TO:
CC: (Advisor) FROM: DATE:
This notice is to inform you that a professional conduct infraction has been identified.
___ Insubordination
___ Violation of the Academic Honor Code
___ Misrepresenting yourself or Lander University
___ Smoking, use of electronic cigarettes, and/or use of other tobacco products while in the student uniform
___ Disrespectful behavior toward faculty, classmates, patients, or clinical facilities/staff, including disparaging social media use
___ Unexcused absence from mandatory SON events, including, but not limited to: Convocation, Orientation, Recognition Ceremony Practice
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___ Other
1st Infraction (warning)
2nd Infraction (meeting with advisor)
3rd Infraction (disciplinary probation)
4th Infraction (dismissal from SON)*Written faculty and student accounts of the infraction must be attached to this document prior to placement in the student’s permanent file
Faculty Signature/Date: _______________________________
Student Signature/Date: _______________________________
A copy will be retained in the student’s permanent file Approved by NFO 5/11/2015
Registration Policies
All required NURS/NURN courses are restricted to students who have been admitted to the nursing major (prelicensure, or RN-BSN students). Registration for a NURS/NURN course does NOT guarantee a seat in the course in the event of failure to meet progression requirements or failure to meet health screening/clinical agency requirements. Students failing to meet
progression or clinical agency requirements must drop the respective NURS/NURN courses in Bearcat Web for the next semester.
Once prelicensure students are admitted to the Nursing major, their classification in Bearcat Web will be changed to Nursing and they will be allowed to register for the initial semester of NURS courses: NURS 165, NURS 232, and NURS 235. Students who have been admitted to the Nursing major who have difficulty registering for these courses should contact the Director of the School of Nursing.
Continuing Nursing majors may register for the next semester of NURS courses using the Bearcat Web system according to Lander University and School of Nursing procedures. Students who are out-of –sequence may be allowed to reenter the nursing courses on a space- available basis in accordance with the policies concerning out-of sequence students. Students who have difficulty registering for their NURS courses should contact their academic advisor or the Director of the School of Nursing.
Continuing RN-BSN students who have difficulty registering for NURN courses should contact the Director of the RN-BSN Option.
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Statements of Understanding Form
I. Professional Confidentiality, Standards for Clinical Practice and Unsafe Clinical
Practice
I have read the Lander University School of Nursing Policies regarding Professional Confidentiality, Standards for Clinical Practice and Unsafe Clinical Practice. I understand that failure to follow these policies can result in failure of nursing courses. I will adhere to the policies as stated and am aware of the ramifications of a breech in professional
confidentiality, and not following the standards for clinical practice. _____ Initials
II. Out of Sequence Students
I understand that in the event I am out of sequence in the required nursing curriculum, I will rejoin sequence on a space available basis when I have successfully met course prerequisite criteria. I understand that students eligible for progression already progressing in the class have priority for space in the class. In the event that there is insufficient space available in that class, I am obliged to make alternative academic decisions (i.e. delay major, change major, take other courses, etc.) ______ Initials
III. Permission to Copy Written Assignments
I give permission for photocopying of written assignments submitted to faculty as part of my program of study in the School of Nursing. I understand that copies of written work may be those upon which course grades or clinical evaluations are based or that demonstrate a high level of originality and preparation. _____ Initials
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IV. Nursing Student Handbook
I understand that the Nursing Student Handbook is available on the Internet
www.lander.edu/nursing and the Lander Blackboard Nursing Majors Communication Board. I understand that is my responsibility to read the Handbook, adhere to the policies it contains, and provide documentation through successful completion of a questionnaire in Blackboard EACH FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER. I understand that failure to read the Handbook by the assigned date will make me ineligible to attend nursing classes. These absences will be considered unexcused and subject to the attendance policy of individual classes. I
understand if I am unable to access the Nursing Major site on the first day of classes, it is my responsibility to inform the Director of the School of Nursing so that access can be allowed. _____ Initials
V. Policy Governing Use and/or Abuse of Drugs and/or Alcohol by Nursing Students
I have read and agree to abide by the Policy Governing Use and/or Abuse of Drugs and/or Alcohol by Nursing Students.____ Initials
VI. Ineligibility to Continue in Major Due to Student Conduct
I understand that in order to participate in certain clinical learning sites, agency contracts require that I have a drug screen and Criminal Background Check. If certain information is revealed by the Criminal Background Check, I understand that I may be restricted by agencies from using their facilities. I understand that I may also be banned for conduct violations and/or other violations of agency contracts. If I am denied access to a clinical agency or site, I understand that I will be ineligible to continue in the nursing major. I am responsible for accurately updating my record every semester and notifying the Director of any changes in my health or legal status. I understand that grievous infractions that involve my behavior and/or impact client care may cause failure of a course and permanent dismissal from the Lander nursing program. _______ Initials
THIS CONSENT FORM WILL BE PLACED IN MY PERMANENT FILE in the School of Nursing.
__________________________ ____________________________________ ______________________
STUDENT (PRINT) NAME STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE
Approved by NFO 1/17/97; Revised 5/9/07, Revised 1/8/10; Reaffirmed 2010; 5/2011; 5/2012; 5/2013; 5/2014
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Faculty are encouraged to provide an opportunity for students to review each test following its administration at the discretion of the faculty. No previously administered tests will be reviewed prior to the final exam. No tests will be reviewed after the last day of classes. There will be no review of final exams.
Approved by NFO 11/12/07; Reaffirmed 2010; 5/2011; 5/2012; 5/2013; revised 5/2014; Revised 5/2015
Use of School of Nursing Equipment
Students will be allowed to sign out teaching materials from the School of Nursing holdings provided the following criteria are met:
1. The student is currently admitted to nursing and identified as a nursing major. 2. The material requested are not currently being utilized in any of the nursing courses
currently offered.
3. The materials are clearly identified as property of Lander University School of Nursing. 4. The student will be responsible for the replacement/repair cost of equipment lost or
damaged while signed out in his/her care. A release (Borrow Equipment Form) must be signed so stating that policy.
5. A specified time limit is set for the return of the borrowed materials. Course grades may be delayed until the materials are returned or arrangements made for the replacement of the materials.
Approved by NFO 2010; Reaffirmed 5/2011; 5/2012; 5/2013; 5/2014; 5/2015
Withdrawal from Individual Nursing Courses
Nursing Majors may withdraw from an individual required NURS/NURN course twice, but must be successful when enrolling in the individual nursing course the third time. Students may NOT enroll in an individual required nursing course more than three times. This policy will allow a student to withdraw from a required individual nursing course twice or withdraw from a required individual nursing course once and do a complete withdrawal from the university once. Students may not exceed four withdrawals from required individual nursing courses, including total withdrawals from the university. Withdrawals from the University may count as multiple course withdrawals. Students who exceed these limitations on required individual course withdrawals will be dismissed from the nursing program. Required NURS/NURN courses that are dropped prior to the Drop/Add date will not be counted as individual course withdrawals.
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Withdrawal from University
Nursing majors who find it necessary to withdraw from all classes must process an Application for Official Withdrawal through the Registrar’s Office. Withdrawal after the drop deadline will result in grades of W for all registered course work. Students may not withdraw following the last day of classes.
A nursing major who officially withdraws from the University during a semester must submit a new application for admission to the University in order to be readmitted to the University, unless the student is granted a Leave of Absence. In addition, he or she will be reclassified by the School of Nursing as out of sequence.
A nursing major may withdraw from an entire semester in which he or she is taking required NURS/NURN courses no more than one (1) time. A nursing major who violates this withdrawal policy will be ruled ineligible to return to required NURS/NURN courses.
Nursing majors who withdraw from the entire semester will accrue individual course withdrawals. See policy on Individual Course Withdrawals.
Approved NFO 12/12/02, Revised 1/8/10; Reaffirmed 2010; Revised 5/3/2011; Reaffirmed 5/2013; 5/2014; 5/2015
Written Assignments
Criteria for written assignments will be at the discretion of course faculty.
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Part B: Clinical Policies and Procedures CLINICAL/ LABORATORY ASSESSMENT TOOL
NAME ___________________________________ COURSE __________________________