Nurse Anesthesia

104 Pages·2017·1.83 MB·English

Nurse Anesthesia – Class of 2025
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Student Handbook
REVIEWED AND REVISED 01/16, 04/18, 03/19, 4/20, 4/21, 5/22

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A LETTER FROM THE DEAN ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
DEPARTMENT OF NURSE ANESTHESIA……………………………………………………………………………………. 7
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 8
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 8
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................. 9
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................ 9
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MOFFETT & SANDERS SCHOOL OF NURSING ..................................................................... 9
UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF NURSING, AND PROGRAM ACCREDITATION ..................................................................... 10
MISSION STATEMENT OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY ..................................................................................................... 10
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MOFFETT & SANDERS SCHOOL OF NURSING ............................................................. 11
VISION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
VALUES .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
ORGANIZING FRAMEWORK ...................................................................................................................................... 11
PHILOSOPHY ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
DNP PROGRAM OVERVIEW / DNP OUTCOMES .................................................................................................................... 13
NURSE ANESTHESIA STUDENT OUTCOMES .................................................................................................................... 14
CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………………………………16
SERVICE LEARNING EXPERIENCE…………………………………………………………………………………...17
WELLNESS INITIATIVE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….18
DNP PROJECT EXPERIENCE.…..……………..……………………………………………………………………...18
ACADEMIC POLICIES .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
ACADEMIC GOOD STANDING ............................................................................................................................... …19
PROGRESSION POLICIES .......................................................................................................................................... .19
DISMISSAL/TERMINATION POLICY…………………………………………………………………………............................................20
GRADING SCALE ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
PREPARATION FOR CLASS ......................................................................................................................................... 20
DIDACTIC EVALUATION ............................................................................................................................................ 20
GRADE APPEALS ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
PROBLEM SOLVING CHANNELS……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…...21
ACADEMIC HONESTY ............................................................................................................................................... 21
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT POLICY ............................................................................................................................ 21
VALUE VIOLATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 22
ATTENDANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
ONLINE ATTENDANCE POLICY ................................................................................................................................. 24
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TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 24
FORMAT FOR WRITING PAPERS ................................................................................................................................ 25
EXAMSOFT - STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES…………...…………………………………………………………………………………26
FULL TIME VS. PART TIME STATUS .................................................................................................................... …..28
LEAVE OF ABSENCE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....28
INDEPENDENT STUDY PROSPECTUS .......................................................................................................................... 28
REGISTRATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 29
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT AND WITHDRAWAL .......................................................................................................... 29
TRANSFER OF GRADUATE CREDIT ........................................................................................................................... 29
EVALUATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...29
EXIT AND GRADUATE EVALUATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT ...................................................................................................................... .30
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..30
LICENSURE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………30
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...31
HONORS AND AWARDS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31
CAMPUS SERVICES AND INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 33
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES .............................................................................................................................................. 33
CAMPUS SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES .............................................................................................................................. 33
NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY ................................................................................................................................ 33
COMPUTER LABS ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
ELECTRONIC MAIL ................................................................................................................................................... 34
SAMFORD CAMPUS PORTAL ..................................................................................................................................... 34
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT ................................................................................................. 34
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES……………………………………………………………………………………………..35
STUDENT CONDUCT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35
FOOD SERVICES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35
LIBRARY .................................................................................................................................................................. 36
SIMULATION LABS..........................................................................................................................................................................................36
MAILING ADDRESS/NAME CHANGES ....................................................................................................................... 36
PARKING .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
STUDENT SERVICES………………………………………………………………………………………………...37
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES ............................................................................................................................... 37
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………37
TITLE IX……………………………………………………………………………………………………………38
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STUDENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF SCHOOL OF NURSING COMMITTEES ............................................................... 38
NURSE ANESTHESIA EVALUATION COMMITTEE……………………………………………………………………………………..38
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH CAMPUS CHARTERS .................................................................................... 39
FINANCIAL SERVICES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..40
BILLING………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..40
CANCELLATION AND REINSTATEMENT………………………………………………………………………………………………..40
FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND LOANS………………………………………………………………………………………..40
NURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM……………………………………………………………………………………………………...42
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CLINICAL SITES ......................................................................................................... 43
POLICIES OF AGENCIES ............................................................................................................................................ 43
BEHAVIOR IN THE PRACTICE SETTING ...................................................................................................................... 43
LIABILITY INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 43
HEALTH DATA AND IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 43
CLINICAL STANDING………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..44
CONFERENCE TIME .................................................................................................................................................. 44
VACATION AND HOLIDAYS ...................................................................................................................................... 45
RELEASE OF INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 45
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY ................................................................................................................................ 45
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY AND PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................. 46
PROFESSIONAL/LEGAL STANDARD .......................................................................................................................... 46
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................................... 46
STATEMENTS FOR POLICY INCLUSION IN UNIVERSITY CATALOG/HANDBOOKS ....................................................... 46
TESTING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................................. 46
CONFIDENTIALITY .................................................................................................................................................... 49
OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST A RE-TEST.................................................................................................................... 50
INCIDENCE OF RECURRENCE .................................................................................................................................... 50
STUDENT RELEASE FORM ........................................................................................................................................ 50
NURSE ANESTHESIA CLINICAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES……………………………………………………………..51
CLININCAL MILESTONES…………………………………………………………………………………………...52
STUDENT CLINICAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES……………………………………………………………….57
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION – A PATIENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS……………………………………………...59
SERVICE LEARNING ………………………………………………………………………………………………81
THRIVE: A WELLNESS INIATIVE……………………………………………………………………………………82
CLINICAL COORDINATOR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................... 83

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CLINICAL APPENDICES……………………………………………………………………………………………………….85
DAILY CLINICAL EVALUATION……………………………………………………………………………………………….86
CRNA CLINICAL PRECEPTOR EVALUATION…………………………………………………………………………………88
CLINICAL SITE EVALUATION………………………………………………………………………………………………….89
STUDENT SELF-EVALUATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………90
MINIMUM REQUIRED AND PREFERRED CASES………………………………………………………………………………94
BACKGROUND CHECK .................................................................................................................................................................. 97
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY RELEASE FORM ..................................................................................................................... 98
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................... 99
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY …………………………………………………………………………………………..100
ADMISSION/PROGRESSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO MSSON…………………………………..…..108
SIMULATION CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT…………………………………………………………………………..111
SIMULATION CONSENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………….112
PERMISSION FORMS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...113

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Dear Students:
Welcome to the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing (MSSON). On behalf of the faculty and
staff, it is my privilege to welcome new and returning students. We are excited that you are
pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and are honored that you have selected our
program. Since the school began in 1922, the MSSON has prepared highly qualified and
compassionate nurses to provide care and lead in all sectors of the nursing profession. Our
primary focus is to help each one of you to be successful and to create a positive learning
environment that assists you in achieving your educational and professional goals.
Consistent with the values of Samford University, the faculty have designed a curriculum that
will build upon your strengths and prior educational and clinical experiences and promote the
provision of caring, competent, and compassionate service to others. We are prepared to
guide, support, and mentor you as you expand your skills and knowledge.
Again, welcome to the nurse anesthesia program at the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing.
We look forward to working with you throughout your journey as a student and having you join
the ranks of MSSON alumni who have been and are providing quality, compassionate health
care throughout the world! I look forward to meeting each one of you and I wish you much
success in your studies as you advance in our profession.
Sincerely,

Melondie Carter, PhD, RN
Ralph W. Beeson Dean and Professor
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing

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DEPARTMENT OF NURSE ANESTHESIA

Melondie R. Carter, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor
Jill Cunningham, DNP, FNP-BC, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Professor

Terri Cahoon, DNP, CRNA, Department Chair and Professor
Lisa Herbinger, DNP, CRNA, Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor
Amy Snow, DNP, CRNA, Director of Clinical Services and Assistant Professor
Maria Ledbetter, DNAP, CRNA, Assistant Professor
David Fort, DNP, CRNA, Adjunct Faculty
Mary Beth Greenway, DNP, CRNA, Simulation Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty
David Sanford, DNP, CRNA, EMT-P, Adjunct Faculty
Lauren Barnes, DNP, CRNA, Adjunct Faculty
Nancy Ann Westbrook, DNP, MSNA, CRNA, FNP- BC, Col (Ret) USAF, Adjunct Faculty
Juanita Turnipseed, DNPc, MSN, CRNA

Becky Morgan, BS, Department Coordinator

FOREWORD
This student handbook has been developed and revised in an effort to acquaint you, the
student, with the policies and procedures necessary for effective communication and
functioning of the Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing and the Department of Nurse
Anesthesia. We hope that each of you will keep this handbook and file it in a place readily
available for quick reference when questions arise. Again, welcome and best of wishes to each
of you for a most rewarding educational experience in preparation for a rewarding professional
and personal life.
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NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University
does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion, or any other protected status under
federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education policies, programs, and
activities, in its admissions policies, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of
the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and
regulations concerning discrimination.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing (MSSON) endorses the university commitment to
students with disabilities. MSSON will provide accessible programs, services, and activities and
reasonable accommodations for any student with a disability as defined by Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Students
and applicants with disabilities who seek accommodations must make a request by contacting
the Disability Resources [phone], [email protected]. Students who are registered
with Disability Resources (DR) are responsible for providing DR with a copy of their
accommodation letter and scheduling a meeting with DR personnel to discuss how their
approved accommodations will apply. Accommodations will not be implemented until DR
personnel have met to review your accommodation letter.

Nursing is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective, and psychomotor performance
requirements. Qualified individuals are those who satisfy admission requirements and who can
perform essential functions of a nursing program with or without reasonable accommodation
or modification.

Students must satisfy the Essential Performance Standards of nursing students. (pp. 107-109)

To be eligible for program accommodation, students must self-identify to the Office of
Disability Resources (DR), who will determine eligibility for services. Once eligibility for
accommodations is determined by DR, it is the students’ responsibility to request appropriate
accommodations. If these standards cannot be achieved by the student, either unassisted or
with dependable use of assistive devices, the faculty reserves the right to withdraw the student
from clinical courses.

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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
Samford University is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher
learning in Alabama. Founded by a group of education, economic, and religious leaders, the
school was chartered in 1841 and opened its doors on January 3, 1842, in Marion, Alabama as
Howard College. It has survived two destructive fires and the partial paralysis of the Civil War
and Reconstruction. In 1887 it was relocated to Birmingham, and in 1957 the institution was
moved to its present campus. In 1920 Howard College gained membership in the Southern
Association of Colleges. The establishment of the Teacher Education Division in 1914 and the
Division of Pharmacy in 1927 highlighted the school’s continuous growth throughout the years.
The historic and renowned Cumberland School of Law, established in 1847 in Lebanon,
Tennessee was acquired in 1961.

The University now consists of the Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Brock School of
Business, Orlean Beeson School of Education, School of the Arts, Beeson School of Divinity,
Cumberland School of Law, and the College of Health Sciences, which includes the Moffett &
Sanders School of Nursing (MSSON), McWhorter School of Pharmacy, School of Health
Professions, and School of Public Health. Samford University was founded by Baptists of
Alabama, and today maintains a close relationship with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
While the University cherishes this relationship and sees its role centered on Christian belief,
Samford is open to students of all denominations and faith traditions.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
In 2013, Samford announced the creation of its College of Health Sciences, an ambitious
initiative that combined the strengths of Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, McWhorter
School of Pharmacy, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Public Health to
provide a revolutionary learning experience for students pursuing careers in health care. The
College of Health Sciences embraces today’s model for interdisciplinary, collaborative teams of
health care professionals by providing students in all four schools opportunities to learn
alongside students in other health professions. Graduates are uniquely equipped to succeed in
today’s health care environment.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MOFFETT & SANDERS SCHOOL OF NURSING
The Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing was founded as a hospital diploma program in 1923. It
was the first program in the state of Alabama to achieve accreditation by the National League
for Nursing (NLN) in 1955, and it has remained fully accredited throughout its existence. The
program transferred to Samford University in 1973 following a merger agreement with Baptist
Medical Centers. In 1988, the School moved into a new facility, the Dwight and Lucille Beeson
Center for the Healing Arts, on the Samford campus. The Master of Science in Nursing degree
program began in 1995 and the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program began in 2008. The
School is now housed in the College of Health Sciences building located on the east campus.

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