2020-2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK - W. CARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE IN SYSTEMS-LEVEL LEADERSHIP
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DOC TOR O F N U RSI N G PR AC TI CE I N S YS TE MS - LE V E L LE A DE RSH I P
2020-2021 ST U D ENT HA N D BOO K
W. C A RY E DWA R DS SCH O O L O F N U R SIN G
Study with the Leader in Online Education.Contents ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1 Message from the Dean 11 Student Services and Resources
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11 Advisement Services
2 W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing
11 Library and Educational Services
2 Mission and Philosophy and Resources
3 Purpose and Goals 12
Technical Support
3 Accreditation 12
Financial Aid
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4 Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree 12
Students with Disabilities
in Systems-Level Leadership 12
System Requirements
4 Criteria for Admission, Transfer, 13
Planning for Program Completion
and Graduation 13
Graduation
5 The Essentials of Doctoral Education 13
Communications and Publications
for Advanced Nursing Practice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
6 Post-Master’s DNP Curriculum 14 Academic Code of Conduct
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7 DNP Nursing Course Descriptions
16 Complio Requirements
8 DNP Degree Program Outcomes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16 Institutional Review Board (IRB)
9 Online Nursing Courses Requirements
10
Graduate Grading System ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Ethics Certification
10
Appeals ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
10
Formal Complaints 17 Acceptable Experiences for
10 Thomas Edison State University
DNP Clinical Hours
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Student Complaint Policies and 18 DNP Project Requirements
Procedures ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
11
Academic Integrity and Honesty 19 Doctor of Nursing Practice
Requirements for Scholarly
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Continued Enrollment Immersion Project report
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20 Directory for Enrolled Students
CO N T E N T S
DNP Student Handbook 2020-2021Welcome to the
ME S S A GE
W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing
at Thomas Edison State University
F RO M
Welcome! As one of our newest students enrolled in the
DNP nursing program at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at
Thomas Edison State University, you have chosen to join an elite
T HE
group of professionals from around the country who are expanding
their education.
An early pioneer in distance education for nurses, the School has more
D E A N
than 35 years of excellence in nursing education through quality and
flexible programs for students who desire an alternative to campus-
based learning.
The world is rapidly changing, as are the healthcare concerns and needs
of our communities. Nurse leaders are increasingly being called upon
to assume challenging responsibilities and duties as never before.
Nurses are being celebrated across the globe. The American Nurses
Association (ANA) has designated 2020 the “Year of the Nurse” and
the World Health Organization (WHO) has specified 2020 as the “Year
of the Nurse and Midwife”, in honor of the 200th birth anniversary of
Florence Nightingale. It is a testament to the vital role that nurses play
in our society. The recent Covid -19 pandemic has spotlighted this role,
as nurses have risen to face every possible challenge in the provision of
quality healthcare.
We at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, are here to assist and
support you through this rigorous and exciting experience as you
accomplish your next educational goal. The Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited program aims to prepare leaders
to work at the forefront of healthcare transformation. The School is
committed to actively partnering with the healthcare community to
uphold the standards of the nursing profession. I encourage you to
make the most of your time with us and take advantage of the many
resources offered by the University, and hope that you will take the
time to read the DNP Student Handbook and become familiar with the
program website, www.tesu.edu/ nursing/programs/dnp.
As an adult learner in an online, mentored, community of learners,
it is important that you have the tools needed to progress and be
successful. We encourage your involvement in the School and look
forward to working with you, while wishing you success in your program
completion. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at
nursing@tesu.edu, as we always welcome your comments and feedback.
Sincerely,
Filomela (Phyllis) A. Marshall, EdD, RN
Dean, W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing
Thomas Edison State University 1W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The programs available to RNs through the W. Cary specialty upon program completion. Students in the DNP
Edwards School of Nursing of Thomas Edison State program are admitted as a cohort and enroll in 3 credits
University are the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), each term ( 3-year option) or 6 credits per term (18 month
the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), the graduate option). DNP students complete 36 credits and a DNP
nursing certificate programs, and the Doctor of Nursing project.
Practice (DNP). Three areas of specialty are offered in
Currently, the School has an enrollment of more than 1,500
the MSN degree: Nurse Educator, Nursing Informatics,
students from approximately 38 states with a minority
and Nursing Administration. All programs are offered
representation of 26 percent and a male representation
as online, mentored learning programs where students
of 12 percent. The average age of the enrolled RN is 40;
participate actively as a community of learners through the
many have more than 20 years of experience in nursing
asynchronous online group discussions integral to each
and hold full-time positions of leadership in a variety of
nursing course.
healthcare settings around the country.
Students in the BSN/MSN degree program must complete
Mentors for the courses are experienced nurse educators
all requirements of the BSN degree and be certified
in higher education and leaders from service settings
for the BSN degree to be eligible for enrollment in the
across the country. Select mentors serve as members of
MSN degree program. All graduates of the MSN degree
the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Committee to
program will receive a certificate in their selected area of
guide the development, implementation, and evaluation
specialty upon degree completion in addition to the MSN
of the School’s programs.
degree. All graduates of the graduate nursing certificate
programs will receive a certificate in their selected area of
Mission and Philosophy lifelong learning. The graduate nursing certificate
N U R S I N G
programs offer opportunities for advanced specialized
study to master’s-prepared nurses seeking additional
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing accepts and
opportunities in nursing.
upholds the mission of the University in providing
distinctive undergraduate and graduate education The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree prepares
for self-directed adults through flexible, high quality, nurse leaders to function at the highest level in
collegiate learning and assessment opportunities. As healthcare organizations. Competencies in organizational
such, the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing believes
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leadership, economics and finance, healthcare
that independent and self-directed study in a mentored, policy, population-focused care, and technology are
online environment is the hallmark of the academic emphasized.
S C H O O L
programs offered to students by the W. Cary Edwards
School of Nursing. In this learning environment, the Nursing is a dynamic profession that provides an
student, as an adult learner, interacts and collaborates essential service to society. As such, nursing is engaged
with mentors and peers to create and enhance a in multilevel roles and relationships and is accountable to
dialogue within a community of learners. Through this society for its role in improving the health status of the
innovative approach to programming, the W. Cary community. Nursing is practiced with respect for human
Edwards School of Nursing actively shapes the nursing dignity and individual differences. The art and science of
E D WA R D S
profession by preparing nurses who are intellectually nursing requires the ongoing application of specialized
curious, clinically competent, and technologically knowledge, principles, skills, and values. As a distinct
prepared to assume leadership positions at the forefront body of knowledge, nursing builds upon theories from
of healthcare transformation. various disciplines and works collaboratively with other
professions to enhance the health status of individuals,
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing supports families, groups, and communities.
the belief that attainment of the bachelor’s degree is
essential to the ongoing process of professional nursing The client is viewed as an open and dynamic system with
unique psychophysiological, spiritual, and sociocultural
CA RY
education and development. The Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) degree, building on the prior education characteristics. Within this system, the client interacts
and experience of the student, prepares graduates to with the environment and experiences varying states
practice nursing in a variety of settings and roles and of health. Health is described as a dynamic process
provides a foundation for graduate study and lifelong fluctuating along a wellness-illness continuum. Nurses
W.
learning. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) assist clients to function and effectively adapt to the
degree prepares graduates to assume leadership roles environment along that continuum. The environment
in a diverse, technologically challenging, and global encompasses numerous factors that affect the
healthcare environment, and for advanced study and development and behavior of clients. These factors have
an impact on the client’s ability to function and maintain
DNP Student Handbook 2020-2021W.
optimal health status. Nurses are responsible for the theory, practice, research, and technology; and extends
promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. its reach to people of diverse ethnic, racial, economic,
and gender groups.
C A RY
The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is committed
to the belief that the School uses a teaching-learning Through these beliefs and contributions to the ongoing
process based on the principles of adult learning; development of caring, competent, informed, ethical,
demonstrates effective design, and delivery of and accountable nurses, the W. Cary Edwards School
educational experiences in varied learning environments; of Nursing strives to play an influential and positive
E D WA RD S
provides for collaboration and collegial interaction role in helping to shape the future and the practice of
among mentors, educators and peers; effectively links professional nursing.
Purpose and Goals
In keeping with the mission of the University and the THE GOALS OF THE W. CARY EDWARDS
S C HO O L
commitment to providing high-quality education to SCHOOL OF NURSING ARE TO:
address the needs of the greater community, the
> prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in a
purpose of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is to
diverse society and changing healthcare environment;
provide high-quality nursing education programs that
meet the needs of the healthcare community and uphold > provide nontraditional nursing education programs
the standards of the nursing profession. that meet the needs of adult learners; and
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> provide a foundation for advanced study and lifelong
learning.
N U R S I N G
Accreditation~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, Thomas Edison State University is regionally
master’s degree program in nursing, and doctor of accredited by the Middle States Commission on
nursing practice program at Thomas Edison State Higher Education.
University are accredited by the Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, > MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION
Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. ON HIGHER EDUCATION
3624 Market Street
> COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING Philadelphia, PA 19104
EDUCATION (CCNE) (267) 284-5000
655 K Street NW, Suite 750 www.msche.org
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791 This prestigious accreditation is part of a national
www.ccneaccreditation.org system of quality assurance that requires colleges and
universities to reach a common understanding and
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at agreement as to the standards of quality for American
Thomas Edison State University is accredited by the higher education.
New Jersey Board of Nursing.
> NEW JERSEY BOARD OF NURSING
PO Box 45010
Newark, NJ 07101
(973) 504-6430
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/default.aspx
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Thomas Edison State University 3Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
in Systems-Level Leadership~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
in Systems-Level Leadership prepares nurse leaders, at TRANSFER COURSES:
the highest level of nursing practice, in organizational
> A maximum of 9 doctoral-level credit hours (from
management and advocacy, to identify, disseminate,
another doctoral program outside TESU) may be
integrate and evaluate the best evidence to improve
transferred into the DNP program. Courses must be
healthcare at all levels of practice.
equivalent in content and credits to courses in the
DNP program at TESU.
Description > A minimum of 27 DNP-level credit hours must be
completed at TESU in the DNP program to earn the
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a post-master’s DNP degree from TESU.
degree in Systems-Level Leadership, focuses on the > Courses transferred into the DNP program must have
improvement of evidenced-based outcomes using been completed at a regionally accredited college
theoretical knowledge and systems-level initiatives to or university and a school of nursing accredited by a
advance nurse leaders to the highest level of nursing national nursing accrediting body.
practice. Based on the American Association of Colleges
of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Doctoral Education > Courses transferred into the DNP program must
for Advanced Nursing Practice and the American have been completed at an equivalent accredited
Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) competencies, international institution of higher education and an
students expand and apply their knowledge of theory, equivalent accredited international school of nursing,
advanced nursing practice, organizational leadership, if credits were earned outside the U.S.
L E A D E R S H I P
economics, healthcare policy and technology in a > The student must have earned a grade of B or higher
mentored practice environment. for a course to be accepted as a transfer course into
the DNP program.
Criteria for Admission, > Courses transferred into the DNP program must have
been completed within five years of enrollment in the
Transfer and Graduation DNP program at TESU.
ADMISSION CRITERIA: PROGRESSION CRITERIA:
> MSN degree from a regionally accredited college or
S Y S T EM S - L E V E L
> Students admitted to the DNP program progress
university and a school of nursing accredited by a through the DNP curriculum with the cohort to which
national nursing accrediting body. they were admitted.
OR
BSN degree from a regionally accredited college or > DNP students who earn a grade lower than B in a DNP
university, and a school of nursing accredited by a course, who withdraw from a DNP course or fail to
national nursing accrediting body and master’s degree enroll for a semester, will be assessed on an individual
in a related discipline from a regionally accredited basis for their ability to remain in the DNP program.
college or university. > The School reserves the right to remove from the DNP
> Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the master’s program any student who exhibits unprofessional
program behavior or violates the academic code of conduct.
> Two current professional references from a healthcare
supervisor or colleague, or from a faculty member GRADUATION CRITERIA:
I N
who has taught the applicant (name and contact
> DNP students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
information only)
higher and be in good standing at TESU to be certified
D E G R EE
> Well-written statement of background and goals for graduation.
> Well-written essay
> Final DNP project reports/manuscripts must be
> Current resume publication ready for ProQuest in order for the student
> Relevant professional work experience (two years to be certified for graduation.
recommended)
> DNP students must complete the program within five
> Current valid unencumbered RN license in the
DN P
years.
United States
> An active unencumbered RN license in the state in > A minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate supervised
which the Practicum will be completed is required clinical hours must be completed for the DNP degree;
a minimum of 500 supervised clinical hours must be
completed during the DNP program at TESU.
DNP Student Handbook 2020-2021The Essentials of Doctoral Education
for Advanced Nursing Practice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
T HE
ESSENTIAL I: ESSENTIAL IV: INFORMATION SYSTEMS/
E S S E N T IA L S
SCIENTIFIC UNDERPINNINGS FOR PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY
The practice doctorate in nursing provides the terminal FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND TRANSFORMATION
academic preparation for nursing practice. The scientific OF HEALTHCARE
underpinnings of this education reflect the complexity of DNP graduates are distinguished by their abilities to
practice at the doctoral level and the rich heritage that is use information systems/technology to support and
the conceptual foundation of nursing. improve patient care and healthcare systems, and provide
leadership within healthcare systems and/or academic
ESSENTIAL II: ORGANIZATIONAL AND SYSTEMS settings. Knowledge and skills related to information
LEADERSHIP FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND systems/technology and patient care technology prepare
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SYSTEMS THINKING the DNP graduate to apply new knowledge, manage
individual and aggregate-level information, and assess
Organizational and systems leadership are critical for DNP the efficacy of patient care technology appropriate to a
D O C T O R A L
graduates to improve patient and healthcare outcomes. specialized area of practice. DNP graduates also design,
Doctoral-level knowledge and skills in these areas are select and use information systems/technology to evaluate
consistent with nursing and healthcare goals to eliminate programs of care, outcomes of care, and care systems.
health disparities and to promote patient safety and Information systems/technology provide a mechanism to
excellence in practice. apply budget and productivity tools, practice information
DNP graduates’ practice includes not only direct care but systems and decision supports, and web-based learning
also a focus on the needs of a panel of patients, a target or intervention tools to support and improve patient care.
population, a set of populations, or a broad community.
E D U C AT I O N
These graduates are distinguished by their abilities to ESSENTIAL V: HEALTHCARE POLICY FOR
conceptualize new care delivery models that are based in ADVOCACY IN HEALTHCARE
contemporary nursing science and that are feasible within
Healthcare policy – whether it is created through
current organizational, political, cultural, and economic
governmental actions, institutional decision making, or
perspectives.
organizational standards – creates a framework that can
facilitate or impede the delivery of healthcare services
ESSENTIAL III: CLINICAL SCHOLARSHIP AND or the ability of the provider to engage in practice to
ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED address healthcare needs. Thus, engagement in the
PRACTICE process of policy development is central to creating
a healthcare system that meets the needs of its
Scholarship and research are the hallmarks of doctoral
constituents. Political activism and a commitment to
education. Although basic research has been viewed as
policy development are central elements of professional
the first and most essential form of scholarly activity, an
nursing practice, and the DNP graduate has the ability to
enlarged perspective of scholarship has emerged through
assume a broad leadership role on behalf of the public
alternative paradigms that involve more than discovery of
as well as the nursing profession (Ehrenreich, 2002).
new knowledge (Boyer, 1990). These paradigms recognize
Health policy influences multiple care delivery issues,
that the scholarship of discovery and integration “reflects
including health disparities, cultural sensitivity, ethics, the
the investigative and synthesizing traditions of academic
internationalization of healthcare concerns, access to care,
life” (Boyer, p. 21); scholars give meaning to isolated
quality of care, healthcare financing, and issues of equity
facts and make connections across disciplines through
and social justice in the delivery of healthcare.
the scholarship of integration; and the scholar applies
knowledge to solve a problem via the scholarship of
application (referred to as the scholarship of practice ESSENTIAL VI: INTERPROFESSIONAL
in nursing). This application involves the translation COLLABORATION FOR IMPROVING PATIENT AND
of research into practice and the dissemination and POPULATION HEALTH OUTCOMES1
integration of new knowledge, which are key activities
Today’s complex, multitiered healthcare environment
of DNP graduates. The scholarship of application
depends on the contributions of highly skilled and
expands the realm of knowledge beyond mere discovery
knowledgeable individuals from multiple professions.
and directs it toward humane ends. Nursing practice
In order to accomplish the Institute of Medicine (IOM)
epitomizes the scholarship of application through its
mandate for safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable,
position where the sciences, human caring, and human
and patient-centered care in a complex environment,
needs meet and new understandings emerge.
healthcare professionals must function as highly
collaborative teams (AACN, 2004; IOM, 2003; O’Neil,
1998). DNP members of these teams have advanced
preparation in the interprofessional dimension of
healthcare that enable them to facilitate collaborative
Thomas Edison State University 5team functioning and overcome impediments ESSENTIAL VIII: ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE
to interprofessional practice. Because effective The increased knowledge and sophistication of healthcare
interprofessional teams function in a highly collaborative has resulted in the growth of specialization in nursing in
fashion and are fluid depending upon the patients’ order to ensure competence in these highly complex areas
needs, leadership of high-performance teams’ changes. of practice. The reality of the growth of specialization
Therefore, DNP graduates have preparation in methods in nursing practice is that no individual can master all
of effective team leadership and are prepared to play advanced roles and the requisite knowledge for enacting
a central role in establishing interprofessional teams, these roles. DNP programs provide preparation within
participating in the work of the team, and assuming distinct specialties that require expertise, advanced
leadership of the team when appropriate. knowledge, and mastery in one area of nursing practice.
A DNP graduate is prepared to practice in an area
ESSENTIAL VII: CLINICAL PREVENTION AND of specialization within the larger domain of nursing.
POPULATION HEALTH FOR IMPROVING THE Indeed, this distinctive specialization is a hallmark of the
NATION’S HEALTH DNP. Essential VIII specifies the foundational practice
competencies that cut across specialties and are seen as
Clinical prevention is defined as health promotion and requisite for DNP practice. All DNP graduates are expected
risk reduction/illness prevention for individuals and to demonstrate refined assessment skills and base practice
families. Population health is defined to include aggregate, on the application of biophysical, psychosocial, behavioral,
community, environmental/occupational and cultural/ sociopolitical, cultural, economic, and nursing science as
socioeconomic dimensions of health. Aggregates are appropriate in their area of specialization.
groups of individuals defined by a shared characteristic
such as gender, diagnosis, or age. These framing The entire Essentials of Doctoral Education for
definitions are endorsed by representatives of multiple Advanced Nursing Practice is available at:
disciplines including nursing (Allan et al., 2004). The www.aacn.nche.edu/dnp/Essentials.pdf.
implementation of clinical prevention and population
health activities is central to achieving the national goal of Please consult this document for further elaboration
improving the health status of the population of the of the DNP Essentials.
United States.
W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice Curriculum ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FULL-TIME OPTION (2 COURSES PER TERM) • PART-TIME OPTION (1 COURSE PER TERM)
TERM COMPLETED
NUR-763: Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology ________________________
NUR-800: DNP Role Development ________________________
NUR-805: Scholarly Inquiry: A Basis for Evidence-Based Practice ________________________
C U R R I C UL UM
NUR-810: Health, Healthcare Policy, and Politics ________________________
NUR-815: Information Systems and Technology Impacting Healthcare Delivery ________________________
NUR-820: Integrating and Evaluating Population Health in Advanced Nursing Practice ________________________
NUR-825: Health Economics and Finance ________________________
NUR-832: Organization and Systems Leadership I ________________________
NUR-842: Organization and Systems Leadership II ________________________
DN P
NUR-902: Scholarly Immersion I: Project Identification and Mentored Practicum ________________________
NUR-912: Scholarly Immersion II: Project Management and Mentored Practicum ________________________
NUR-922: Scholarly Immersion III: Project Completion and Mentored Practicum ____________________
DNP Student Handbook 2020-2021DNP Nursing Course Descriptions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
D N P
NUR-763: BIOSTATISTICS AND information is exchanged through integrated information
CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY 3 CR systems and explore how data are extracted and analyzed
N U RS IN G
Statistical concepts are used to critique and determine to improve organizational decision-making behaviors.
applicability of research findings to support clinical
decisions and to further evidence-based practice. Study NUR-820: INTEGRATING AND EVALUATING
designs, data sources, and statistical measures are POPULATION HEALTH IN ADVANCED
examined and applied to the study of the distribution and
NURSING PRACTICE 3 CR
determinants of health and disease in human populations.
Integrating and Evaluating Population Health in Advanced
C O U RS E
Nursing Practice prepares the student to lead population
NUR-800: DNP ROLE DEVELOPMENT 3 CR health initiatives. Students examine and apply biostatical
DNP Role Development is designed for those in and epidemiological methods of analysis. The course
direct clinical practice and areas that support practice addresses the use and analysis of available systems data
environments: administration, organizational management to identify gaps in care or services and to design, plan,
and leadership, and policy. The course focus is on and evaluate evidence-based health promotion/clinical
exposing the student to the leadership roles expected prevention programs and care delivery models.
D E S C R I P T I O N S
of DNP practitioners. The importance of clinical inquiry,
scholarship, and ethics within nursing and related NUR-825: HEALTH ECONOMICS AND
disciplines, and the imperative of interprofessional
FINANCE 3 CR
collaboration to promote quality improvement and safe
patient outcomes will be explored. Health Economics and Finance provides students an
in-depth exploration of value-based service, economics,
finance, budget, and reimbursement models that impact
NUR-805: SCHOLARLY INQUIRY: A BASIS healthcare organizations and healthcare practices.
FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 3 CR Students will develop and analyze business plans and
Scholarly Inquiry: A Basis for Evidence-Based Practice implement a cost-benefit analysis based upon value
provides an in-depth review of the research process, and quality models. Application of resources, tools for
enabling students to analytically appraise and synthesize decision making, and communication strategies will be
existing scientific research, practice guidelines, and other integrated.
scholarly evidence. The course focus is on research design,
research methods, project implementation, data analysis NUR-832: ORGANIZATIONAL AND
techniques, and evaluation of a nursing practice change
SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP I 3 CR
that is based on the highest quality evidence.
Organizational and Systems Leadership I immerses the
doctoral student in the conceptual underpinnings of
NUR-810: HEALTH, HEALTHCARE POLICY, leadership and organizational theory to support the
AND POLITICS 3 CR leader’s role in improving organizational and system-
In Health, Healthcare Policy, and Politics, students enhance level outcomes. Students will develop a deeper
skills to analyze health policy, develop and implement understanding of organizational dynamics and culture
health policy in institutions and government, and advocate change at all levels of nursing practice and policy. The
for sound health policies. Health policy content addresses course will build upon the American Organization of
the interplay of access, cost, and quality in healthcare; Nurse Executive (AONE) Competency domains to
quality assessment; financing; governance; delivery; and define the role of professional nursing and to develop
the social justice of policies affecting health. Students will strategies to influence and transform healthcare systems.
examine this interplay from the patient, nursing workforce, Systems thinking will be discussed as a key strategy to
and organization perspectives. Policy and advocacy improve performance and lead change.
concepts will be reinforced by examining how they are
demonstrated in specific policy initiatives and the impact NUR-842: ORGANIZATIONAL AND
they have on the behavior and outcomes of patients,
SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP II 3 CR
nurses, and healthcare organizations.
Organizational and Systems Leadership II explores
models, concepts, and processes to enhance care quality
NUR-815: INFORMATION SYSTEMS and patient safety in healthcare organizations. Concepts
AND TECHNOLOGY IMPACTING and principles of systems analysis, stakeholder theory,
HEALTHCARE DELIVERY 3 CR and complexity science will be discussed to describe
In Information Systems and Technology Impacting and evaluate contemporary healthcare organizations’
Healthcare Delivery, students will expand their knowledge approaches to nursing issues. Various methods used in
of and skills in using information systems and technology outcomes management and their application in healthcare
as tools to evaluate and improve patient care and system organizations will be analyzed. Through the use of case
outcomes. Students will gain knowledge on how health studies, students will analyze a variety of scenarios and
Thomas Edison State University 7incorporate appropriate methods, measurement tools, will develop a plan for dissemination of the project
and data elements to improve quality and safety and outcomes. The Practicum element of this course will
make a business case for system-level changes to improve reflect the change element of project development.
outcomes. Note: A formal presentation is scheduled near the end of
the term, during which students present their completed
NUR-902: SCHOLARLY IMMERSION I: DNP projects.
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND MENTORED
PRACTICUM 3 CR
Scholarly Immersion I: Project Identification and DNP Degree Program
Mentored Practicum is the first of three clinical immersion
experiences that provide the student with the opportunity
Outcomes
to synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills obtained > Synthesize scholarly and evidence-based findings to
during the DNP curriculum. In this course, students will transform nursing practice and organizational decision
identify a real-world practice problem/issue that will serve making.
as the basis for their entire clinical immersion experience.
The course supports student creation of an executive > Integrate ethical decision making in research,
summary, problem statement, evidence-based literature systems evaluation, advanced clinical practice, and
review, and the development of a preliminary, clinical organizational decision making.
immersion project proposal. The Practicum element of the > Analyze, design, and integrate healthcare policies that
course serves as the foundation for project development influence organizational systems to meet the needs of
focusing on improving practice. diverse populations.
> Apply organizational and systems thinking that
NUR-912: SCHOLARLY IMMERSION II: advance the design, implementation, and evaluation
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND MENTORED of healthcare initiatives to promote safe and quality
PRACTICUM 3 CR outcomes.
Scholarly Immersion II: Project Management and > Communicate/collaborate with members of the
Mentored Practicum is the second of the three clinical interprofessional community to promote achievement
immersion experiences that provide the student with of healthcare standards, advanced clinical practices,
the ongoing opportunity to synthesize, integrate, and and quality healthcare for diverse populations.
apply knowledge and skills obtained during the DNP
> Apply information systems/technology to improve
curriculum. Prior to entry into Scholarly Immersion II,
students will finalize the evidence-based practice change health and systems-level outcomes.
O U T C O M E S
project proposal and submit the proposal to a designated
committee for review, revision, and approval. The course
will focus on the implementation of the approved DNP
EXTERNAL STANDARDS
practice change project in a selected healthcare practice American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2006).
setting. The Practicum element of this course will reflect The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing
the integration of project development. practice. Washington, DC: Author. [Herein abbreviated as
AACN (2006)]
Prerequisite: IRB approvals from institutions where DNP project
will be conducted and Thomas Edison State University. American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2009).
P R O G R A M
Note: Students who have not made sufficient progress in their Establishing a culturally competent master’s and
DNP projects to enroll in NUR-912 or NUR-922, must enroll in doctorally prepared nursing workforce. Washington, DC:
NUR-999: Scholarly Immersion Extension and pay the tuition Author. [Herein abbreviated as AACN (2009)]
corresponding to 3 doctoral credits.
Note: Students who have not completed their DNP projects or American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Quality
DNP reports by the end of NUR-922: Scholarly Immersion III: and Safety in Nursing Education Consortium. (2012).
Project Completion and Mentored Practicum must enroll in Graduate-level QSEN competencies: knowledge, skills,
NUR-999: Scholarly Immersion Extension. and attitudes.
D E G R EE
American Organization of Nurse Executives. (2015).
NUR-922: SCHOLARLY IMMERSION III:
The AONE nurse executive competencies. Chicago, IL:
PROJECT COMPLETION AND MENTORED Author. [Herein abbreviated as AONE (2011)]
PRACTICUM 3 CR
Scholarly Immersion III: Project Completion and Mentored
Practicum is the culminating component of the clinical
DN P
immersion course sequence that provides the student
with the opportunity to synthesize, integrate, and apply
the knowledge and skills obtained during the DNP
curriculum. In this final clinical immersion experience,
students will focus on the evaluation of the evidence-
based practice change and on the impact the DNP
change project had on the selected population. Students
DNP Student Handbook 2020-2021Online Nursing Courses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
O N L IN E
All information pertaining to the online nursing should also be sure they have confirmation of course
courses may be found on the University website at registration before purchasing course materials.
www.tesu.edu. Course details, which may be previewed
Nursing courses require the student to participate
at that same website, provide additional information
substantively in the online discussions a minimum of
N U RS IN G
on course assignments and specific requirements.
three times a week on three different days throughout the
Course registration begins approximately six weeks prior week. The nursing course online discussions are designed
to the start of classes and continues for three weeks to be highly interactive discussions where ideas can be
followed by several days of late registration, which shared and feedback provided, and where a community
requires a late fee. Please note that courses are not of learners is developed. To accomplish this goal, all
posted on the website for a particular term until students need to participate actively in the discussions
registration begins, but students may also register by and respond thoughtfully to the posted discussion
C O U RS E S
telephone, fax, or postal mail. To register online, students question and the responses of other students.
must pay by credit card. Online course registration is
Grading rubrics are posted in each course. The W. Cary
encouraged. To register by telephone, students must
Edwards School of Nursing grading policies are stated
pay by credit card. Confirmation of registration will be
in this Handbook and in the online University Catalog
sent by the Office of the Registrar by email when the
along with grading policies listed there that pertain to all
process is complete. Please be sure to properly key
students. For nursing courses to apply to DNP program
in credit card information. All information pertaining to
requirements, the student must achieve a B or better in all
registration is in the University Catalog.
courses. A B average (3.0) or better must be achieved for
While there may be more than one section of a graduation from the DNP program.
course available and students may choose the section
Grading policies for nursing courses pertain to all
and course mentor, the W. Cary Edwards School of
students in those courses regardless of the student’s
Nursing reserves the right to reassign students to
program level. All course assignments must be submitted
a different section as needed to provide an optimal
on or before the last day of the course. Course extensions
learning experience for all students. Every effort
are not granted to DNP students without permission of
will be made to accommodate course selections
the Associate Dean.
made during the regular registration periods, adding
sections and/or seats if necessary.* During late The nursing course mentors will be available the first day
registration and beyond, open seats may be filled, but of the course. The mentor is responsible for all aspects
no additional seats or new sections will be added. A of the course including interaction with students during
password to access the course will be given by the Office online group discussions, feedback on the student’s
of the Registrar by email within a day or two of the course academic progress, and the grading of assignments. All
start date. To facilitate communication, students must issues and concerns related to program requirements,
maintain a current email address on file with the Office of course registration, program materials, etc., should be
the Registrar throughout their enrollment. A Student Data referred to the appropriate University office rather than
Change Form is available at www.tesu.edu/studentforms. the course mentor.
* Students may not change course sections once the All degree programs require development of an
course has opened. e-Portfolio to document achievement of program
outcomes and appropriate competence. DNP students will
Computer requirements and capability needed to be
initiate their e-Portfolios during the first term of the DNP
successful in the online courses are listed in the W. Cary
program and will continue to develop them throughout
Edwards School of Nursing Prospectus, on Page 12 of
the DNP program. Students who have not updated their
this Handbook and on the website. At minimum, students
e-Portfolios will not be permitted to register for the first
should be able to send and receive email, including
Scholarly Immersion course. Submission of the e-Portfolio
attachments. Selected courses require access to, and a
by DNP students is required in the final Scholarly
familiarity with presentation and spreadsheet software.
Immersion course to demonstrate achievement of the
Assessment of learning in the nursing courses will DNP program outcomes.
include reading assignments, the student’s contribution
Elective credits in the graduate degree programs are
to the asynchronous online group discussions, written
intended to provide opportunities for graduate students to
assignments, and presentations. All assignments related
strengthen and broaden their professional background in
to the nursing online courses will be submitted online.
preparation for their role in the selected area of specialty.
Textbooks and other course materials may be obtained DNP students who have completed doctoral-level courses
from the University’s recommended textbook service, at other institutions may request evaluation of those
MBS Direct at www.mbsdirect.net or any other vendor. To courses for possible transfer into the DNP program. DNP
insure ordering the correct textbooks and other course students who completed the MSN degree at TESU may be
materials, students must obtain textbook information for able to transfer NUR-600: Nursing Leadership in a Global
the term during which they plan to take the course as Community as an elective into the DNP program.
requirements for course materials may change. Students
Thomas Edison State University 9Academic Standing: When registering concerns or complaints, University
students must follow the appropriate procedures. If a
Graduate Grading System student has any question about the applicable procedure
to follow for a particular complaint, the student should
Graduate courses – and other graded graduate learning contact the Office of the Registrar at (609) 777-5680.
assessments – are graded based on the following scale:
Letter Quality Numerical Complaint Policies and
Grade Points Equivalents
Procedures
A 4.0 93-100
If a student has a complaint concerning any of the
A- 3.7 90-92
following matters, the student should refer to the proper
B+ 3.3 88-89 resource:
B 3.0 83-87
GRADE OR ACADEMIC CREDIT APPEAL
C 2.0 73-82 See Student Forms area of myEdison® or visit
F 0 Below 73 www.tesu.edu/studentforms.
I Incomplete (temporary grade)
ACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
IF 0 Below 73 See the University Catalog.
CR N/A None
NONACADEMIC CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
ZF 0 Academic Integrity See the University Catalog.
Violation
POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION AND
Note: Nongraded credit assessed at the B level and above will HARASSMENT
be counted toward doctoral degree requirements in accordance See the University Catalog.
with University and appropriate School policies.
DNP students who earn a course grade below a B will be
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
evaluated on an individual basis for permission to repeat the See the University Catalog. The University Catalog can be
course and remain enrolled in the DNP program. DNP students found online at www.tesu.edu/academics/catalog.
who earn a grade below a B in a second course will be dismissed
from the DNP program. OTHER STUDENT-RELATED COMPLAINTS
A student who has a complaint that a policy or procedure
Appeals has been incorrectly or unfairly applied in his/her
particular case, or a complaint about the behavior of a
mentor or a University staff member that does not fall
All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing
within any of the categories listed here, the complaint will
will follow University policies on academic appeals as
be handled as follows:
outlined in the online University Catalog.
INFORMAL RESOLUTION
Formal Complaints Students are encouraged to speak directly with
the mentor or staff member most concerned with
A formal complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction or responsible for the situation that is the cause of
about the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, its the complaint. If this communication does not lead
programs, or its processes, by a student enrolled in to a resolution, or such a discussion is not deemed
the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing, or by parties appropriate, the student may register an informal
interested in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing. The complaint or file a formal written complaint.
W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing follows the Thomas
INFORMAL COMPLAINT
Edison State University student complaint policies and
S C AL E
A student may register an informal complaint within
procedures.
30 days of the event that triggered the complaint. The
earlier the communication is made, however, the more
Thomas Edison State University likely it is to resolve the matter satisfactorily.
Student Complaint Policies and Complaints involving academic matters should be
G R A D I N G
Procedures
made to the dean of the relevant School. Other types
of complaints should be made to the head of the
appropriate University office.
Thomas Edison State University’s mission is to provide the
highest level of service to its students, in an environment Informal complaints may be made by telephone or
conducive to learning and academic excellence. The email. Appropriate University staff will review the matter
University also acknowledges the maturity, autonomy, and presented by the student and determine whether any
dignity of its students. Consistent with its mission, the action is required. The student will be notified of the
University has instituted various mechanisms to address University’s response within 20 days of the informal
student complaints. complaint. If the student is not satisfied with the
decision and/or attempts at resolution, he/she may go
on to make a formal complaint.
DNP Student Handbook 2020-2021FORMAL COMPLAINT Note: Re-enrollment may place student into the newest
A formal complaint must be submitted in writing to the curriculum, which may affect course requirements.
dean of the relevant School or the head of the appropriate
S T U D E N T
All DNP students must maintain updated credentials
office from which the complaint arises. Formal complaints
and notify the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing of
must be filed within 60 days of the event that triggered the
any changes. Required updated credentials include the
complaint, and state the nature of the grievance and the
following:
remedy being sought. Any previous attempts to resolve the
issue should also be described. Receipt of the complaint > current unencumbered RN license valid in the United
will be acknowledged within 15 days. The appropriate States and in the state where the DNP project will be
University administrator will then review the matter. A final completed;
S E RVIC E S
written determination, including any proposed resolution, > current malpractice insurance;
will be sent to the student within 30 days of the receipt of
the complaint. A complete record of formal complaints will > compliance with state and institutional requirements
be kept by the relevant University office. Records of the for health, criminal background clearances, and/or child
final outcome of all formal complaints will also be stored abuse clearances prior to beginning clinical hours.
in a centralized database and the student’s electronic file. Students will be required to provide health information,
criminal background, and child abuse clearances to
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY a vendor selected by the W. Cary Edwards School of
A N D
It is expected that all students in the W. Cary Edwards School Nursing.
of Nursing will familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the All students must adhere to the policies on health and
University’s Academic Code of Conduct Policy as detailed in background clearances of any healthcare facility used by
the University Catalog, found online: www.tesu.edu/catalog. students for clinical hours.
R E S O U R C E S
CONTINUED ENROLLMENT
DNP students are expected to earn a grade of B or better
in each DNP course and maintain continuous enrollment in
the DNP program. Student progress is reviewed each term.
Students who become inactive will be evaluated on an
individual basis for permission to enroll in a future cohort.
Student Services and Resources ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Advisement Services Library and Educational
All programs offered by the W. Cary Edwards School Services and Resources
of Nursing are designed for adult independent learners
who want flexible scheduling and options for program The New Jersey State Library, which is an affiliate of the
completion and who can take responsibility for their University, offers Thomas Edison State University students
program planning and degree completion. Courses are access to many resources for study. The Library may be
mentored rather than taught, and students are expected contacted through the University website at:
to familiarize themselves with the computer requirements www.tesu.edu/current-students.
for online courses, the University and School website,
publications, and program materials as well as their
individual program requirements. The School strongly Additional educational resources may be accessed
encourages all students to utilize advisement services in through the University website at www.tesu.edu and at
planning their degree program progression. sites identified for students in the online nursing courses.
Information on library services is provided with enrollment
Because most students live a distance from the University, materials and found online at http://slic.njstatelib.org/
advisement appointments are available by telephone services/tesu. Registration for a library card is required
as well as in person. All students are encouraged to for access to the electronic database. Students are also
schedule an advising appointment early in their program, encouraged to take advantage of college and public
after completion of their Academic Evaluation. Individual libraries in their communities as well as those in the
appointments with the associate dean for Graduate workplace. Through their interaction online in the nursing
Nursing Programs are scheduled by sending an email to courses as well as access to the moderated discussion
DNP@tesu.edu. board for all enrolled students on the University website,
students may inquire and share information about
additional learning resources.
Thomas Edison State University 11Technical Support Financial Aid
Technical support to students is available 24 hours a day, Information on financial aid may be obtained by
seven days a week. Through this support service, students contacting the Office of Admissions and Enrollment
have the ability to seek help either by phone, email, or Services at (609) 777-5680, the Office of Financial Aid at
internet for problems specifically associated with the course (609) 633-9658, via email at finaid@tesu.edu or online
management system. By calling (609) 777-5680 or emailing at www.tesu.edu. Information on scholarships and other
support@tesu.edu at any time, students and mentors can financial aid opportunities for RNs may be posted on
receive technical support for such functions as logging into the University website at www.tesu.edu/nursing when
myEdison®, resetting passwords, submitting assignments, appropriate. Scholarship and other funding information is
and handling pop-up blockers. Users of this expanded also available at www.discovernursing.com.
service are advised that only technical support questions Students on financial aid should familiarize themselves
will be addressed. Questions pertaining to such services with the recommended course sequence and
as advising, course registration, financial aid, or program- prerequisites to make the best use of financial aid
related services are not able to be answered. Additional
awarded and progress toward degree completion.
technical support is provided for the online nursing courses
by a mentor available in each course specifically for this
purpose. Students with Disabilities
Thomas Edison State University adheres to the mandates
of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Therefore, the
University provides reasonable accommodations for
otherwise qualified students who disclose and verify
a disability to the University. The Center for Disability
Services provides assistance to students who wish
to discuss reasonable accommodations for verifiable
disabilities. Students are responsible for identifying
themselves to the ADA coordinator at (609) 984-1141, ext.
3415. The TTY number for hearing-impaired students is
(609) 341-3109. Application and information is available at
www.tesu.edu or email ada@tesu.edu.
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System Requirements
Nursing students are advised to have computer capability compatible with the technology specified for the Thomas Edison
State University’s online courses, access to presentation software, and, for selected MSN courses, access to spreadsheet
software, a microphone, and a webcam.
R E Q U I R E M E NT S
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Some course tools may require browser plugins or other
Internet Connection (required): software to be installed. More information is provided in
those courses.
High-speed connection is recommended. Speeds below
10 Mbps may cause slower loading times for video-heavy PERIPHERALS FOR VIDEO RELATED ACTIVITIES:
courses. Webcam and microphone required. This includes those
built into devices. Headphones with built-in microphone
OPERATING SYSTEM:
recommended
Windows or macOS recommended
Some courses may require additional hardware. Details on
Linux and ChromeOS may have limited functionality for
these will be included in those specific courses.
some of our technology and media tools.
Note: Operating systems, browsers, plugins and other software
BROWSER: should be kept up-to-date for security purposes and to ensure
S Y S T E M
Firefox or Chrome recommended proper functionality.
Edge/Internet Explorer & Safari may have limited For technical (computer) questions relating to online
functionality for some of our technology and media tools. courses, call (609) 777-5680.
OTHER SOFTWARE:
All students receive a Thomas Edison State University email
account that provides free access to G Suite for Education
(Google).
DNP Student Handbook 2020-2021Planning for Program Communications and
P L A N N IN G
Completion Publications
Students are required to disclose their previous academic Students are encouraged to read Insights, Invention
record by submitting transcripts on application for all and other communications mailed and emailed from
previously completed college-level credit. No tuition the University as well as the information available on the
will be refunded for courses taken without academic University website at: www.tesu.edu. Information from
advisement or when credits previously completed that these sources highlight new courses and programs, policy
might satisfy degree or certificate requirements are not and schedule changes, mentors, University staff, alumni
F O R
submitted for evaluation. and students, and events and activities at the University.
Information and updates specific to nursing courses and
All students are encouraged to review the packet of
the program may be communicated to students via mass
materials provided on enrollment. Students are also
mailings or email. It is important that a current email
P RO GRA M
encouraged to review their Academic Evaluation through
address is provided on application to the University and
Online Student Services after which they should contact
updated as necessary.
the associate dean for Graduate Nursing Programs for
clarification of requirements and assistance with planning
for degree completion as needed. Students in the DNP
program with no previously completed transferable
graduate courses may proceed with course registration
and completion of requirements according to the
C O M P L E T I O N
recommended sequence for their program as described in
this Handbook and as determined by completion of course
prerequisites and advisories.
Graduation
Thomas Edison State University degrees are conferred
four times a year, September, December, March, and
June, as published in the online University Catalog. A
letter verifying degree completion will be provided from
the Office of the Registrar prior to degree conferral.
Requests for transcripts must be in writing and must
be accompanied by the fee. The University holds one
Commencement ceremony each fall. All graduates must
be certified by the September graduation date to be
considered graduates for the academic year and to be
named in the Commencement Program for that ceremony.
Candidates for the DNP degree must:
> achieve a cumulative grade point average of B (83) or
better in the DNP degree program;
> successfully complete all DNP program requirements,
including the DNP e-Portfolio and the DNP project
within five years of enrollment in the first DNP course;
> maintain a current unencumbered RN license, valid in
the U.S.;
> submit a completed Request for Graduation Form
through Online Student Services, located on the
University website at www.tesu.edu with fee to the
Office of Student Financial Accounts according to
deadlines established by the Office of the Registrar;
> have all transcripts submitted to the Office of the
Registrar according to deadlines established by the
Office of the Registrar; and
> have satisfied all outstanding financial obligations with
the University.
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