METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY Online New Student Orientation RN-BSN

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY Online New Student Orientation RN-BSN Program Information Updated 11-2021

Who is this session designed for? Students who have earned an Associates degree in Registered Nursing, have an RN license, and are interested in completing their Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Learning objectives Program overview Degree requirements Registration Next steps

Metropolitan State Locations 1 - St. Paul Main campus Business offices Gateway Student Services Student support offices Department of Nursing Classes 4 - Brooklyn Park Co-located w/HTC School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice College of Community Studies & Public Affairs Classes 2 - Minneapolis Co-located w/MCTC College of Management School of Urban Education Limited tutoring & testing Classes 3 - Midway St. Paul location College of Community Studies & Public Affairs and Psychology Some student support offices Limited tutoring & testing Classes Pay attention to locations when registering and prior to semester start

Confirming Class Location 1. Perform course search in eServices 3. Confirm Location under the Meeting Details header 2. Click on desired course title

What can I expect at Metro? Metropolitan State Culture Multi-campus locations Most courses meet once a week (morning, afternoon or evening) Courses are offered in various formats: on-campus, online, hybrid Many students are transfer, adult and working students No residence halls or sports teams Academic advising available in-person and via phone and email Student self-actualization and self-advocacy are important Parking Appointments are welcome Studentand feesencouraged! include parking privileges for all campus locations. If enrolled, your student ID card allows you parking entry/exit access. Obtain your ID card on Library, 2nd floor.

Department of Nursing Mission The mission of the Department of Nursing is to promote holistic health and healing and eliminate health inequities by facilitating student learning, advancing scholarship and engaging the community.

Department of Nursing Philosophy Nursing Progra Nursing exists as a m social contract with society to advance health and wellness. Through this contract, nursing strives for population Public outcomes of equity. Health The role of nursing education at Metropolitan State certifica tion students to become part of University is to engage the discipline of nursing and provide holistic, valuebased care. Holistic Inherent within the practice and discipline of nursing approac are the values noted h in the diagram. The model demonstrates the relationships among the Mission discipline of nursing, nursing practice, and nursing education. DON

Department of Nursing Goals Provide nursing education that is accessible and flexible; Create learning environments in which students from underrepresented and diverse groups have equitable opportunities to participate and succeed; Prepare nurses to respond to the increasingly complex health care needs of individuals, families and communities; Contribute to the advancement of nursing practice and the discipline of nursing; and Foster expanded practice and research opportunities through collaboration with educational and service partners align well with

BSN Degree Components General Education (GE) Nursing requirements Liberal Studies (LS) Racial Issues Graduation Requirement GELS General Education & Liberal Studies Minor Optional Requirements determined by department Major Requirements determined by college Elective s May be needed to fulfill graduation requirements (Not typically needed for RNBSN students)

Course Requirements GELS 40 credits in 10 goal areas 8 credits of 300-500 level Liberal Studies coursework Racial Issues Recommended to complete GELS first, but NOT required Non-Nursing & non-GELS Nursing Major Sequenced in STAT 201 Statistics specific order (required before NURS 335) Taken together w/cohort group PHIL 321 Medical Ethics (or PHIL 301 Ethical Inquiry) 5 semesters

Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Credit Requirements *Upon completion of course requirements, elective courses MAY be needed to reach credit requirements for graduation.

Getting Started at Metro State Schedule degree plan meeting with your academic advisor right away Appointments available by Zoom, phone or in person Your advisor’s contact information appears in your RNBSN admission e-mail and on your DARS During your meeting, you will: o Review your Degree Audit Report (DARS) Accessible in eServices Shows how credits earned apply toward your degree Allows you to track your degree progress o Discuss any required assessments Incomplete assessments will prevent you from registration o Develop a plan for completing your degree o Plan when to start the Nursing major o Be prepared to register for classes

Suggested courses before Nursing STAT 201 -- if not already completed; assessment test & prerequisite course may be required PHIL 321 –- if not already completed Any remaining GELS or elective requirements

Nursing Course Progression Semeste r1 6 credits NURS 301 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice NURS 302 Introduction to Baccalaureate Nursing NURS 446 Nursing Informatics (may be taken out of progression any semester) 7 credits Note: 6 credits This progression starts fall or spring semester, then continues straight through the next 5 consecutive semesters, including summers. Semeste NURS 335 Intro to Evidence-Based Practice r2 NURS 407 Family Health Nursing Semeste NURS 420 Lifespan Transitions: Aging & Health r3 NURS 307 Intro to Integrative Care 6 credits Semeste NURS 456 Community Health Nursing r4 NURS 456P Community Health Nursing Practicum (not online) 7 credits Semeste NURS 465 Leadership & Management in Nursing HSCI 309 Global Health Issues (may be taken any semester even before r5 Nursing classes) Courses are sequential and build upon each other.

Nursing Cohorts Cohort model format Nursing cohort availability Students enter as a cohort group and take their Nursing courses together Spring 2022 start Metropolitan State, St. Paul Online only option 5 semesters of Nursing courses are completed as sequenced *Hybrid cohorts meet at the same location, and on the same day of the week every semester NOTE: Community Health Practicum, in Fall 2022 start Metropolitan State, St. Paul Online only option *Hybrid format currently on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic Semester 4, will require scheduling flexibility and is not completely online; in *hybrid cohorts, the practicum is not guaranteed to meet on your designated cohort day. ohort availability subject to change: consult with academic advisor for latest informatio

Steps to declare Nursing major 321 l i h nd P ay be a , 1 t 20 GELS m a t S e r, es, v s e r u w S co ork, ho L E ng G ourse w n i t e l p c uatio com major d a d r n Attend BSN me sing rior to g r m u o c N p re g cohort *We e startin ny time orientation Contact your a r befo leted at (distinct from advisor p com New Student again the *Complete Orientation in semester Stat 201 step 1) before (required Schedule desired prior to Degree Plan Nursing cohort start Meeting with semester 2), PHIL 321 your advisor – and needed REQUIRED Complete GELS BEFORE YOU New Student CAN START Orientation TAKING NURSING COURSES

Cohort Placement Schedule your degree plan meeting right after University admission Every semester, CNHS sends a Cohort Placement email to all premajor RN-BSN students Follow Major eDeclaration instructions in Cohort Placement email the semester before you want to start Nursing courses CNHS notifies you of cohort orientation and registration eligibility You register for semester 1 of Nursing cohort sequence: Nurs 301 Nurs 302 Nurs 446 CNHS confirms your cohort placement eligibility and accepts your Major e-Declaration

Checklist for NURS 456P Community Health Practicum Prior to registration eligibility for the 4th semester Community Health Practicum, students must submit documentation of the pre-practicum requirements, which may include, but are not limited to: CPR/HIPPA documentation RN licensure verification Release of background study information Immunization information CNHS will remind students of this course requirement prior to semester 4

University & CNHS Policies & Procedures University policies CNHS policies https://www.metrostate.edu/a bout/policies https://www.metrostate.edu/acade mics/nursing-and-health-sciences/ policies Policies and procedures that apply to students: University-wide Academic Affairs Student Affairs Policies that apply to RN-BSN Applicant and Admitted students Copy attached to emailed CNHS admission letter

University Email Account Email is the official means of communication Official University correspondence is sent via email Activate your email account immediately Email faculty & staff from University account only Check your email frequently Email sometimes MAY be the best form of communication during peak advising times (semester start/end, registration, etc.)

Academic Standing Policy Policy available on Metropolitan State website Requirements to remain in good standing 2.00 cumulative Metro State GPA (“local” line on transcript) 67% cumulative completion rate (includes ALL Metro State credits and transferred credits) “I”, “W”, “F”, “Z” negatively impact completion rate Failure to complete the standards above: 1st semester: Warning 2nd semester: Suspension Note: Your advisor is an excellent resource if you experience academic issues or difficulty

University-level Appeals The University appeal processes exist for students to request reconsideration of an official decision given special circumstances. Transfer Credit Appeal: to reconsider equivalences, including GELS Financial Aid Appeal: to consider reinstatement of revoked financial aid due to academic performance Retroactive Drop/Withdrawal Appeal: to appeal missed registration deadlines due to extenuating circumstances Academic Appeal: to appeal decision related to grades, and program and graduation requirements Registration Appeal Forms: www.metrostate.edu/academics/registration/appeals CNHS Student Petition Used to request an exception to any CNHS requirement, process or procedure Provide clear and detailed statement of requested action and attach supporting documentation Petition forms and instructions available from CNHS advisors

Career Services Gateway Student Services Center for Accessibility Resources Financial Aid & Scholarships GLBT Services Student Life STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES Student Parent Center & Food Pantry Center for Academic Excellence Multicultural Student Services Counseling Services Veterans Affairs Women’s Services

Nursing Student Organization Organize student nurses at all Metropolitan State University Campuses. Ensure a positive school experience for all nursing students so that they will achieve their highest potential. Facilitate programs and meetings that will enhance all nursing students' education. Sponsored events Pinning Ceremony Social gatherings Visit Engage (engage.metrostate.edu) to learn more and get connected! The Nursing Student Organization shall consist of all interested students that have been accepted into the nursing program at Metropolitan State. All members are invited to meetings. Officers are selected at the first meeting of the year by members who attend the meeting.

Important Tools & Resources Metropolitan State website: www.metrostate.edu Click Current Students to access: Academic success – registration, tutoring, advising and more Services and Support – student support service resources Finances – tuition, payment, financial aid and scholarships Student Life – how to get involved on campus Links to: D2L, student email, eServices, Zoom, Library Bookstore, Academic Calendar, Gateway, Orientation and Registration information Transferology: www.transferology.com DARS and transcript: via eServices Degree plan worksheet: obtain from advisor during degree plan meeting Academic advisor: in your CNHS welcome letter and on your DARS

Importance of Writing Nursing major is writing-intensive Importance of APA format You will be responsible for knowing how to cite in APA format Component of your grade for all Nursing assignments/courses Writing resources – You will find some excellent writing related resources covered in more detail in later slides as well: Research and writing help through the library Library online resources Writing Center at the Center for Academic Excellence Academic Writer Tutorial: https://extras.apa.org/apastyle/basics-7e/ Sample essays: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/sample-p apers

Library Services – Nursing Research 1. Go to www.metrostate.edu. Click Current Students, then Library. 2. Scroll down and click Research Guides

Library Services – Nursing Research 3. Scroll down and select Nursing, then Nursing again

Library Services – Nursing Research 4. You will have access to a variety of Nursing resources

Self Advising & Registration Tools Registration tools to assist you Star ID & password DARS – available in e-Services Metro State transcript – available in e-Services Degree plan worksheet – receive from advisor at Degree Plan meeting Degree plan worksheet Student responsibility to update Use your DARS and transcript to update each semester to track your progress Use for registration course selection and graduation planning

Registration Future Registration Spring registration occurs late October-November. Summer AND Fall registration occurs late March-April. Students are assigned a registration window determined by earned credits. Students with more credits are assigned earlier registration windows. Register early and on time when your assigned registration window opens since general education courses may fill early. Click on a course title to review helpful course details prior to registering. Registration options for full courses Some university departments use a waitlist in e-Services or have their own process for entry into full courses. A good time to look for open seats is after the tuition payment deadline. Continue to monitor eServices for open seats until the semester begins.

Registration Issues: Holds/Restrictions Student holds that may prevent registration Placement Assessment test(s) Unpaid balance Financial aid Bad address on file Immunization hold Probation or Suspension Note: Maximum credit enrollment is 16 credits Course restrictions that may prevent registration Course is upper division and student has 30 earned credits Course is major-restricted SOME course sections are restricted for “cohort” students (freshmen, Nursing majors, etc.) – Admission to cohort is required to register for these courses Nursing cohort courses will have a restriction for declared Nursing students Trouble registering? Contact your advisor.

Drop vs. Withdraw Drop Completed by 1st week of semester (see course schedule for drop deadlines for each course) Withdra w Completed after 1st week through withdraw deadline Course disappears from transcript See course schedule for withdraw deadlines for each course No tuition responsibility Responsible for full tuition “W” grade appears on transcript

Tuition Payment Payment deadline is set before the start of every semester Students are dropped from courses for nonpayment by deadline Contact Gateway Student Services for assistance www.metrostate.edu/students/support/gateway Services available in-person, by phone, or online Tuition payment options Financial aid options Financial aid disbursement and BankMobile

Logging into Accounts Activate your StarID account at https://starid.mnscu.edu Your StarID username and password will be required to access: Portal for university e-mail and useful tools E-mail (via the portal) Desire2Learn (D2L) for coursework E-Services for registration, financial aid and tuition Campus computers and Wi-Fi. For technical assistance, visit the Information Technology Services website at www.metrostat.edu/ITS or contact

Next Steps Checklist Complete Assessment tests, if needed Login and confirm student portal and email access Contact advisor to set up required Degree Plan Meeting (see your CNHS admission letter) Register for classes (refer to degree plan worksheet and DARS) Obtain student ID card Purchase books Finalize financial aid and tuition payment Review admitted student policies - link found in CNHS admission letter Request records update for outstanding credits, if needed

RN-BSN Advising Location: St. Johns Hall Room 100 – St. Paul campus Phone: 651-793-1375 Sandi Gerick Advising Director/Academic Advisor [email protected] 651-793-1379 Lynn Iverson-Eyestone Academic Advisor Lynn.Iverson-Eyestone@metrostate. edu 651-793-1798 Follow-up with your advisor if you have questions! You may be reassigned to a new advisor upon program admission