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MNSCU STATEWIDE NURSING ARTICULATION AGREEMENT 1/15/98

MNSCU STATEWIDE NURSING ARTICULATION AGREEMENT - 1/15/98 - PDF Format

PREAMBLE

This articulation agreement is based upon the foundations of a clear definition of articulation and a shared set of beliefs.

WE DEFINE ARTICULATION AS the intentional planning and coordination of nursing education among programs so that a program at one level serves as the foundation for the next educational level. The goal is to help students make transitions that are smooth and seamless, educationally sound, and do not require revalidation. (Adapted from the 1994 ARNEC, INEC Consortium definition)

WE BELIEVE THAT:
  • excellence, quality, and caring are the hallmarks of nursing education.
  • as nurse educators, we are dedicated to designing and directing nursing education that prepares the graduate to serve the health care needs of the public.
  • learning best occurs in a positive, caring, respectful environment.
  • programs should reflect and value the diversity and unique characteristics of students.
  • a partnership in learning between faculty and students develops accountability, ethics, and responsibility.
  • nursing education promotes a learner-centered environment that values both academic and experiential learning.
  • on-going collaboration among nurse educators is essential to effective program articulation.
The articulation agreement which follows is built from the belief that articulation is better expressed in terms of learner outcomes than inputs and process measures. It envisions a program as a unified entity producing specified competencies or learner outcomes which should transfer as a package to the next level. The goal of licensure in defining programs and learning outcomes should be clearly recognized. We acknowledge a common core of nursing knowledge that increases in breadth, depth and scope of practice as one chooses to progress along the educational continuum from entry through graduate level. This agreement is designed to advance our commitment to providing opportunities for educational mobility through multiple exits and entries without undue loss of credit. It strives to place nursing education clearly within a dynamic and changing health care arena, preparing nurses to function effectively in the context of current realities and to respond creatively to future changes.

TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT

The following sections outline terms and conditions of articulation between nursing programs at various levels and leading to various degrees along the educational continuum. Some describe conditions to be met by students; others outline the responsibilities of institutions to articulate their programs effectively and efficiently.

A. Associate in Science RN to RN Baccalaureate

1. The candidate must have graduated from an Associate Degree program for registered nurses that is approved by a state board of nursing and based in a regionally accredited college or university.

2. The candidate must have been awarded the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Nursing with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher and a minimum grade of AC@ in each nursing course.

3. The candidate must have been graduated from a board approved program in nursing and have current unencumbered authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse (R.N.).

4. The Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree transfers to the baccalaureate institution as a whole package of nursing major and supporting courses.

5. Articulation registered nurses should not be required to complete more total credits for the degree than generic nursing baccalaureate students.

B. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate in Science RN

1. The candidate must have graduated from a Practical Nursing program that is approved by a state board of nursing and based in a regionally accredited college or university.

2. The candidate must have been awarded a diploma in Practical Nursing with a cumulative average (GPA) or 2.5 or higher and a minimum grade of AC@ in each nursing course.

3. The candidate must have been graduated from a board approved program in nursing and have current unencumbered authorization to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.).

4. A qualified candidate shall be allowed advanced standing for at least one-third of the nursing credits required for graduation as minimum requirement by the Board of Nursing. A full-time student must be able to complete the remaining nursing credits within no more than 15 months.

5. Articulating licensed practical nurses should not be required to complete more total credits for the degree than generic nursing associate degree students.

 

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