VI Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Mission Statement..............................................95 Vision Statement................................................95 Core Values.........................................................95 Reservation of Power.........................................95 Accreditation—Nursing Program. ................... 96 National Licensure and Certification............... 96 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)—NCLEX-R.N............................................. 96 M.S.N.—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse..................................................... 96 Licensure Requirement. .........................................97 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.........97 Academic Progression.......................................97 Exam Reviews and Follow Up. ..........................97 Grading System..................................................97 Grading Progression..........................................97 Transcript Notations. ........................................ 98 Agreement for Incomplete Grades.................. 99 Student Evaluation of Courses and Didactic Instruction. ........................................100 Course Failures.................................................100 Grade Disputes.................................................100 Dropping a Course. ...........................................101 Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program................................................101 Withdrawal, Drop, and Readmission...............101 Withdrawal................................................................101 Undergraduate Students......................................101 Graduate Students................................................. 102 Students Enrolled in Programs that Have Drop/Add Programs................................... 102 Readmission. ........................................................... 102 Readmission Following Dismissal. ................. 102 Transfer Credits................................................ 103 Postgraduate Certificate A.P.R.N................... 103 Leave from Studies. .........................................104 1. Leave of Absence (LOA)...................................104 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment.............104 3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment ..............................................105 4. Communication with the ACON During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment...............................................106 5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment. ..........................................................106 6. Leave of Absence Records. ............................106 Graduation Requirements...............................106 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)..........106 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.— Traditional Master’s Role). ................................... 107 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.—A.P.R.N. Role). ....................................... 107 Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.).................. 107 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education or Administrative Leadership.............................108 Graduation with Honors—Diploma. ...............108 President’s List.................................................108 Dean’s List.........................................................109 Applying for Graduation. ................................109 Campus/Program Transfer..............................109 Health Forms and Examinations.....................109 Health Insurance. ..............................................110 Client Safety. .....................................................110 Background Checks. .........................................110 Immunization Requirements.............................111 Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure...........................................111 ACADEMIC SUPPORT...........................................111 Student and Alumni Organizations. .................111 Sigma Theta Tau....................................................... 111 Florida Nursing Student Association. ................ 111 Advisement........................................................ 112 Academic Advising................................................. 112 Registration. ............................................................. 112 Degree Works Report............................................ 112 Channels of Communication............................ 112 Program Contact Numbers.................................. 113
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