Nursing Student Handbook 2023-2024

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) 2023–2024 111 5. Documentation of the meeting and the required curriculum change forms will be submitted. 6. A ll Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing policies regarding progression, probation, and dismissal will be in effect. Students must be in good academic and/or disciplinary standing for any transfer consideration. B. Transfer into the M.S.N.—Traditional role track 1. A student enrolled in the M.S.N.—A.P.R.N., who wishes to move to the M.S.N.—Traditional, must first contact the program director to discuss the decision. 2. The transfer request must be in writing and signed by the student. 3. A conference call between the program directors of both tracks and the student will be scheduled. The student will be advised to remain with the current courses/track until approval for the desired track is granted. The student will be advised that the request will be reviewed using the same criteria as all other applications for that admission cycle for the desired M.S.N. track. Students will be advised that, if admitted into the desired track, the course sequence/tracking for core requirements may be changed for that academic year. If approved, the student transfer will take place the beginning of the next semester. Students will be required to follow current course sequence/tracking for that specialty. 4. The student must meet the eligibility criteria for the requested specialty. 5. The student will be advised that transfer may occur only once during the student’s enrollment in the M.S.N. program. 6. D ocumentation of student request, meeting, and the required curriculum change forms will be submitted. 7. A ll Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing policies regarding progression, probation, and dismissal will be in effect. Students must be in good academic and/or disciplinary standing for any transfer consideration. Leave from Studies It is recognized that students may need to temporarily discontinue all coursework (which includes clinical rotations) either voluntarily or by administrative action. This can occur through a leave of absence (LOA) or an administrative break in enrollment. 1. Leave of Absence (LOA) A leave of absence (LOA) is a university-approved temporary period of time during which the student is not in attendance but is not considered withdrawn from the university. Students who experience extenuating and unavoidable circumstances that prevent them from maintaining an active status through continuous enrollment must consult with their ACON program director to determine whether their circumstances warrant an LOA request and to discuss the impacts of an approved LOA on their degree/ program completion, academic standing, course grades, and conditions for return. All students should be directed immediately to financial aid regarding the impact of the LOA on financial aid eligibility. An LOA request must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the semester/term for the leave. An

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