Program Director:
Dr. Josanne Wollenhaupt
Office: CC-117
Phone: (414) 277-4533
Fax: (414) 277-4540
Email: wollenha@msoe.edu
Student Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is expected to:
- Provide competent, caring, holistic nursing care to clients through analytical use of the nursing process.
- Consistently employ appropriate, effective communication skills in nursing practice.
- Incorporate principles of health promotion, maintenance and restoration to empower, clients to achieve optimal health.
- Assume a professional role that is responsive to the needs of society.
- Integrate historical context into professional practice.
- Articulate a commitment to pursue lifelong learning.
- Integrate appropriate technology when providing professional nursing care.
- Provide leadership when collaborating with other health care team members and communities in assuming accountability for nursing care outcomes.
- Integrate critical thinking skills, in diverse situations.
- Synthesize research findings and knowledge from the humanities and sciences into professional nursing practice.
History
The MSOE School of Nursing carries on a tradition of over one hundred years of excellence in nursing education demonstrated by graduates of the Milwaukee County Medical Complex (MCMC) diploma nursing program. The diploma program was founded in 1888 and was a leader in nursing education in the state for over 100 years. During the 1980s and 1990s, Milwaukee county economics, politics, and trends associated with nursing education changed dramatically. The Milwaukee County Board mandated closure of the diploma nursing program and the County Hospital in 1995. In 1995, the MSOE Regents purchased the program, and the School of Nursing (SON) at MSOE was started. The program has been continuously accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CNNE) since 1999, and fully approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Licensing. MSOE has always recognized the graduates of the diploma program as alumni. An alumni event is held annually, uniting graduates of both nursing programs.
Clinical Admission Requirements
Admission to the School of Nursing’s clinical courses is guaranteed to any applicant who has been granted admission to MSOE, continues to meet the School of Nursing progression criteria and has completed the following criteria:
- CPR Policy: All students must present evidence of CPR certification by the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
- Criminal Background Check: Students are required to complete a Background check, including Wisconsin Caregiver Disclosure, Wisconsin Department of Justice, and Federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) and General Service Administration (GSA) registries. There may be additional agency requirements. Students must not have been convicted of any crime that would substantially relate to the practice of nursing. Each clinical agency reserves the right to determine if a student’s arrests or convictions are substantially related to the practice of nursing.
- Health Insurance: Students are required to maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled in nursing clinical courses.
- Health Requirements: Students admitted to the nursing program must provide a completed health assessment, from their primary care provider, and evidence of required immunizations. For current requirements see MSOE’s Health Services website.
- Urine Drug Screen: MSOE requires students to participate in drug screening as a condition of continued progression, and to comply with clinical agency requirements. A positive drug screen will result in academic dismissal from the nursing program
The School of Nursing reserves the right to deny a student’s admission to a clinical course, or to limit or terminate his or her participation in a clinical course, if the student’s health status poses a significant risk to the health or safety of patients.
School of Nursing Student Handbook
Additional policies and procedures are outlined in the SON Student Handbook. Students are oriented to this document upon admission and annually through graduation. All students are expected to comply with the Policies and Procedures outlined in the SON Student Handbook.
Curricular Information
The following requirements are in addition to the academic regulations and policies in the MSOE Undergraduate Catalog.
A. Academic progression (Traditional and Accelerated)
1. A grade of “C” or better in Human Anatomy and Physiology (BI-172, BI-273, and BI-274) is the prerequisite to progress into NU-2010 and/or NU-2320.
2. A grade of “C” or better in all NU courses is the prerequisite to progress to the next nursing course.
3. A grade of less than “C” or “W” must be repeated in its entirety (theory and clinical). This will delay progression.
4. Students who have a gap of two or more consecutive quarters between clinical courses must be able to demonstrate achievement of the prior course outcomes, including psychomotor skills.
a. A comprehensive assessment of the student’s knowledge, skills and abilities will determine if the student is able to progress or if a formal remediation/review is required.
b. The remediation/review will be an individualized 1-6 credit independent study. Students who are not successful in this review course must repeat the prior clinical course before moving forward.
c. Students must contact the Department Chair or Program Director at least 1 quarter prior to the start of the next course to plan for this assessment and possible independent study.
5. Final grades in clinical courses are comprised of two parts:
a. A numeric grade based on exams, written work, and assignments related to lab, clinical and simulation activities.
b. A pass/fail grade for clinical performance. The clinical performance is based on faculty evaluation.
6. Students must complete their course of study within six years of enrollment in their first NU clinical course. Any course that does not meet this guideline must be repeated in order to qualify for graduation.
B. School of Nursing Academic Dismissal; the following academic situations will result in dismissal from the nursing program:
1. Earning less than a “C” in three nursing courses (effective winter quarter 2013-14, this includes all NU courses).
2. Earning less than a “C” in the same nursing course twice
Information on Employment
Career opportunities for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree are numerous and varied. In addition to traditional jobs in clinics, hospitals, public health, home care and community, graduates are strong candidates for opportunities in fields such as medical and pharmaceutical sales, health care consulting, insurance, legal consulting, nursing education and entrepreneurial businesses.
Special Testing Accommodations
Students with special needs should follow up with the SON Department Chair or MSOE Disability Services Coordinator.
Student Uniform
Students are required to purchase the student uniform and comply with the student dress code for all clinical lab experiences. Ordering information will be made available by the School of Nursing.
Curriculum Description
The model full-time track consists of 12 quarters of 16 to 18 quarter hours each of general education and professional nursing courses (see Model Full-time Track). Students who wish to enroll in fewer than 16 to 18 hours each quarter are advised to notify their advisor as soon as possible so that a satisfactory, comprehensive program plan can be designed.
Upon successful completion of the required course work, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is awarded. Graduates from the MSOE School of Nursing are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensing Exam for RNs (NCLEX-RN).
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