Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) 2023–2024 129 for the educational purposes of courses offered at the ACON. Students are also prohibited from posting videos/photos of patients, patient care areas, or any other patient care materials. Similarly, any videos or photos that capture students, who are actively enrolled in the ACON, engaging in the aforementioned activities, especially while in college uniform, will be subject to sanctions delineated in the student handbook. Usage of the name and/or signage of the college or university in any of these contexts is also prohibited. Drug Screening The ACON maintains affiliation agreements with many health care institutions. These affiliation agreements allow for student clinical experiences within these institutions. All ACON programs are clinical, and all students are subject to drug screenings. Random drug screening may be required by the ACON, and/or at the request of these institutions, prior to entering the facility and throughout students’ tenure as ACON students. Additionally, students may be required to undergo a drug screening if their behavior causes concern. Students will be responsible for payment for additional drug screenings due to diluted/random urine specimens. There are circumstances in which students may need to take over-the-counter or prescribed medications that have the potential to impair their performance or personal behavior. As such, all students are responsible for being aware of the effect these medications may have on performance and drug screenings. If a student uses a medication that has the potential to impair performance or influence a drug screen, the student may be unable to participate in clinical activities until they have been cleared by the program and/or clinical affiliate. This may extend program length. Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance The ACON has a zero tolerance policy for drug use. Please also see the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses policies listed in the NSU Student Handbook. This includes the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs; controlled substances without a prescription; and the use of, or being under the influence of, alcohol while on rotation/clinical experience or in class. Should a student receive a positive drug or alcohol screen the student will be referred to the CSP for disciplinary action, which may include expulsion/dismissal from the student’s program and the ACON. In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses policies listed in the NSU Student Handbook, the ACON’s prohibition on illegal drug use extends to medical marijuana. The manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of cannabidiol (CBD) derived from unlawful marijuana is also prohibited by the ACON. Students should be aware that some CBD products may contain unlawful tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and/or THC levels that are higher than what is advertised. Therefore, the consumption or use of CBD products may result in unanticipated THC-positive drug screenings. In accordance with this policy, if a student tests positive for THC on a drug screening, the student will be referred to the CSP for disciplinary action, which may include expulsion/dismissal from the student’s program and the ACON. If a student reports to the academic program for help with a personal drug or alcohol concern prior to being informed of an impending drug test, the student will be required to report to the program director for referral to the NSU Student Assistance Program. This office is located on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, in the Student Affairs Building (3rd floor). For the regional campuses, students are able to
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