Lecture 1- INTRO TO THE SON-INTRO TO NURSING

When was the LSUHNO SON established as a separate school and by who?

LSU Board of Supervisors

What are the names of the schools located in N.O

6 schools;

Nursing

Dentistry

Public Health

Allied Health

Graduate School

Medicine

Who is interm chancellor?

Dr.Steve Nelson

Who is Dean of the SON?

Dr. Demetrius Porche

What school is separate?

Grad School

What is the name of the organization that approves the SON?

How often Is the SON approved?

Louisiana State Board of Nursing(LSBN);

Approved annually

What is the name of the organization that accredites the institution?

Commissions of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS)

What is the name of the organization that accredites the SON?

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE)

What is the name of the organization that accredites the SON?

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(COA)

Why is being approved by LSBN important?

to be able to sit for the NCLEX-RN

Why is it important to be accredited by SACS, CCNE, and COA?

to be able to receive scholarships

loans and grants

military service

graduate school acceptance

What is the LSBN?

Louisiana State Board of Nursing

member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

Acts on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety, and welfare

What does LSBN develop?

NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN

What is the mission of LSBN?

to safeguard the life and health of citizens of Louisiana by assuring persons practicing as registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses are competent and safe

What are some LSBN requirements for eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN in Louisiana?

Good moral character

Completeion of approved nursing education program

Recommendation by the director of the school of nursing

Application form and criminal records check

Fee

Freedom from violations of R.S 37:911 (Nurse Practice Act)

Freedom from acts or omissions which constitute grounds for disciplinary action as defined in R.S: 921(Nurse Practice Act) and 3403 and 3405( Rules and Regs)

Other requirements for graduates of foreign schools

What is the AACN and what is its mission?

American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Its mission is to be the national voice for America's baccalaureate and higher-degree nursing education programs

What is the CCNE and what do they do?

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is the autonomous accrediting agency

Ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs

What is NLN and what do they do?

National League for Nursing

Promotes excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce

LSUHNO School of Nursing is a Member School and is recognized by the Center of Excellence

What is the ACEN?

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

Previously known as NLNAC

Accreditation for all types of nursing education programs(clinical, doctorate, ,masters, baccalaureate, associate, diploma, and practical )

What are the philosophies of nursing ?

beliefs about nursing and the expression of values in nursing

dynamic and change over time

developed through education and practice

basis for providing care

form foundation for theory development

What do nursing philosophies usually include beliefs and values about?

man/person

Environment

health

caring

Individual

collective(SON, hospital )

What is the lsu school of nursing philosophy ?

Nursing is a professional discipline concerned with the promotion of health, the prevention of treatment and disease, and the alleviation of human suffering. The faculty ascribes to the belief that the purpose of nursing is to promote the well-being and empowerment of individuals, families, groups, and communities. We believe that professional nursing accomplishes these goals through a blend of health care sciences, clinical expertise, and caring practices. We believe that nursing is designed to address specific features of human environments that impact individuals responses to health care and is sensitive to diversity. Nursing collaborates with other disciplines to promote human wholeness and healing within a caring environment .

What are core values?

Core values are the beliefs that describe, define, and direct our work through the university and its operations.

Provide direction and purpose

What does the French word valor mean and how does it contribute to the School of Nursing?

Valoir means to be worth and at the school of nursing it guides the work we do.

How many core values does the School of Nursing have?

9

What are the core values at the school of nursing?

Stewardship, Organizational Citizenship, Nursing Innovation, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity , Diversity, Excellence,Caring

What is stewardship?

advocating and protecting resources trusted in our care through service, dedication, and enthusiasm

What is organizational citizenship?

the responsibility of all faculty, staff, and students to be a contributing member of our unified educational community committed to a culture of connection and engagement

What is nursing innovation?

the conversion of knowledge and ideas into meaningful work through creativity, entrepreneurship , and pushing through the boundaries of the status quo.

What is caring?

encompasses the interest, concern, and compassion, and mentoring we demonstrate for our students, our communities, and each other

What is professionalism?

the consistent demonstration of and strict adherence to accountability , responsibility , dependability, and commitment

What is respect?

Acknowledging the value of ourselves and others by treating them with dignity, courtesy, and consideration

What is integrity?

acting with honesty, fairness, and sincerity in all endeavors with an ethical and professional manner

What is diversity?

fostering the potential of every individual through sensitivity , social justice, and cultural competence.

What is excellence?

supporting the highest quality in an environment of collaboration, shared knowledge , innovation , scholarship, leadership, and competence.