Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) 2025–2026 135 • The committee members will render a decision on the student’s appeal by a majority vote of the voting members in attendance. The committee may delay the vote if it determines that additional information or facts are needed before a vote. Note: At the discretion of the committee, the chair of the respective department CSP and/or the dean of Academic Programs/director/associate dean designee/dean may also be called during the hearing. Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision The decision of the committee will be forwarded, in writing, by the chair to the student via certified mail to the student’s last known address, via email to the student’s NSU email address, or hand delivered with receipt. Copies will be delivered to the ACON dean, or designee. All decisions of the Appeals Committee will be final and binding. No further option for appeal will be considered. Identification of the Chemically Impaired Nursing Student The ACON adheres to the health college program’s decision on policies on drug abuse. See Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance in the handbook. Students who report to class while chemically impaired or exhibit behaviors of chemical impairment will be removed from classes and clinical rotations. The student will be required to submit to a drug screening. Students with positive drug screen results will be referred to the CSP for disciplinary action, which may include expulsion/dismissal from the student’s program and the ACON. Students who are licensed nurses will be reported to the Board of Nursing. Undergraduate Academic Programs Entry Nursing Program Description The entry nursing program is designed for students who are seeking initial licensure as a registered nurse. Continuous enrollment in this program is required. General Math Competency Students have a solid understanding of mathematical concepts upon entry into the B.S.N. in Nursing program, based upon the successful completion of prerequisite math courses that include 3 semester hours of Math 1040, or above, and 3 semester hours of statistics. To demonstrate basic knowledge of safe medication dosages in nursing, students who enter the ACON B.S.N. program must demonstrate math competency prior to starting clinical rotations. To ensure student success, students will engage in self-study activities to prepare for the math competency exam. 1. Students are responsible for learning dosage calculations and demonstrating competency. Students may not administer medications until the successful completion of the math competency exam.
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