THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
NURSING ADVISEMENT SYLLABUS
BACCALAUREATE NURSING PROGRAM
Preceptor: Professor Joan Perks Office Phone: 609.334.7865 cell
Office Location: K-145 E-Mail Address:
Office Hours: Contact me & I will make the time.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this syllabus is to focus on the development of a nursing advisement relationship between a preceptor and preceptee. As your preceptor, I will guide you towards discovering, planning, and achieving academic and professional success throughout your college experience. Within the context of our advisement relationship, I will assist you in becoming academically and professionally engaged as a self-directed learner with competent decision-making skills. Through a variety of required courses at Stockton, you will be prepared to fulfill the academic and professional requirements needed to be successful in nursing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a result of our advising sessions, the preceptee should be able to:
Ø Utilize the Pre-licensure Advisement and Policy Guide.
Ø Recognize the importance of General Study Requirements in
building a foundation for professional growth and development.
Ø Access and interpret the information on an online degree audit (CAPP).
Ø Develop effective study and time management skills.
Ø Utilize available college and program resources to enhance academic success.
Ø Develop a portfolio and resume in preparation for job interviews.
Ø Explore various areas of interest in nursing.
Ø Obtain a successful outcome on the NCLEX licensure examination.
PRECEPTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø Effectively communicate college policies and nursing program guidelines.
Ø Provide a supportive and encouraging environment.
Ø Assist in the development of a program of study.
Ø Facilitate professional growth and development.
Ø Provide referrals to appropriate resources on campus.
Ø Maintain confidentiality
PRECEPTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø Review academic policies in the Undergraduate Bulletin and nursing program requirements in the Pre-licensure Advisement and Policy Guide.
Ø Actively participate in developing and planning professional career goals.
v Be prepared for appointments.
v Identify individual interests to assist in course selection
v Develop an educational plan following the recommended sequential course guidelines.
Ø Communicate academic progress throughout each semester.
Ø Explore extracurricular activities and diverse learning experiences.
Ø Take responsibility for the development and implementation of your educational plan
Notify your Preceptee :
Ø Change of name, address, phone number, or E-Mail address
Ø Change in course schedule (drop or adds)
Ø Withdrawal from a course or a program
Ø Below passing grades in any quizzes, exams, assignments or clinical requirements
PROGRAM PRECEPTORS:
The transfer student (with 16 or more credits awarded) is usually assigned to a faculty member of the program in which the student plans to major. Program preceptors are specialists in their respective academic fields and advise students about graduation requirements, career and graduate school opportunities and special interests. (Refer to the student handbook)
PRECEPTOR SELECTION:
Preceptor assignments are administered by the Center for Academic Advising. Any request to change preceptors must be made to the Director of Academic Advising on a “Program Declaration/Change of Preceptor” form available in that office. (Refer to the student handbook)
REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION:
Registration for the Fall semester typically takes place in mid-March and early April
Registration for the Spring semester typically takes place in mid-October/November.
It is imperative that you make an appointment with your preceptor to review your academic progress and eligibility to register for future nursing courses.
STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGESS
The college’s policy regarding Standards of Academic Progress is fully defined in \ Refer to Undergraduate Bulletin, pp. 35 – 40.
DEGREES AND CREDIT HOURS
Richard Stockton College offers 37 degrees in 27 Bachelor of Science degrees. Most courses at the College are four credits; however, some program requirements necessitate other models.
In order to graduate, a student must earn a minimum of 128 credits. In order to graduate in four academic years, or eight semesters, the student must average 16 credit hours per semester.
(Refer to the Bulletin, pp. 98-99 for additional information)
TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION WITH YOUR ADVISOR:
Ø Personal skills and interests
Ø Study skills and time management
Ø Academic policies
v Adding or dropping course
v Course scheduling and registration
Ø Internship opportunities
Ø Career Options
Ø Cyberadvising
IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
Ø Stockton’s Academic Advising Website: www.stockton.edu/advising
Ø Stockton’s Career Center: www.stockton.edu/careerconnect
Ø Stockton’s Student Service Tab: www.go.stockton.edu
*Log in with your user name and password.
*Access “Bookmarks” to view Academic Calendars, Financial Aid
and College Bulletins.
*Access “Registration Tools” to drop/add, locate your schedule, review
your transcript or run a CAPP degree evaluation.
Ø National Council of State Board of Nursing: http://www.ncsbn.org
Ø Sigma Theta Tau International, The Honor Society of Nursing: http://www.nursing society.org
/2010 Fall
/ / Fall Term 2010 Academic Calendar /
SEPTEMBER '10
1 / Wednesday / Fall Faculty Conference
1 / Wednesday / New residents move in
2 / Thursday / Non matriculated student registration
2 / Thursday / Graduate non matriculated student registration
3 / Friday / Day of Service
6 / Monday / Returning residents move in
6 / Monday / Labor Day Holiday
7 / Tuesday / Classes begin
7-14 / Tue-Tue / Drop/Add
7-14 / Tues-Tues / Distance Education orientations
11 / Saturday / Saturday classes begin
14 / Tuesday / Deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund
14 / Tuesday / Deadline to file FERPA hold for release of student information
22 / Wednesday / Deadline for a 50% refund for Sub-Term A course withdrawal
OCTOBER '10
8 / Friday / Deadline to withdraw from a full-term course with a 50% refund
11 / Monday / Columbus Day observed - classes held
15 / Friday / Deadline to withdraw from sub-term A course with W grade
22 / Friday / Spring 2011 Preregistration Schedule of Classes posted
26 / Tuesday / Sub-term A classes end
26 / Tuesday / Preceptorial Advising - no classes
27-28 / Wed-Thurs / Seniors and Matriculated Graduate students preregister
27 / Wednesday / Sub-term B classes begin / Sub-term B Drop/Add begins
29 / Friday / Sub-term B Drop/Add ends
29-1 / Fri-Mon / Juniors preregister
NOVEMBER '10
2 / Tuesday / Election Day - classes held
3 / Wednesday / Preceptorial Advising - no classes until 3:35PM
4-5 / Thurs-Fri / Sophomores preregister
8-9 / Mon-Tues / Freshmen preregister
11 / Thursday / Veteran's Day observed - classes held
12 / Friday / Deadline to withdraw from a Sub-term B course with 50% refund
23 / Tuesday / Deadline to withdraw from a full-term course with a W grade
24 / Wednesday / Classes end at 3:25PM
25 / Thursday / Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER '10
3 / Friday / Deadline to withdraw from a Sub-term B course with W grade
14 / Tuesday / Fall term classes end
16 / Thursday / Fall term graduating student grades due in the Office of the Registrar 10AM
23 / Thursday / Fall term grades due in the Office of the Registrar
24 / Friday / Holiday closing - college reopens January 3
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The Richard Stockton College of NJ, PO Box 195, Pomona, NJ 08240 - 609-652-1776
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