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Dumke College of Health Professions WSU/OWATC Contractual Program (Ogden, Utah) Campus Facilitator: Mary Lou Morales, MSN, RN Program Contact: Robbie Hicken (801) 627-8351 FACULTY - Professor: Debra Huber, PhD, MS, APRN; Associate Professors: Tamara Dahlkemper, MSN, RN, CNE; Kathy Culliton, MSN, APRN; London Draper Lowe, MSN, RN; Valerie Gooder, PhD, MS, RN; Deborah Judd, MSN, APRN; Julie Killebrew, MS, RN; Diane Leggett, PhD, MS, RN; Pam Rice, MSN, RN; Susan Thornock, EdD, MS, RN; Assistant Professors: Pamela Anderson, MSN, RN; Suzanne Ballingham, MSN, APRN; Kristy Baron, MFHD, RN; Joyce Barra, PhD, MS, RN; Linda Benson, MSN, RN; Tamara Berghout, MSN, RN; Kathleen Cadman, MSN, RN; Cynthia Candland, MSN, RN; Sally Cantwell, MS, RN; Thelma Carter, MSN, RN; Heather Clark, MSN, RN; Jill Daly, MSN, RN; Jenny Decker, MSN, RN; Alexandra Hanson, MSN, RN; Jeanette Harris, MSN, RN; Linda Hofmann, MS, RN; Rieneke Holman, MS, RN; Kimball Johnson, MSN, RN; Jonny Kelly, MNA, RN; Kathleen Laird, MSN, RN; Melissa Neville, DNP, RN; Toby Nishikawa, MSN, RN; Jody Reese, MSN, RN; Collette Renstrom, DNP, APRN; Monte Roberts, MSN, RN; Louise Salmond, MSN, RN; Holli Sowerby, MSN, RN; Jamie Wankier, MSN, RN; Kristiann Williams, DNP, APRN; Carol Welninski, DNP, RN; Instructors: Nancy Kuncl, MSN, APRN Program History Founded in 1953, nursing at Weber State University offers students career progression from Associate RN Degree to Associate of Science (PNto RN) or Associate of Applied Science Degree Nursing (AAS) (PN to RN), to Baccalaureate Nursing (BSN), to Master of Science in Nursing 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: Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN), RN to BSN (BS), and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). 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. Two of these lead to licensure by examination at AS/AAS levels. The third option leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The fourth option leads to a master of science in nursing with either a concentration in nursing administration or nursing education. Entry Options Registered Nurse (RN) [AS"|: Two years are required for students entering this option. Students selecting this option must complete nursing major credits plus fulfill university general education credits required for graduation with an associate of science degree. Students selected for an associate of science degree in nursing may take the NCLEX-PN through the equivalency clause in the Utah Nurse Practice Act at completion of the first year. An additional year of course work entitles graduates to take the National Examination for licensure as a registered nurse. PN to RN Program (RN Completion) rAS/AASl: This entry option is open to PN's and those eligible to take the NCLEX- PN. Students selecting this option must complete one additional year of nursing major credits plus fulfill university general education credits required for graduation with an associate of applied science / associate of science degree. Registered Nurse to BSN fRN-to-BSN) [BS]: The BSN Option is available to registered nurses who have completed an AS degree in nursing. Potential students must have an active unencumbered Utah license or plan to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN exam within the first semester of the BSN program. Previous graduates of an AAS degree will need to complete the WSU general education requirements for the AS Degree prior to requesting admission to the RN to BSN program. Admission is dependent upon program space availability. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): The MSN program is designed to prepare 1) nurse administrators, 2) college-level nursing faculty, and 3) nurse educators employed within healthcare institutions. The concentrations of nursing educator and nurse administrator will prepare students for advanced careers in nursing. Both concentrations are specifically intended for individuals with nursing experience who want to advance their careers as nurse administrators or college faculty. Please refer to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for requirements. Licensure Applicants who have been convicted of a felony, treated for serious mental illness or substance abuse should discuss their eligibility status with the Utah State Board of Nursing. Acceptance to the nursing program does not assure eligibility for a RN license. The Utah Board of Nursing makes final decisions on issuance of professional licensure. Accred itation The School of Nursing programs (AAS/AS, BSN, and MSN) are accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 P. 404.975.5000 F 404.975.5020 www. acenursing.org Admission Process For Entry Options Admission is competitive; therefore, the listed criteria for admission should be considered as minimum standards. Associate of Science Degree Nursing (RN) DCHP Admission Office (801) 626-6136 Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Associate of Science Degree Nursing program. Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Admissions Advisement Office in the Marriott Allied Heath Building (MAH108B) or complete application information and forms are available on the School of Nursing website at http://weber.edu/nursing. Applications must be completed Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog