JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY KEIGWIN SCHOOL OF NURSING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019 FORWARD The policies stated in this handbook are consistent with University policies but are set forth in more specific terms so the student majoring in nursing will have a concise statement of expectations. These policies are reviewed, revised, and adopted by the Keigwin School of Nursing Faculty. Table of Contents OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................. 1 MISSION, PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES ...................................................................... 1 Mission of the Keigwin School of Nursing .............................................................................................. 1 Keigwin School of Nursing Philosophy.................................................................................................... 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Outcomes ..................................................................... 3 Student Participation on Committees ........................................................................................................ 3 ACADEMIC POLICIES ............................................................................................................................... 4 Class Attendance ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Extraordinary Events ................................................................................................................................ 4 Emergency Response Statement ............................................................................................................... 5 Disability Statement .................................................................................................................................. 5 Observational ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Motor..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Intellectual ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Behavioral/Social .................................................................................................................................. 6 Expenditures ............................................................................................................................................. 6 Health and Immunizations ........................................................................................................................ 6 Background Checks .................................................................................................................................. 7 Departmental Honors in Nursing .............................................................................................................. 7 Criteria ................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Process ................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll ................................................................................................... 8 Testing Policy ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Exam Start and Administration ............................................................................................................. 9 Missed Exams ....................................................................................................................................... 9 Exam Review ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Students Needing Accommodations ................................................................................................... 10 Progression through the Nursing Major .................................................................................................. 10 Grading ............................................................................................................................................... 10 ATI Exams .......................................................................................................................................... 11 Out of Sequence .................................................................................................................................. 12 Grade Substitution .............................................................................................................................. 13 Probation ............................................................................................................................................. 13 Dismissal from Nursing ...................................................................................................................... 14 Professional and Academic Conduct ...................................................................................................... 14 Communication ................................................................................................................................... 14 Honor Code ......................................................................................................................................... 15 University Academic Honesty Policy ................................................................................................. 15 Professional Conduct .......................................................................................................................... 15 Examinations ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Written Assignments ........................................................................................................................... 17 Use of Student Created Materials ....................................................................................................... 18 Disciplinary Policy .............................................................................................................................. 18 Grievances ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Applying for Licensure ........................................................................................................................... 20 CLINICAL POLICIES ............................................................................................................................... 20 Clinical Experience Attendance .............................................................................................................. 20 Accident, Injury, Exposure or Allergic Reaction .................................................................................... 21 Student Conduct ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Clinical Experience Dress Code ............................................................................................................. 22 Clinical Uniform ................................................................................................................................. 22 Shoes and Socks/Hose ........................................................................................................................ 23 Hair ..................................................................................................................................................... 23 Nails .................................................................................................................................................... 24 Personal Hygiene ................................................................................................................................ 24 Make-up .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Jewelry ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Tattoos................................................................................................................................................. 24 Name Tag ............................................................................................................................................ 24 Equipment ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Drug Calculation Testing ........................................................................................................................ 24 Student Lab Kits ....................................................................................................................................