Nursing Student Handbook 2024-2025

VI Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Accreditation—Nursing Program. .................. 102 National Licensure and Certification.............. 102 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)— NCLEX-R.N............................................................... 102 M.S.N.—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.................................................... 102 Licensure Requirement. ....................................... 103 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES....... 103 Academic Progression..................................... 103 Exam Reviews and Follow Up. ........................ 103 Grading System................................................ 103 Grading Progression........................................ 103 Transcript Notations. .......................................104 Agreement for Incomplete Grades................. 105 Student Evaluation of Courses and Didactic Instruction. ........................................106 Course Failures.................................................106 Grade Disputes.................................................106 Dropping a Course. .......................................... 107 Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program............................................... 107 Withdrawal, Drop, and Readmission.............. 107 Withdrawal............................................................... 107 Undergraduate Students..................................... 107 Graduate Students.................................................108 Students Enrolled in Programs that Have Drop/Add Programs..............................................108 Readmission. ...........................................................108 Readmission Following Dismissal. .................108 Transfer Credits................................................109 Postgraduate Certificate A.P.R.N...................109 Leave from Studies. ..........................................110 1. Leave of Absence (LOA)....................................110 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment..............110 3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment ................................................ 111 4. Communication with the ACON During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment................................................................. 112 5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment. ........................................................... 112 6. Leave of Absence Records. ............................. 112 Graduation Requirements................................ 112 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)........... 112 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.— Traditional Master’s Role). .................................... 113 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.—A.P.R.N. Role). ........................................ 113 Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)................... 113 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education or Administrative Leadership................................... 114 Graduation with Honors—Diploma. ................114 President’s List..................................................114 Dean’s List.......................................................... 115 Applying for Graduation. ................................. 115 Campus/Program Transfer............................... 115 Health Forms and Examinations...................... 115 Health Insurance. ..............................................116 Client Safety. .....................................................116 Background Checks. .........................................116 Immunization Requirements............................ 117 Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure.......................................... 117 ACADEMIC SUPPORT.......................................... 117 Student and Alumni Organizations. ................ 117 Sigma Theta Tau...................................................... 117 Florida Nursing Student Association. ............... 117 Advisement........................................................118 Academic Advising................................................. 118 Registration. ............................................................. 118 Degree Works Report............................................ 118 Channels of Communication............................118 Program Contact Numbers.................................. 119 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Hours. ......................................................... 119 Community Activities...................................... 120 Undergraduate Service Hours......................... 120 Student Grievances.......................................... 120 Resource Requirements. .................................. 121

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