CON Accelerated BSN Coordinator Role Description: Difference between revisions

     <li style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom:7px;">'''Curriculum and Instruction'''<br /><br />The RN to BSN coordinator carries primary accountability for facilitating implementation of the RN to BSN curriculum. The coordinator is responsible for working with the BSN director to ensure that accreditation requirements are met for the BSN degree. The RN to BSN coordinator works with the course coordinators and other faculty members to ensure a coordinated plan of study and efficient use of resources (technology, lab, clinical sites, etc.). The RN to BSN coordinator works with team members, staff, and BSN director to coordinate specific teaching responsibilities and other activities within the curriculum.<br /><br />The RN to BSN coordinator serves as a catalyst and champion for curriculum development and revisions within the RN to BSN track. </li>

     <li style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom:7px;">'''Advising'''<br /><br />The RN to BSN coordinator serves as the lead student academic advisor for all RN to BSN students, with the responsibility to adjust academic plans as needed, in conjunction with the student services team. They also serve as a consultant for academic advising with each course if faculty need assistance in assuring students are supported throughout the RN to BSN program. </li>

     <li style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom:7px;">'''Communication'''<br /><br />The RN to BSN coordinator establishes communication channels within the faculty team to facilitate information exchange and the development of a positive working environment. The RN to BSN coordinator provides information and facilitates discussion about student advising, teaching methods, student issues, and systems changes to all team members. The RN to BSN coordinator works in conjunction with the student services team to assist in planning, presenting, and evaluating the orientation activities for the RN to BSN students. The RN to BSN coordinator provides mentorship to new faculty team members on responsibilities specific to the RN to BSN program, offering guidance as needed. </li>

     <li style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom:7px;">'''Evaluation'''<br /><br />The RN to BSN coordinator works with the team members to ensure that evaluation measures are appropriate and relevant within the RN to BSN courses. For RN to BSN courses with a clinical component, the RN to BSN coordinator is available to consult with faculty to assist in evaluating student performances and developing improvement plans, if warranted related to obtaining clinical credit. </li>

     <li style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom:7px;">'''Resources'''<br /><br />The RN to BSN coordinator collaborates with team members, student services and BSN director to determine the targets for student enrollment. The RN to BSN coordinator works collaboratively with faculty within the RN to BSN program and the appropriate personnel in academic programs to arrange for contracts and agreements with affiliating agencies. The RN to BSN coordinator works with the student services team to ensure that UNMC CON is able to educate and grant credits to student applicants in their state of origin. </li>

     <li style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom:7px;">'''Compliance'''<br /><br />The RN to BSN coordinator works with the undergraduate director to assure program compliance with accreditation standards. The RN to BSN coordinator works with associate dean of academic programs, undergraduate director and student services personnel to maintain up to date information on out of state expectations related to didactic and clinical instruction. </li>

     <li style="margin-left:3em; margin-bottom:7px;">Other duties as assigned. </li>