Linfield College Catalog

Nursing

Faculty

Henny Breen

Sue Butell

Federico Calixtro

Beverly Epeneter

Carmen Ingulli

Noreen Johansson

Melissa Jones

Susan Juedes

Kathy Kinderman

Kimberly Kintz

Cheryl Langford

Barbara Limandri

Linda Luce

Karen Maxwell

Jeannette O'Brien

Kristine Rethlake

Laura Rodgers

Neal Rosenburg

Joanna Rowe

Jan Selliken

Jana Taylor

Vivian Tong

Miriam Volpin

Jacqueline Webb

Pamela Wheeler

Suchawadee Yimmee

Interim Dean of Nursing

Pamela Wheeler Ph.D.

Interim Associate Dean of Nursing

Beverly Epeneter, Ed.D.

Associate Dean of Nursing for Distance Education

Neal Rosenburg, Ph.D.

Clinical Facilities Administrator

Debra Henry M.S.N.

Clinical Associates

Carol Roberts, M.S.N.
Winetta Soderlind, M.S.

Experiential Learning Center

Joyce Betita, M.S.N.
Celia Grachico, B.S.N.
Chris Kahle, M.A.
Tamyca Lucas, C.N.A.
Kristine Rethlake B.S.N.
Barbara VAn Ness, M.S.

To meet the needs of diverse populations seeking the B.S.N. degree, Linfield College and the School of Nursing offer three programs which are based on the same foundational principles and have the same student outcomes. The Generic Program of Study comprises a 4-semester curriculum intended for students who have not completed a bachelor’s degree and come to the School of Nursing as undergraduate transfer students. The Accelerated Program of Study is designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and is offered over the span of 15 calendar months – summer term, fall semester, spring semester and summer term. The R.N. to B.S.N.
program admits nurses who have completed an accredited nursing program and R.N. licensure, but who have not completed a B.S.N. degree. It can be completed in 3 semesters and is offered online in cooperation with Linfield’s Division of Continuing Education.

Nursing Majors

Outcomes for the nursing major:

Build a professional practice informed by the mission and visionof Linfield College and the School of Nursing as well as thestandards and values of the nursing profession.
Apply sound clinical judgment and evidence based practice in the provision of holistic nursing care.
Communicate effectively and collaboratively in professional practice.
Use a range of information and clinical technologies to achieve health care outcomes for clients.
Provide effective nursing care that incorporates diverse values, cultures, perspectives and health practices.
Engage in ethical reasoning and actions that demonstrate caring and commitment to social justice in the delivery of health care to individuals and populations.
Apply principles of stewardship and leadership skills to support quality and safety within complex organizational systems.
Integrate knowledge of healthcare policy, populations, finance and regulatory environments that influence system level change within professional nursing practice.
Incorporate a liberal arts based understanding of global healthcare issues to health promotion, risk reduction, disease and illness prevention and disease and health care management.

The curriculum leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The nursing program is located on the Portland campus and is designed for transfer students. It is fully accredited by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Requirements for Major or Minor

Admission to the Generic Program

Linfield College offers admission into the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing as a transfer student. All applicants must apply directly to Linfield College Portland Campus. Admission is competitive.

For admission consideration, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

Completion of all prerequisite course requirements by the program start date: BIOL 210, 211 or CHEM 210, 211; BIOL 212, 213; BIOL 275 or 361; HHPA 280; INQS 125; MATH 140; PSYC 155 (McMinnville course offerings). Note: CHEM 210 is a prerequisite for BIOL 361. Transferable course equivalents from other Oregon and Washington colleges are listed on the Portland Campus website.
Completion of the following proficiency by the program start date: microcomputer applications or COMP 120.
At the time of application and the program start date, a minimum grade of C in each of the prerequisite course requirements (a grade of C- is not acceptable).
At the time of application and the program start date, a minimum 2.75 GPA for all transferable prerequisite course requirements. (Linfield curriculum, paracurricuar and elective courses excluded.)

Additional provisions:

For students who are progressing towards completion of academic requirements, admission decisions are contingent upon successful completion of all requirements prior to the program start date.
Linfield students currently enrolled on the McMinnville campus will be admitted to the nursing major pending space availability if they are in good standing at the college and meet all nursing applicant criteria. Admission will be competitive, based on college academic record and supporting application materials if there are more applicants than spaces available. Students who transferred to the McMinnville campus from
another program must show that 30 semester hours will be completed at the McMinnville campus in order to be considered a resident Linfield student. Transfer students who have not met this requirement will be included in the general transfer pool applying for the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing.
Linfield students are required to submit a Linfield College Intercampus Transfer form by the nursing application deadline.
Students transferring from other institutions may obtain application information from the Portland Campus admission website.
Students who have been denied admission to the School of Nursing from the general application pool are not eligible to gain entry to the Nursing major by establishing resident student status through enrollment at the McMinnville Campus. Such a student may only reapply for admission to the Nursing major through the general application pool. (Effective for students applying for Summer 2012 or later.)
All admitted nursing students will be assigned to a specific curriculum plan based on prior academic work completed and available space. Start terms include summer, fall and spring.
Applicants who were enrolled in an accredited school of nursing within the past two years may apply for admission, provided they meet the applicant criteria as well as provide a letter from the dean/director of the previous school stating the student was in good standing and would have been allowed to progress in the program.

After admission to the Nursing major, students must submit the following documents prior to the program start date:

A health information form completed by a health care provider including proof of appropriate immunizations. (Requirements subject to change.)
Proof of current chest x-ray or TB screening test. An annual TB screening test is required until completion of the nursing program.
Current CPR certification – American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Each student is responsible for biennial recertification until completion of the nursing program.
Proof of nursing liability insurance and health insurance, or annual purchase of such insurance through the college.
Each student is responsible for annual completion of StudentMax learning modules.
Completion of clinical site specific requirements.
Indicate consent or withholding of consent for use of student papers and anonymous aggregate data.
All students must undergo criminal background checks prior to the program start date.
Signed Essential Functions document indicating being informed of essential functions the student must be able to perform and/or develop.

Requirements For Generic Program

Required Courses for the Generic Program of Study: 54 credits earned in NURS 305, 315, 320, 335, 355, 365, 375, 395, 425, 435, 445, 455, 460, 470, and 475.

Progression in the Generic Program: A student’s progression through the Nursing program requires achieving appropriate grades in courses and retaining approval by the Nursing faculty that the student is qualified in all relevant respects to practice nursing safely and competently. Students may not be admitted to or progress in the Nursing major if they are on academic probation with the college.

Students must earn a B.S.N. GPA of at least 2.50 and a grade above C- in NURS 355, 365, 375, and 395 to progress to NURS 425, 435, 445, and 455.

Students must earn a B.S.N. GPA of at least 2.50 and a grade above C- in NURS 425, 435, 445, and 455 to progress to NURS 460, 470, and 475.

Progression is contingent upon satisfactory completion of prescribed prerequisites. A grade of “incomplete” in any prerequisite course will make the student ineligible for enrollment in succeeding courses until the “incomplete” is converted to a satisfactory passing grade.
Students seeking to graduate from the Linfield Nursing Program must receive a grade above C- in NURS 460, 470, and 475.
Any student earning a grade of C- or below in a required nursing course on two separate occasions, whether as a second grade of C- or below upon repeating a required nursing course, or a grade of C- or below in two different required nursing courses, will be dismissed from the nursing major.

RN to BSN Program of Study

The R.N. to B.S.N. program is designed for practicing Registered Nurses (R.N.s) seeking a B.S.N. degree. Requirements include a 2.75 GPA and a current unencumbered registered nurse license in the state in which the clinical preceptorship is completed.

Admission process and completion of program requirements:

Prospective students should contact the Department of Continuing Education (DCE) and discuss program prerequisites with an advisor. Prospective students apply for admission to the college while completing prerequisite courses.
Apply for admission to the R.N. to B.S.N. program through the School of Nursing and DCE.
Successfully complete NURS 309. Upon completion of this course, 32 hours of credit for prior learning in nursing coursework will be awarded. Credit for Prior Learning fees apply.
Complete required courses for RN-BSN: Total of 56 credits earned. 32 credits prior learning and 24 credits earned in NURS 309, 315, 320, 460, 470, and 475.
Complete a minimum of 30 semester credits at Linfield College (35 credits if student has completed a previous bachelor degree) to fulfill the residency requirement.
Complete remaining B.S.N. and Linfield Curriculum requirements. Students must earn a B.S.N. GPA of at least 2.50 and a grade above C- in Linfield courses.
Accrue a minimum of 125 semester credits required for graduation.

After admission to the Nursing major, and before registering for NURS 309, students must submit the following documents or take the following actions:
Proof of current unencumbered registered nurse license in the state where clinical experiences will occur.
All students must undergo criminal background checks prior to the program start date.
Signed Essential Functions document indicating being informed of essential functions the student must be able to perform and/or develop.
Proof of nursing liability insurance and disability insurance, or annual purchase of such insurance through the college.
Indicate consent or withholding of consent of use of student papers and anonymouns aggregate data.
Before registering for NURS 475, students must submit the following documents or take the following actions:

A health information form completed by a health care provider including proof of appropriate immunizations.(Requirements subject to change.)
Proof of current chest x-ray or TB screening test.
Current CPR certification – American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
Completion of StudentMax learning modules.
Completion of clinical site specific requirements.

Applicants With Criminal Conviction Histories

The Oregon State Board of Nursing may deny nurse licensure to persons with criminal arrest or conviction histories. Contact the Board for information at (971) 673-0685. All students are required to undergo a criminal background check paid for by the student.

Other Nursing Expenses

Nursing students must purchase malpractice insurance annually. Students admitted or progressed to courses in the Nursing major must purchase uniforms and nursing equipment. A School of Nursing pin is optional. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from clinical sites. If a student chooses to drive a personal vehicle, the student is responsible for operating the vehicle in compliance with local, state and federal regulations including Oregon State laws regarding automobile insurance. Parking fees associated with clinical practice are also the responsibility of the student. In addition, student must purchase assessment exams and nursing exams at each level as well as a Neehr Perfect subscription and an immunization tracker fee. Students are responsible to cover costs incurred for post bloodborne pathogen exposure follow-up.

Honors and Awards

The School of Nursing has a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Mu, nursing's international honor society, dedicated to research and scholarship. Qualified seniors, alumni and practicing RNs are invited to membership.

The Senior Honors in Nursing Award is given to outstanding seniors selected by the faculty based on the following criteria:
(1) cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 based on courses leading to the BSN degree, and (2) exceptional performance in clinical practice as a provider of nursing care, planner/coordinator of care, and member of the nursing profession.

Other awards that may be given include the Award for Professional Excellence, the Wilma Pope Alumni Award, the Rural Nurse Organization Award and the U.S. Army Spirit of Nursing Award.

Any Questions? If you are interested in learning more about the curriculum at Linfield, please contact the Office of Admission at (800) 640-2287 or email admission@linfield.edu. An admissions counselor will be happy to answer your questions or put you in touch with a faculty member.

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