216 217 Introduction to the ICD-9-CM classification, CPT-4 nomenclature, and beginning coding procedure. Prerequisites: HthSci 101, HthSci 113, or equivalent. 231. Advanced Coding Procedures (4) W Provides knowledge of procedures applicable to the classification and coding of diseases and operations in which special conventions exist: V-codes, circulatory system disorders, neoplasms, pregnancy and delivery, injuries, adverse effects and poisonings. Prerequisites: MRSci 230, HthSci 230. 232. Classification Systems Topics (3) S Discussion of issues parallel to or founded in the use of classification systems: Federal reimbursement systems, Current Procedural Terminology and CPT coding, Indexes and indexing procedures. MRSci 231. 285. (First Year) Introduction to the Hospital Setting (2) A Student's initial experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and designated field experiences are reinforced and practiced. Projects assigned will offer the student basic skills in technical functions, e.g., numbering, filing systems, hospital statistics. 286. (Second Year) Directed Clinical Practicum (2) * A, W, S Student's final experience in the health care setting. Skills and learning from the classroom and laboratory are reinforced and practiced. The student observes in other health care settings. Projects assigned give the student expertise in technical functions, e.g., ICD-9-CM, CPT, and other coding systems. Prerequisite: MRSci 201. Nursing Program Director: Dr. Gerry Hansen Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 437 Telephone Contact: Julie Arslanian 626-6132 PN Unit Coordinator: Karen Beaver Telephone Contact: Marguerite Simmons 626-7416 ADN Unit Coordinator: Pam Burton Telephone Contact: Marguerite Simmons 626-7416 BSN Unit Coordinator: Karla Dalley Telephone Contact: Suzanne Budge 626-6122 rounded in 1953, nursing at Weber State offers students career progression from Practical Nursing (PN) to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) to Baccalaureate Nursing (BSN) via a ladder curriculum. The curriculum model enables student progression through various preparation levels in accordance with individual ability, aspirations, career goals and changing life circumstances. The program ensures entry level practitioners by providing a foundation from the physical, biological, behavioral and nursing sciences to apply in caring for clients in a variety of nursing environments. The nursing program embraces three levels of preparation for nursing practice: PN, ADN, and BSN. Educational offerings provide distinctive purposes and expectations for each level of nursing preparation while recognizing common areas of achievement within each level. Competency standards define graduate characteristics at each preparation level. Four entry options are available for students. Three of these lead to licensure by examination at the PN and ADN levels. The remaining option is based on the ADN curriculum and require valid RN licensure prior to entry. Entry Options Practical Nursing: First year of the nursing program constitutes the practical nursing curriculum. Students selecting this option are awarded an Institutional Certificate by WSU following one year of study. Graduates are required to sit for the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) Straight ADN: Two years are required for students entering this option. Students entered for associate degree nursing may write the NCLEX-PN through equivalency clause in the Utah Nurse Practice Act at completion of the first year. An additional year of course work entitles graduates to write the National Examination for licensure as a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN). PN to ADN: This entry option is open only to LPNs and other qualified health care workers. Entering students enroll for second year of the nursing program. Graduates write the NCLEX-RN at completion of the second curricular year. RN to BSN: Entry options for achieving the baccalaureate degree are only open to RNs. Students directly enter baccalaureate nursing after graduation from the associate degree level, provided they meet admission criteria. Additionally, RNs from other associate degree or diploma programs, or those who have been out of school for an unspecified period of time, can enter the RN to BSN option. A two year upper division curriculum rounds out the nursing program at this level. Statewide Program All levels of the nursing program are offered throughout Utah and other selected sites. Cooperative, contractual, and outreach campuses bring the WSU nursing program to all sectors of the State. Cooperative Campuses: ADN, and RN to BSN options are offered at cooperative campuses located at Utah State University in Logan and Southern Utah University in Cedar City/Dixie College in St. George. Contractual Campus: A PN program with an option for advancement to ADN is offered in affiliation with Davis Applied Technology Center in Kaysville. Outreach Campuses: Developed in response to rural needs, PN to ADN, and RN to BSN options are offered through outreach education. Dependent upon local needs and available funding, outreach offerings are available at various campuses throughout the State for specified time periods. Campus locations and entry level offerings vary from year to year. Licensure Applicants who have been convicted of a felony, treated for mental illness or substance abuse should discuss their eligibility status with the Utah Board of Nursing. Acceptance to the nursing program does not assure eligibility to write the PN or RN licensing examination. The Utah Board of Nursing makes final decisions on issue of license. Accreditation The nursing program (PN, ADN and BSN) is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Admission Process For Entry Options PRACTICAL NURSING Telephone Contact: Robert Holt 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to the practical nursing option. Admissions are once per year. Applications may be obtained from the PN admissions advisor, room 108B, College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 14 February each year. A $10 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by PN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Students are admitted summer quarter. All summer requisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into autumn quarter. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from high school or equivalent • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to practical nursing option and pay the $10 application fee. • Applicants with less than 45 quarter credit hours of college work must meet the following: 16 17 18 19 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 • Applicants with 45 quarter credit hours must meet the following: Composite ACT of 16 and Cumulative GPA of 2.5. ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING Telephone Contact: Robert Holt 626-6128 Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to the associate degree nursing option. Admissions are once per year. Applications may be obtained from the nursing admissions adviser, room 108B in the College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 14 February of each year. A $10 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by ADN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Selectees are admitted summer quarter. All summer requisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into autumn quarter. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from high school or equivalent • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 • ACT composite score of 20 • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to associate degree option and pay the $10 application fee PN TO ADN Telephone Contact: Rob Holt 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to PN to ADN option. Admission times and deadlines vary according to campus location. For applications and deadline information, please contact PN to ADN admissions advisor, room 108B, College of Health Professions. A $10 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by PN/ADN admissions and advancement committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduate from practical nursing program or equivalent • Completion of WSU general education requirements for practical nursing • Cumulative G. P. A. of 2.6 • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to PN to ADN option and pay the $10 application fee • Successful completion of proficiency examination • Successful completion of challenge examinations if out-of-state PN graduate or Utah PN graduate of more than five years. BACCALAUREATE NURSING Telephone Contact: Rob Holt 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State. Applicants must also apply for admission to baccalaureate nursing option. Admissions are once per year for all campuses (WSU, Cedar City and Outreach). Applications may be obtained from the admissions counselor in room 108B, College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 1 April for fall admission. A $10 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by BSN admissions and committee members. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from an accredited diploma or associate degree nursing program • Completion of WSU general education requirements for the associate degree nursing program • Hold valid RN license • Cumulative G. P. A. of 3.0 • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to baccalaureate nursing option and pay the $10 application fee • Successful completion (50th percentile) of NLN Mobility Profile II examination for registered nursing graduates from diploma program or NON-NLN accredited programs. Bacclaureate Nursing for Registered Nurses - Ogden Campus BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (B.S.) Campus Coordinator: Karla Dalley Telephone Contact: Suzanne Budge 626-6122 Professors: Diane Baghman, Mary Flo Bruce, Gerry Hansen; Associate Professor: Mary Ann Anderson, Kathy Culliton, Linda Forest, Judith Pratt, Carol Ranstrom; Assistant Professors: Karla Dalley, Evelyn Draper, Linda Hofmann, Debra T. Huber, Geraldine Matsumura, Barbara Wirick. » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed an associate degree or diploma nursing program and hold a valid license as a registered nurse. Students must also make application and be accepted to the program (see the Admission Process on the preceding pages. » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C+" or better is required in all upper division nursing courses, and a grade of "C" or better is required for all support courses. GEN ED & CORE COURSES Interdisciplinary HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & Technology PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG- RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences Q GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University