Nursing Student Handbook 2023-2024

VI Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook 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. ....................109 Transfer Credits. .....................................................109 Postgraduate Certificate A.P.R.N.......................110 Transfer of Students in Graduate Program. ....110 A. Transfer between tracks in M.S.N.— Traditional program............................................110 B.Transfer into the M.S.N.— Traditional role track........................................... 111 Leave from Studies.................................................. 111 1. Leave of Absence (LOA)................................. 111 2. Administrative Break in Enrollment.......... 112 3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment ........................................... 112 4. Communication with the ACON During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment............................................ 113 5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment. ....................................................... 113 6. Leave of Absence Records. ......................... 113 Graduation Requirements.................................... 113 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)....... 114 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.— Traditional Master’s Role). ................................ 114 Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.— A.P.R.N. Role)....................................................... 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......................................................... 116 Dean’s List................................................................. 116 Applying for Graduation....................................... 116 Campus Transfer. .................................................... 116 Health Forms and Examinations......................... 116 Health Insurance...................................................... 117 Client Safety. ............................................................ 117 Background Checks................................................ 117 Immunization Requirements. .............................. 118 Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure. .............................................. 118 Academic Support. ...........................................118 Student and Alumni Organizations.................... 118 Sigma Theta Tau.................................................. 118 Florida Nursing Student Association. ........... 119 Advisement............................................................... 119 Academic Advising............................................. 119 Registration. ......................................................... 119 Degree Works Report........................................ 119 Channels of Communication................................ 119 Program Contact Numbers............................. 120 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Hours. ..................................................... 121 Community Activities. ........................................... 121 Undergraduate Service Hours............................. 121 Student Complaints................................................ 121 Resource Requirements........................................ 121 General Minimum System Requirements..... 121 Internet Service Provider..................................... 122 Audio and Videotaping........................................ 123 Computers in Classroom...................................... 123 Textbooks and Supplies....................................... 123 Course Assignment Format................................ 123 Student Performance Standards. ................... 124 Attendance. ............................................................. 124 Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments.......................................... 124 Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments.......................................... 124 Clinical/Laboratory/Practicum Absence. ... 125 Clinical Rotations and Practicum Experiences..................................... 125 Graduate A.P.R.N. Students............................ 125 Promptness.......................................................... 126 Religious Holiday Policy................................... 126 Dress Code............................................................... 126 Identification Badges............................................ 128 Service Animals...................................................... 128 Classroom Behavior. ............................................. 128 Netiquette................................................................ 128 Social Media............................................................. 128 Drug Screening....................................................... 129 Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance............................... 129 Behavioral and Academic Disciplinary Policies and Procedures. ................................. 130 Committee on Student Progress....................... 130 Process and Procedure...................................... 131

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