2021-2022 BSN Handbook
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1 College of Nursing Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 2 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Student Handbook is published by Nicholls State University. Department of Nursing Nicholls State University Department of Nursing P.O. Box 2143 Thibodaux, LA 70310 Office: 161 Betsy Ayo Hall Phone: (985) 448-4696 Handbook review is conducted annually and revised accordingly. Revised: 6/00; 8/00; 8/01; 6/02; 7/03; 1/04; 7/05; 1/06; 6/06; 7/07; 7/08; 9/09; 8/12; 8/13; 8/14; 8/15; 8/16; 1/17; 8/17; 8/18; 7/19; 08/2020; 08/2021 3 Table of Contents Student Handbook Statement ...............................................................................................5 The Nicholls Creed .................................................................................................................7 Vision, Mission/Philosophy, and Values Statement ..............................................................8 Conceptual Model ..................................................................................................................10 Cognate Course Development ...............................................................................................17 Adult Learning Theory ............................................................................................................18 Program and Course Student Learning Outcomes ................................................................19 Organizational Chart ..............................................................................................................24 Approval and Accreditation ...................................................................................................25 Louisiana State Board of Nursing Policies .............................................................................26 Guidelines for Enrollment in a Clinical Nursing Course ...................................................26 Procedure for LSBN Licensure Examination ....................................................................38 The Nurse Practice Act .....................................................................................................39 Student’s Professional Responsibilities .................................................................................43 Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct ................................................................................44 Student’s Bill of Rights/Responsibilities ................................................................................45 Communication of Policy Change to Students ......................................................................47 Estimated Student Expenses ..................................................................................................48 Applying for Admission into Nursing 222/223 .......................................................................50 Retention and Progression ....................................................................................................52 Re-admission into Clinical Nursing Courses ...........................................................................54 Transfer Students Seeking Credit for Clinical Nursing Courses .............................................55 Criteria for Application and Progression................................................................................56 LPN-BSN Articulation .............................................................................................................63 RN-BSN Articulation ...............................................................................................................71 Classroom Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ..................................................80 Essential Academic and Technical Standards for BSN Students ............................................82 Graduation Requirements .....................................................................................................86 Advising ..................................................................................................................................87 Student Attendance Policy ....................................................................................................88 Testing Policy .........................................................................................................................90 Grading Scale .........................................................................................................................92 Academic Dishonesty Policy ..................................................................................................93 Academic Grievance Policy ....................................................................................................96 Clinical Compliance ................................................................................................................97 Liability (Malpractice) Insurance - Students ..........................................................................100 Student Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy ..................................................................................101 Policies for Clinical Practice ...................................................................................................109 Clinical Experience – Blood-Borne Disease Policy .................................................................112 Accidental Exposure to Blood or Body Fluid by Surface Contact or by Puncture .................115 Variance Reporting ................................................................................................................116 4 Standardized Testing Policy: HESI .........................................................................................121 Watermark Policy ...................................................................................................................127 Senior Exit Interview ..............................................................................................................128 Clinical Facilities .....................................................................................................................129 Faculty/Students Visiting Patients and/or Research Subjects in Their Private Homes .........130 Clinical Anecdotal Note Policy ………………… ...........................................................................131 Policy for Clinical Evaluation of Student’s Progress ...............................................................132 Clinical Performance Evaluation Guidelines and Tools by Course ........................................134 Care Map Grading Rubric .......................................................................................................202 Student Evaluation of Faculty, Course, and Clinical Facility ..................................................208 Nursing Laboratory Policy ......................................................................................................210 Clinical Skills Evaluation Tool and Guidelines .......................................................................211 Clinical Uniform Policy ...........................................................................................................225 Scholarships ...........................................................................................................................228 Professional Organizations: Nicholls Association of Student Nurses ....................................229 Nursing Computer Lab and Network Usage Policies .............................................................231 Requirements for Using an Online Learning Management System ......................................232 Guidelines for Classwork During Extreme Emergencies ........................................................237 Guidelines for Continued Learning Following an Extreme Emergency .................................238 Civility Statement ...................................................................................................................240 Rules of “Netiquette” .............................................................................................................242 Cell Phone and Other Electronic Device Usage in the Learning Environment Policy………….243 Policies Regarding Professional Behavior ..............................................................................244 Policies Regarding Use of Social Media .................................................................................247 Student Information Sheet ....................................................................................................249 Glossary of Terms ..................................................................................................................250 5 Nicholls State University College of Nursing Department of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Student Handbook Statement All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program are responsible for all information in the BSN Student Handbook as long as they are in the BSN Program. This responsibility is validated upon acceptance to the BSN Program and each semester thereafter by student signatures kept on file in the Department of Nursing. The BSN Student Handbook is accessible via the Nicholls State University Department of Nursing website at the following link: www.nicholls.edu/nursing/BSN-Student-Handbook-2021-2022 Revised: 7/07; 8/15; 6/18; 08/2020; 08/2021 Reviewed: 8/16; 8/17 6