STUDENT HANDBOOK UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF NURSING 2020-2021 This handbook is published by the School of Nursing and is designed for use by students, staff and faculty. The School of Nursing reserves the right to change, at any time and without notice, any of its degree requirements, policies, course descriptions, and requirements, and any other information contained in this handbook. PhD and DNP students also receive a handbook with information about qualifying examinations, proposal, and dissertation preparation and registration. Programs are registered with The State Education Department, University of the State of New York, Deputy Commissioner for the Professions, Office of Professions, Albany, New York 12230 (518-474-3862) and are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001 (P: 202-887-6791, F: 202-887-8476 ). The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill our important missions. The University is committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equal valued and supported. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Table of Contents Page Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 SECTION I: BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER AND SCHOOL OF NURSING…………………………… 6 Medical Center and School of Nursing……………………………………………………………….. 6 Mission and Vision Statements………………………………………………………………………… 7 Statement of Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Unification Model………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Organization of the School of Nursing………………………………………………………………… 8 Educational Programs………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 • Baccalaureate………………………………………………………………………………………. 9 • Master’s and Post-Master’s………………………………………………………………………. 9 • Master’s and PhD Dual Degree …………………………………………………………………. 9 • Master’s and DNP Dual Degree………………………………………………………………….. 10 • PhD …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 • DNP ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10 Goals and Objectives for the Educational Programs ………………………………….…………….. 10 School of Nursing Alumni Association ………………………………………………………………... 13 Sigma Theta Tau International (Nursing Honor Society) …………………………………………… 13 SECTION II: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALL STUDENTS…………………………… 14 Academic Advising: Advisor and Student Advisee Responsibilities……………………………….. 14 Academic Alert ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14 Academic Petition……………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 Address and Personal Information Changes…………………………………………………………. 15 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy…………………………………………………………………………. 15 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)………………………………………………………………… 16 Attendance……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16 Class Cancellation: Inclement Weather or Instructor Illness……………………………………….. 16 Classroom Behavior…………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 Compliance Requirements……………………………………………………………………………… 17 Complaint Follow-Up……………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Confidentiality of Files ………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Counseling on Careers/Graduate Study……………………………………………………………… 19 Course and Program Evaluation………………………………………………………………………. 19 Diversity …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 Emergency Operation Notification and Disaster Plan………………………………………………. 20 Financial Aid…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20 • Tuition Benefits for Employees of the University……………………………………………….. 20 • Federal and Private Loans………………………………………………………………………… 20 • Baccalaureate Students…………………………………………………………………………… 20 • Graduate Students…………………………………………………………………………………. 20 Grading Policies…………………………………………………………………………………………. 21 • Grade Changes…………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 • Grade Reports……………………………………………………………………………………… 21 • Grading System…………………………………………………………………………………….. 21 • Incomplete…………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 • N Grade……………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 • Repeating a Course………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Graduation Check……………………………………………………………………………………….. 24 Graduation/Commencement…………………………………………………………………………… 24 1 • Baccalaureate Student Awards…………………………………………………………………… 25 • Master’s Student Awards…………………………………………………………………………. 25 • PhD Student Awards………………………………………………………………………………. 26 • DNP Student Award……………………………………………………………………………….. 26 • Student Life Award ………………………….…………………………………………………….. 26 Grievance Procedure: Problems Concerning Course or Clinical Work…………………………… 27 Guidelines to Assure a Professional and Respectful Learning Environment…………………… 28 • ICare Values ……………………………………………………………………………………… 28 • Learning Environment …………………………………………………………………………… 28 • Expectations and Responsibilities for All Learners, Faculty and Staff ……………………… 28 • Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, Discrimination, Unprofessional Behaviors and/or Violations Of the Expectations and Responsibilities………………………………………………………… 29 Identification: University I.D. Card……………………………………………………………………… 31 Immunization Policy……………………………………………………………………………………... 31 Mandatory Health Fee and Health Insurance……………………………………………………….... 32 Malpractice Insurance…………………………………………………………………………………… 32 Nurse Practitioner Certification…………………………………………………………………………. 32 • State…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32 • National …………….………………………………………………………………………………. 33 Patient Records/Patient Information………………………………………………………………….. 34 Personal Safety………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34 Probation and Progression……………………………………………………………………………… 35 • Undergraduate Admission on Probation…………………………………………………………. 35 • Graduate Admission on Probation………………………………………………………………... 35 • Undergraduate Satisfactory Progression………………………………………………………… 35 • Graduate Satisfactory Progression……………………………………………………………….. 36 • Progression in a Combined Program…………………………………………………………….. 37 Professional and Academic Integrity……………………………………………………………………..37 Reapplication……………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 Recommendations/References………………………………………………………………………… 47 Refund (Tuition Refund Schedule)………………………………………………………………………. 47 Registered Nurse Licensure……………………………………………………………………………. 48 Registration………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49 • Adding Courses……………………………………………………………………………………… 49 • Dropping and Withdrawing from a Course……………………………………………………….. 49 • Audit ………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 49 • Change in Enrollment Status………………………………………………………………………. 50 • Leave of Absence…………………………………………………………………………………... 50 • Withdrawal from School of Nursing……………………………………………………………….. 50 • Continuous Enrollment……………………………………………………………………………… 50 • Course Cancellation………………………………………………………………………………… 50 • Degree Plan….……………………………………………………………………………………… 50 • Exemption/Waiver of a Course……………………………………………………………………. 51 • Independent Study/Reading Course……………………………………………………………… 51 • Matriculation and Full-time vs. Part-time Study…………………………………………………. 51 • Maximum Time for Completing Degree Requirements………………………………………… 51 • Non-Matriculated Study……………………………………………………………………………. 52 • Overload ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 52 • Transfer Credit………………………………………………………………………………………. 52 Religious and Other Holidays…………………………………………………………………………… 52 Student Access to Records…………………………………………………………………………….. 53 Student Crisis: Process for Resolution………………………………………………………………... 53 Student Records: SON………………………………………………………………………………….. 54 Transcript…………………………………………………………………………………………….….... 54 2 Transportation…………………………………………………………………………………………..… 55 Video, still camera, and audio use ……………………………………………………………………. 55 Writing Skills: Expectations of the Faculty Regarding the Quality of Student Paper Including Use of APA Guidelines………………………………………………………………………. 55 SECTION III: FACILITIES, RESOURCES, AND SERVICES …………………………………….... 57 Blackboard Information………………………………………………………………………………….. 57 Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS)……………………………………………. 57 Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) …………………………………………………………………….. 58 Center for Nursing Entrepreneurship (CNE)………………………………………………………….. 58 Center for Research Support…………………………..………………………………………………. 58 • Pre & Post Award Administrative Services………………………………………………………. 58 • Research Facilitation Group …………………………..…………………………………………… 59 • Conflict of Interest…………………………………………………………………………………… 59 • External Proposals – UR Sign-Off…………………………………………………………………. 59 • Intellectual Property Agreement……………………………………………………………………. 59 • Publications and Abstracts of Presentations……………………………………………………... 59 • SON Clinical & Research Grand Rounds…………………………………………………………. 59 • Scientific Misconduct ………………………………………………………………………..…….... 59 • UR SON IRB Full Application/Protocol Submission……………………………………………… 60 • Amendment Procedure……………………………………………………………………………… 60 • Following RSRB Approval………………………………………………………………………….. 61 • Internal SON QMP Evaluations……………………………………………………………………. 61 Clinical and Educational Resource Center …………………….……………………………………… 61 Clinical Site Coordination………………………………………………………………………………... 62 Computer Consultation…………………………………………………………………………………… 62 Computer Lab and Copy Card………………………………………………………………………….. 62 Course Descriptions………………………………………………………………………………………