Student Handbook

Introduction

Welcome Letter
Review Verification of Student Handbook

Nursing: Department, Facilities and the Profession

Mission of the Department of Nursing
Philosophy of the Department of Nursing
Program Objectives
Department Committees
Responsibilities of Student Representatives
Nursing Resource Center
Nursing Practice Act 
Guidelines for Suitability and Capacity to Enter the Profession of Nursing

Academic Policies

Academic Honesty Guidelines
Alcohol and Other Mood Altering Substances Use Policy
Assignments
Attendance: Classroom/Clinical
Clinical Performance Contracts
Challenge Examination Policy
Criminal Conviction Policy
Disability Statement
Dismissal Policy
Examination Guidelines

Graduation, preparation for
Incomplete Grade Contracts
Policy for Handling Discrimination Complaints
Progression Policy
Policy on Wireless Communication Device and Electronic Device
Readmission Policy
Remediation Process
Withdrawal Policy

Privacy Policies for Students and Patients

Access to Records Policy
HIPAA Compliance Policy
Notice of Information Practices
Workforce Confidentiality Agreement

Policies Related to Clinical Experiences

Dress Code
Health Requirements
Malpractice Insurance
Policy Student/Faculty Exposure to Body Fluids or Blood
Policy on Clinical Incident/Variance Reporting

Communication Policies

Advisors
Audio-Visual Materials
Bulletin Board
Faculty Availability
Mailboxes
Transportation