Sumner College Student Handbook

Student Handbook

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Table of Contents

Sumner College Mission Statement��4 Accreditation, Approvals, Memberships �� 7 WHO TO SEE��8 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT�� 11 Disclaimer�� 11 Jurisdiction �� 11 Definition �� 11 Guidelines for Conduct�� 11 Distance Learning Conduct�� 12 Safety Measures �� 12 Termination Policy �� 12 Criminal Offense Record Investigation and Drug Testing �� 12 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES �� 13 Oregon State Board Nursing Practice and Licensing �� 13 Physical Requirements �� 13 Health Forms and Training �� 13 Personal Health Guidelines �� 14 Health Status �� 14 Building Security�� 14 Communication �� 14 Internet and Email Access �� 14 Lab Equipment �� 15 Cell Phone Usage �� 15 Personal Appearance �� 15 Financial Aid Award Letters �� 15 NCLEX Program Codes �� 15 ACADEMIC POLICIES �� 16 Academic Misconduct�� 16 Progression Policies �� 16 Attendance and Tardiness �� 17 Practical Nursing 20% of Course Chart* �� 18 ADN Program 20% of Course Chart* �� 19 BSN Program 20% of Course Chart* �� 20 Coursework �� 21 Testing Policies �� 21 Missed Exam/Quiz Policies �� 21 CLINICAL POLICIES AND INFORMATION �� 22 Safe Student Practice in Clinical Settings �� 22

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Clinical Attendance �� 22 Clinical Assignments�� 23 Clinical Conferences�� 23 Confidentiality �� 23 Buddy System�� 24 Leaving the Clinical Setting �� 24 Incidents or Deficiencies �� 24 Clinical Warning and Termination �� 24 Practicum Performance �� 25 Transportation, Travel, and Parking �� 25 Dress Code for the Clinical Setting �� 25 Required Clinical Supplies �� 26 Injuries �� 26 NURSING PROGRAM ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE �� 27 Definition of Nursing Practice �� 27 The Nightingale Lamp Conceptual Model & Philosophy of Nursing �� 27 OMEGA-7 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK �� 28 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING �� 29 Curricular Design�� 29 Curricular Outcomes�� 29 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING �� 32 Curricular Design�� 32 Program Outcomes �� 33 Clinical/Lab Experience �� 33 PRACTICAL NURSING �� 34 Curricular Design�� 34 Program Outcomes �� 36 RN to BSN �� 37 Curricular Design�� 37 Program Outcomes �� 39 NURSING CODE OF ETHICS �� 40 Registered Nursing �� 40 Practical Nursing �� 42 NAPNES Code of Ethics �� 42 NAPNES Standards of Practice for LPNs �� 42 Campus Floorplans �� 43 Table of Contents

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Sumner College Mission Statement

Sumner College strives to provide quality education and instruction to all students. We feel it is our responsibility to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills and ability needed to become competitive and successful in their chosen field. We are dedicated to promoting intellectual growth and development for all of our students in a safe and secure learning environment.

Nursing Handbook Version 2025.2 to Replace Version 2025.1 Effective Date 05/12/2025

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Dream i t . Do i t .

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Thank you for considering Sumner College as a potential option for your college education. Sumner College prides itself on providing a student-centered approach to education, emphasizing student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world career preparation. Our goal is to create a supportive and inclusive community that fosters lifelong learning and the development of strong values. At Sumner College, we value the importance of student support and believe that a sense of community enhances the educational experience. We encourage open dialogue, the sharing of ideas, and the respectful consideration of various perspectives. Our graduates, as well as our clinical sites and community partners, consistently recognize Sumner College as an excellent choice for those interested in pursuing a career in nursing. One aspect that sets Sumner College apart from most schools is that we do not require prerequisite courses as a qualification for applying to our nursing programs. We believe in providing a quality nursing education in the shortest time frame possible, allowing our students to pursue their dreams of becoming nurses without the delay of completing additional prerequisite coursework. Our aim is to support our students in achieving their career goals efficiently and effectively. By removing the prerequisite requirement, we provide an opportunity for motivated individuals who are ready to embark on a new career as a nurse to pursue their aspirations. We understand you have a number of options available in your pursuit of higher education. If you are seeking an educational environment that prioritizes a genuine sense of community and a focus on student success, we invite you to explore Sumner College further to determine if it aligns with your aspirations and goals. If you have the dream of becoming a nurse and are eager to start your journey, Sumner College is here to help you make it a reality.

Joanna Russell President

Dream It. Do It. At Sumner College.

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School History Sumner College first welcomed students in July 1974, operating from a single campus in Portland, Oregon. Initially founded as The Court Reporting Institute, the college leased second-floor space near the Portland State University campus in downtown Portland and began offering a Court Reporting diploma program. In 1986, the institution was renamed the College of Legal Arts, marking an expansion in its curriculum with the addition of a Legal Secretarial program. By 1988, the college introduced a Paralegal program, further broadening its educational offerings. These programs were designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the legal field. In January 2007, Cascade Education, LLC acquired the college, ushering in a new era focused on program development in the healthcare sector. Two years later, in 2009, the institution was renamed Sumner College to reflect its expanding array of programs. That same year, after extensive planning, the college launched its first nursing program, the Practical Nursing (PN) diploma program. This program achieved strong retention rates and career placement success, leading to the development of a registered nursing program in 2010. By 2012, Sumner College received approval from the state of Oregon and the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) to offer an Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) program. In 2020 the college launched their RN to BSN program, and In 2022, the college reached another milestone by becoming the first private, proprietary school in Oregon to gain approval from the state and the OSBN to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. In the winter of 2024, Sumner College expanded its reach by opening a new campus in Bend, Oregon, which also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Over its 50-year history, Sumner College has been led by three presidents. The current president has served since 2007,

overseeing significant growth and innovation during their tenure. Board of Directors: Barry Glasser, Jeffrey Woolf, Joanna Russell Owners: Barry Glasser, Jeffrey Woolf, Joanna Russell

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Accreditation, Approvals, Memberships

ABHES: Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools

777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, VA 22043 Tele: 703.917.9503 Fax: 703.917.4109 Website: https://www.abhes.org/ The Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES) is a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Sumner College is institutionally accredited.

CCNE: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

BSN and RN-BSN programs are accredited https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/rptAccreditedPrograms_New asp?state=OR&sFullName=Oregon

HECC-ODA: Higher Education Coordinating Commission Office of Degree Authorization

PN, ADN, and BSN Program 3225 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 (800) 452-8807 www.osac.state.or.us/oda

OSBN: Oregon State Board of Nursing

All Pre-licensure Programs: PN, ADN, and BSN 17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR 97224-7012

Workforce Board

128 10th Ave. SW, Box 43105 Olympia, WA 98504 Sumner College is licensed under: Chapter 28C.10 RCW

NC-SARA: National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

The RN-BSN Program is accredited by NC-SARA. SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education. 3005 Center Green Drive Suite 130 Boulder, Colorado 80301

CECU: Career Education Colleges and Universities

Career Education Membership 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1050 Arlington, VA 22209

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WHO TO SEE

Grievance Procedure, Appeals

Joanna Russell President jrussell@sumnercollege.edu

Nursing Curriculum, Clinical Incidents

Lois Hine Department Chair, Nursing Program lhine@sumnercollege.edu

Lori Siller Asst. Department Chair, Nursing Programs lsiller@sumnercollege.edu

Grades, Grade Disputes, Academic Misconduct, Absence Appeals, Tutoring Resources

Neil Mages Director of Education nmages@sumnercollege.edu

Transcripts/ Transfer Credit, Canvas, Respondus

Linda Hine Director of Registration & Instructional Design lchine@sumnercollege.edu

Canvas, Respondus, Math Tutoring

Joe Wilson Asst. Instructional Designer jwilson@sumnercollege.edu

Schedule, Name Change, eBooks, vSim Codes, Education/Enrollment Verification

Nicholas Mendonca Registrar, PN Program nmendonca@sumnercollege.edu

Sam Del Biaggio Registrar, BSN and RN-BSN Programs sdelbiaggio@sumnercollege.edu

Student Resources, Student Housing Opportunities, Survival Jobs, Resume Building, Student Exit/ Placement Verification, Graduation Ceremony Information

Della Castleman Student & Career Services dcastleman@sumnercollege.edu

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WHO TO SEE

Veterans Affairs, Leave of Absence

Jodi Ruybal Director of Financial Aid jruybal@sumnercollege.edu

Financial Aid, Loan Deferment, Payment Plan Change - EMAIL: FAID@SUMNERCOLLEGE.EDU

Arianna Hill Financial Aid Officer ahill@sumnercollege.edu

Shelle Reihl Senior Financial Aid Officer sreihl@sumnercollege.edu

Douglas Young Belicek Accounting & HR Specialist dyoungbelicek@sumnercollege.edu Thomas Nordgren Controller tnordgren@sumnercollege.edu Account Balance, Credit Card Change, Withdraw Disputes, Payment Plans, 1098-T Tax Forms

Clinical Onboarding, Clinical Schedule, Practicum Placement

Gaby Carrillo Director of Clinical Placement gcarrillo@sumnercollege.edu

Nancy Zavala Admin Assist. Clinical Dept. nzavala@sumnercollege.edu

Clinical Onboarding: Immunizations, Assessments, Background Check, Drug Testing, CPR Certificate

Mark Jaynes Admin Assistant Clinical Dept. mjaynes@sumnercollege.edu

Scrub Fitting, Lab Supplies

Anna Sikkema Lab Assistant asikema@sumnercollege.edu

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WHO TO SEE

Computer Technical Issues, Microsoft 365 Accounts

Jim Mohan IT Administrator jmohan@sumnercollege.edu

Abby Sladek IT Specialist asladek@sumnercollege.edu

Application Process

Lisa Armstrong Senior Admissions Representative larmstrong@sumnercollege.edu Danielle Durham Senior Admissions Representative ddurham@sumnercollege.edu

Maloo Thompson Senior Admissions Representative mthompson@sumnercollege.edu Christine Minyo-Berger Senior Admissions Representative cminyo@sumnercollege.edu

Gabrielle Morris Assistant to the Admissions Department gmorris@sumnercollege.edu

Don’t see who you need? ASK US!

Sean Dahl Front Desk Receptionist sedahl@sumnercollege.edu Dakota Schaaf Front Desk Receptionist dschaaf@sumnercollege.edu Make Appointments to see departments, Take Make-Up Exams, General Information

Victoria Gleason Director of Compliance vgleason@sumnercollege.edu General Information, Accreditation, Student Disclosures, Compliance

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Purpose The student code of conduct is established to foster and protect Sumner College’s mission statement and create a safe and secure learning environment for its students. Sumner College strives to create an atmosphere that promotes teaching, learning, and the preservation of academic freedom for all members of the college through the open exchange of knowledge, opinions and ideas. The college regards the nursing student as an adult who enters the program with a variety of life experiences and knowledge levels. Students are expected to exhibit professionalism on campus and at off-site clinicals and utilize a variety of learning experiences throughout the program. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation requirements. Faculty and student services may provide assistance but the final responsibility for fulfilling all graduation requirements rests with each student. The policies discussed in this handbook reflect those specific to Sumner’s nursing programs. Please reference the Sumner College Catalog for all college policies. Disclaimer The Sumner College Nursing Program Student Handbook is intended to be a summary of educational matters and policies of interest to students to be used in conjunction with the College Catalog. Readers should note this handbook is not intended to be a complete statement of all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. The college reserves the right to change, without notice, any academic or other requirements, course offerings, course contents, programs, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations contained in this handbook or any other Sumner College publication. Jurisdiction All students must adhere to the Sumner College Student Code of Conduct while on the premises of the College or at any school sponsored activities including but not limited to: clinicals, practicums, field trips, graduations, ceremonies, etc. Definition In terms of the student code, a Sumner College “student” is defined as any individual who has entered into any contractual relationship with the College including but not limited to: signing enrollment documents, paying a registration fee, registering for classes, etc. In terms of the student code, “premises” are defined as any facilities owned, leased, or operated by the College or any facility that have a contractual relationship with the College. Guidelines for Conduct Conduct subject to disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to: 1. Intentional disruption of teaching, administration, or any other function at Sumner College 2. All forms of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized copying of software, giving false information to Sumner College, forgery, and any alteration or misuse of Sumner College documents or instruments of identification 3. Use of cell phones (texting, videotaping or audio recording) during class, lab, or clinical 4. Any behavior incompatible with the guidelines for professional and ethical conduct 5. Any action that endangers the health or safety of self or others 6. Acts of alleged hazing Any person whose conduct is subject to disciplinary action is entitled to adequate notice of all charges and to a fair hearing.

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Distance Learning Conduct 1. Students must demonstrate the technical and academic skills to be a successful online student; able to operate a computer and conduct internet functions necessary to complete an online class, and have the management skills to work independently. 2. Distance learning platforms are extensions of the College and are to be used for educational purposes only. 3. Download all provided eBooks and related course programs. 4. Log in and contribute to the online class on a regular basis in a meaningful way. 5. Cameras or video must be on during all Zoom class time. To be counted present for attendance, your camera must be positioned so your instructor can see your entire face, neck, and shoulders. 6. Dress for Zoom classes should be the same as if you were coming to school for class. 7. An appropriate class or learning environment must be utilized during Zoom calls. 8. Do not use Zoom while driving or in an unsafe environment. Students will be asked to leave class if their learning environment is not safe. 9. Conversations using the Zoom chat and Canvas chat features must remain professional and related to class content. 10. Comply with online participation requirements to avoid being dropped for non-participation at the beginning of or the mid-point of class. 11. Communicate with the instructor and fellow students in a professional, polite manner, using appropriate tone, language, grammar, and spelling. 12. Save backup copies of assignments and class emails. Safety Measures An instructor is expected to immediately remove any student determined to be unsafe in a Sumner College learning environment, which includes, but is not limited to: clinical partner sites, skills labs, simulation labs, and classrooms. Any student who is determined to exhibit unsafe practice will be required to immediately complete a Clinical Incident Report (CIR) and deliver it to both the instructor and the Nursing Program Chair. Depending on the unsafe practice, the student may be able to schedule a remediation to correct the unsafe behavior/practice, then they will need to show competency in said behavior/practice prior to being able to return to the learning environment. Termination Policy If a student exhibits unprofessional, unsafe, or unethical behavior, the Nursing Department Chair will evaluate the issues and determine a course of action which could include a written warning, disciplinary action, or termination. Repeated behaviors may cause termination from the program. Any student who is unprofessional or judged unsafe to practice in the clinical setting may also be disciplined or terminated from the program. Criminal Offense Record Investigation and Drug Testing All students enrolled in a Sumner Nursing Program will be required to complete a criminal background check. A criminal background check form gives permission for an agency to access all criminal case data including conviction, non-conviction, and pending data. Depending on the contents of the student’s criminal record, participation in clinical or field placement may be denied. In addition, a drug test is required, and a sex offender check could be requested. Failure to complete or participate in any required agency screening will result in the student not being placed at a clinical facility, which may lead to dismissal from the program. Failure to complete or participate in any required drug agency screening will result in the nursing student being withdrawn from the program.

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Oregon State Board Nursing Practice and Licensing The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) safeguards the public’s health and wellbeing by providing guidance for, and regulation of, entry into the profession, nursing education, and continuing safe practice. All applicants for nurse licensure by examination “shall furnish evidence that the applicant’s physical and mental health is such that it is safe for the applicant to practice” (ORS 678.010) and the licensed nurse “demonstrates honesty and integrity in nursing practice” (OAR 851-045-0040 (3) (i). All applicants must answer specific questions about disciplinary actions (if any), other licenses (if any) and felony/misdemeanor convictions (if any). The OSBN will consider specific conducts and felony conviction reason(s) as ineligibility for initial nurse licensure in Oregon. The OSBN will evaluate each licensure application involving criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. It is your responsibility to know your scope of practice as regulated in the Division 45 rules of the Oregon’s Nursing Practice Act. Please refer to the OSBN website for any changes in the rules: http://www.oregon.gov/ OSBN. Go to the site directory, click on Administrative Rules, and then click on Division 45 Standards the Scope of Practice for Registered and Practical Nurses.

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES

Physical Requirements Students must possess certain abilities and skills necessary to provide and maintain safe and effective care. Students in a Sumner Nursing Program are required to perform physical movements and maneuvers while performing procedures, interventions, and skills in the lab and during clinical practicum. The program also requires students to demonstrate fine motor abilities to manipulate equipment in a safe, effective, and coordinated manner. All students must be able to move and reposition bedridden client(s) and transfer client(s) from bed to chair or wheelchair, and from chair or wheelchair to bed. The student will encounter other physical demands while performing duties in the lab and at clinical practicum. Students must meet the following physical requirements to participate in skills lab, simulation lab, and clinical practicum: twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching above, at, or below the waist, and climbing. The student must be able to continuously lift and carry 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds or more. These requirements are essential during the practice of client care and for the daily care of clients in the clinical setting. Federal laws prevent discrimination of persons with disabilities. Sumner College is obliged to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities, which may include auxiliary aids and/ or program modifications. Accommodations that fundamentally alter the nature of the academic program, could jeopardize the health and safety of others, or cause an undue burden to the program are not considered reasonable accommodations. The student must contact the Director of Education who will provide information about requests for accommodation and documentation of the disability. All information volunteered by students with disabilities will be kept in strict confidence and shared with others (such as the instructor/clinical instructor) on a need- to-know basis only. Health Forms and Training An Immunization Form must be completed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner. The student may submit copies of immunization records and/or test results. Immunization information must be submitted within one month after the start of the program. Students may need to update immunization status, such as TB screening, over the duration of the program. In addition, completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which must be the American Heart Association CPR hands-on/in-person provider course training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, and Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required by week five of the program.

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Personal Health Guidelines • Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. • Inform a teacher or staff member if you have a sick family member at home with COVID-19 and to learn what to do if they are sick. • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or to use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Inform other students that if their hands are visibly dirty. Soap and water should be used over hand sanitizer. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of the elbow, when coughing or sneezing. Throw used tissues into no-touch trash cans and immediately wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Learn more about coughing and sneezing etiquette on the CDC website. • Avoid using other individuals’ phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment, when possible. Clean and disinfect them before and after use. Health Status In order for a student to continue in class or clinical if his/her health status has changed, the student must provide documentation from a health care provider, such as a doctor or nurse practitioner, which clearly states the ability of the student to fully participate in classroom, lab, and clinical activities. Health status changes include but are not limited to: 1. Injury/ Accident/visit to the emergency department/ Splint/brace/cast/sling 2. Pregnancy/delivery/postpartum 3. Major illness 4. Surgery The student must present the health care provider’s clearance letter to the Nursing Department Chair prior to returning to the classroom, skills lab, or clinical partner site. Building Security The doors into the campus are to remain closed and locked at all times. To gain entrance into the campus, students must ring the doorbell and have the door opened by the administrative staff during campus open hours (7:30 AM to 6:00 PM). The doors cannot be propped open unsupervised for any reason. Disciplinary action will be taken if this policy is violated. Communication • Each student is expected to become thoroughly familiar with the nursing program and Sumner College policies. • The student’s current address and phone number must be on file and current with the front desk at all times. Students should promptly notify the front desk of a change of address and/or phone number. • Each student is responsible for reading notices posted in the student portal and bulletin boards located in the common areas. • Student Services is available for students. Please call the school, email studentservices@sumnercollege.edu or visit the SCS100 Canvas Course homepage to make an appointment. • Faculty members will notify each student if or when a conference and/or meeting is required or deemed necessary. • Faculty members are available by appointment. Office hours may vary, according to faculty teaching schedule. Students may contact faculty to set appointments as needed. Internet and Email Access All students in a Sumner Nursing program must have regular access to a stable internet connection for remote courses/

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learning, and an email address for communication during the program. Instructors routinely contact students via email for various reasons but not limited to: changes in schedule; clarification of assignments and evaluations; follow up on student conversations or requests; to request or send calendars, or to request meetings. Students requiring assistance with setting up an email can contact Student Services. Lab Equipment Students must follow the lab and clinical dress code which is found under Clinical Policies. Students not following the dress code will be sent home and marked absent. Students cannot share equipment in the lab. If they do not bring their lab equipment, they will be provided equipment, but there will be a $25.00 lab fee that must be paid to the College prior to beginning lab. Payments are made at the front desk. Without equipment the student will be sent home and marked absent. Cell Phone Usage Cell phones must be kept in a student’s backpack or purse during classroom, clinical, and lab times, and may be checked during break time or in between classes. In the event a student has a scheduled call during class, the student must exit the classroom to make the call. If a student is concerned about family members, work, or friends being able to make contact during scheduled class hours, the student must complete a FERPA form with the financial aid department. By signing this form, students can be contacted during class hours in the event an emergency does arise. Please see the financial aid department for additional information. Personal Appearance While on campus, students should be clean and groomed. Clothing and shoes should be neat and clean. Students should bathe daily and use deodorant. Perfumes and colognes are prohibited on campus, on clinical site, and practicum

sites. Students with clothing styles considered hazardous to the vocation or not appropriate (i.e. revealing attire, too much or too large jewelry) will be referred to the Nursing Department Chair. See Clinical/Lab Uniform Policy regarding skills lab and clinical policy on Page 25 Financial Aid Award Letters The Financial Aid office sends out an estimated Award Letter at least one month prior to a student entering their new academic year if the student is using federal funds to finance their education. The deadline to accept or decline an Award Letter is no later than the first day of the new academic term/ award year. A student who misses this deadline will not be cleared to attend new term classes until all required paperwork is submitted to the Financial Aid office. NCLEX Program Codes The following are the NCLEX Program Codes registered with the OSBN:

BSN: US80510600 ADN: US80410000 PN: US80100600

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ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct that compromises the integrity of the College or its educational process and is subject to disciplinary action, includes but is not limited to: 1. Violation of course rules as set forth by the course syllabi 2. Knowingly compromising exam/quiz integrity by sharing or receiving exam/quiz information 3. Possession of unauthorized materials during examinations 4. Submitting plagiarized work for academic purposes. Plagiarism is defined as the representation of another’s work or ideas as one’s own including presenting another’s ideas without proper citation. This includes but is not limited to: » Using AI tools such as ChatGPT » Paraphrasing or quoting material without citing the source 5. Self-plagiarism is defined as submitting the same work to satisfy the academic requirement for one course that has previously been submitted to satisfy the academic requirements for a separate course. 6. Alteration of grades to change the earned credit or grade 7. Collaborating with another student on assignments or exams for which group work was not authorized Progression Policies To assist students in accomplishing their educational goals, the College tracks the academic progress of all students each term. In order to remain in good standing and progress to the subsequent term, students must adhere to the following progression policies. 1. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Academic Grade Scale/Grade Point Equivalent

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is defined as achieving a term grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better and a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 or better. Students failing to meet these requirements will be placed on Academic Probation. For detailed information about Probation and Suspension, please refer to the College Catalog. 2. Minimum Course Requirements Core Nursing Courses: Students must earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ in all nursing core courses to be eligible to progress in the program. Nursing core courses include all academic courses with a NUR prefix. If a student earns a grade lower than a ‘C-’ in a NUR course, the student is required to retake the course in the next term in which it is scheduled. If a student is unable to earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ the second attempt, the student will be withdrawn from the program permanently, and will not be permitted to reapply for that program. NCLEX Preparation Courses: Students must earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ in all NCLEX Preparation courses to be eligible to progress in the program. These courses include those with a prefix of NCL.

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Non-Core Courses: In the event a student fails (F) a non-core course, the student will not be allowed to progress to the following term until the student passes the course they failed. ‘Non-core’ courses are defined as any course that does not have a NUR or NCL course prefix. The student is allowed to retake any ‘non-core’ course one time in an attempt to pass. If the outcome of the second attempt results in another failing grade (F), the student will be withdrawn from the program. 3. Minimum Attendance Requirements (See next page)

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Attendance and Tardiness Sumner College expects students to attend all scheduled classes and arrive to class on time. Being present in class for all learning activities is necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of each course and tardiness is deemed as unprofessional behavior. Students who miss more than 20% of the total scheduled hours of a course will be withdrawn from the course and must retake that course. If the student fails to meet the attendance requirements in the second attempt of that course, they will be withdrawn from the program. Tardiness: If a student arrives 15 minutes after the scheduled start time for any class, they are recorded as tardy for the class. Additionally, if a student leaves up to 15 minutes before the instructor dismisses class, a tardy will be recorded for that student. Three instances of tardiness will result in the equivalent of one full class absence. If a student misses 50% or more of any scheduled class session, it will be recorded as a full class absence. Students are responsible for meeting the attendance requirements to be in good standing for each course and attendance will be monitored by the college. It is the students’ responsibility to contact the instructor when class time will be missed. Lab: If a student is tardy or absent for lab, the student must make up any missed skills in open lab. The student must complete the Skills Makeup Request Form and be approved to attend an open lab make-up to be checked off for missed skills. This form must be submitted within one week of an absence, and the open lab must be attended within two weeks of an absence. All skills must be checked off term by term to progress in the program. If a student is absent due to an extenuating circumstance, the student can petition to have the absence excused by submitting an Absence Appeal Form (Lab Lecture) or an Absence Appeal Form (Clinical). Extenuating circumstances include illness requiring medical care, family emergency, car accident, court appearance, mandatory training at work, military service and religious observation. Appropriate documentation must be submitted to: absenceappeal@ sumnercollege.edu. Approval of the absence appeal is determined on a case-by-case basis. Extenuating circumstances not typically included: illnesses that don’t require medical care, internet/computer issues, car problems, childcare/sick child, or weddings Attendance and Tardiness Policy for Clinical Experiences : Students in any clinical course must complete 100% of the scheduled hours. Any absence from a scheduled clinical course may lead to withdrawal from the course. Punctual attendance is required for all clinical experiences. Failure to be prompt or leaving early from scheduled assigned clinical may result in failure of course outcomes. Students are considered tardy if they arrive between 5 - 15 minutes late for a scheduled clinical experience. The third tardy occurrence will result in an absence. Arriving more than 15 minutes after the designated start time for any clinical experience will result in the student being sent home and being marked absent. Failure to complete all clinical hours will result in failure of the course. Attendance and Participation for Asynchronous Classes: Attendance and active participation are vital components of successful learning in asynchronous online courses. To ensure that students fully engage with course materials and discussions, the following attendance and participation policies have been created: 1. Attendance for asynchronous online courses will be posted every Monday and Thursday. 2. To receive attendance credit, students must actively participate in the course during the specific time frames associated with the attendance postings. For Monday attendance, students must actively participate in the course on either Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday of the same week. To receive attendance credit for Thursday postings, students must actively participate in the course on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of the week being posted. 3. Active participation includes posting to a discussion thread, taking a quiz or examination, or turning in or participating in an assignment. 4. In all asynchronous course discussion posts, there is a minimum required word count of 100 words for the initial post and a minimum of 20 words for follow-up posts. 5. Passive activities, such as reading course materials or viewing pages, do not count towards attendance. Active engagement through participation in course-related activities is necessary to receive attendance credit. Attendance and Participation for Zoom Classes: The above attendance and tardiness policies for in-person classes apply to Zoom classes as well. Cameras must be on during all Zoom class time. To be counted present for attendance, cameras must be positioned so that the instructor can see your entire face, neck, and shoulders. Do not use Zoom while driving or in an unsafe environment. Students will be asked to leave class and marked absent if their learning environment is not safe.

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Practical Nursing 20% of Course Chart*

All Starts Prior to 6/10/2024

All Starts After 6/10/2024

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Term 1 BIO 131

Term 1 NUR 101

Anatomy & Physiology I Nursing Fundamentals I

8 Hrs

Nursing Fundamentals I Anatomy & Physiology I

17 Hrs

NUR 101

17 Hrs

BIO 131

8 Hrs 6 Hrs 4 Hrs

PHA 101

Introduction to Pharmacology

6 Hrs 4 Hrs

PHA 101

Introduction to Pharmacology

MED 102

Medication Calculations

MED 102

Medication Calculations

Term 2 BIO 132

Term 2 NUR 102

Anatomy & Physiology II Nursing Fundamentals II

8 Hrs

Nursing Fundamentals II

17 Hrs

NUR 102

17 Hrs

NUR 190

Nursing Leadership

4 Hrs 8 Hrs 4 Hrs 4 Hrs

PHA 102

Pharmacology

4 Hrs 4 Hrs 8 Hrs

BIO 132

Anatomy & Physiology II

MED 101

Medical Terminology

PHA 102

Pharmacology

ENG 102

English Composition

MED 101

Medical Terminology

Term 3 BIO 133

Term 3 NUR 103

Anatomy & Physiology III Nursing Fundamentals III

8 Hrs

Nursing Fundamentals III

17 Hrs

NUR 103 NUR 113

17 Hrs

NUR 113

Clinical Nursing II

See Policy

Clinical Nursing II

See Policy

NCL 130

NCLEX Preparation I

4 Hrs 8 Hrs 8 Hrs

NCL 130

NCLEX Preparation I

4 Hrs 8 Hrs

BIO 133

Anatomy & Physiology III

PSY 101

Psychology

ENG 102

English Composition

Term 4 NUR 104

Nursing Fundamentals IV

14 Hrs

Nursing Fundamentals IV

14 Hrs

NUR 114 NUR 124 NUA 115

Clinical Nursing III

See Policy

NUR 114

Clinical Nursing III

See Policy

Maternal/Newborn/Pediatrics

4 Hrs 4 Hrs 6 Hrs

NCL 140

NCLEX Preparation II

6 Hrs 4 Hrs 8 Hrs

Alternative Therapies

NUR 124

Maternal/Newborn/Pediatrics

NCL 140

NCLEX Preparation II

PSY 101

Psychology

Term 5 NUR 180

PN Practicum

Must Com- plete all Hours

PN Practicum

Must Com- plete all Hours

NCL 150

NCLEX Preparation III Alternative Therapies

6 Hrs 4 Hrs

NCL 150

NCLEX Preparation III

6 Hrs 4 Hrs

NUA 115

NUR 190

Nursing Leadership

*In addition to the attendance calculations above, if a student misses 50% or more of a class period, it will be considered an absence

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ADN Program 20% of Course Chart*

TERM

COURSE

Maximum Absence Allowed

TERM

COURSE

Maximum Absence Allowed

Term 1 BIO 131

Term 6 NUR 210 Adult Health Nursing II

Anatomy & Physiology I

8 Hrs

11 Hrs

NUR 105 RN Nursing Fundamentals I

17 Hrs

ENG 116

English & Writing

8 Hrs

MED 101

Medical Terminology

4 Hrs

NUR 221 Maternal Newborn Nursing

8 Hrs

PHA 101 Introduction to Pharmacology

6 Hrs

NUR 211 Clinical Nursing IV

See Policy

Term 2 BIO 132

NCL 180 NCLEX Prep III

4 Hrs

Anatomy & Physiology II

8 Hrs

Term 7 NUR 220 Adult Health Nursing III

NUR 106 RN Nursing Fundamentals II

14 Hrs

11 Hrs

PHA 102 Pharmacology

4 Hrs

NUR 222 Pediatric Nursing

7 Hrs

NUR 116 RN Clinical Nursing I

See Policy

PSY 201

Human Growth & Develop - ment

8 Hrs

ENG 102 English Composition

8 Hrs

Term 3 BIO 133

NCL 250 NCLEX Prep IV

4 Hrs

NUR 212 Clinical Nursing V

See Policy

Anatomy & Physiology III

8 Hrs

Term 8 NUR 232 Mental Health Nursing

NUR 107 Nursing Fundamentals III

14 Hrs

8 Hrs

NUR 117 Clinical Nursing II

See Policy

SOC 110 Sociology I

8 Hrs

NUA 120 IV Therapy Fundamentals Term 4 NUR 108 Nursing Fundamentals IV

4 Hrs

NUR 233

Geriatric Nursing

5 Hrs

NCL 260 NCLEX Prep V

4 Hrs

11 Hrs

NUR 213 Clinical Nursing VI Term 9 NUR 280 RN Practicum

See Policy

NUR 118 Clinical Nursing III

See Policy

NCL 160 NCLEX Prep I

6 Hrs

Must Complete all Hours

PSY 101

Psychology

8 Hrs

Term 5 NUR 201 Adult Health Nursing I

NCL 270 NCLEX Prep VI

6 Hrs

20 Hrs

NUR 291 Leadership & Management

4 Hrs

NUR 191 Legal & Professional Issues

4 Hrs

ENG 115

Expository Writing

8 Hrs

NCL 170 NCLEX Prep II

4 Hrs

*In addition to the attendance calculations above, if a student misses 50% or more of a class period, it will be considered an absence

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BSN Program 20% of Course Chart*

TERM

COURSE

Maximum Absence Allowed

TERM

COURSE

Maximum Absence Allowed

Term 7 NUR 301 Adult Health Nursing I

Term 1 BIO 131

12 Hrs

Anatomy & Physiology I

8 Hrs

NUR 302 Clinical Nursing IV

See Policy

NUR 120 Intro to BSN and Strategies for Success PHA 101 Introduction to Pharmacology

See Asynch. Policy

PSY201

Human Growth & Development

8 Hrs

6 Hrs HUM 102 Culture and the ArtsW See Asynch. Policy Term 2 BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II 8 Hrs PHA 102 Pharmacology 4 Hrs SOC 110 Sociology I 4 Hrs MED 101 Medical Terminology 4 Hrs ENG 102 English Composition 8 Hrs Term 3 BIO 133 Anatomy & Physiology III 8 Hrs NUR 105B Nursing Fundamentals I 16 Hrs MAT 105 College Mathematics See Asynch. Policy ENG 115 Expository Writing 8 Hrs Term 4 SOC 207 Ethics See Asynch. Policy NUR 106B Nursing Fundamentals II 14 Hrs NUR 116B Clinical Nursing I See Clinical Policy PSY 101 Psychology I 8 Hrs Term 5 NUA 120 IV Therapy Fundamentals 8 Hrs NUR 207 Nursing Fundamentals III 14 Hrs NUR 217 Clinical Nursing II See Clinical Policy ENG 116 English & Writing 8 Hrs Term 6 NUR 208 Introduction to Adult Health Medical Surgical 12 Hrs NUR 218 Clinical Nursing III See Clinical Policy MAT 309 Statistics to Inform Decisions See Asynch. Policy BIO 313 Pathophysiology See Asynch. Policy *In addition to the attendance calculations above, if a student misses 50% or more of a class period, it will be considered an absence

COM 311

Intercultural Communication See Asynch. Policy

Term 8 NUR 310 Adult Health Nursing III

8 Hrs

NUR 311 Clinical Nursing V

See Policy

NUR 322 Nutrition for Nursing Practice NUR 324 Holistic Health Assessment & Health Promotion Term 9 NUR 320 Adult Health Nursing III

10 Hrs

12 Hrs

NUR 321 Clinical Nursing VI See Policy NUR 326 Community & Public Health See Asynch. Policy NUR 332 Healthcare Informatics See Asynch. Policy Term 10 NUR 421 Maternal Newborn Nursing 8 Hrs NUR 423 Clinical Nursing VII 6 Hrs NUR 422 Pediatric Nursing 8 Hrs NUR 434 Patient Safety & Continuous Quality Improvement See Asynch. Policy NCL 450 NCLEX Prep I 4 Hrs Term 11 NUR 432 Mental Health Nursing 8 Hrs NUR 433 Clinical Nursing VIII See Policy NUR 442 Global Health Nursing See Asynch. Policy NUR 436 Organizational & Systems Leadership See Asynch. Policy NCL 460 NCLEX Prep II 4 Hrs Term 12 NUR 446 Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice Must Complete all Hours NUR 444 Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice See Asynch. Policy

NCL 470 NCLEX Prep III

6 Hrs

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