2026 – 2027 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Page IV Accreditation—Nursing Program .................................... 106 National Licensure and Certification ............................... 106 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)— NCLEX-R.N................................................................. 106 M.S.N.—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse........ 106 Licensure Requirement ............................................ 106 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ......................107 Academic Progression...................................................... 107 Exam Reviews and Follow Up .......................................... 107 Grading System ................................................................ 107 Grading Progression......................................................... 107 Transcript Notations ........................................................ 108 Agreement for Incomplete Grades.................................. 109 Student Evaluation of Courses and Didactic Instruction ........................................................................ 109 Course Failures ................................................................. 109 Grade Disputes ................................................................. 110 Dropping a Course............................................................ 110 Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program.............. 110 Withdrawal, Drop, and Readmission............................... 110 Undergraduate Students.......................................... 110 Graduate Students ................................................... 111 Students Enrolled in Programs that Have Drop/Add Programs ................................................. 111 Readmission.............................................................. 111 Transfer Credits ............................................................... 111 Postgraduate Certificate A.P.R.N..................................... 112 Leave from Studies........................................................... 112 1.Leave of Absence (LOA)......................................... 112 2.Requesting an Administrative Break in Enrollment ........................................................... 112 3.Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment ............................................................ 113 4.Communication with the ACON During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment ............................................................ 113 5.Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment ............................................................ 114 6.Leave of Absence Records .................................... 114 Graduation Requirements ............................................... 114 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.).................... 114 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) ..................... 114 Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) ......................... 115 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education or Administrative Leadership.... 115 Graduation with Honors—Diploma................................. 115 President’s List ................................................................. 115 Dean’s List ........................................................................ 116 Campus/Program Transfer .............................................. 116 Health Forms and Examinations...................................... 116 Client Safety ..................................................................... 116 Background Checks .......................................................... 117 Immunization Requirements ........................................... 117 Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure ......................................................... 117 ACADEMIC SUPPORT .................................................... 118 Student and Alumni Organizations.................................. 118 Sigma Theta Tau ....................................................... 118 Florida Nursing Student Association........................ 118 Advisement ...................................................................... 118 Academic Advising.................................................... 118 Registration............................................................... 118 Degree Works Report............................................... 119 Channels of Communication............................................ 119 Program Contact Numbers ...................................... 119 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Hours ....... 120 Community Activities ....................................................... 120 Undergraduate Service Hours ......................................... 120 Technology Requirements ............................................... 120 General Minimum System Requirements ............... 120 Internet Service Provider ................................................. 121 Audio and Videotaping .................................................... 121 Computers in Classroom.................................................. 121 Textbooks and Supplies ................................................... 121 Course Assignment Format ............................................. 122 STUDENT PERFORMANCE STANDARDS........................ 123 Attendance ....................................................................... 123 Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments ..... 123 Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments ................................................ 123 Clinical/Laboratory/Practicum Absence .................. 123 Clinical Rotations and Practicum Experiences......... 124 Graduate A.P.R.N. Students ..................................... 124 Promptness............................................................... 124 Religious Holiday Policy............................................ 124 Dress Code........................................................................ 124 Identification Badges ....................................................... 126
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