236 HIM 3320. Managing Quality Improvement Programs in Health Care (2) 5 Developing quality improvement programs in health care organizations is the focus of discussion in this course. The managerial issues of quality improvement organization structure, group meeting facilitation, QI information collection and dissemination, group decision-making facilitation, decision implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement communications are developed. Major philosophies such as TQM and CQI are discussed in depth, and the accreditation and regulatory requirements of federal and state agencies as well as the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organizations are reviewed. Prerequisite: HIM 3300 HIM 3500. Biomedical Research Support (2) 5 Design concepts and information systems used in biomedical research and investigation by drug companies, genetic engineering firms, academic institutions, and individual researchers and the support of same by health information professionals are discussed. The major national research policy-making bodies (NIH, NCHS, CDC) and their research protocols are reviewed. The student also learns what techniques and resources facilitate biomedical literature searches and how to assist a researcher in the pursuit of published information. An overview of the development, structure, and management of a health care institutional medical library is presented. HIM 4990. Baccalaureate Thesis and Presentation (3) F Senior health information management students complete a research project and thesis in partial fulfillment of program requirements. By the completion of the course, the senior student will be able to specify a thesis topic, specify individual thesis learning objectives, specify individual thesis learning activities, develop a thesis project time-line, implement the thesis project, write the thesis, and present it to the Health Information Management faculty and students. Topics are chosen by the student but require approval by the Program Coordinator. DEPARTMENT NURSING Interim Department Chair: Dr. Debra Huber Location: Marriott Allied Health Building, Rm 437 Telephone Contact: Suzanne Budge (801) 626-6142 Associate Chair, Academic Affairs: Dr. Carol Hannan Telephone: (801) 626-6701 Program Outreach Coordinator: Betty Damask-Bembenek, MN, RN Telephone Contact: Aiko Flowers (801) 626-6134 PN/AAS Level Coordinators: Pamela Rice, MSN, RN and Deanna Williams, MSN, RN Telephone Contact: Marguerite Simmons (801) 626-7416 BSN Level Coordinator: Evelyn Draper, M.S. Telephone Contact: Angela Widmer (801) 626-6122 rounded in 1953, nursing at Weber State University offers students career progression from Practical Nursing (PN) to Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing (AAS) 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 for application in caring for clients in a variety of nursing environments. The nursing program embraces three levels of preparation for nursing practice: PN, AAS, 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 AAS levels. The remaining option is based on the AAS curriculum and requires valid RN licensure prior to entry. Entry Options Practical Nursing: The 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. For licensure as a practical nurse, graduates are required to sit for the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) Straight AAS: Two years are required for students entering this option. Students selected for an associate or applied science 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 AAS (Advanced Placement): This entry option is open only to LPNs and other qualified health care workers. Entering students enroll for the second year of the nursing program. Graduates write the NCLEX-RN at completion of this curricular year. RN to BSN: Entry options for achieving the baccalaureate degree are only open to RNs. Students may 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. Cooperative, contractual, and outreach campuses bring the WSU nursing program to all sectors of the State. Cooperative Campuses: AAS, and RN to BSN options are offered at cooperative campuses located at Utah State University in Logan and Southern Utah University in Cedar City. Contractual Campus: A PN to AAS Program is offered in affiliation with the Davis Applied Technology Center in Kaysville. Outreach Campuses: Developed in response to rural needs, PN, PN to AAS, and RN to BSN options are offered through outreach education. Dependent upon local needs and available funding, outreach programs are offered 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, AAS and BSN) is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission 61 Broadway New York, NY 10006 Phone: (212) 363-5555 extension 153, Fax: (212) 812-0309 www.nlnac.org Admission Process For Entry Options PRACTICAL NURSING Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Practical Nursing option. Admission selections are made once per year. Applications may be obtained from the PN Admission Counselor, 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 the PN Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Students are admitted summer semester. All summer prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into fall semester. Admission requirements include the following: • Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate • Graduation from high school or equivalent program • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to Practical Nursing option and payment of the $10 application fee. • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 • ACT composite score of 18 • ACT Math score of 17 or Math ND0960 completed with a grade of "C" or better ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE NURSING Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing option. Admission selections are made once per year. Applications may be obtained from the Nursing Admission Counselor, 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 the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Selectees are admitted summer semester. All summer prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a "C" grade or better in order to advance into fall semester. Admission requirements include the following: • Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate • Graduation from high school or equivalent program • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 237 • Combined Math, English, and Science/Support course GPA of 3.0 ACT composite score of 22 • ACT Math score of 21 or Math ND0960 completed with a grade of "C" or better • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to Associate of Applied Science Degree option and payment of the $10 application fee PN TO AAS Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to PN to AAS option. Admission times and deadlines vary according to campus location. For applications and deadline information, please contact the PN to AAS Admission Counselor, 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 the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduate of Practical Nursing Program or equivalent program • Completion of WSU general education requirements for Practical Nursing with "C" grade or better • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 • Math ACT 17 or higher or completion of First Course in Algebra (Math 0960) • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to PN-to-AAS option and payment of the $10 application fee • Successful completion of proficiency examination BACCALAUREATE NURSING Telephone Contact: Robert Holt (801) 626-6128 Applicants must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to Baccalaureate Nursing option. Admissions are once per year for Ogden campus and once per program cycle for Cedar City and Outreach sites. Applications are available year round and may be obtained from the Admission Counselor in Room 108B, College of Health Professions. Applications must be completed and on file by 15 March for fall admission for Ogden campus. A $10 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Nursing Program Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements include the following: • Graduation from an accredited diploma or Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing Program • Completion of WSU general education requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing Program • Hold valid Utah RN license • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 • Admission to Weber State University • Completed application to baccalaureate nursing option and payment of the $10 application fee • Successful completion of NLN Mobility Profile II examination for registered nursing graduates from diploma program or NON- NLN accredited programs. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED ciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & logy CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE . 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