BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES July 2021 Handbook for BSN Completion Program Students PREFACE All students will find it helpful to study this handbook. It is updated every six months to reflect new or changed policies. It is important for you to be aware of the information contained herein to facilitate your program and to protect you and your clients. We wish to create an inclusive and supportive environment that motivates everyone to do their best work and learn and grow as individuals. Table of Contents I. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 II. History of the BSN Completion Program ...................................................................................................................... 3 History of Nursing Attire ............................................................................................................................................................... 15 III. Nursing Building Educational Facilities ...................................................................................................................... 17 Eau Claire Site - College of Nursing and Health Sciences Building .................................................................................................. 17 Nursing Department Educational Facilities - Marshfield Site at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield ................................................... 20 Library Resources and Utilization .................................................................................................................................................. 23 Nursing Learning Environment Visitation Policy ............................................................................................................................ 23 Guidelines for Video Recording of ITV Classes ............................................................................................................................... 23 III. College of Nursing and Health Sciences Mission/Vision ............................................................................................ 24 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Mission Statement ........................................................................................................... 24 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Values ............................................................................................................................. 24 College of Nursing and Health Sciences Vision .............................................................................................................................. 24 IV. Department of Nursing Organization ........................................................................................................................ 25 Department of Nursing Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Department of Nursing Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................... 25 Nursing Department Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................... 27 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Baccalaureate Program/Student Learning Outcomes .................................................................................................................... 28 Nursing Curricular Organizing Framework..................................................................................................................................... 29 Conceptual Definition: Nursing as a Healing Art ............................................................................................................................ 29 Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................................................................................... 30 V. Academic Affairs ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 Degree Requirements—BSN Completion Program ........................................................................................................................ 39 Advising ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Academic Advisers ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Degree Audits .............................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Dean’s List.................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Academic Standards ..................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Policies Related to Student Progression ........................................................................................................................................ 42 Unsatisfactory Grades in Nursing Courses ................................................................................................................................. 46 Incompletes ............................................................................................................................................................................. 46 Withdrawing From a Class ........................................................................................................................................................ 46 Termination From Program ...................................................................................................................................................... 46 Academic Conduct and Misconduct .......................................................................................................................................... 46 Written Assignments and Submitting Papers ................................................................................................................................ 46 University Writing Requirement ................................................................................................................................................... 47 Design for Diversity (Cultural Diversity) Requirement.................................................................................................................... 47 Study Abroad Opportunities ......................................................................................................................................................... 47 General Electives .......................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Final Examination Schedule Changes ............................................................................................................................................ 47 Eligibility for Graduate Courses..................................................................................................................................................... 48 Health Services............................................................................................................................................................................. 48 Other Available Resources ............................................................................................................................................................ 49 Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities ................................................................................................................................. 51 Essential Abilities for Students in Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Program ......................................................................... 52 Information Reported to National/State Nursing Organizations/Accrediting Bodies ...................................................................... 54 VI. Student Rights and Opportunities ............................................................................................................................. 55 Student Academic Grievance Procedures...................................................................................................................................... 55 Formal Student Academic Grievance Procedure .......................................................................................................................