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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH
STUDIES - UNDERGRADUATE
DEPARTMENT CODE: NUR
www.miami.edu/nursing
Please consult your 2010-11 Student Handbook for the applicable
curriculum and progression policies.
The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies
(SONHS) offers courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing
(MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD). Baccalaureate education is the primary foundation for
professional nursing, as well as for graduate education; students
who successfully complete the baccalaureate program are eligible
to sit for the licensure examination to practice professional
nursing. Graduates of diploma and associate nursing degree
programs are admitted as transfer students to obtain the BSN
degree. Students holding a baccalaureate degree in a field
other than nursing who would like to pursue the BSN are admitted
to the Accelerated Program.
The School of Nursing and Health Studies is committed to
academic excellence, the advancement of nursing as a discipline,
and service to society. Opportunities are available for students
to study and earn course credit in a variety of international
settings.
MISSION
The mission of the School of Nursing and Health Studies is
to educate students and support faculty committed to excellence
in the art and science of nursing and health studies through
creating and disseminating health knowledge and developing
culturally competent leaders to provide service to our community,
the nation, and the world.
ACCREDITATION
The nursing baccalaureate program is approved by the Florida
Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission of Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE), One DuPont Circle NW, Suite 530,
Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791
FACILITIES
The School of Nursing and Health Studies is located on the
Coral Gables Campus. The four-story Jerusalem-stone and stucco
Schwartz Center features classrooms and clinical practice
labs, seminar and conference rooms, two computer labs, and
a simulation academy, all equipped with the latest technology.
The spacious 53,000-square-foot facility supports the work
of more than 40 nurse scientists and clinical educators and
our 550 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the
school's nursing and health science programs annually. The
building opened in fall 2006. Library resources for nursing
students are at the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables
Campus and the Calder Medical Library on the Medical Center
Campus. Clinical experiences are offered in a variety of hospitals
and health related agencies in the community.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
ADMISSION
Admission to the BSN Program is open to individuals who have
demonstrated that they have the intellectual ability and the
personal qualifications necessary for the profession of nursing.
All applicants must meet the requirements for admission to
the University of Miami; requests for admission should be
directed to the Office of Admissions on the Coral Gables Campus.
Transfer students from accredited universities, colleges,
or junior colleges may be admitted with advanced standing
as space allows provided they have completed courses comparable
to those required by the University of Miami. Transfer students
are advised to contact the Office of Student Services at the
School of Nursing and Health Studies concerning prerequisites.
An RN transition option is offered which allows RNs with
an associate degree or diploma to earn the BSN degree. Academic
transcripts are evaluated to determine that the 60 credits
of transferable course work have been successfully completed.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS:
Nursing education requires that the accumulation of scientific
knowledge be accompanied by the simultaneous acquisition of
skills and professional attitudes and behaviors. The nursing
degrees awarded by the University of Miami School of Nursing
and Health Studies at the completion of the educational process
certifies that the individual has acquired a base of knowledge
and skills requisite for the practice of nursing at the respective
undergraduate or graduate level. To this end, all courses
in the curriculum must be completed successfully. In order
to acquire the knowledge and skills to function in a variety
of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient
care, candidates for the undergraduate and graduate degrees
in nursing must have abilities and skills in five areas:
• Observation
• Communication
• Motor
• Conceptual-Integrative
• Behavioral-Social
Technological compensation can be made for some disabilities
in certain of these areas, but a candidate should be able
to perform in a reasonably independent manner and exercise
independent judgment.
Observation
The candidate must be able to observe demonstrations and participate
in didactic courses and simulated learning opportunities.
A candidate must be able to observe a patient accurately at
a distance and close at hand. Observation requires the use
of common sense, as well as the functional use of the senses
of vision, audition, olfaction, and palpation.
Communication
Candidates must communicate effectively using English in clinical
and classroom settings. A candidate must be able to elicit
information from patients, describe changes in mood, activity
and posture, and perceive nonverbal communications. A candidate
must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with
patients. Communication includes not only speech, but reading
and writing. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively
and efficiently with all members of the health care team in
both immediate and recorded modes.
Motor
Candidates should have sufficient motor function to elicit
information from patients by palpation, auscultation, percussion
and other assessment techniques. A candidate should be able
to perform nursing skills requiring the use of gross and fine
motor skills (e.g. IV insertion, venous blood draw, urinary
catheter insertion). A candidate should be able to execute
motor movements reasonably required to provide nursing care
and emergency response to patients. Examples of emergency
responses reasonably required of nurses are cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, medication administration, and application
of pressure to stop bleeding. Candidates must perform actions
which require the use of both gross and fine muscular movements,
equilibrium, and functional use of the senses of touch and
vision. Candidates should also be able to assist and/or participate
in various lifting activities.
Conceptual-Integrative
These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning,
analysis, synthesis, and retention of complex information.
Critical thinking requires all of these intellectual abilities
in order to provide optimal nursing care. In addition, the
candidate should be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships
and to understand the spatial relationships of structures.
Behavioral-Social
Candidates must possess the emotional health required for
the full use of their intellectual abilities, the exercise
of good judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities
attendant to the care of patients, and the development of
mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients.
Candidates must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads
and to function effectively under stress in the classroom
and clinical area. They must be able to adapt to changing
environments, display flexibility and learn to function in
the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical environment.
Compassion, integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills,
interest and motivation are all personal qualities that are
assessed during the admissions and educational process.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case by
case basis for individuals who meet eligibility under applicable
statutes. Any person expecting to need accommodations should
request them prior to beginning the program, as some accommodations
may not be considered reasonable and may impact an applicant’s
ability to complete all components of the program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT INTO CLINICAL COURSES
BSN students at the University of Miami of Miami must achieve
junior standing with a minimum UM GPA of 3.0 and a UM prerequisite
GPA of 2.75.
Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
and a prerequisite GPA of 3.3.
Accelerated Option students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
with a 3.00 for prerequisite courses.
To be considered for progression or admission to clinical
coursework, students are allowed to repeat only 1 failed prerequisite
course.
Students are required to have a health examination prior
to enrollment in clinical nursing courses. All students must
provide evidence of a current TB screening test, hepatitis
B vaccination, MMR vaccination, tetanus vaccination, varicella
vaccination, and certification in Basic Life Support. Students
must submit to drug screening and background checks. See the
School of Nursing and Health Studies Student Handbook 2010-2011
for further information.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
To be assured of uninterrupted progression through the program,
students must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Student records are reviewed at the close of each semester,
and those students with a cumulative average of less than
2.0 are subject to being placed on academic probation according
to the University of Miami Policy on Academic Probation and
Dismissal. A grade of C- is not an acceptable passing grade
in any nursing course within the BSN program. When a clinical
nursing course is repeated, both theoretical and clinical
components must be repeated. When a course must be repeated
the progression in the nursing program will be altered in
order for prerequisites to be met. Such alteration will in
all likelihood lengthen the time required to complete the
nursing program. Students will be required to fulfill
the requirements that are in effect at the time of the current
program. No special courses will be created for students
who are repeating the same course.
Students are allowed to repeat only one failed nursing course.
Failure of the same course again or any other nursing course
will be grounds for dismissal from SONHS.
REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE
Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the National
Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nursing
after a student passes all the courses, completes the credit
hours, and completes the requirements for the HESI exit exam.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
It is the policy of the University of Miami School of Nursing
and Health Studies to adhere to Standards of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Any students needing special accommodations
to complete a course must submit written documentation to
the Office of Disability Services (ODS). This office
is the primary source responsible for the coordination of
auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities.
Information and/or services are available to prospective and
enrolled students, their parents and/or sponsors.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Students interested in obtaining financial aid in the form
of student loans and grants should contact the Office of Financial
Assistance Services. Limited, small scholarships are available
through the School of Nursing and Health Studies. The qualifications
for these scholarships vary; further information is available
from the School of Nursing and Health Studies, Office of Financial
Assistance Services, and on the SONHS website (www.miami.edu/sohn).
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
1. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students in the School of Nursing and Health Studies are
responsible for meeting the degree requirements. It is the
student's responsibility to understand fully, and comply with
all the provisions of the Bulletin. Changes to academic
requirements and policies are updated in the School of Nursing
and Health Studies Undergraduate Handbook.
The general requirements for graduation from the University
of Miami are further described in the GENERAL INFORMATION
section of the Bulletin.
General Education Requirements
AREAS OF PROFICIENCY
Proficiency requirements are intended to ensure that students
either already possess, or will develop at the University,
the ability to express themselves effectively, to use mathematics
with facility, and to reason cogently.
1. English Composition 6 credits
English 105 and English 106 or the equivalent
2. Writing Across the Curriculum (W) 5 courses
In addition to English 105/106, students must complete five
(5) courses designated as
Writing Across the Curriculum (W) courses. Courses designated
as writing courses (“W” courses) require a substantial
amount of writing and the preparation of papers that are corrected
for diction, syntax, style, and content. Some courses satisfying
this Writing Across the Curriculum requirement may simultaneously
fulfill Areas of Knowledge requirements (described below).
3. Mathematics
Students fulfill this requirement by satisfactorily completing
an approved course in statistics above the level of MTH 101.
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE
These requirements are designed to help students understand
and appreciate the intellectual achievements in major areas
of human inquiry and creative endeavor.
1. Natural World - 6 credits
a. Biology 150/151
b. Chemistry 103/105
2. People and Society - 6 credits
a. Psychology 110
b. 3 additional credits
Courses in the following areas may be used to fulfill this
requirement:
Africana Studies (AAS);
American Studies (AMS);
Anthropology (except APY 203);
Economics (ECO);
Education and Psychological Studies (EPS);
Geography and Regional
Studies (except GEG 120);
International Studies (INS);
Judaic Studies (JUS);
History (HIS);
Political Sciences (POL);
Psychology (PSY);
Sociology (SOC);
Teaching and Learning (TAL);
Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS),
and the following courses:
Broadcasting and Broadcast Journalism (CBR 102);
Mass Media Communication in Society (COM 101);
Communication Theory (COM 110);
Interpersonal Communication (COS 112);
Nonverbal Communication (COS 118);
Political Communication (COS 336);
Persuasion (COS 472).
3. Arts and Humanities - 12 credits
Courses in the following areas may be used to fulfill this
requirement:
Architecture;
Music;
Art and Art History;
Theatre Arts;
Motion Pictures and Photography;
English (200-level or above);
Modern Languages and Literature (300-level or above);
Philosophy;
Religious Studies;
and the following courses:
Public Speaking (COS 211);
World History of the Dance (DAN 250).
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
BSN Traditional Program of Study
Lower Division Nursing Major
These are intended as examples only. Students have
several options for completing the first two years of study.
The Office of Student Services will assist students to select
specific courses which most accurately reflect the student's
interests, abilities, and career goals. Students must
complete all prerequisite requirements prior to entering
the junior year of clinical coursework.
Prerequisites in Italics
BSN TRADITIONAL PROGRAM OF STUDY
UPPER DIVISION NURSING MAJOR*
(W) Indicates Writing Intensive Course
BSN ACCELERATED PROGRAM OF STUDY
NURSING MAJOR
RN -BSN
PROGRAM OF STUDY
UPPER DIVISION NURSING MAJOR
Summer
Fall
Spring
(W) Indicates Writing Intensive Course
RN - BSN
PROGRAM OF STUDY
UPPER DIVISION NURSING MAJOR
Spring
Summer
Fall
Spring
Summer
Advanced Placement
(W) Indicates Writing Intensive Course
UNDERGRADUATE
HEALTH SCIENCE
The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies
offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science
in Health Science. Baccalaureate education provides the foundation
for further education in specialized health professional fields.
Pre-professional tracks include Pre-physical Therapy, Pre-pharmacy,
Pre-forensics, Health Science/Business Administration, and
Health Science General.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
ADMISSION
In accepting students into the Health Science program, the
University does not in any way assure admittance into any
professional graduate programs. Admission to any of these
programs is dependent upon academic performance in the undergraduate
course-work and is determined independently by the school
or program to which the student applies.
Because of the increasingly sophisticated skills necessary
in the health sciences, to be accepted into the program, entering
freshmen must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 or an ACT score
of 24. Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative grade
point average of 3.0 for the pre-physical therapy track or
a 2.8 for the other tracks. The SONHS may drop from, or refuse
to accept into, the program any student who falls below these
minimum cumulative grade point averages.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS
The Health Science degree requires courses in biology, chemistry,
physics (where required by the track) and health science with
a minimum grade of C- in each course. Students must satisfy
both the general degree requirements listed below and the
requirements of a specific track, to be awarded the Bachelor
of Science in Health Science degree. Students must maintain
at least a 2.8 GPA in the courses listed under the track requirements
with no grade below a C-.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
The School of Nursing and Health Studies will award a Bachelor
of Science in Health Science once a student has completed
the requirements listed below.
The Health Science Program offers curricula that are designed
to prepare students for health professional or graduate education
programs. Programs of study can be tailored for students wishing
a variety of health occupation options. Students are encouraged
to contact graduate programs directly to ascertain if there
are specific course requirements that might differ from health
science track requirements. Any course requirements may be
added to a student’s undergraduate curriculum track.
No minor is offered in Health Science. Health Science students
may not minor in biology.
A minor in Public Health is offered. The minor in Public
Health consists of 12 credits including: HCS 206 Introduction
to Public Health (3 cr), HCS 208 Introductory Epidemiology
(3 cr), HCS 309 Health and Environment (3 cr), and an elective
(3 cr).
GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
1. English Composition 3-6 credits
Except as indicated below, students must take English 105
and 106 (or its equivalent) during the first year of enrollment.
Admission to ENG 105 requires a placement score acceptable
to the Department of English. Students whose placement scores
are deemed unacceptably low will be required to take the
non-credit course, ENG 103, before taking ENG 105 and 106.
Such students must fulfill the English Composition requirement
within the first three semesters. Students whose placement
scores are high may be exempted from ENG 105 but not from
ENG 106 or its equivalent.
2. Mathematics - 4 credits
a. MTH 161 or equivalent (formerly MTH 111)
3. Statistics and Computer Programming - 6 credits
a. HCS 202 or equivalent
b. CSC or CIS
4. Arts and Humanities - 12 credits
B.S.H.S. degree candidates must earn twelve credits in
the three areas listed below. At least three credits must
be earned in each area.
a. Fine Arts: courses in the departments of Art and Art
History, Dance (DAN 250 only), Musicology (only the following:
either MCY 131 or MCY 132, but not both, MCY 325, MCY 361
and MCY 362), Music Theory (MTC 125 only), and Theatre Arts
(THA 101 only) count toward this requirement.
b. Literature: courses in the departments of English (200-level
and higher) and Foreign Languages and Literatures (300-level
and higher) count toward this requirement.
c. Philosophy and Religious Studies: courses in the departments
of Philosophy and Religious Studies count toward this requirement.
d. An additional 3 credits from a, b, or c above or 3 credits
in a foreign language other than ones native language.
5. People and Society - 6 credits
B.S.H.S. degree candidates must earn six credits in the
following social science disciplines: African-American Studies,
American Studies, Anthropology (except APY 203), Economics,
Geography and Regional Studies (except GEG 120), History,
International Studies, a Judaic Studies Social Science course,
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Women's Studies.
No more than three credits may be earned in any one discipline.
6. Writing - 15 credits
May include any of the courses listed above except ENG
105 and ENG 106.
TRACK REQUIREMENTS
1. Pre-Physical Therapy Track
Biology 150/151, 160/161, 250, 255 and three credits of
electives in biology or health science above 100 level.
Health Science 212, 213, 215
Chemistry - two semesters with lab, must include104/106
or 201/205.
Physics - two semesters with lab.
Psychology 203 or 352
A minor in a discipline accepted by the School of Nursing
and Health Studies.
2. Pre-Pharmacy Track
Biology 150/151, 160/161, 250, 255 and three credits of
electives in biology or health science above the 100 level.
Health Science 212, 213, 215.
Chemistry minor - 111/113, 112/114, 201/205, 202/206.
Physics - two semesters with lab.
Economics 211, 212.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 401.
Communication 211.
(Transfer students who do not complete the chemistry minor
at the University of Miami must choose another minor accepted
by the School of Nursing and Health Studies.)
3. Pre-Forensics Track
Biology 150/151, 160/161, 250, 255 and three credits of
electives in biology or health science above the 100 level.
Health Science 212, 213, 215, 216, and BIL 251 or BIL 252.
Chemistry minor - 111/113, 112/114, 201/205, 202/206.
Sociology 101, 271, 371, 372, 373, 470.
Psychology 110 and 352.
(Transfer students who do not complete the chemistry minor
at the University of Miami must choose another minor accepted
by the School of Nursing and Health Studies.)
4. Health Science/Business Administration Track
Biology 150/151, 160/161, and 12 credits of electives in
biology or health science above the 100 level.
Health Science 212, 213, 215.
Chemistry - two semesters with lab, must include 104/106
or 201/205.
Physics - two semesters with lab.
Business Administration minor including ACC 211, 212, CIS,
MGT 304, MKT 301, and FIN 300.
5. Health Science General Track
Biology 150/151, 160/161, 250, 255 and three credits of
electives in biology or health science above 100 level.
Health Science 212, 213, 215.
Chemistry - two semesters with lab must include 104/106
or 201/205.
Physics - two semesters with lab.
A minor in a discipline accepted by the School of Nursing
and Health Studies.
This program may be modified to meet the needs of various
students. See an academic advisor in the SONHS for more
details.
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