Nursing Student Handbook 2025-2026

NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 152
Appendix 151
Exit Requirements for Ph.D. Program 150
Format for Dissertation Defense 150
Dissertation Defense 150
Format for Proposal Defense 149
Dissertation Proposal Defense 149
Dissertation Committee Makeup 149
Dissertation Requirements 149
Comprehensive Examination 149
Research Hours 148
D.N.P. to Ph.D. Program 148
Ph.D. Program Description and Progression 148
Exit Requirements for D.N.P. Program 148
D.N.P. Project 147
B.S.N. to D.N.P. Program 147
D.N.P. Program Description 147
Exit Requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program 146
Post-M.S.N. in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certificate Programs 146
M.S.N. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Descriptions 146
Post-Licensure Student Practicum or Clinical Requirements 146
Graduate Academic Programs 146
For the B.S.N. Programs 145
Exit Requirements for the B.S.N. Programs 145
Course Remediation—NUR 3032 144
Course Remediation 144
General Math Competency 143
Entry Nursing Program Description 143
Undergraduate Academic Programs 143
Identification of the Chemically Impaired Nursing Student 143
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 143
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 142
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 142
Appeals Committee Membership 141
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 141
Policy and Procedure for Appeals 141
Student Appeals 141
Process and Procedure 140
Behavioral Dismissal 140
Behavioral Probation 140
Behavioral Warning 140
Behavioral Warning/Probation/Dismissal 140
Academic Dismissal 139
Academic Probation 139
Academic Warning 139
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 138
Student Code of Conduct, Student Academic and Disciplinary Procedures, and Academic Dishonesty 138
Process and Procedure 137
Committee on Student Progress 137
Behavioral and Academic Disciplinary Policies and Procedures 137
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 136
Drug Screening 134
Social Media 134
Netiquette 134
Classroom Behavior 134
Service Animals 133
Identification Badges 133
Dress Code 132
Religious Holiday Policy 132
Promptness 131
Graduate A.P.R.N. Students 131
Clinical Rotations and Practicum Experiences 131
Clinical/Laboratory/Practicum Absence 130
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 130
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 130
Attendance 129
Student Performance Standards 129
Course Assignment Format 129
Textbooks and Supplies 128
Computers in Classroom 128
Audio and Videotaping 128
Internet Service Provider 128
General Minimum System Requirements 127
Resource Requirements 127
Student Grievances 126
Undergraduate Service Hours 126
Community Activities 126
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Hours 125
Program Contact Numbers 125
Channels of Communication 124
Degree Works Report 124
Registration 124
Academic Advising 124
Advisement 124
Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists and American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology 123
Florida Nursing Student Association 123
Sigma Theta Tau 123
Student and Alumni Organizations 123
Academic Support 123
Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure 122
Immunization Requirements 122
Background Checks 122
Client Safety 122
Health Insurance 121
Health Forms and Examinations 121
Campus/Program Transfer 121
Applying for Graduation 120
Dean’s List 120
President’s List 120
Graduation with Honors—Diploma 120
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education or Administrative Leadership 119
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) 119
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) 119
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) 118
Graduation Requirements 118
6. Leave of Absence Records 118
5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment 118
4. Communication with the ACON During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment 118
3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment 117
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 116
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 116
Leave from Studies 116
Postgraduate Certificate A.P.R.N. 115
Transfer Credits 115
Readmission Following Dismissal 114
Readmission 114
Students Enrolled in Programs that Have Drop/Add Programs 114
Graduate Students 113
Undergraduate Students 113
Withdrawal 113
Withdrawal, Drop, and Readmission 113
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 113
Dropping a Course 112
Grade Disputes 112
Course Failures 112
Student Evaluation of Courses and Didactic Instruction 112
Agreement for Incomplete Grades 111
Transcript Notations 110
Grading Progression 109
Grading System 109
Exam Reviews and Follow Up 109
Academic Progression 109
Academic Policies and Procedures 109
D.N.P.—Nurse Anesthesiology 108
M.S.N.—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 108
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)—NCLEX-R.N. 108
National Licensure and Certification 108
Accreditation—Nursing Program 107
Core Values 107
Vision Statement 107
Mission Statement 107
Fees and Expenses 106
Administration 105
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 105
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 103
Additional Policies and Procedures 103
Visits to Other Institutions 101
Visitors 101
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 100
Opt-Out Required 100
Student Insurance Requirement 100
Student Employment 100
Student Assistance Program 98
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 98
Security Checks 98
Return of University Property 97
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 97
Photographs and Recordings 97
Parking Lot/Garage 96
Notices, Messages, and Posters 96
Email 96
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 95
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 95
Urine Drug Screen 95
Immunization Requirements 93
Certificate of Physical Examination 93
Health Forms Requirements 93
Background Checks / Duty to Disclose Criminal Offenses 92
Acceptance of Professional Fees 92
Policies and Procedures 92
Student Lounge/Student Area 92
Computer Laboratories 91
Lost and Found 91
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 90
Martin and Gail Press Library 89
Short-Term Preloans 88
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 87
Charges and Payments 87
Building Hours 87
General Information 87
College-Level Policies and Procedures 85
Accreditation 83
Colleges and Academic Units 83
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 82
Wireless Networking 82
University Libraries 81
Tutoring and Testing Center 81
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 81
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 81
SharkPrint 80
SharkCard Services 80
Shark Dining Services 79
One-Stop Shop 79
Office of University Housing 79
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 79
Office of the University Registrar 78
Office of the University Bursar 78
Office of Student Disability Services 78
Office of Student Conduct 78
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 77
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 77
Office of Residence Life 77
Office of Recreation and Wellness 77
Office of Pre-Health 77
Office of International Affairs 76
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 76
Office of Financial Aid 76
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 75
NSU Public Safety Department 74
Student Medical Center 74
NSU Health 74
NSU Athletics 73
NSU Alumni Association 73
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 73
Mako Media Network 73
Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement 72
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 72
Center for Academic and Professional Success 71
Campus Shuttle 71
Bookstore 71
ATMs 71
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 71
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 66
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 66
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 65
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 62
D.3 Judicial Conference 60
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 59
D.1 Introduction 57
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 57
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 56
B.48 Worthless Checks 56
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 56
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 55
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 55
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 55
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 55
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 55
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 55
B.40 Stalking 53
B.39 Solicitation 53
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 53
B.37 Retaliation 53
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 52
B.35 Requests or Orders 52
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 52
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 52
B.32 Plagiarism 52
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 51
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 51
B.29 Noise 51
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 51
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 50
B.26 Lake Swimming 50
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 50
B.24 Identification Cards 50
B.23 Health and Safety 49
B.22 Hazing 49
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 49
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 48
B.19 Guests 48
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 48
B.17 Fire 48
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 47
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 46
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 46
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 46
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 46
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 46
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 45
B.9 Dangerous Items 45
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 45
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 45
B.6 Complicity 45
B.5 Cheating 44
B.4 Bribery 44
B.3 Assault/Violence 44
B.2 Animals 44
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 43
B. Specific Conduct Violations 43
A.20 Demonstration Policy 43
A.19 Bathroom Policy 42
A.18 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 42
A.17 University Copyright and Patent Policy 42
A.16 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 38
A.15 Stewardship of Student Records 37
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 37
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 36
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 36
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 36
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 35
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 34
A.8 Image Use Statement 33
A.7 Student Account Holds 32
A.6 Health Policies 30
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 30
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 30
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 28
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 28
A.1 Alcohol Policy 26
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 26
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 24
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 23
Conduct Standards 23
Academic Inactivity Policy 23
Academic Standards 21
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 20
Degree Conferral Process 20
Healthcare Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 19
Deceased Student Records 19
Conduct Notifications 19
Release of Student Information 18
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 17
Distance Education Student Complaint Process 16
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 15
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 15
Nova Southeastern University 13
Policies and Procedures 13
NSU Core Values 12
NSU’s Mission 12
NSU’s Vision 12
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 12
Reservation of Power 11
Foreword 10
Foreword/Reservation of Power 10
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