(BSN) STUDENT HANDBOOK Current Version School of Nursing
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UNDERGRADUATE (BSN) STUDENT HANDBOOK Current Version School of Nursing August 1, 2018 1 ▪ The Undergraduate Student Handbook for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is intended to elaborate on the NAU Student Handbook for students enrolled in the School of Nursing. ▪ The BSN Handbook contains policies and procedures for all students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs (pre-licensure-traditional and accelerated on the Flagstaff Mountain campus, American Indian, Tucson, Yuma and on-line RN-BSN programs) at Northern Arizona University. ▪ Policy revisions made after Summer 2018 will be disseminated via NAU email. ▪ Students are accountable to policies herein and revisions that have been sent by email. Revised August 2018 August 1, 2018 2 Table of Contents Message from the Director ................................................................................ 8 General Information ....................................................................................... 9 Overview of Northern Arizona University ............................................................... 9 Overview of the College of Health and Human Services ............................................. 9 Overview of the School of Nursing ...................................................................... 10 NAU Mission Values and Goals ........................................................................... 10 Mission .......................................................................................................10 Vision ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Our Values ..................................................................................................10 Our Goals ....................................................................................................10 School of Nursing Vision, Mission, Goals and Competencies ........................................ 11 School of Nursing Philosophy and Organizing Framework ........................................... 11 Undergraduate Program Review ........................................................................ 12 Instructional Methods ..................................................................................... 12 Traditional Classrooms .....................................................................................12 Online Learning .............................................................................................12 Simulation Laboratories ...................................................................................13 Clinical Experiences ........................................................................................13 School of Nursing Curriculum ............................................................................ 14 Course of Study .............................................................................................14 Degree Requirements and Graduation...................................................................14 Clinical Experiences .......................................................................................14 School of Nursing Program Outcomes .................................................................. 15 Clinical Practice and Prevention: ........................................................................15 Communication: ............................................................................................15 Critical Reasoning: .........................................................................................15 Leadership: .................................................................................................15 Professionalism and Professional Values:................................................................15 Global Health ...............................................................................................15 BSN Level Outcomes .......................................................................................16 NAU Academic Policies and Procedures ................................................................ 19 Discrimination Policy ......................................................................................19 NAU Student Handbook ...................................................................................19 NAU Academic Catalog ....................................................................................19 Examinations/Quizzes .....................................................................................19 Academic Integrity .........................................................................................20 Academic Integrity ..................................................................................... 20 August 1, 2018 3 Academic Dishonesty ................................................................................. 20 Class and Clinical Attendance Policies (NAU and School of Nursing) ............................... 21 Alcohol and Drug Policies .................................................................................22 Gifts and Gratuities ........................................................................................22 Institutional Excuses .......................................................................................22 Classroom Disruption Policy ..............................................................................22 NAU Student Code of Conduct ...........................................................................23 Threatening Behavior by Students .......................................................................23 Sexual Harassment .........................................................................................23 Disciplinary Procedures ....................................................................................24 Grade Appeal Policies and Procedures ..................................................................24 Course Enrollment .........................................................................................25 Late/Drop/Add Policies ...................................................................................25 Guidelines for Approving Petitions to Add a Class after the Deadline ................. 25 Petitions to Drop or Withdraw after the Deadline ........................................... 26 Finals Week Policy .........................................................................................26 School of Nursing Academic Policies and Procedures ................................................ 26 Academic and Classroom Management and Decorum Policies .......................................27 Examples of Prohibited Disruptive Behaviors in the Instructional Setting: ......... 27 Unprofessional Conduct ...................................................................................27 Code of Ethics For Nurses............................................................................ 27 State of Arizona Nurse Practice Act ............................................................... 28 National Student Nurses’ Association Code of Professional Conduct ................... 30 National Student Nurses’ Association Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct ..... 32 Other Policies Related to Unprofessional Conduct ........................................... 33 Standardized Achievement Tests ........................................................................33 Standardized Achievement Test Procedures Exam Scheduling ......................... 33 Results and Remediation ............................................................................ 34 Testing Policies .............................................................................................34 Incomplete Grades .........................................................................................34 Writing Standards ..........................................................................................35 Grading Scale School of Nursing ........................................................................ 35 School of Nursing Clinical Policies and Requirements ............................................... 35 Overview ....................................................................................................35 Disability Resources .......................................................................................36 Essential Qualifications for Nursing Candidates .......................................................36 August 1, 2018 4 Motor Skills Qualification ............................................................................. 36 Sensory/Observation Qualification ............................................................... 37 Communication Qualification ....................................................................... 37 Cognitive Qualification ................................................................................ 37 Behavioral/Social Qualification ..................................................................... 37 Professional Conduct Qualification ................................................................ 38 Pre-Licensure Clinical Experience .......................................................................38 Clinical Hours ............................................................................................ 38 Confidentiality of Clinical Records ................................................................ 38 Background- Federal HIPAA Requirements ...................................................