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THE W. CARY EDWARDS

SCHOOL OF

NURSING
PROSPECTUS

2010 - 2011

Online

RN-BSN/MSN Degree Programs BSN • BSN/MSN • MSN Nurse Educator Certificate Program

Higher Education. For Adults with Higher Expectations.® www.tesc.edu

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Message from the Dean About the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing RN TO BSN/MSN DEGREE PROGRAM Overview BSN Degree Program Requirements BSN Program Credit Distribution MSN Degree Program Requirements MSN Credit Distribution Requirements NURSE EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Diversity in Nursing Highlighting More Than 25 Years of Nursing Education Excellence Admissions Requirements and Process Student Services and Resources Accreditation and Quality Assurance Academic Policies W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Staff The W. Cary Edwards Nursing Prospectus provides an overview of the policies and programs offered by the School. The information contained in this Prospectus is current as of July 1, 2010. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this Prospectus, the College reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.
Thomas Edison State College

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About Thomas Edison State College
Established in 1972, Thomas Edison State College is one of New Jersey's 12 senior public institutions of higher education and one of the oldest institutions in the country designed specifically for adults. The College offers associate, bachelor’s and master's degrees in more than 100 areas of study as well as undergraduate, graduate and professional certificates. The College has pioneered the use of the latest technology to develop flexible, high-quality educational programs for self-directed adults and is a national leader in the assessment of adult learning. The entire academic program at the College revolves around the unique needs of adults, removing the barriers that limit many excellent candidates who juggle family and career responsibilities. Those barriers are largely time and place. Most adults cannot put their lives on hold to sit in a classroom at a specific time and place. At Thomas Edison State College, they do not have to.

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I find out what the world needs, and I invent it.
Thomas Edison



C ONTENTS

MES S AG E F ROM T H E DEAN

Dear Nursing School Prospect:
An early pioneer in distance education for nurses, the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State College now has more than 25 years of experience in the provision of quality, flexible, distance education programs for RNs who desire an alternative to campus-based education. During these years the School has grown in many directions, achieved many goals and faced many challenges. In 1983, an examination-based BSN degree program for RNs in New Jersey was initiated at Thomas Edison State College. Nurses were able to study independently, or with others, and take examinations to earn credit for their nursing knowledge. In 2001, as the College moved to online education, the examination-based program was transitioned to an online mentored format. In 2004, due to the rapid growth and success of the online format, the program was opened to nurses across the nation; and, in 2006, it was expanded from an RN-BSN degree program to an RN-BSN/MSN Nurse Educator degree program and a Nurse Educator Certificate program. Additionally, partnerships with major healthcare institutions have been developed to further assist in advancing the education of RNs, and a project to promote diversity in nursing was implemented with a grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HSRA). In 2010, the School of Nursing was named in honor of W. Cary Edwards, a distinguished community leader and public servant. During his tenure as chief counsel to New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean, Mr. Edwards was instrumental in securing the initial funding that made it possible to begin nursing education at Thomas Edison State College. In addition, he has a distinguished record of service to higher education and the State of New Jersey which includes serving as Attorney General, Chairman of the State Commission on Investigation, and a member of the New Jersey Assembly. I am honored that our school is named after someone of such distinction. As we move forward we envision continued growth for the School — two new areas of specialty in the MSN degree program, Nursing Informatics and Nursing Administration, increased diversity and new partnerships — with a commitment to quality, the needs of RNs and the nursing profession, and the healthcare of society. In celebration of our history, we have highlighted some of the milestones that have provided our foundation for the future. We invite you to review those milestones in the special two page section on Pages 10-11 as you read more about the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State College in this Prospectus. I thank you for your interest. If you are reading this Prospectus as a first step toward advancing your academic and career goals and you have questions about our programs, you may view the College website at www.tesc.edu/nursing, contact the College at (888) 442-8372 or by e-mail to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

MES S AGE FROM THE DE AN

Susan McMullen O’Brien, EdD, RN Dean, W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing

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about the W. Cary Edwards school of nursing
The mission of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State College is guided by the mission of the College, which is to ”provide flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for selfdirected adults.” The School offers an online RNBSN/MSN degree program and a graduate nursing certificate program designed for experienced RNs. The programs are self-paced and flexible, with few course prerequisites and no time limit for completion. Students are, however, expected to earn a minimum of 3 credits per year that apply to degree requirements to remain on active status in the program. The School has offsite, independent contractors, known at the College as mentors, who serve on an asneeded basis to fulfill many of the roles traditionally held by nurse faculty in campus-based programs. Mentors on the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Committee are experienced nurse educators from bachelor’s and higher degree nursing programs and nursing service settings who guide the development, implementation and evaluation of the School’s programs. The online nursing course mentors are experienced nurse educators from bachelor’s and higher degree nursing programs and nursing service settings from throughout the United States, who are responsible for facilitating the courses and evaluating the student’s academic performance. All nursing mentors hold a minimum of a master’s degree; approximately 75 percent are doctorally prepared; and minority representation among mentors is approximately 21 percent. The administrative and professional nursing staff at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is led by the dean, who is a doctorally prepared, experienced nurse educator (see Page 19). Students may access the School and its services and participate in School and College activities in a variety of ways. They have the opportunity to serve as student representatives to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Committee and selected subcommittees as well as to the College’s Board of Trustees and Academic Council. Both students and graduates were active in the founding of the Upsilon Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and enthusiastically participated in the site visit for reaccreditation of the BSN program by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission in 2003 as well as the site visit with the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education in 2008. All students and graduates are encouraged to participate in ongoing evaluation of the program through end-of-course and end-of-program surveys as well as follow-up graduate surveys. In addition, a nursing e-mail address is dedicated to the ongoing general questions and concerns of students enrolled in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, and a link to the School’s e-mail address, [email protected], is embedded in each nursing course for student convenience. A Help Desk system for academic advisement services is provided by the College for all enrolled students seeking information on degree requirements or recommendations for course registration. Individual advisement sessions are available to enrolled students by telephone or inperson appointment and may be scheduled via the online appointment system.
Thomas Edison State College

AB OUT THE W. C ARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF N U R S IN G

Dr. Susan M. O’Brien, dean of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, and Dr. George A. Pruitt, president of Thomas Edison State College.

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highlights
2008 Student/Alumni Inductees, Upsilon Rho Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

• The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program was established in 1983 to serve New Jersey registered nurses (RNs) and expanded to a national program in 2004. Today, more than 1,300 students from throughout the United States are enrolled in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing. Approximately 10 percent are male; 17 percent minority. • The BSN degree program expanded to an RN-BSN/MSN program in 2006 • Two additional areas of specialty, Nursing Informatics and Nursing Administration will be offered in the MSN program in January 2011. • The BSN degree program is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and has been continuously accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) since 1990. • The RN to BSN/MSN degree program received its initial accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in 2008. • There are more than 700 graduates of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing. Many serve the profession in leadership positions; approximately 35 percent have continued their education following degree completion. • Upsilon Rho, the School’s chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, The Honor Society of Nursing, was chartered in 2008. • The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is a national leader in the recruitment and preparation of minority nurse educators. Through funding by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in 2005 and renewal of funding in 2008, the School is administering a grant project to prepare minority nurse educators in online education. • All programs offered by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing have open and rolling admissions and can be completed through online study.

• Online nursing courses are offered via the Blackboard online learning management platform format in 12-week terms on a quarterly basis. The courses include reading assignments, written assignments submitted online and asynchronous, highly interactive group discussions. The average number of students in each course section is 12. • Three graduate courses (9 credits) are included in the BSN degree without an additional tuition charge.

W. C ARY EDWARDS S C HOOL OF NU RS I NG HIGHLIGHTS



“THIS PROGRAM IS SO WONDERFUL AND THE FACT

THAT EACH STUDENT IS MADE TO FEEL SPECIAL WORK AT THOMAS EDSION STATE COLLEGE. I AM CURRENTLY TAKING GRADUATE NURSING CLASSES AND AM EAGERLY AWAITING THE DAY I CAN WALK ACROSS THE STAGE AT COMMENCEMENT FOR A SECOND TIME.” Mary McDermott, RN, BSN, CCM MSN student National Catastrophic Injury Manager Parsippany, N.J.

SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALS WHO

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RN-BSN/MSN degree program
Overview
RNs with a BSN degree will designate MSN degree only on the Application. With open and rolling admissions, RNs can enroll any The BSN degree will be awarded on certification of day of the year; and with a self-paced schedule and completion of degree requirements to students in no limit on time for degree completion, they can finboth the RN-BSN degree and the RN-BSN/MSN ish degree requirements at their own pace. With maxdegree. Three courses (9 credits of graduate study) are imum credit for prior learning, no residency requireincluded in undergraduate ment and many credit earning degree requirements: Health options, RNs can achieve their Policy, Emerging Trends in The general education and educational goals in a manner Healthcare Technology* and lower-division nursing that saves both time and Seminar in Clinical Competence. money. With highly interactive, requirements are the same These graduate credits, earned asynchronous online group for all students in the BSN as part of the BSN degree discussions, adult independprogram, will be applied toward degree, whether they pursue ent learners become part of a MSN degree requirements for the RN-BSN degree only, or community of learners where students continuing on for that the RN-BSN/MSN degree. experiences are shared and degree at Thomas Edison State learning is enhanced. However, as a knowledge of College. Graduates of associate degree and diploma programs of nursing may enroll for a BSN degree only, or both a BSN and an MSN degree. To insure enrollment in the correct program, applicants will designate on the Application either the BSN degree only, or both the BSN and the MSN degree (BSNM).

RN -BS N/ MS N DEG REE PROG RAM

statistics is required for graduate study in nursing at Thomas Edison State College and elsewhere, students continuing on for the MSN degree are encouraged to include a statistics course among their general education courses for the BSN degree whenever possible. A knowledge of statistics is required for Evidence Based Nursing Practice in the MSN degree program.

On completion of the BSN degree requirements, graduates will be prepared to practice as nurse managers and leaders, as providers of care and for continued study. On completion of the MSN degree, graduates will be prepared to practice as nurse managers and leaders, as providers of care, for teaching in schools of nursing and healthcare settings, and for advanced study.

The BSN degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits. The MSN degree program requires a minimum of 36 credits. Students in the RN-BSN/MSN degree program at Thomas Edison State College will need only to complete an additional 27 credits beyond completion of the BSN degree requirements for the *See note on Page 7

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MSN degree. Graduates of the MSN degree program will be awarded a certificate in the selected area of specialty in addition to the MSN degree. All nursing requirements in the RN-BSN/MSN degree program may be met by the 12-week online nursing courses offered through the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing. While the program is flexible in credit earning and degree completion, and all required courses are offered quarterly pending sufficient enrollment, students are advised to follow the recommended path for course scheduling as outlined in enrollment materials to insure prerequisites are met. In the BSN degree program, the Seminar in Clinical Competence course must be taken last. In the MSN degree program the Seminar in Clinical Competence course is designed to be taken first and the Practicums last. The Seminar in Clinical Competence course offers RNs an opportunity to learn the process of documenting their competence in an area of nursing specialty through compiling a professional portfolio. In the MSN degree, the process presented in the Seminar in Clinical Competence course is further developed as the student continues through each graduate nursing course and synthesized in a formal paper submitted in the final Practicum. The completed portfolio may be used to provide evidence of qualification to practice in the chosen area of nursing specialty. Two Practicums are included in each area of specialty. To prepare for the Practicums, students must obtain the Practicum Information Packet six months (24 weeks) prior to the start of the first Practicum; have health and criminal background check clearance and all other requirements outlined in the Information Packet completed three months (12 weeks) prior to the start of the first Practicum. Enrollment materials for the programs will provide further information on the courses and prerequisites. Course information may also be found on the College website at www.tesc.edu.

A knowledge of Nursing Informatics is required for the graduate course Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology.* Graduates of the Thomas Edison State College School of Nursing online BSN degree program will have met this requirement by completing Nursing Informatics in the BSN degree program.



THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLLEGE’S NURSING ADULT LEARNERS TO ADVANCE THEIR NURSING EDUCATION AT A VERY REASONABLE COST. Daniel Burfeind, RN, BSN, DNC Clinical Education Manager Innova Rehab Mt. Laurel, N.J.

PROGRAM IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREER AND OBTAIN AN EXCELLENT NURSING



RN-BS N /MS N DEGREE P ROGRAM

*See note on Page 7
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RN-BSN/MSN
BSN Degree Program Requirements

degree program requirements
BSN Credit Distribution Requirements
I. General Education Requirements A. English Composition B. Humanities Must include at least two subject areas C. Social Sciences Must include at least two subject areas D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics Mathematics Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology Other Natural Sciences/ Mathematics E. General Education Electives II. Professional Nursing Requirements A. Lower-Division Credit for prior nursing program B. Upper-Division Nursing Informatics Health Assessment Research in Nursing Leadership and Management in Nursing Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology* Health Policy Community Health Nursing Seminar in Clinical Competence III. Free Electives Total GR: graduate-level course 3 3 3 3 3 GR 3 GR 7 3 GR 12 Cr 120 Cr 3 3 3 6 12 Cr 48 Cr 20 Cr 28 Cr 6 Cr 12 Cr

CREDITS (Cr) 60 Cr

The BSN degree requires a minimum of 120 credits; 60 in general education, 48 in nursing and 12 free electives. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The 60-credit requirement in general education provides students with a broad background in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences/mathematics and a foundation for the professional nursing requirements and graduate study. PROFESSIONAL NURSING REQUIREMENTS The 48-credit nursing requirement includes 20 credits of lower-division nursing and 28 credits of upper-division nursing. LOWER-DIVISION NURSING The 20-credit lower-division nursing requirement will be satisfied by transfer credit from an associate degree nursing program or by the award of credit for diploma nursing course work.
RN -BS N/ MS N DEG REE PROG RAM REQUI REME NT S

15 Cr

15 Cr

UPPER-DIVISION NURSING The 28-credit upper-division nursing requirement may be completed entirely by online courses offered by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing. Three graduate courses, Health Policy, Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology* and Seminar in Clinical Competence, will be completed by all BSN degree students as part of the upper-division nursing requirements. These 9 graduate credits will apply to MSN degree requirements at Thomas Edison State College. FREE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS Twelve credits of college-level course work and examinations that do not duplicate other credits may be used, with a maximum of 8 credits from physical education activity courses. *See note on Page 7

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MSN Degree Program Requirements
The MSN degree requires a minimum of 36 credits consisting of core courses, electives and courses in the selected area of nursing specialty. Two years experience in nursing is recommended and a BSN degree from an accredited program is required.

Nurse Educator
The Nurse Educator program prepares graduates for teaching roles in healthcare and academic settings. A Nurse Educator Certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion. Specialty Courses
Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education Curriculum Theory and Development in Nursing Education Testing, Assessment and Evaluation Nursing Education Seminar and Onground Practicum Nursing Education Seminar and Online Practicum Total 15 3 3 3 3 3 Cr

MSN Credit Distribution Requirements
I. Core Courses Seminar in Clinical Competence Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology* Health Policy Evidence Based Nursing Practice Nursing Leadership in a Global Community II. Electives III. Area of Specialty Total 3 3 3 3 3 6 Cr 15 Cr 36 Cr 15 Cr

Nursing Informatics
The Nursing Informatics program (coming in January 2011) prepares graduates to function as a nursing informatics specialist. A Nursing Informatics Certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion. Specialty Courses
Nursing Informatics: Databases and Knowledge Management Nursing Informatics: Systems Life Cycle Nursing Informatics: Consumer Informatics and Communication Technologies Nursing Informatics: Seminar and Practicum I Nursing Informatics: Seminar and Practicum II Total 3 3 3 3 3 15 Cr

R N-BS N /MSRN-BS N/MS NROGRAM REQU IREME NTS N DEGRE E P DE GREE REQU IREME NTS

*Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues, a graduate-level course, replaces Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology in both BSN and MSN degree requirements as of January 2011. Returning students who have already completed Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology will not be required to taking Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues unless they are returning to, or plan to continue on for the MSN/Nursing Informatics degree. For the MSN/Nursing Informatics degree, students must take the new core course Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues to complete requirements for that degree and receive the Nursing Informatics certificate. Emerging Trends in Healthcare Technology may be used as an elective course for these students.

Nursing Administration
The Nursing Administration program (coming in January 2011) prepares graduates for the role of nurse administrator in healthcare settings. A Nursing Administration Certificate is awarded in addition to the degree upon MSN program completion. Specialty Courses
Nursing Administration: Standards and Structures Nursing Administration: Executive Managerial Process Nursing Administration: Resource Acquisition and Management Nursing Administration: Seminar and Role Practicum Nursing Administration: Seminar and Process Practicum Total 15 3 3 3 3 3 Cr

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nurse educator certificate program
Nurse Educator Certificate Program Overview
The 12- to 15-graduate-credit Nurse Educator Certificate program is designed for experienced RNs with a master’s degree in nursing who want to develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in schools of nursing and healthcare settings. The program includes three theory courses and the student’s choice of either an onground education Practicum or an online education Practicum, or both. The student will select a preceptor and teaching site for the Onground Practicum. An online learning environment provided by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing will be the setting for the Online Practicum and the student will be precepted by the Practicum course mentor. The total number of credits required for the certificate is determined by the student’s choice of one or both Practicums. A Nurse Educator Certificate is awarded on completion of the final Practicum.

The specialty courses build upon the core courses of the master’s degree. The theory courses must be taken first and the Practicum(s) must be taken last in the program. Current and valid RN licensure in the U.S., malpractice insurance and clearance on health and criminal background checks are required prior to the start of the Practicums.

N URS E EDU C ATOR C ERTIFI C ATE PROG RAM

Nurse Educator Certificate Program Requirements
Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education Curriculum Theory and Development in Nursing Education Testing, Assessment and Evaluation Nursing Education Seminar and Onground Practicum and/or Nursing Education Seminar and Online Practicum TOTAL 3 Cr 3 Cr 3 Cr 3 Cr



MY EXPERIENCE AT THOMAS EDISON STATE

COLLEGE HAS BEEN AN ENJOYABLE ONE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING MY TRANSITION FROM THE CLASSROOM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO THE ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT A

PLEASANT ONE. Kimberly Stroman, RN, BSN student Charge Nurse, Hampton Hospital Hampton, N.J.

3 Cr 12-15 Cr



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diversity in nursing
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State College is a national leader in recruiting and preparing minority nurse educators in online teaching. The School's Diversity in Nursing program, funded by a grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), enables nurse educators to gain proficiency in online pedagogy and expand online education programs at their local institutions. Through the program, the School has established an annual national lectureship focusing on the importance of diversity in nursing and has created a database of nurse educators recruited into the program that will be made available to nursing schools throughout the country.

DIVERS ITY IN NU RS I NG

Participants at the 2010 Distinguished Lectureship.

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highlighting more than 25 years of nursing education

excellence

In its first 25 years, the nursing program at Thomas Edison State College grew to become the largest RN to BSN program in New Jersey. Today, the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing has more than 700 graduates and more than 1,300 enrolled students, making it one of the largest online programs of its kind in the country.

1983
Thomas Edison State College establishes its RN-BSN program for registered nurses in New Jersey. By December 1984, more than 230 students are enrolled in the program.
(right, above) Dr. Dolores Brown Hall, first associate dean and director of the Nursing Program. (right, below) Marian Stone, nursing program advisor, with a student.

THOMAS EDIS ON S TATE C OL L EGE / MORE THAN 2 5 Y EAR S O F N U R S IN G ED U C AT IO N EX C ELLE NC E

1987
Included among the first BSN graduates are Willy Wallendal and Carol Miller, the first RNs to complete the program.
(below) The first graduates of the BSN program at a College reception.

1995
The program is reaccredited through The National League for Nursing.

2001
Dr. Susan M. O’Brien is named associate dean. The RN-BSN program transitions to an online format.

2003
The program is reaccredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
(below) Nursing students and alumni participate in the NLNAC site visit.

2004
The College establishes the School of Nursing. Dr. Susan M. O’Brien is named dean of the new school. Out-of-state recruitment begins.
(below) Dr. Susan M. O'Brien, named dean of the School of Nursing in 2004.

1990
The RN-BSN program receives its initial accreditation through The National League for Nursing.

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2005
Courses for the RN-BSN/MSN degree program and post-master’s Nurse Educator Certificate program are developed. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awards the College a $600,000 grant to develop a minority nurse educator project. In its first three years, the program recruits and trains nearly 60 minority nurse educators from around the country, establishing the School of Nursing as a national leader in the area of training minority nurse educators in online pedagogy.

The RN/BSN-MSN and MSN degree programs are launched. In its first year, 59 students enroll in the MSN program. The first annual Distinguished Lectureship on Diversity in Nursing is held at Thomas Edison State College.

2008
Dr. Susan M. O’Brien, dean of the School of Nursing, receives the New Jersey State Nurses Association CARES award for Excellence in Education.

T H OM AS EDI S O N S TAT E C O LLEGE / M OR E T HAN 2 5 YEARS OF NU RS I NG EDU C ATION EX C E LLEN C E

Ritamarie Giosa, RN, BSN, CPN, is the first student to complete the MSN degree. Jennifer Monestime, MSN, RN-C, completes the Nurse Educator Certificate program.
(below) Ritamarie Giosa

(above) Jovita Solomon-Duarte, RN, MSN, first diversity coordinator, 2006-2009.

Thomas Edison State College Honor Society of Nursing is established.

2007
The charter for Upsilon Rho chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society is approved.
(below) Nursing staff, students and mentors celebrate the charter ceremony for Upsilon Rho, the Thomas Edison State College chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, held in 2008.

2006
The School of Nursing develops its first hospital partnership with Virtua Health System, based in Marlton, N.J. A second partnership with Capital Health System, of Trenton, N.J., is formed later that same year.
(below) Leaders from Thomas Edison State College and Virtua Health System celebrate the College's first hospital partnership.

The RN-BSN/MSN degree program received its initial accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

2009
Online database of minority educators launched as part of HRSA-funded effort.

2010
MSN degree specialities in Nursing Administration and Nursing Informatics launched.
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admissions requirements and process
APPLICANTS TO ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL OF NURSING MUST: have a current RN license valid in the United States; have proficiency in using a computer, browsing the Web and sending and receiving e-mail, including attachments; have minimum system requirements to access an online course: access to the Internet and an Internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer, or Firefox 1.X or higher. Additional requirements that may apply to nursing courses are specified in the course descriptions listed in the College Catalog. Some courses require access to PowerPoint and/or Excel software; submit a completed online Application, with nonrefundable fee, and documentation of current RN license valid in the U.S. to Thomas Edison State College, Office of Admissions, 101 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608-1176. The Application may be found online at www.tesc.edu/nursing; and have all official diploma nursing school and college transcripts and college-level examination score reports sent to Thomas Edison State College, Office of the Registrar, 101 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608-1176. Applicants to the MSN degree program must have an official transcript sent from the institution where the BSN degree was awarded and applicants for the certificate programs must have an official transcript sent from the institution where the master’s degree in nursing was awarded to Thomas Edison State College, Office of Admissions, 101 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608-1176. Two years experience in nursing is recommended for the MSN degree program and the certificate programs. Note: Students who apply to the BSN degree only and later wish to apply to the MSN degree program must submit a new Application with Application Fee following BSN completion. Following receipt of the required documents, an academic program evaluation showing how previously earned credits apply to degree requirements will be completed and provided to students enrolled in the BSN degree program. Students in the MSN degree program and the certificate programs will have credits transcripted as graduate courses are completed and credits are applied to program requirements.

Transfer Credit Policies
Up to 60 credits, including 20 credits toward lower-division nursing requirements for BSN degree, may be awarded for diploma nursing course work on the basis of current RN license and official transcript Up to 80 credits may be accepted from a community college for the BSN degree There is no age restriction on acceptance of credit for general education or lower-division nursing requirements Previously completed upper-division and graduate nursing courses must be newer than 10 years at the time of application to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing for acceptance toward program requirements Previously completed upper-division nursing courses must have grade equivalencies of C or better for acceptance toward BSN degree requirements Previously completed graduate nursing courses must have grade equivalencies of B or better for acceptance toward the MSN degree program and certificate requirements

AD MISS IONS REQU IRE MEN TS AND PROC ES S

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Sample Award of Credit for Basic Nursing Program
BSN DEGREE REQUIREMENT English Composition Humanities Social Sciences Natural Sciences/Mathematics Mathematics Anatomy and Physiology Microbiology Other Natural Sciences/ Mathematics General Education Electives (GEE)* Lower-Division Nursing Upper-Division Nursing**
**Must be bachelor-level credit

Diploma in Nursing Credit Awarded 16 Cr 12 Cr 15 Cr 15 Cr 3 Cr 3 Cr 3 Cr 6 Cr 12 Cr 20 Cr 28 Cr 12 Cr 0 6 3 6 0 21 0 12 Up to 601 0 0 12

Associate Degree in Nursing Transfer Credit 0-6 0-3 6-9

0-3 3-8 0-4 0-6 0 20 0 12 Up to 802

*Credits earned beyond the minimum required in above categories may be applied to GEE

Free Electives (FE)***

***Credits earned beyond the minimum required in all above categories may be applied to FE

1. Diploma Credit- Up to 60 credits may be awarded based on receipt of official transcript from diploma program and current RN license valid in the U.S. (includes RN graduates of foreign diploma nursing programs). A standard distribution of credit is awarded. 2. Associate Degree Credit- Up to 80 credits may be awarded in transfer based on official transcript from regionally accredited college. Number of credits awarded, and classification of credit, are directly related to the transcription of those credits at the institution where the credits were originally awarded and the BSN degree requirements to be satisfied. There is no age limit for acceptance of the above credits except for upper-division nursing. Credits earned at a senior college or university or by college-level examination may be used in addition to the above credit award. RN graduates of foreign nursing programs offered by colleges recognized by Thomas Edison State College will be awarded credit in transfer based on transcript review and credit recommendation of an approved evaluation service such as World Education Services, Inc. (WES) or American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) (see Page 17). A maximum of 90 credits may be awarded from a foreign institution toward a bachelor’s degree at Thomas Edison State College.
AD MIS S ION S REQU IRE MEN TS AND P ROC ES S

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student services and resources
Academic Advisement
Enrolled students will have access to academic advisement services as described in program materials provided on enrollment. Prospective students may seek additional information as needed through the Office of Admissions at (888) 442-8372 or e-mail to [email protected].

Credit Earning Methods
Multiple options are available for earning credits and completing program requirements. All nursing requirements are offered through the School as online courses, and all degree requirements may be met through the College by course, examination or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Degree-seeking students who want to earn credits elsewhere or by methods other than online courses should consult an academic advisor prior to registering for the course or examination to insure credit will meet degree requirements. All credit earning methods available through the College are listed in the Registration Bulletin and are available on the College website at www.tesc.edu.



THIS IS MY FIRST ONLINE EXPERIENCE AND IT HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE FOR A COMPUTER-PHOBE LIKE ME. THE IN-PERSON SUPPORT FROM THE BEEN TERRIFIC. EVERYONE WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY TO BE FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. I FEEL LIKE WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND I AM NEVER ALONE. Patricia McDougall, RN, BSN student Nurse Educator Bayada Nurses, Inc. Lawrenceville, N.J.

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Library Services
S TU DENT S ERVICE S AND RESOU RCES

Financial Aid
Students may request information on financial aid available through the College by calling (888) 442-8372 or online at www.tesc.edu. Graduate nursing students on financial aid must familiarize themselves with the guidelines and rules for sequence of courses and use of financial aid in the graduate programs.

All enrolled students have access to many resources provided through the New Jersey State Library and through Web links embedded in each nursing course. Library information is provided with enrollment materials.

Technical Support
Technical support is provided by the College and in each nursing course. Students should familiarize themselves with the computer requirements listed in the Admissions Requirements section of this publication and the College’s Registration Bulletin to insure access to the courses and success in course completion.
Thomas Edison State College

Additional Resources
All College and W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing publications are available on the College website at www.tesc.edu; click on the Publications link in the Student Services section. Scholarship opportunities are posted on the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Web page.

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accreditation and quality assurance
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing has accreditation through: NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING (NJBON) P.O. Box 45010 Newark, NJ 07101 Phone: (973) 504-6430 www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/medical/nursing.htm NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING ACCREDITING COMMISSION (NLNAC) 3343 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 www.nlnac.org COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION (CCNE) One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 887-6791 www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation
Pictured during the recent CCNE site visit: Front row (left to right) Valerie Sine, Sharon M. Winn, Nichelle Hodges, Alice A. Chen, Joan Vetter, Yvonne Richardson, Yekeen Odewale, MaryAnn Kaufmann, Beverly Hale and Geri Sanfillippo. Back Row (left to right) Ritamarie Giosa, Catherine Vieira, Susan Devrous, Valerie Sampson, Mary Ann O’Neill, Elizabeth Correnti, Ulrike Luccarelli, Marie Feiter, Abiola Oyetunde, Susan St. Peter, Patricia Saitta, Theresa Corello and Deborah Guerrierie.

Thomas Edison State College
Thomas Edison State College is regionally accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION 3624 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680 Phone: (267) 284-5000 www.msche.org The mission of Thomas Edison State College and its W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is centered on a commitment to the highest standards of quality in American higher education. The College and the School are proud of the status they have earned as national centers of excellence in higher education for self-directed adults. Their accreditations are part of a national system of quality assurance that requires colleges and universities to reach a common understanding and agreement regarding standards of quality for American higher education. Thomas Edison State College is a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national honor society for adult students. In addition, the College conducts The National Institute on the Assessment of Experiential Learning, which attracts scholars from colleges and universities around the world to study the assessW. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Prospectus 2010 - 2011

AC C REDITATI ON AND QUALITY AS S U RAN C E

The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements of the student enrolled prior to the change by altering the number of credits and/or courses required in nursing, by adding or deleting courses, by revising courses in number of credits or content, or by offering substitute courses as needed to update curriculum and conform to professional accreditation standards and guidelines.

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ment and distance learning methods that the College has pioneered. This commitment to quality and recognition for excellence has led to Thomas Edison State College graduates being sought after by the finest graduate and professional schools in the United States. As a state college in the New Jersey system of public higher education, Thomas Edison State College’s programs are acted upon by the New Jersey Presidents’ Council. Thomas Edison State College is an Equal Opportunity Employment/Affirmative Action institution. In the operation of its programs and activities, including employment, admissions, counseling and advisement, the College affords equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, nationality, age, disability, ancestry, place of birth, marital status, domestic partner status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information or liability for military service. This is in accord with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and/or national origin; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified people with disabilities; and other applicable laws and regulations, so as to best accommodate the needs of all such persons. Affirmative Action inquiries may be directed to the Affirmative Action officer. Section 504 Handicap Regulations Compliance and Section 506 of the Americans with Disabilities Act inquiries may be directed the College’s ADA coordinator. Both representatives may be reached at Thomas Edison State College, 101 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608-1176.

academic

policies

For Students with Previously Earned Degrees
If you already hold an associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree and wish to apply for a nursing degree or certificate, please consult the Thomas Edison State College Catalog at www.tesc.edu for important information on second degrees.

Students with Disabilities
Thomas Edison State College adheres to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students and prospective students who wish to discuss reasonable accommodation for documented disabilities are asked to identify themselves to the College’s ADA coordinator by calling (609) 984-1141, ext. 3415 (voice). The TTY number for the hearing impaired is (609) 341-3109.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Federal law governs how colleges and universities supervise student educational records. Thomas Edison State College adheres to The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, known as the Buckley Amendment. This act is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings, and to establish the right of students to file

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complaints with the FERPA office concerning alleged failures by the institution to comply with the act. Thomas Edison State College makes public announcement of FERPA in its College Catalog, Undergraduate Prospectus and Graduate Prospectus. Students have the right to inspect and review their educational records within 45 days from the date the College receives a written request for access. Thomas Edison State College does not publish a student directory, but has designated the following categories of student information as public information: student name, e-mail address, enrollment status, area of study and degrees/honors conferred. This information may be released for any purpose at the discretion of the College. Students have the right to withhold the disclosure of directory information by written notification to the Office of the Registrar. The College limits disclosure of other personally identifiable information from educational records unless the student has given prior written consent. Students who request release of their educational records to a third party must provide written authorization to the Office of the Registrar. Student information may be released to school officials designated by the College who have a valid, legitimate educational interest for its review, provided that the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility on behalf of the College. School officials with legitimate educational interest in a student’s educational record are those officials who are designated as persons or agents with whom the College has contracted and who provide an education-related service to Thomas Edison State College. A copy of this policy is available in the Office of the Registrar.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS (AACRAO) International Education Services One DuPont Circle, NW Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036-1135 Phone: (202) 296-3359 www.aacrao.org/international EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATORS, INC. (ECE) P.O. Box 514070 Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 Phone: (414) 289-3400 www.ece.org WORLD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. (WES) P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274-5087 Phone: (212) 966-6311 www.wes.org EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES, NFP. (EP) P.O. Box 618056 Chicago, IL 60661-8056 Phone: (312) 421-9300 www.edperspective.org All costs associated with the international credit evaluation are the responsibility of the student. The College reserves the right to make its own determination on the amount and type of credit to be awarded based on the evaluations provide by these agencies. There will be no mixing or matching of evaluations. An enrolled student may transfer a maximum of 90 credits from international institutions. Foreign students in the United States on student (F-1) visas can use all methods available to U.S. students for completing their degree requirements.
AC AD EMIC P OLIC IES

International Credit Evaluations
The College will accept credit recommendations from a required course-by-course evaluation completed by any of the following agencies:

Graduates of foreign RN diploma nursing programs will be awarded up to 60 credits based on current RN license valid in the U.S. and official transcript from the foreign nursing program.

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Transfer Credit Policy
Thomas Edison State College only accepts transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Bachelor’s degree candidates may transfer up to 80 credits from regionally accredited junior, community or county colleges or an unlimited number of credits from a regionally accredited fouryear institution. The maximum number of credits from a single American Council on Education (ACE) recommended source that may be applied to a degree program shall not exceed 90 credits for the bachelor’s degree and 45 credits for the associate degree. A student may transfer a maximum of 90 credits from foreign institutions toward a bachelor’s degree or 45 credits toward an associate degree. Foreign students in the United States on student (F-1) visas may use all methods available to U.S. students for completing degree requirements.

Residency for Tuition and Enrollment Purposes
Pursuant to NJAC 9A:5-1.1-1.2, persons who have resided within the state of New Jersey for a period of 12 months prior to enrollment in a public institution of higher education are presumed to be domiciled in this state for tuition and enrollment purposes. Persons who have resided within this state for fewer than 12 months prior to enrollment are presumed to be nondomiciliaries for tuition and enrollment purposes. To determine whether a person is a New Jersey domiciliary, the primary evidence is a New Jersey Resident Income Tax return or, in the case of a dependent student, a copy of his/her parent(s)’/legal guardian’s/spouse’s New Jersey Resident Income Tax return. United States military personnel and their dependents, who are attending public institutions of higher education in New Jersey, shall be regarded as residents of the state for the purpose of determining tuition.

Regionally Accredited Colleges
The accreditation status of a college may be found in its academic catalog or by contacting its registrar’s office. Thomas Edison State College places no limit on the number of regionally accredited colleges or universities students may attend prior to enrolling in Thomas Edison State College. The institution must have been regionally accredited at the time the credits were earned. Credits earned at U.S. colleges and universities accredited by the following regional associations will transfer to Thomas Edison State College, if they satisfy degree requirements and meet other academic policies: Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
AC ADEMI C POLI CIES

New England Association of Schools and Colleges North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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I HAVE BEEN A REGISTERED NURSE FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INTERESTED IN COMPLETING MY BSN. I FOUND THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE VERY EASY TO THE COLLEGE ASSISTED ME IN

WORK WITH.

FINDING THE FASTEST ROUTE TO MEETING MY GOALS. I LOOK FORWARD TO OBTAINING MY BSN

AND MSN AT THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE. I PLAN TO GO ON TO TEACH. Diane Savastano, RN, BSN student Staff RN: Inpatient Obstetrics Centra State Medical Center Freehold, N.J.

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W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing

staff

KATHLEEN E. GRIFFIS, RN, BC, Distance Learning Specialist Education: AAS, Mercer County Community College; BSN, Seton Hall University; MSN, The College of New Jersey HOLLY LEAHAN, MSN, RN, CMSRN, Nursing Program and Graduate Practicum Advisor Education: BSN, MSN, Drexel University LISA WHITFIELD-HARRIS, MSN, MBA, RN, Nursing Diversity Coordinator Education: BSN, West Chester University; MSN, MBA, La Salle University NINA KEATS, RN, BSN, CSN, Graduate Program Specialist Education: BSN, SUNY at Downstate Medical Center, School Nurse Certificate Program, Monmouth University JESSICA DOUGHERTY, Administrative Assistant Education: BA, LaSalle University GRETA O’KEEFE, Program Assistant Education: BA, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey MARY HOUGH, Part-Time Assistant

SUSAN MCMULLEN O’BRIEN, EdD, RN, Dean Education: RN Diploma, Roger Williams General Hospital School of Nursing; BSN, MSN, University of Pennsylvania; EdD, Temple University CATHERINE N. KOTECKI, RN, PhD, APN, BC, Associate Dean Education: BSN, William Paterson University; MS, University of Arizona; PhD, Widener University FILOMELA MARSHALL, RN, EdD, CNE, Associate Dean Education: BSN, Lehman College (CUNY), MSN, University of Pennsylvania, EdD, Temple University LOUISE RILEY, RN, BC, Assistant Dean for Distance Learning Education: BSN, Villanova University; MS, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center J. MARIAN STONE, RN, Part-Time Assistant Dean Education: RN Diploma, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing BSN, MSN, University of Pennsylvania SUSAN COBB, PhD, RN, Senior Program Advisor Education: BSN, State University of New YorkBinghamton; MSN, University of Pennsylvania; PhD, Duquesne University

(from left, first row) Greta O’Keefe, Dr. Susan Cobb, Dr. Susan McMullen O’Brien, Nina Keats, Mary Hough and Dr. Catherine N. Kotecki; (from left, back row) Louise Riley, Marian Stone, Jessica Dougherty, Dr. Filomela Marshall and Holly Leahan; (not pictured) Kathleen E. Griffis, Lisa Whitfield-Harris.

W. C ARY EDWARDS S C HOOL OF NU RS IN G S TAFF

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101 West State Street Trenton, NJ 08608-1176 (888) 442-8372 [email protected]

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