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NURSING
PROGRAM (541) 962-3646 Jeanne Bowden, Associate Dean Program Faculty Jeanne Bowden, Associate Dean (541) 562-6062 PO Box 986 - 299 W. Hwy 203 Union, Oregon 97883 Marguerite Pike, Director Sue Peeples Kenrick Jones Elgin
Family Health Center (541) 962-3524 Kathy Pfister-Minogue, Director Lien Dretke Matt Jones Health Network for Rural Schools Nancy Findholt, Director This program is offered at Eastern by the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) School of Nursing, in cooperation with Eastern Oregon University. OHSU Nursing Program at Eastern Oregon UniversityIn 1979 the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) School of Nursing established an undergraduate nursing program on the Eastern Oregon University (EOU) campus in rural, La Grande, Oregon. The two institutions developed the program in response to the ongoing critical need for educating and retaining baccalaureate-prepared nurses to work in rural, under-served areas of eastern Oregon. Over the years, the OHSU School of Nursing has extended Master's and Doctoral education to the Eastern campus. The EOU program extends academic course work to students who live in remote areas of eastern Oregon, giving place-bound students in Baker City, Burns, Enterprise, John Day, and Lakeview the opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Science degree while residing in their own small communities. The Rural Frontier Delivery Program (RFD) is offered using distance learning modalities and forming partnerships with local health care hospitals and agencies. Students have the opportunity to realize their career goal of becoming professional nurses without leaving their frontier community and most remain in their remote communities to practice following graduation. The premise that bringing nursing education to medically under-served areas would result in retaining professional nurses in these rural com-munities has proven to be correct. The OHSU School of Nursing at Eastern is an exemplary model that blends the delivery of comprehensive, preventive nursing care to rural Oregonians with the specialized education of rural health nurses. Nurse faculty created and operate two nurse practitioner community-based primary care centers as well as the Health Network for Rural Schools serving five rural school districts. Nurse practitioner faculty operate EOU's student health service blending primary care with campus wellness programs. Eastern's nursing students are given the opportunity to practice in these unique health care settings. The School of Nursing prepares students with knowledge, skills, and clinical judgement to respond to dynamic and changing health care environment. Faculty integrate theory, practice, and research and are actively engaged in activities promoting the health and well-being of local communities. The University values an academic environment where creative collaboration and mutual inspiration takes place.
SCHOOL OF NURSING The purpose of nursing is to provide people with rational, individualized, and compassionate assistance in the maintenance and promotion of health, in adapting to acute or chronic illness, and in coping with the final stages of life. The field of nursing is committed to the development of nursing functions to promote optimum health for individuals, groups, and society. The faculty in the OHSU School of Nursing believes that the baccalaureate degree in nursing is the appropriate entry level to professional nursing practice, and that specialization in nursing should occur in graduate education. On July 1, 1993 the Oregon University System integrated all of the state's higher education nursing programs under the administration of OHSU. The OHSU School of Nursing now has one program at both the graduate and undergraduate level located at four campuses - Eastern Oregon University at La Grande, Oregon Institute of Technology at Klamath Falls, Southern Oregon University at Ashland, and at Portland. Program require-ments are the same on all four campuses. The School of Nursing at OHSU offers an undergraduate curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. On the La Grande campus, nursing courses are taught by OHSU faculty in residence in La Grande, utilizing both Eastern campus facilities for theory, and regional health facilities for clinical experiences. There is opportunity for student exchange between all four campuses on a space available basis. The curricula in nursing meet university standards and requirements. The University is accredited by the Northwest Regional Accrediting Association. The School of Nursing is a member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing. Its baccalaureate program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Service (1949), and by the Oregon State Board of Nursing annually. The Master of Nursing has been accredited by the National League for Nursing since 1973.
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM GOALS The graduates of the statewide bac-calaureate program in nursing are prepared for professional nursing as generalists. They will: 1. Use theoretical concepts, research findings and other ways of knowing to guide nursing practice with clients in various phases of the life span. 2. Integrate critical thinking skills into the practice of professional nursing. 3. Assess health status and health potential of clients from diverse background; diagnose, identify desired outcomes, plan, intervene therapeutically, and evaluate the outcomes of nursing care. 4. Initiate and perform the multiple roles of a professional nurse. 5. Practice in a caring, responsible and accountable manner in accordance with professional ethics and accepted standards of nursing practice. 6. Comprehend interactions among the major factors affecting health care needs of a changing society. 7. Identify areas for change in the health care delivery system and participate creatively in the change process. 8. Assume responsibility for continued learning and professional growth.
ADMISSION POLICY AND COURSE
OF STUDY Applications for students seeking admission to the baccalaureate program on all four campuses are available from the Office of Student Recruitment in Portland and through the nursing school office at EOU in La Grande beginning October 1. Applica-tions are accepted December 1 through February 1 for the next Summer admission (June). Because of the professional nature of nursing and its responsibility to the public, the School of Nursing has established standards for student selection. Applicants must maintain a 2.5 grade-point average during the pre-nursing program to be eligible for consideration. A "C" grade or better must be obtained in all lower division prerequisites. (All transferable academic work is used to compute the grade-point average including grades received fall term prior to admission). All students admitted to the OHSU School of Nursing must have completed 91 quarter credits ( 60 semester) of transferable college credits. Although students may apply while in the process of completing the admission requirements, those admitted will provide a final transcript prior to registration at OHSU reflecting the completion of certain courses. All courses must be completed by the end of Spring Term prior to matriculation. All applicants' applying to any one of the four regional campuses apply directly to the Registrar on the Portland campus. Records are reviewed and recommendations for admissions are forwarded to the Dean of the School of Nursing. Notice of acceptance or refusal is sent by the Registrar's Office. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The following is a list of the OHSU School of Nursing non-nursing requirements which satisfy the group requirements of a baccalaureate degree: 'NATURAL
SCIENCES ' ' *Microbiology (4) *Chemistry to include Biochemistry (12) *College Algebra (3) *Statistics (Descriptive and Inferential) (3) *Nutrition (3) ARTS
AND LETTERS AND HUMANITIES' Written English/English Composition (9) *Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (6) Arts and Letters and Humanities
Electives ' SOCIAL
SCIENCES *General Sociology (3) *Human Development (Life-Span) (3) *Cultural Anthropology (3) Social Science Elective 'ELECTIVES - 9 LOWER DIVISION TOTAL - 91OTHER
REQUIREMENTS CURRICULUM A sample curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at OHSU is outlined below. It is not uncommon for students to elect to take longer than two years to complete lower division requirements. Since course numbering differs at collegiate settings, course titles and course descriptions are used to parallel courses. All courses must be taken for a letter grade with the exception of non-designated electives which can be taken P/NP. At Eastern Oregon University if the WPE exam is passed and on the transcript, 6 credits of writing will be waived. Credits at EOU are in quarter hours. Clinical experience requires 3 hours in the clinical area for each credit earned. For students on the La Grande campus, travel outside of the La Grande area may be required for clinical experiences. Written English/English Composition: Mini-mum of 6, OHSU requires 9 credits. (If all or part of the requirement has been waived at a prior institution, evidence of waiver must be noted either on the official transcript or verified by the Registrar of the institution concerned.) Total credits: At least 180 credit hours. Credit in the major: At least 36 credit hours, including at least 24 hours in upper-division courses. Credit in residence: A minimum of 45 graded hours of the last 60 presented for the degree. Course work completed at any institution of the State System of Higher Education is considered work in residence only if the student is officially enrolled at OHSU for the term in which the work is completed. Restrictions: A maximum of 108 transferable credit hours may be transferred from any accredited community college or junior college toward the baccalaureate degree. Academic performance: Graduation requires a minimum accumulated grade point average of 2.0 for all courses applicable for credit toward the baccalaureate degree. Group requirements: To promote breadth of liberal education, all candidates for a bachelor's degree are required to take a minimum of 36 quarter credits, with at least 9 credits in each of the three general education groups (arts and letters and humanities, social science and science). Degree requirements: When requirements for degrees are changed, special arrangements may be made for students who have taken work under former requirements. In general, however, a student will be expected to meet the existing requirements at the time the degree is granted. Second degree: Students who have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing must satisfy the admission requirements and take the lower division prerequisites that support the nursing major (see * courses on the list of lower division requirements). Students must also complete all of the upper division nursing major in residence at OHSU. SAMPLE CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS AT OHSU SCHOOL OF NURSING AT EOU FRESHMAN YEAR 'Fall Chemistry 101 (4) English Composition (4) Sociology 204/205 (5) Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 111) (3) 'Winter Chemistry 102 (4) English Composition (4) Nutrition (PEH 325) (4) ARTS/LTS/HUM Elective (3) 'Spring Chemistry 103 (4) ART/LTS.HUM Elective (3) College Algebra (MTH 111) (4) Cultural Anthropology (ANTH 101) (5)
SOPHOMORE YEAR 'Fall Natural Science course (to finish A&P requirement) (4) General Psychology (PSY 201) (5) Literature (4) 'Winter Anatomy (BI 231) (4) Microbiology (BI 234) (4) Lifespan Development (PSY 311) (5) ARTS/LTR/HUM Elective (3) 'Spring Statistics (STAT 315/327) (4) ART/LTR/HUM Elective (3) Public Speaking (SPCH 112) (4) Physiology (BI 232) (4)
JUNIOR YEAR 'Summer Session I Foundations for Nursing Practice (NUR 370) (2) Health Assessment (NUR 371) (5) 'Fall Clinical Decision Making in Nursing Practice (NUR 376) (3) Introduction to Clinical Nursing (NUR 373) (5) Pathophysiological Process: A Foundation for Nursing Practice(NUR 372) (3) Gerontological Nursing (NUR 382) (3) 'Winter Clinical Pharmacology (NUR 374) (3) Nursing Care of Families (NUR 386) (3) Nursing Care of Families Practicum (NUR 387) (5) Family Nursing (NUR 380) (3) 'Spring Ethical Issues/Legal Aspects (NUR 378) (3) Nursing Care of Adults with Physiological (NUR 384) Alterations (4) Nursing Care of Adults with Physiological Alterations: Practicum (NUR 385) (7) 'Summer Session II Clinical Focus (NUR 471) (7) SENIOR YEAR 'Fall Health Policy (NUR 474) (3) Mental Health Nursing (NUR 484) (4) Mental Health Nursing: Practicum (NUR 485) (6) Community Health Nursing: Practicum (NUR 487) (6) 'Winter Research Nursing (NUR 470) (3) Mental Health Nursing (NUR 484) (4) Mental Health Nursing: Practicum (NUR 485) (6) Community Health Nursing: Practicum (NUR 487) (6) 'Spring Reflective Practice (NUR 489) (9) Leadership & Management in Nursing (NUR 472) (3) For more information, please call (541) 962-3803 or send an Email to lstout@eou.edu or visit our web site at www.eou.edu/ohsu . RURAL FRONTIER DELIVERY (RFD Program) OHSU School of Nursing, in cooperation with Eastern Oregon University, offer a complete baccalaureate degree program to rural place-bound students. Our Rural Frontier Delivery Program (RFD Program) is designed for rural students with a long-term commitment of remaining in their community. RFD sites are currently Enterprise, Baker City, John Day, Burns and Lakeview. Lower division requirements are offered through Eastern Oregon University's Division of Extended Programs. The purpose of the program is to provide our baccalaureate nursing program to place-bound students in rural frontier communities. This is achieved by: utilizing the existing off campus course delivery system at Eastern, utilizing local community resources for clinical learning experiences and following the admission, course and graduation requirements expected of other matriculated school of nursing students. Nursing theory courses are delivered to rural sites and taught by nursing faculty at Eastern Oregon University via: *ED-NET *videotape *computer conferencing *cd rom * individualized study or combination Nursing clinical courses are available in each rural community agencies utilized are: *hospitals *health departments *home health agencies *mental health clinics *private physician offices *schools *nursing homes *other agencies deemed appropriate for learning needs Admission Information:*admission to the RFD Program is limited to even years *applications are accepted between December 15th and February 15th for the next summer admission *lower division prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission For information on the RFD Program, please call Jan Glasby-Peters, RN, MN, FNP at (541) 962-3342. RN TO BSN PROGRAM Courses
for RN's wishing to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing are available
using delayed video and computer conferencing. Courses are expected to
be completed within the term they are offered. On campus attendance is
also an option to delayed video. Clinical courses are taught in communities
utilizing hospitals, health departments, home health agencies, private
physician offices, schools, nursing homes and other agencies. Textbooks
and syllabi are ordered through EOU's bookstore. Degree Requirements:*All applicants must be licensed as RNs in Oregon.
*All applicants must complete an application for admission. *All applicants must successfully complete the lower division prerequisite courses, the NLN Nursing Mobility Profile II Exams (if needed), or Credit by Articulation prior to Admission. Program length will vary depending upon the student's previous education and the number of courses taken each quarter. RN students who plan to enroll part-time in the RN/BS program must take theory courses prior to but no longer than one year before enrolling in the corresponding clinical courses. Two options will exist for RN students to take course work: '1. The RN student may be formally admitted to the program and pursue a negotiated program of study. 2. The RN student may delay formal admission until later and pursue course work as a non-matriculated or non-admitted student. Only admitted students are eligible to take clinical courses. The lower division requirements for the RN program differ from that of the regular program for a detailed brochure or for more information, please call (541) 962-3803. GRADUATE PROGRAM The School of Nursing offers two degrees at the Master's level: Master's of Science (MS) and Master's of Public Health (MPH). Currently the master's component at the School of Nursing has numerous speciality areas: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Health and Illness, Community Health Care System, Child, Adolescent, and Family Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Nurse Midwifery, and Primary Health Care that includes: Women's Health Care/Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric/Adult Nurse Practitioner, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Starting Fall of 2000, the Family Nurse Practitioner option will be offered at Eastern Oregon University campus. A Post Master's Certificate Option (PMCO) is offered in most specialities. At the doctoral level a doctor of philosophy is offered on the Portland campus. For more information on graduate programs and what specialities will be offered on the EOU campus, contact the Office of Student Recruitment, OHSU School of Nursing, SN/ADM, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, Oregon 97201. Phone (503) 494-7725 or in La Grande (541) 962-3528. 'For Pre-Nursing advising contact: Advising Office, IH
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NURS 299 - NURS 299 NURS 370 - Found Nursing Prac
NURS 371 - Health Assessment NURS 372 - Pathophysiology NURS 373 - Intro Clinical Nursing
NURS 374 - Clinical Pharmacology
NURS 376 - Clin Decision Making
NURS 378 - Eth Iss/Leg Aspects
NURS 380 - Family Nursing NURS 382 - Gerontological Nrsng
NURS 384 - Adult Health & Illness
NURS 385 - AHI Clinical NURS 386 - Nursing Care/Families
NURS 387 - Family Clinical NURS 470 - Research NURS 471 - Clinical Focus NURS 472 - Ldrshp/Mgmt In Nursing
NURS 474 - Health Policy NURS 484 - Mental Health Nursing
NURS 485 - Mental Health Clinical
NURS 486 - Community Hlth Nrsng
NURS 487 - Comm Hlth Nrsng Pract
NURS 489 - Reflective Nursing Clinical
NOTE: For course descriptions see the Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Nursing Catalog. For Additional Information For information, brochures, applications, review or transcripts and RN advising contact: OHSU School of Nursing at EOU For Pre-Nursing advising contact: Advising Office, IH 212 |
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