Chicago Heights, IL Policy and Information Booklet for the Department of Nursing Spring 2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENT ........................................... 1 PROGRAM OUTCOMES .................................................................................................. 1 PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ............................................................. 1 NURSING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES .................................................................................. 2 PERSONAL HYGIENE AND APPEARANCE IN THE CLINICAL AGENCY ...................... 2 HEALTH STATUS ............................................................................................................. 4 Insurance ................................................................................................................ 4 Physical Examinations ...................................................................................................... 4 Changes in Health Status .................................................................................................. 4 Pregnant and Parenting Policy .......................................................................................... 4 HOSPITAL / AGENCY POLICIES ..................................................................................... 5 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................................................................................. 6 Attendance Policy ................................................................................................... 6 Clinical Policies ....................................................................................................... 7 Virtual Classroom/Clinical Policy….…………………………….……………………...7 Testing Policy ......................................................................................................... 8 Rules to follow during testing: ............................................................................. 8 Math Exams............................................................................................................ 9 Grading Policies and Promotion Policies ........................................................................... 9 Grading Scale ....................................................................................................... 10 Test and Quiz Review ..................................................................................................... 10 HESI Testing ................................................................................................................... 10 Remediation Policy.......................................................................................................... 10 Student Remediation Plan based on HESI scores .......................................................... 12 Remediation Plan and Contract ............................................................................ 14 Graduation Policy ............................................................................................................ 15 READMISSION/FAILURE POLICY ................................................................................. 16 Policy Statement ............................................................................................................. 16 Procedure ........................................................................................................................ 16 Dismissal from the Program ............................................................................................ 17 Grievance Procedure ...................................................................................................... 18 Process for Re-admission ............................................................................................... 18 Liability Insurance ........................................................................................................... 18 Department of Nursing .................................................................................................... 19 Student Health Requirements ......................................................................................... 19 Policy Statement: ............................................................................................................ 19 DRUG SCREENING PROCEDURE ................................................................................ 21 REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING PROCEDURE ..... 21 POSITIVE PERSONAL HISTORY PROCEDURE .......................................................... 23 STANDARD AND TRANSMISSION-BASED PRECAUTIONS IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS ....................................................................................................................... 24 A. General Guidelines: ...................................................................................... 24 B. Specific Guidelines: ....................................................................................... 24 1. Handwashing ............................................................................................. 24 2. Gloves ........................................................................................................ 24 3. Mask, Eye Protection, Face Shield ............................................................ 24 4. Gown ......................................................................................................... 24 5. Patient-Care Equipment ............................................................................. 25 6. Environmental Control ............................................................................... 25 7. Linen .......................................................................................................... 25 8. Occupational Health and Bloodborne Pathogens ...................................... 25 9. Patient Placement ...................................................................................... 25 C. AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 26 1. Placement .................................................................................................. 26 2. Protection ................................................................................................... 26 3. Patient Transport ....................................................................................... 26 D. DROPLET PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 26 2. Mask ..................................................................................................................... 26 3. Patient Transport .................................................................................................. 26 E. CONTACT PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................... 26 1. Patient Placement ...................................................................................... 26 2. Gloves and Handwashing .......................................................................... 26 3. Gown ......................................................................................................... 26 4. Patient Transport ....................................................................................... 26 5. Patient-Care Equipment ............................................................................. 26 PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING BODY FLUID EXPOSURES BY PUNCTURE OR TO NON-INTACT SKIN ......................................................................................................... 27 PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE LATEX PROTOCOL .......................................................... 28 LATEX IN THE HOSPITAL ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 26 LATEX IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY UPDATE ..................................................... 27 STUDENT NURSING AGREEMENT .............................................................................. 29 PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE ........................................................................................... 30 NURSING PROGRAM .................................................................................................... 30 WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY ...................................................................................... 30 Welcome Nursing Student: Your current, accurate address and telephone number must be in the Nursing Department Office. Please report change of name, address and/or phone number promptly to the Nursing Department secretary. We must have this accurate information so that we can notify you of class or lab cancellations or of other matters of concern to you. In order to maintain the high standards of our Nursing Program and to ensure the comfort and safety of patients you will be caring for, you are to review and follow all of the following policies. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE NURSING DEPARTMENT The PSC Nursing Program prepares students for professional roles in nursing through educational excellence. Students are educated to safely practice at an entry level of competency. The program fosters a commitment to caring, lifelong learning, and collaboration with other disciplines. Diversity and diverse viewpoints are valued. The philosophy is based upon educational excellence which includes evidence-based practice, the nursing process, and teamwork with other health-care disciplines. Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) provides the basis for the nursing