Auburn Montgomery College of Nursing and Health Sciences School of Nursing Nursing Student Handbook 2017-2018 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission ................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Vision ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Values ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 History .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Accreditation .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Administration, Faculty and Staff Listings........................................................................................................ 2--3 ACADEMIC PROGRAM(S) Baccalaureate Programs in Nursing .................................................................................................................... 4-8 Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................................... 4 Program Policies ................................................................................................................................... 5-8 Admission for Pre-Licensure and Post-Licensure ............................................................................. 5 Health Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 6 Documentation .................................................................................................................................. 6 Progression ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Withdrawal or Out of Sequence ........................................................................................................ 7 Re-Admission ................................................................................................................................ 7-8 Appeal of Grades .............................................................................................................................. 7 Graduation ........................................................................................................................................ 8 NCLEX-RN Examination ................................................................................................................. 8 SCHOOL OF NURSING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES Grading Policy........................................................................................................................................................ 9 Calculation and Rounding ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Standardized Tests .................................................................................................................................................. 9 HESI Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 9-10 Examinations ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Technology in BSN Program…………………………………………………………………………………….11 Technology Requirements/Competencies………………………………………………………………………..11 Simulation………………………………………………………………………………………………………...11 RespondusLockdown Browser ............................................................................................................................. 12 Format for Written Assignments .......................................................................................................................... 12 Professional Equipment ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Transportation ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 Registrations for Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Outside Employment ............................................................................................................................................ 12 AUM Credit Hour Policy ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Attendance……………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 Expected Behaviors for Classroom Experiences .................................................................................................. 13 Online Education Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 13 Clinical Observation Experiences ........................................................................................................................ 14 Clinical Accountability......................................................................................................................................... 14 Uniform Policies .................................................................................................................................................. 14 Management of Exposure or Injury ...................................................................................................................... 15 Clinical Practice Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Expected Behaviors for Clinical Experiences ................................................................................................. 16-17 Incident Reports and Clinical Review Panel Process……………………………………………………….……17 Drug Screening Policy.......................................................................................................................................... 18 Suspicion of Chemical Impairment Policy ........................................................................................................... 18 Core Performance Standards ................................................................................................................................ 19 Professional Appearance…………………………………………………………………………………………20 HIPAA Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 21 iii Students Rights and Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Honesty .......................................................................................................................... 21 Professional Conduct ...................................................................................................................... 21 Student Grievances ......................................................................................................................... 21 SCHOOL OF NURSING SERVICES Students with Disabilities ..................................................................................................................................... 22 AUM Learning Center.......................................................................................................................................... 22 Technical Assistance ............................................................................................................................................ 22 Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Service Learning .................................................................................................................................................. 22 Advisement .......................................................................................................................................................... 23 Faculty Availability .............................................................................................................................................. 23 Communication .................................................................................................................................................... 23 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Financial Aid/Scholarships/Awards ..................................................................................................................... 24 Children in School Activities ............................................................................................................................... 24 Inclement Weather ..............................................................................................................................................