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
|
HM
324 |
Disease Process |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
|
Business Major Core Courses (37 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
240 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
BU
310 |
Revenue
Cycle Management |
3 |
|
HM
163 |
Introduction
to Health Information Management |
2 |
|
HM
164 |
Health
Information Management Applications |
3 |
|
HM
230 |
Coding
I |
3 |
|
HM
266 |
Health
Care Statistics |
2 |
|
HM
280 |
Electronic
Health Record |
2 |
|
HM
331 |
Coding
II |
3 |
|
HM
332 |
Coding
III |
3 |
|
HM
342 |
Health
Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
HM
344 |
Legal
and Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
HM
367 ◊ |
Professional
Practice Experience |
3 |
|
HM
410 |
Quality
Management and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
HM
445 |
Health
Information Technology Assessment |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 37 |
|
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
The following sample curriculum plan is provided
to guide students in planning their college coursework. This sample plan is
designed for a full-time student. All students should seek the advice of their
advisor to plan/customize their degree plan.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
GEN 105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HC
104 ◊ |
Core
I: Effective Interaction in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HM
224 |
Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
HM
163 |
Introduction
to Health Information Management |
2 |
|
HM
304 |
Pharmacology
and Drug Administration |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 164 |
Health
Information Management Applications |
3 |
|
EN
101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
HM
230 |
Coding
I |
3 |
|
HM
324 |
Disease
Process |
4 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 204 |
Advanced Computer
Applications |
3 |
|
HM
280 |
Electronic
Health Records |
2 |
|
HM
331 |
Coding
II |
3 |
|
BU
310 |
Revenue
Cycle Management |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 11 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
HM
332 |
Coding
III |
3 |
|
MA
120 |
College
Algebra |
3 |
|
HM
410 |
Quality
Management and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HC
204 ◊ |
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
BU
240 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
HM
344 |
Legal
and Compliance Issues |
3 |
|
HM
342 |
Health
Care Information Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
266 |
Health
Care Statistics |
2 |
|
HC
304 ◊ |
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
BU
306 |
Principles of
Management |
3 |
|
HM
445 |
Health
Information Technology Assessment |
1 |
|
HM
367 |
Professional
Practice Experience |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Grand Total
Semester Hours 73 |
|||
CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Director of Health Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
This program is for individuals who are
interested in medical coding and reimbursement.
REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Click to
review course descriptions: Business program or General Education
Course
Requirements (37 semester
hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 104 |
Basic Computer
Applications |
3 |
|
BU 310 |
Revenue Cycle
Management |
3 |
|
BU 240 |
Health Care
Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
GEN 105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM 163 |
Introduction to
Health Information Management |
2 |
|
HM 164 |
Health Information
Management Applications |
3 |
|
HM 224 |
Anatomy and
Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
HM 230 |
Coding I |
3 |
|
HM 280 |
Electronic Health
Record |
2 |
|
HM 304 |
Pharmacology and
Drug Administration |
3 |
|
HM 324 |
Disease Process |
4 |
|
HM 331 |
Coding II |
3 |
|
HM 332 |
Coding III |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 37 |
|
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The following sample curriculum plan is
provided to guide students in planning their college coursework. All students
should seek the advice of their advisor to plan/customize their degree plan.
After completion of the 37 semester hours,
students are eligible to apply for a Clarkson College Certificate of
Completion.
Once the 37 semester hours in the
Certificate program have been completed, an additional 35 semester hours will
fulfill the requirements for the Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
304 |
Pharmacology
and Drug Administration |
3 |
|
GEN
105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
HM
224 |
Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM |
4 |
|
HM
163 |
Introduction
to Health Information Management |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 10 |
|
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 164 |
Health
Information Management Applications |
3 |
|
HM
230 |
Coding
I |
3 |
|
HM
324 |
Disease
Process |
4 |
|
BU
240 |
Health
Care Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 13 |
|
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
HM
280 |
Electronic
Health Record |
2 |
|
BU
310 |
Revenue
Cycle Management |
3 |
|
HM
331 |
Coding
II |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 8 |
|
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU
104 |
Basic
Computer Applications |
3 |
|
HM
333 |
Coding
III |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 6 |
|
Grand Total
Semester Hours 37 |
|||
CERTIFICATE IN LONG-TERM
CARE ADMINISTRATION
Director of Health Care Business
Carla Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
This program is for individuals who are
interested in Long-Term Care Administration. The NAB core education
requirements are encompassed throughout the entire certificate.
REQUIRED COURSES
FOR CERTIFICATE IN LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
Course Requirements (32 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 108 |
Introduction to Long-Term Care Services |
3 |
|
BU 130 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
BU 218 |
Long-Term Care Laws and Regulations |
3 |
|
BU 310 |
Revenue Cycle Management |
3 |
|
BU 320 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
|
BU 420 |
Long-Term Care Management |
3 |
|
BU 498 |
Long-Term Care Administration Practicum |
3 |
|
HC 220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
|
HCS 330 |
Health and Physical Aspects of Aging |
3 |
|
HCS 332 |
Psychology and Social Aspects of Aging |
3 |
|
HCS 334 |
Managing End of Life Care |
3 |
|
Grand Total
Semester Hours 32 |
|||
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
PLAN FOR CERTIFICATE IN LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The following sample curriculum plan is provided
to guide students in planning their college coursework. All students should
seek the advice of their advisor to plan/customize their degree plan.
After completion of the 32 semester hours,
students are eligible to apply for a Clarkson College Certificate of
Completion.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 108 |
Introduction to Long-Term Care Services |
3 |
|
BU 130 |
Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
HC 220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
|
Total 8 |
|||
Spring Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 218 |
Long-Term Care Laws and Regulations |
3 |
|
BU 320 |
Human Resources Management |
3 |
|
HCS 332 |
Psychology and Social Aspects of Aging |
3 |
|
HCS 334 |
Managing End of Life Care |
3 |
|
Total 12 |
|||
Summer Semester |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 310 |
Revenue Cycle Management |
3 |
|
BU 420 |
Long-Term Care Management |
3 |
|
HCS 330 |
Health and Physical Aspects of Aging |
3 |
|
BU 498 |
Long-Term Care Administration Practicum |
3 |
|
Total 12 |
|||
Grand Total
Semester Hours 32 |
|||
HEALTH CARE BUSINESS MINOR
Director of Health
Care Business
Carla
Dirkschneider, M.S., RHIA
PH 402.552.6295 TF 800.647.5500 dirkschneider@clarksoncollege.edu
In conjunction with
any Clarkson College degree program, students may earn a business minor. The
minor in Health Care Business complements any major program in a health care
related field and provides the fundamental knowledge needed to apply basic
business principles.
Curriculum
Requirements
Twenty-one semester
hours of foundation courses provide you with general business knowledge. The
business minor foundation courses may also be applied toward General Education
electives. Fifteen semester hours must be completed at Clarkson College.
Semester Hours |
|||
BU 104 |
Basic Computer
Applications |
3 |
|
BU 130 |
Principles of
Financial Accounting |
3 |
|
BU 210 |
Business
Communications |
3 |
|
BU 306 |
Principles of
Management |
3 |
|
|
Business
Electives |
9 |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
|
Note: MI 441 Medical Imaging Department Management and NS 472
Principles of Nursing Leadership and Management: Theory will also be included
as possible electives to choose from for the Business Minor.
Note: Your academic program advisor can assist
you in developing a degree plan to incorporate the business minor. A change of
Academic Interest form will need to be completed to add a business minor to
your academic plan.
BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Director of General
Education
Lori Bachle,
M.S.
PH 402.552.6127 TF 800.647.5500 bachle@clarksoncollege.edu
Introduction
The Bachelor of
Science degree in Health Care Services (HCS) program is designed to:
1. Provide an avenue for Clarkson students
working on an Associate’s degree to complete their Bachelor’s degree.
2. Enable current health care employees
to earn their Bachelor’s degree for career advancement.
3. Provide traditional students not
interested in direct service an opportunity to learn about and work in the
health care arena.
Each option will
enable graduates to better navigate the complicated health care delivery
systems and optimize health care for their patients.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion
of the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Services, graduates will:
·
Demonstrate
proficiency of written and verbal communication skills.
·
Utilize
critical thinking.
·
Practice
awareness of cultural, ethnic, gender and lifestyle differences.
·
Utilize
technology proficiently.
·
Demonstrate
ethical and professional conduct.
Dual Degree Curriculum
Clarkson College
has dual degree options that will allow the Associate’s degree obtained at
Clarkson College to be used directly as electives in the Bachelor’s degree
program. The options are:
·
Dual
degree: Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant/Bachelor of
Science degree in Health Care Services.
·
Dual
degree: Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology/Bachelor of
Science degree in Health Care Services.
·
Dual
degree: Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology/Bachelor
of Science degree in Health Care Services.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to
complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Services, students must
successfully complete 132-136 semester hours. These hours are distributed as
follows:
·
General Education = 21 semester
hours
·
Core Courses = 9 semester hours
(listed under General Education)
·
Support Courses = 18 semester hours
·
Health Care Services Major Courses =
12 semester hours
·
Concentration Courses = 72 semester
hours
Service
Requirements
Service
reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality,
ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and the community
at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning
with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate
the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity and
Excellence.
All students are
required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program
of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the
designated service courses. Core and designated service courses are identified
using the following symbol: ◊
REQUIRED COURSES FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE
SERVICES PROGRAM
Click to
review course descriptions: Health Care Services program or General Education
General Education
Courses (21 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
BU 104 |
Basic Computer
Applications |
3 |
|
EN 101 |
English
Composition I |
3 |
|
EN 102 |
English
Composition II |
3 |
|
GEN 105 |
Medical
Terminology |
1 |
|
MA 120 |
College Algebra |
3 |
|
ST 310 |
Statistics |
3 |
|
PY 101 |
Introduction to
Psychology |
3 |
|
SO 220 |
Medical Sociology |
2 |
|
|
|
Total 21 |
|
Core Courses (9 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
HC 104 ◊ |
Core I: Effective
Interactions in the World of Health Care |
3 |
|
HC 204 ◊ |
Core II: A
Cultural History of the Healing Arts |
3 |
|
HC 304 ◊ |
Core III: Ethical
and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 9 |
|
Support Courses (18 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
HM 224 |
Survey of Anatomy
and Physiology for HIM OR |
4 |
|
BI 222 |
Basic Anatomy and
Physiology OR BI 211 Anatomy and
BI 213 Physiology |
|
|
BU 240 |
Health Care
Delivery Systems |
3 |
|
HM 280 |
Electronic Health
Records |
2 |
|
HM 304 |
Pharmacology and
Drug Administration |
3 |
|
BU 371 |
Organizational
Behavior |
3 |
|
HM 410 |
Quality Management
and Process Improvement |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Major Courses (12 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
HCS 240 |
Health and
Medical Aspects of Stress Management |
3 |
|
HCS 320
◊ |
Patient Advocacy
and Health Literacy |
3 |
|
HCS 410 |
Fieldwork
(concentration-related) |
3 |
|
HCS 420 |
Fieldwork
(concentration-related) |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 12 |
|
Additional Major Concentration
Courses (72 semester hours)
Traditional
students will choose four of the five concentration areas to complete their
degree.
Post-degree
students will receive 54 direct transfer credit hours and will choose one of
the five concentration areas to complete their degree. The degree must be
received from an accredited institution.
Students will
choose four of the following five concentration areas to complete the Bachelor
of Science
degree in Health Care Services.
Gerontology Concentration (18 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
PY 220 |
Dying and Death |
2 |
|
HC 220 |
Gerontology |
2 |
|
HCS 330 |
Health and
Physical Aspects of Aging |
3 |
|
HCS 332 |
Psychology and
Social Aspects of Aging |
3 |
|
HCS 334 |
Managing End of Life
Care |
3 |
|
HCS 336 |
Seminar in
Gerontology |
2 |
|
BU 420 |
Long Term Care |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Health Care
Business Concentration (18 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
BU 130 |
Principles of
Financial Accounting |
3 |
BU 210 |
Business
Communications |
3 |
BU 306 |
Principles of
Management |
3 |
|
|
|
Students choose three of the following electives:
BU 121 |
Survey of
Economics |
3 |
BU 199 |
Principles of Managerial
Accounting |
3 |
BU 204 |
Advanced Computer
Applications |
3 |
BU 246 |
Health Care
Economics |
3 |
BU 310 |
Revenue Cycle
Management |
3 |
BU 320 |
Human Resources
Management |
3 |
BU 326 |
Principles of
Marketing |
3 |
BU 425 |
Project Design
and Management |
3 |
BU 442 |
Strategic
Planning |
3 |
BU 470 |
Issues and
Policies in Public Health |
3 |
|
|
Total 18 |
Public Health Concentration (18 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
HCS 250 |
Epidemiology |
3 |
|
HCS 251 |
Environmental
Risk Factors for Disease |
3 |
|
HCS 252 |
Health Services
Systems |
3 |
|
HCS 351 |
Data Collection
and Future Trends |
3 |
|
ST 410 |
Advanced
Statistics |
3 |
|
BU 470 |
Issues and
Policies in Public Health |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Human Services Concentration (18 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
PY 200 |
Human Development |
3 |
|
HCS 241 |
Human Services I |
3 |
|
HCS 243 |
Human Services II |
3 |
|
HCS 341 |
Gerontology in
Human Services |
3 |
|
HCS 343 |
Diversity Seminar |
1 |
|
HCS 344 |
Populations at
Risk Seminar |
1 |
|
HCS 345 |
Crisis
Intervention Seminar |
1 |
|
HCS 441 |
Ethical and
Professional Issues in Human Services |
3 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Women’s Health Concentration (18 semester hours) |
Semester Hours |
||
HCS 260 |
Intro Women’s Health
Topics and Issues |
3 |
|
HCS 261 |
Women’s Health I |
3 |
|
HCS 264 |
Literature and
New Models in Women’s Health |
3 |
|
HCS 362 |
Women’s Health II |
3 |
|
HCS 363 |
Violence and
Mental Health Issues |
3 |
|
HCS 365 |
Women’s Health Seminar:
Mammography |
1 |
|
HCS 366 |
Women’s Health
Seminar: Pharmacology |
1 |
|
HCS 367 |
Women’s Health
Seminar: Physical Therapy |
1 |
|
|
|
Total 18 |
|
Director of General
Education
Lori Bachle, M.S.
PH 402.552.6127 TF 800.647.5500 bachle@clarksoncollege.edu
Clarkson College General Education courses are designed specifically
with health care students in mind. These courses are uniquely student-centered
and facilitate the application of classroom learning to real life situations.
General Education support and elective courses have been carefully engineered
by our faculty to ensure that they provide the foundations necessary for
successful progression through each program of study. All undergraduate
students will complete the health care core curriculum as part of the general
education requirements.
·
Core
I: Effective Interactions in the World
of Health Care
·
Core
II: A Cultural History of the Healing
Arts
·
Core
III: Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in
U.S. Health Care
Core courses not only enhance student success while in college, but also
help prepare students to become leaders in their chosen health care fields. The
core curriculum was designed to provide opportunities for students to share
their unique skills and talents through service learning activities, as well as
the option for further enrichment through academic travel abroad.
Mission Statement
The department of General Education
emphasizes a general education curriculum relevant to students in the health
sciences.
Philosophy
The Clarkson College General Education
department provides foundations for personal, academic and professional success
by integrating into the curriculum unique learning experiences directly related
to health care.
General Education Objectives
·
Examine
aspects of communication (including written, verbal, nonverbal, social and
therapeutic) that impact health care interactions in diverse patient
populations.
·
Discuss
basic concepts widely used in addressing ethical dimensions of professional
health care practice and policy.
·
Demonstrate
critical thinking skills by providing the opportunity for guided practice
situations such as case studies and presentations.
·
Comprehend
the history of ideas and the history of health in social, artistic and
political thought.
Department Outcomes
The goal of the Clarkson College General
Education curriculum is to provide a broad foundation of understanding,
knowledge and experience that builds on previous experience and serves as a
basis for reaching personal and professional success. Specific objectives of
the General Education curriculum are to:
·
Provide
appropriate and effective general education courses designed specifically to
support the Clarkson College Mission.
·
Provide
support courses that permit students to expand their abilities in writing,
mathematics, sciences, humanities and technology.
·
Offer
general education courses in formats that permit the communication of
traditional knowledge and understanding through a variety of delivery systems.
·
Develop
leadership skills and talents in auxiliary areas that will provide Clarkson College
students the opportunity to take leading roles in their chosen profession.
·
Provide
the required health care core curriculum, consisting of three courses, designed
to enhance each student’s success while in college as well as once they
graduate.
·
Provide
a full scope of courses that stay flexible and innovative in assessing the
needs of both the student and the institution and modify the curriculum to meet
those needs.
Core Curriculum
All undergraduate students are required to
complete the health care core curriculum as part
of the General
Education requirements. Associate and/or Bachelor degree students will be
required to complete a nine credit hour core curriculum, which includes:
Effective Interactions in the World of Health Care, A Cultural History of the
Healing Arts and Ethical and Cultural Frontiers in U.S. Health Care. Students
seeking a diploma will take three credit hours of core curriculum. The heath
care core curriculum courses are designed to enhance each student’s success
while in college as well as when they graduate and become leaders in their
chosen health care fields.
General Education Requirements
While core curriculum courses are required,
students have the option to choose courses from the General Education
curriculum. This means students have an opportunity to customize the General
Education curriculum to their own interests. Course descriptions are listed in
alphabetical order according to the course prefix. Following each course title
are the hours of credit received for successfully completing the course.
Click to review course
descriptions: General
Education
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Director of
Professional Development PH
402.552.6123 TF 800.647.5500 dunn@clarksoncollege.edu |
Assistant
Director of Professional Development PH
402.552.3038 TF 800.647.5500 svatos@clarksoncollege.edu |
For assistance and/or more information
about programs offered, please contact professionaldevelopment@clarksoncollege.edu.
Introduction
The Clarkson College Professional
Development office is dedicated to assisting health care professionals in their
pursuit of lifelong learning.
Professional Development encompasses a broad
spectrum of programs and courses, intended for adult learners. It involves
developing an individual’s knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure that they
can work confidently and effectively.
Learning activities may include non-degree
career training, skill development for maintaining a specific career path and
post graduate continuing education. These activities are intended to build on
the educational and experiential bases of individuals. They are designed to
enhance practice, education, administration, and further research or theory
development with the goal of improving the health of the public.
The Professional Development office seeks
to provide leadership to help establish and support the development of the
following objectives:
·
Sustaining learner attitudes on the value of lifelong
learning.
·
To provide College-sanctioned continuing education activities
that meet accreditation standards established by sponsoring professional
societies and organizations so as to contribute to the progress, maintenance
and enhancement of competent practice.
·
Design, implement, evaluate, direct and administer the Nurse
Refresher, Nurse Aide and Medication Aide courses.
·
Assisting
College faculty, staff and alumni in promoting professional growth and advancing
career goals.
·
Collaborating
with our constituencies to expand their knowledge base and stay relevant in the
changing world of health care services.
Allied
Health Continuing Education
The consistent development and
delivery of quality continuing education programs that are relevant to allied
health professionals and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning are
offered. Theory, skills and practical application in a variety of topics are
provided for the areas of Radiologic Technology, Medical Imaging and Physical
Therapy.
Continuing nursing education
within Professional Development will contribute to the refinement, enhancement
and maintenance of competence in nursing practice, theory, research,
administration and training. It will be planned, implemented and evaluated
according to perceived and observed needs. It should support professional and
personal growth, further the nursing profession and promote self-directed
learning. It will provide opportunity for increasing competence,
thoughtfulness, ethics and compassion in nursing professionals, in a variety of
nursing settings. Finally, it will be innovative, anticipating change in health
care systems, technologies and society.
Continuing nursing education
programs may include both theory and practice. Innovative practice, in
accordance with established adult education principles, will be employed and
learners will be encouraged to be actively involved in the learning process.
Continuing nursing education will be planned to meet a variety of learning
style needs, by providing stimulating, topical, informative and participatory
learning experiences. Continuing nursing education will be delivered through
convenient, affordable methods and systems to reduce barriers in attendance.
Clarkson College is an approved
provider of continuing nursing education by the Nebraska Nurses Association
(NNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation.
Approved Iowa Provider #345
Health
Information Management Continuing Education
Continuing education is offered
online, on-site to advance an individual’s career and knowledge in the Health
Information Management (HIM) field. Courses are developed, implemented and
evaluated to improve personal and professional growth and advancement. Theory,
skills and practical application are provided to enhance competence in all
aspects of health care business. Courses are appropriate for billers, coders,
auditors, compliance officers, non-physician providers, managers and directors.
PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
NR 100 RN/LPN Refresher Course Theory
NR 101 RN/LPN Refresher Course
Skills Lab
NR 102 RN/LPN Refresher Course Clinical Rotation
A course of study is offered
for nurses who have inactive or lapsed nursing license status and desire to
return to clinical practice. The Nurse Refresher course is not classroom-based.
The theory portion of the course is done through home-study. In addition,
participants complete an on-campus skills lab day and a clinical rotation at a
local medical facility.
NA 100 Nurse Aide (CNA) Course
Regularly scheduled courses are
offered which provide training for the non-licensed individual to provide safe,
effective and caring services to patients, residents and clients in many health
care settings. Courses are approved by the Nebraska Department of Health and
Human Services (NDHHS). Students successfully completing the course receive a
certificate of completion from
Prerequisites:
· 16
years of age,
· Ability
to read, speak and understand the English language,
· Be in
good health and able to lift 50 lbs.
Applicants need to be aware of the
eligibility requirements for placement on the state registry and/or for
employment. Persons with a criminal record, substance abuse problems or health
problems that would interfere with safe practices may be ineligible for
placement on the state registry or for employment.
NA 101 and NA 102 Nurse Aide
Competency Examinations
Individuals who meet the NE
Department of Health & Human Services requirements for reinstatement of their
placement on the Nurse Aide registry may complete either the written and/or
clinical competency examinations through
MA 100 Medication Aide (CMA) – 40 hour course
This course meets State of
Prerequisites:
· Must be able to read, speak and write English.
· Competent in basic mathematics skills.
· Earned high school diploma or successfully passed the general educational development
(GED) test.
· Proof of current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the health care provider (CPR with AED training).
· Successful completion of an approved Nurse Aide course (or its equivalent) or minimally six months recent experience working as a Nurse Aide is required to register. Proof of current placement on Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry must be provided prior to start of course.
· Must be 18 years of age or older.
·
Applicants need to be aware of the eligibility
requirements for taking the state certification testing and employment. Persons
with a criminal record, substance abuse problems or health problems that would
interfere with safe practices may be ineligible for state testing and/or
employment. Many employers may require an individual to be a Nurse Aide (CNA)
before allowing them to function as a Medication Aide.
MA 101 Medication Aide
Competency Assessment
Medication aides, child care
providers and staff members of schools must demonstrate competency in the
provision of medication. Prior to placement of a medication aide on the
registry, documentation must be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Health
& Human Services. Individuals may complete this Competency Assessment
through
Clarkson College is an approved American
Heart Association (AHA) Training Center. AHA Certification Courses are designed
to teach health care professionals and non-health care professionals the skills
of Basic Life Support (CPR) and relief of foreign body airway obstruction and
the use of an external defibrillator (AED).
AHA two-year
certification courses are intended for those who must meet licensure or
credentialing requirements. However, certified or non-certified individuals are
eligible to enroll in the AHA Basic Life Support and First Aid courses. The
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Course is for those will provide their
knowledge and skills for the patient in critical care within the first 10
minutes of cardiac arrest.
LS 100 Basic Life Support Course: Initial
LS
101 Basic Life Support Course: Renewal
The initial BLS health care provider
course teaches CPR skills for helping victims of all ages (including
doing ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-mask device and oxygen); use of
an automated external defibrillator (AED); and relief of foreign-body airway
obstruction (FBAO). It’s intended for participants who provide health care to
patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and
out-of-hospital for certified or noncertified, licensed or non-licensed health
care professionals. Upon successful completion of the written examination, the
course participant will receive a two-year American Heart Association (AHA)
certification card.
The renewal BLS health care provider course
renews health care providers who are current in American Heart Association
health care provider training. The course provides a review of current AHA
guidelines for basic life support. Successful completion of the course
requires the participant to be able to demonstrate skills learned and pass the
AHA examination for health care providers.
Health care provider courses are offered
regularly at the Clarkson College campus. The staff will also make
arrangements with organizations and businesses to provide training on-site
(dependent upon instructor availability).
LS 090 Heartsaver
First Aid Course with CPR and AED
The Heartsaver
First Aid Course and the Heartsaver AED Course
provides the skills to effectively assess and maintain life from the critical
minutes immediately following an emergency, until the arrival of emergency
medical services personnel. The course also provides corporations with a
complete health and safety training solution for First Aid, CPR and AED.
LS 200 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Initial
LS 201 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): Renewal
The American Heart Association's Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support course is for health care providers who direct or
participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of
hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in
the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary
emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to
patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced
cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team
interaction and communication during resuscitation.
ACLS is based on
simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation
through learning stations where students will practice essential skills
individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. Realistic simulations
reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care;
recognizing and initiating early management of peri-arrest
conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest
pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical
situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and
effective resuscitation team dynamics.
RESERVE OFFICERS’
TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
UNO ROTC PH
402.554.2318 |
Creighton
Army ROTC PH
402.280.2828 www.armyrotc.com/edu/creighton/ |
For students interested in pursuing an ROTC
program while working on their undergraduate degree, Clarkson College makes it
possible to do so.
Through a partnership agreement with
Clarkson College, students may choose from the Army Officer Training Corps
program at Creighton University. Students also may decide on the Air Force ROTC
program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Air Force ROTC training leading to a
commission as a lieutenant in the United States Air Force is available to
qualified Clarkson College students through the AFROTC program at the
University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Clarkson College students register for
the courses at Clarkson College but attend Aerospace Studies classes at UNO
while pursuing their degree at Clarkson College. This opportunity results from
an agreement between the College and UNO. Students interested in this program
should contact UNO ROTC at 402.554.2318.
The following course descriptions are of
Aerospace Studies offered by Clarkson College through the four-year UNO
program.
Click to review Air
Force ROTC Program Course Descriptions
The Army Officer Training Corps program at Creighton
University has a partnership agreement with Clarkson College. This agreement
affords Clarkson students the opportunity to participate in the Army ROTC
program at Creighton while pursuing an undergraduate degree at Clarkson
College. Students interested in this program should contact Creighton
University Army ROTC at 402.280.2828.
Military Science is an elective managerial
training program designed to develop college men and women for positions of
leadership and responsibility as junior officers in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve
or Army National Guard, or for subsequent managerial careers in civilian
industry.
Its curriculum encourages reflective
thinking, goal setting and problem-solving through an interdisciplinary study
of leadership and managerial principles. Specifically, the program is
structured to develop skills in the following areas: interpersonal-motivation,
decision-making, communication and general supervision. Compatible with any
academic major, the program enhances the student’s development in college and
is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
The Army ROTC program offers two-, three-
and four-year programs of instruction. The program itself is essentially
divided into two parts: the basic course (100- to 200-level courses) and the
advanced course (300- to 400-level courses). The basic course, normally taken
during the freshman and sophomore years, is designed to familiarize the student
with the military, the role of an Army officer, and the fundamentals of
effective leadership. It is open to all students and incurs no obligation
whatsoever. Thus, it affords an opportunity to see what ROTC is all about while
qualifying the student to enter the advanced course.
It is the advanced course, however, that
represents the real officer development portion of ROTC. While the basic course
provides fundamental knowledge in leadership, the advanced course refines and
further develops managerial talents through leadership seminars and extensive
practical application. Additionally, the student develops basic military skills
common to the Army. Students successfully completing the advanced course will
be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U. S. Army, Army Reserves or Army
National Guard. Admission into the advanced course is by Military Science
department approval.
The student with prior military service,
Reserve/National Guard service or four years of high school ROTC, however, may
be given equivalency credit for the basic course and allowed to proceed
directly into the advanced course. Likewise, other students are afforded the
same opportunity for the two-year program through an accelerated five-week
summer program in lieu of the basic course. All ROTC students are eligible to
compete for two- and three-year scholarships. Advanced course students receive
$150 per month, up to 10 months a year, for a subsistence allowance.
Students who are members of the Army
Reserve or National Guard and who have attained sophomore status may enroll in
the ROTC advanced course without taking any basic course classes. They must
graduate no later than eight months after commissioning.
Those students qualifying for this two-year
program will receive $150 per month in pay as a subsistence allowance and may
also receive tuition assistance of 50 percent if in the Army Reserve or Army
National Guard.
After the junior year, ROTC cadets attend
Advanced Camp. This is five weeks of intensive leadership and management
training conducted during the summer months at Fort Lewis, Wash. The student’s
ability to lead their unit and to plan and conduct small unit operations is
thoroughly evaluated. Travel pay and salary stipend are provided through the
Army.
Nursing students may also attend the Nurse
Summer Training Program (NSTP) after their junior year. The clinical phase is
three weeks long and takes place at various Army Medical Centers across the
United States, including Hawaii. Students work on a nursing unit in a preceptor
program with an Army nurse. They receive valuable clinical and leadership
skills before heading into the senior year at school. NSTP is optional;
however, it is highly recommended as students receive valuable training and
experience. Travel pay and salary stipend are provided.
The following course descriptions are the
Military Science courses offered at Clarkson College through Creighton
University’s Army ROTC program.
Click to review Army
ROTC Program Course Descriptions