LANDER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL 2019-2020 (Revised SPRING 2019) Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual Attestation Statement As part of professional accountability in nursing, all students (prelicensure and RN-BSN) are expected to read the Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual each fall and spring semesters. Students are expected to read the entire manual upon admission to provisional status. Students are responsible for the content in the manual and for adherence to policies of the School of Nursing. Any questions regarding policies should be referred to the student’s assigned academic advisor. May 2014; 5/2015; 5/2016; 5/2017; 5/2018 My signature indicates my understanding and agreement with the above statement. Sign_________________________________ Print________________________________ Date________________________________ Upon receipt of this manual, tear out this form and turn in to the Dean of the School of Nursing. i TABLE OF CONTENTS I. PHILOSOPHY AND CURRICULUM Part A: Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 History……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 Accreditation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Curriculum Philosophy………………………………………………………………………………………………………1 Mission Statement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Philosophy and Core Values…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Vision………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Standards of Practice……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Nursing Conceptual Framework………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Person…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Environment………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Health…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Nursing…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Student Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Level Objectives………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Student Outcome 1………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Student Outcome 2………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Student Outcome 3………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Student Outcome 4………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Student Outcome 5………………………………………………………………………………………………... 6 Student Outcome 6………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Relationship of Organizing Variables, Student Outcomes, Level Objectives and Course Objectives…………………………………………………………………………… 7 Curriculum Blueprint……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11 Nursing Roles…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 ii Client Characteristics……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Congruence of SON Goals and Outcomes with Lander Vision and Mission……………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Congruence of SON Goals with Lander University Pillars………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 Consistency of SON Mission, Goal, and Individual Student Learning Outcomes with Nursing Standards and Guidelines…………………………………………… 19 Part B: Curriculum……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21 Curriculum Change Process……………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 Experience Your Education (EYE)……………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Library……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 Acquisition of Learning Resources…………………………………………………………………………….. 22 Acquisition of Library Resources……………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Deletion of Library Holdings……………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Library Collection Development Policy……………………………………………………………………… 23 Collection Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Language………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Chronological Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Geographical Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Treatment of Subjects………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Types of Materials……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Date of Publication…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24 Content Boundaries………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Student Development………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Faculty Development………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Course Support…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Other Resources……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 Acquisition of Library Holdings…………………………………………………………………………………. 25 iii Deletion of Library Holdings……………………………………………………………………………………… 25 Prelicensure 4 Year Guide………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26 Part C: Neuman Systems Model Concepts and Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 The Neuman Systems Model…………………………………………………………………………………………. 33 Part D: Glossary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 Position Statement on Defining Scholarship for the Discipline of Nursing…………………………………………………………………………………………… 37 II. ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Part A: Academic Policies and Procedures………………………………………………………………….. 38 Academic Honor Code……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 38 ADA Requirement………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 Nursing Major Admission and Progression…………………………………………………………………….. 38 Initial Status……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38 Provisional Status……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39 Formal Status……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41 Additional Guidelines for Admission & Progression……………………………………………………….. 41 Progression Decision Record………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 Requirements for Graduating with a BSN Degree…………………………………………………………… 43 Endorsement for NCLEX-RN Examination………………………………………………………………………. 43 Core Performance Standards…………………………………………………………………………………………. 44 ATI Proctored Assessments……………………………………………………………………………………………. 49 ATI Preparation………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 49 ATI Progression During Program…………………………………………………………………………. 50 ATI Grading During Program………………………………………………………………………………. 50 Attendance Regulations…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 51 iv Catalog………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 51 Codes of Conduct…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 51 Lander University Classroom Code of Conduct…………………………………………………… 51 Student Nurse Code of Conduct…………………………………………………………………………. 53 Copying of Student Records…………………………………………………………………………………………… 53 Course Grade Percentage Accruing from Testing…………………………………………………………… 54 Coursework Approval……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 54 School Sponsored Trips………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 54 Disciplinary Code……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Student Rights……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Jurisdiction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 55 Definition of Disciplinary Terms………………………………………………………………………….. 55 School Disciplinary Warning……………………………………………………………………………….. 55 School Disciplinary Probation……………………………………………………………………………… 56 School Disciplinary Records……………………………………………………………………………….. 56 Professional Conduct Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………… 56 Grading Scale…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 57 Didactic………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 57 Clinical/Laboratory…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57 Final Course Grades……………………………………………………………………………………………. 57 School of Nursing Honors Course…………………………………………………………………………………… 57 Nursing honors Proposal Application Form………………………………………………………… 58 Medication Calculation Competency Policy……………………………………………………………………. 60 Medication Calculation Rules…………………………………………………………………………………………. 61 Transfers from Other Nursing Programs………………………………………………………………………… 62 Partial Exemption for Prior Learning………………………………………………………………………………. 62 Physical and/or Mental Health Concerns……………………………………………………………………….. 62 Surgeries and Other Physical Health Concerns………………………………………………………………..64 v Registration Policies………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 64 Multiple Exam Policy 65 Test Review Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 65 Use of School of Nursing Equipment……………………………………………………………………………… 65 Withdrawal from Individual Nursing Course…………………………………………………………………… 65 Withdrawal from University…………………………………………………………………………………………… 66 Part B: Clinical Policies and Procedures………………………………………………………………………. 66 Requirements for Entering BSN Clinical Nursing Courses……………………………………………….. 66 Professional Liability Insurance………………………………………………………………………….. 66 Health Care and Accident Insurance…………………………………………………………………… 67 CPR Certification………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67 Required Health Screening of Nursing Students…………………………………………………. 67 Hepatitis-B…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 68 Submission of Requirements for Entering BSN Clinical Nursing Courses………………68 Vendors for Prelicensure Requirement Tracking………………………………………………… 68 Education/Training Requirement for Clinical Agencies……………………………………….. 68 Confidentiality Statement………………………………………………………………………………………………. 68 Electronic Devices in the Clinical Area……………………………………………………………………………. 69 Photography and Videography in Clinical/Laboratory Settings………………………………………. 69 Clinical/Laboratory Evaluation……………………………………………………………………………………….. 69 Clinical Evaluation Standards………………………………………………………………………………. 69 Attendance at Nursing Laboratories/Clinicals………………………………………………………………… 70 Make-up Laboratory/Clinical Experience……………………………………………………………………….. 70 Illness during Laboratory/Clinical…………………………………………………………………………………… 70 Lander University Simulation Learning Center Guidelines………………………………………………. 70 Purpose of Simulation……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 70 Clinical Nursing Skills Competency…………………………………………………………………………………. 71 vi Medication Administration Policy………………………………………………………………………………….. 72 Clinical Practice Guidelines…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 72