BSN Program Handbook

Hodges University Nursing Program Student Handbook

2023-2024 NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK

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Message from the Program Director  �������������������������������������������������������������������� 5 General Information  ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Accreditation and Approval ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Tuition and Fees ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 ������������������������������������������� 7 Notice of Nondiscrimination ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Mission and Vision ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Student Responsibilities ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 Faculty Responsibilities ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Student Learning Outcomes ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 10 Student Opportunities for Participation ��������������������������������������������������������� 11 Nursing Student Behavioral Standards  ������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Student Code of Academic and Professional Conduct �������������������� 12-14 Behavioral Expectations ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Nursing Student Rights and Responsibilities ���������������������������������������� 16-17 Academic Policies and Procedures  ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Academic Honesty Policy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 18-21 Nursing Technical Standards ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 22-23 Professionalism and Safety �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Academic Requirements ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Program Advancement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Unable to Advance ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Dismissal from the Program �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 25 Compliance  �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Compliance Requirements ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Health Status and Proof of Immunization ���������������������������������������������������� 26 Compliance Requirements ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27-29 Level II Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening �������������������� 30 Health Insurance ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Clinical Placements  ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Clinical Locations ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Onboarding ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Infection Control ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 32

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Clinical Skills ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Attendance ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Clinical Uniforms and Dress Codes  ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 Professional Appearance and Uniform Guidelines for Clinical Courses ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Attire Guidelines for Community Clinical/Psychiatric Mental Health Placements ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 Equipment Needed ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 Accidents During Clinical Experiences ���������������������������������������������������� 35-36 Illness, Injury, or Impairment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 36 Malpractice Insurance �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Pregnancy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Inclement Weather �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Clinical Evaluation ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 37 Use of Technology and Social Media for Nursing Students ������������������ 38 Confidentialit  ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 38 Progression within the Nursing Program  �������������������������������������������������������� 39 Compliance Requirements ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 39 Learning Strategies ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 39 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)  �������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Course Load �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Transfer Credit ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Course Progression for the BSN Program ��������������������������������������������������� 40 Grading ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 40 Academic Support ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 Theory ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 40-41 Examinations ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41 Standardized Testing ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41 Written Assignments �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Online Discussions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Reflecti e Journals ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Presentations ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 42 Other Methods of Evaluation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42

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Clinical ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 42 Laboratory Proficien y Exams �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 43 Returning Students ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 43 Medication Administration (Non-Intravenous Medications) ������������������ 44 Medication Administration (Intravenous Solutions and Medications) ���������������������������������������������� 44-45 Nursing Student Program Completion ���������������������������������������������������������� 46 Licensure  ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 46 Application for Licensure ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 46 The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Application ��������������������������������������� 46-47 Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate Program  ��������������������������������������������������� 48 Course Load �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48 Transfer Credit ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48 Course Progression for the PN Program ������������������������������������������������������ 48 Grading ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 48 Academic Support ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48 Theory ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 48-49 Examinations ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 49 Standardized Testing �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49 Written Assignments ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 49-50 Other Methods of Evaluation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 Clinical ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 Laboratory Proficien y Exams �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 Returning Students ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 51 Medication Administration (Non-Intravenous Medications) ����������������� 52 Nursing Student Program Completion ����������������������������������������������������������� 53 Incident/Exposure Form ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54

The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program at Hodges University is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611; telephone: 800-232-6108; website: www.ada.org/coda. You may contact the Dental Hygiene Program Director directly by telephone at 239-938-7721 or by email sanderson1@hodges.edu

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MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Greetings, and thank you for your interest in the Thelma T. Hodges Nursing Program. We are thrilled to have you enroll in our program. The Thelma T. Hodges nursing program was founded in 2017 to commensurate the University’s mission of extending community services and providing academic excellence. Since its inception, the nursing program has been recognized for excellence in nursing education and practice. The Nursing Program at Hodges University aims to develop knowledgeable, caring, and principled nurses with a commitment to excellence. We are privileged by the high caliber type of nurses the program produces, and it is an honor to receive such excellent feedback from local healthcare organizations. As the nursing shortage dominates the healthcare systems locally and globally, we are committed to producing quality and caring nurses passionate about nursing and what they do. It is the nursing program’s strategic plan as we look to the future to increase enrollment and expand and diversify nursing program offerings to meet the needs of the local community. Nursing students here learn to care for their patients and clients with humility and respect. Principles of cultural sensitivity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are integrated throughout the nursing curriculum. Our faculty members are committed to excellence in education and producing knowledgeable and caring nurses. Our local clinical affiliations with various healthcare organizations and settings allow students to sharpen their clinical skills by applying clinical judgment framework in praxis. I encourage you to join our nursing program to transform the future of nursing and healthcare.

DR. NASHAT ABUALHAIJA, PH.D., RN.

Program Director, Nursing Program

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to the Nursing Programs at Hodges University School of Health Sciences! You have set a goal of becoming a professional nurse and have begun a course of study that will help you successfully achieve your ambition . We have striven to create a curriculum that prepares nurses to meet present and future healthcare needs and is congruent with our philosophy of nursing that is focused on caring . This Nursing Program Handbook provides information regarding policies, procedures, available resources, and issues that pertain to a nursing student’s academic experience . It also outlines the rights and responsibilities of nursing students . The policies contained in this Handbook have been developed in keeping with the Student Bill of Rights published by the National Student Nurses Association . These policies, and any additional nursing policies and procedures relative to student records, publications, grievances, and discipline are consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 . Hodges University reserves the right to

change and update information, policies, and procedures in this publication as necessitated by governing authorities and administrative rights . Nursing students will be promptly notified of changes by email and/or as a posted Announcement on the Canvas Nursing Student Colloquium with a returned Memo of Understanding (MOU) survey request . Changes in University policies and guidelines will take precedence over information described in the Nursing Student Handbook, eff ective on the date the change is adopted, or on the date specified in the chang . It is the individual student’s responsibility to inform themselves about University matters . Failure to read the Student Handbook does not excuse students from the rules, policies, and procedures contained in it . Please consult the current Hodges University Catalog of which contains other information and expectations pertaining to student obligations . The Nursing Student Handbook is available online in the student portal, https://myhugo.hodges.edu/ and on the Hodges website, www.hodges.edu .

ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL

The Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is approved by:

Florida Board of Nursing

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Colleges (SACSCOC) Telephone: 404-679-4500, ext . 4504 Fax: 404-679-4558 The Practical Nursing (PN) Program is approved by: Florida Board of Nursing 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C2 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: 850-488-0595

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C2 Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: 850-488-0595

The Baccalaureate Thelma T . Hodges Nursing Program at Hodges University at the Fort Myers, FL campus located in Fort Myers, FL is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 Telephone: 404-975-5000

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Students should refer to the Registration Terms and Conditions for information on tuition and fees for the nursing program . Information about what items are included in the nursing program tuition and what items are not include is also provided in the Registration Terms and Conditions . TUITION AND FEES

Hodges University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefit . All members of the University community are valued equally . Hodges University does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of all applicable federal and state legislation and regulations including, but not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . This policy extends to both employment by and admission to Hodges University . Inquiries concerning Title IX, Section 504 should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Kelly Gallagher at TitleIX@hodges . edu or by mail at the following address: Hodges University, Attn: Title IX Coordinator, 4510 Colonial Blvd . , Fort Myers, FL 33966 . Inquiries concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to the Student Accommodations Coordinator at ADA@hodges.edu . Mail inquiries should be sent to the following address: Hodges University, Attn: Student Accommodations Coordinator, 4501 Colonial Blvd . , Fort Myers, FL 33966 . NOTICE OF NON- DISCRIMINATION

Hodges University is dedicated to the principle of equal opportunity for qualifie persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in its educational programs . Inquiries concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to the Student Accommodations Coordinator at ADA@hodges.edu . Mail inquiries should be sent to the following address: Hodges University, Attn: Student Accommodations Coordinator, 4501 Colonial Blvd . , Fort Myers, FL 33966 . AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990

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MISSION AND VISION Mission:

provide holistic care and the development of environments that assist in the maintenance and restoration of health for individuals, families, and communities. Nurses seek to provide holistic care that promotes and restores health. Nurses work both independently and in collaboration with consumers of health care, members of the healthcare team, and other individuals and organizations that are concerned with health to provide the highest quality, safe, evidence- based, and most cost-effective care. Nursing shares, along with other health professionals, the goals of promotion and maintenance of health, prevention of illness and disability throughout the life cycle. Nursing recognizes that optimal health care balances scientific knowledge and technology, patient preferences, and effective resource utilization. Values of the Discipline: Nurses are committed to the belief that each person is unique and has a right to the highest quality, safe, evidence-based, and effective healthcare. Professional nurses use clinical decision-making that is based on multiple ways of knowing; personal, empiric, ethical, aesthetic, and emancipatory.

The BSN Program at Hodges University develops knowledgeable, caring, and principled nurses with a commitment to excellence. Vision: The BSN program at Hodges University will be recognized for excellence in nursing education and nurse placement as it broadens its relationships with healthcare providers across the five-county region. Philosophy: A philosophy of nursing contains three essential elements: beliefs about the central phenomena of the discipline, mechanisms by which phenomena can be known or addressed, and values of the discipline. Taken together these three elements guide the education and practice of the faculty and students of the nursing program. Beliefs about the Central Phenomena of the Discipline: Humans are viewed as holistic beings that engage in a dynamic interaction with biological, psychological, sociological, spiritual, and environmental factors. Humans’ health exists on a continuum of wellness and in a larger context of family, community, society, and environment. The role of nursing is to

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Students are responsible for using the Nursing Program Handbook as a resource when questions arise and as a guide for academic and nonacademic policies and procedures . Additional information may be found in the Hodges University Student Handbook and the Hodges University Catalog . All students are required to sign the emailed Registration Terms and Conditions and upload it to their online compliance tracker (Castlebranch) . All of the information contained in the Handbook was current at the time of publication . Please note that the information in this Handbook is updated periodically . Additionally, changes in policy may be implemented immediately throughout the academic year and these changes will be announced in nursing courses and via email to your Hodges University email account . These changes have the potential t o aff ect you as a student . Nursing Education: Nursing education provides an opportunity for students to learn the art and science of nursing . Faculty believe that the same values of caring, integrity, respect, and a drive towards excellence provide a basis for creating the best learning environments . Through a planned sequence of theoretical, The RN-BSN Program’s end-of-program student learning outcomes reflect the recommendations of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN), Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, National League for Nurses (NLN) Educational Competencies, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) and ANA Code of ethics. Graduates of Hodges University RN-BSN Nursing Programs will be able to: 1. Plan safe nursing care for diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of healthcare settings. 2. Apply a clinical judgment framework when planning nursing care and making quality leadership and management decisions. Student Learning Outcomes

simulation, and clinical experiences, students acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and abilities of a professional nurse . Assessment, feedback, and self-reflection provide essential information about students’ learning . Education is a process that involves diverse teachers and learners who pursue, generate, and share knowledge in an organized setting with planned activities resulting in desired student learning outcomes . The evidence- based practice supports enhanced learning in settings that promote critical thinking, eff ective collaboration, and a spirit of inquiry . A goal of professional nursing education is to prepare learners for life-long learning and professional development . Each learner has inherent worth and dignity and the right and responsibility to achieve maximum potential through participation in the education process .

3. Employ quality improvement processes, evidence-based nursing, and research data to improve patient outcomes and system effectiveness. 4. Use therapeutic and professional communication techniques to collaborate with members of the healthcare team including the patient. 5. Integrate information technology and patient care technologies to deliver informed care as a professional nurse. 6. Employ legal, ethical, and leadership principles to guide professional nursing practice within various healthcare systems.

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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program The Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program’s end-of-program student learning outcomes reflect the recommendations of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN), Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, National League for Nurses (NLN) Educational Competencies, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) . and ANA Code of ethics . Graduates of Hodges University Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Programs will be able to:

• Integrate communication skills in the delivery of collaborative, interprofessional, high quality, safe, and eff ective patient-centered care (BSN Essential VI) . eff ective • Appraise opportunities to engage in health promotion and disease prevention at the individual level to promote and improve health and the population level to improve the wellbeing of populations (BSN Essential VII) . • Demonstrate the ability to practice with a variety of diverse patients (including individuals, groups, communities, and populations) across the lifespan and along the continuum of care (BSN Essential VIII) .

• Exhibit the values, ethics, and caring behaviors related to professionalism in nursing (BSN Essential VIII) . • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and nursing judgement related to leadership in nursing that provides for the delivery of high-quality care and patient safety (BSN Essential II) . • Display a spirit of inquiry in the appraisal of evidence to create excellence in practice (BSN Essential III) . • Demonstrate knowledge and application of information management in healthcare to inform practice (BSN Essential IV) . • Describe how healthcare systems and nursing practice are influen ed by financial regulatory, and political actions (BSN Essential V) .

Practical Nursing Program (PN) The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Certific te Program’s student learning outcomes are based upon the (ACEN) criteria, NLN Educational Competencies, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) . Graduates of the Hodges University’s Practical Nursing (PN) Certific te Program will be able to: • Exhibit the values, ethics, and caring behaviors related to nursing .

• Describe how nursing practice provide a continuum of care within healthcare systems . • Display eff ective communication skills in providing patient-centered care . • Identify opportunities for health promotion and disease prevention . • Demonstrate the ability to practice with culturally diverse patients across the lifespan .

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and nursing judgement in the provision of the highest quality care and patient safety . • Describe how the art and science of nursing contributes to excellence in practice . • Demonstrate knowledge of information management used in healthcare .

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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION

Belonging to an organization or club enriches the university experience . Extracurricular activities can foster leadership development, improve interpersonal skills, and encourage involvement . Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of organizations or clubs . Nursing Student Participation in Program Governance (NSPPG) The purpose of Nursing Student Participation in Program Governance is to coordinate and facilitate communication between nursing faculty, nursing administration, and the nursing student body . NSPPG seeks to provide a communication vehicle for all those in the Nursing Program with the aim of providing the highest quality student experience . One student is selected to represent their class in the monthly Nursing Faculty committee meetings where policies are reviewed and opportunities for Program enhancement are presented . National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) The NSNA is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in nursing programs with a goal of fostering the professional development of nursing students .

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NURSING STUDENT BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

The Hodges University Nursing Programs have a Code of Academic and Professional Conduct that all students are expected to follow . Any questions regarding this Code should be addressed with the Administration of the Program and faculty . Student Code of Academic and Professional Conduct Introduction

The education of students at the Hodges University Nursing Programs is based on the concept that integrity, sense, of responsibility, and self-discipline are inherent to the profession of nursing . The responsibility of the individual student to sustain high ethical standards is parallel to the concept that the professional nurse must be accountable for professional standards in the practice of nursing . The continuation and enhancement of ethical standards within the academic community and nursing profession are the individual responsibility of each student and faculty member . Mutual respect and trustworthiness between the faculty and students promotes optimal learning .

The students in the Nursing Programs at Hodges University are expected to exhibit behavior appropriate to the profession of nursing . They must assume personal responsibility for being in physical and mental condition to provide safe nursing care and for the knowledge and skills necessary to give this care . Statement of Nursing Dispositions and Resiliency Hodges University Nursing programs promote the development and demonstration of professional nursing dispositions throughout the course of its nursing licensure programs . All nursing students and faculty are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics related to disposition:

• Caring attitude: promotes health, healing, and hope in response to the human condition • Integrity : respects the dignity of every person without conditions or limitation • Embraces diversity : affirm the uniqueness of and diff erences among persons, ideas, values, and ethnicities • Reflective attitude : exhibits self- awareness and willingness to receive and incorporate feedback related to the practice • Collaboration : cooperates and engages with others to ensure optimal care delivery

• Respectful approach : values the time commitments and contributions of others • Preparation : physically, academically, and emotionally prepared to perform in the clinical setting • Professional demeanor : displays attitude, appearance, and behaviors that enhance the image of the nursing profession • Mindfulness for self-care : develops healthy coping skills to maintain well- being and resiliency throughout the nursing program

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Applicability The Student Code of Academic and Professional Conduct (Conduct Policy) applies to all students enrolled in the nursing courses and includes programs, events and activities affil ted with, sponsored by or sanctioned by the Nursing Programs . In addition, the Conduct Policy covers all student nonacademic and extracurricular activities regardless of whether the acidity takes place on or off campus that have an adverse impact on the University, Nursing Programs, faculty, s taff , students, patients, clinical s taff , or impacts fitne s for the profession and eligibility for licensure . Any questions regarding the Conduct Policy should be addressed immediately with the Director of Nursing . Any questions regarding the meaning of any provision of this Conduct Policy will be decided by the Executive Vice President . The Executive Vice President’s decision as to any questions of interpretation is fina . Unacceptable Behaviors The following behaviors are examples of violations of the Conduct Policy . This list is not intended to be all-inclusive of behaviors that violate basic ethical or professional standards expected of Nursing Students . In addition, attempts at misconduct as well as completed acts are violation of the Conduct Policy . • Violation of University Academic Honesty . • Violation of University Policy .

responsibility of the student to ascertain what cooperation between the, if any, is permitted by the instructor . • Providing nursing care in an unsafe or harmful manner . This includes carrying out a procedure without competence or without the guidance of a qualified person; willfully or intentionally doing physical harm and or mental harm to a patient; exhibiting careless or negligent behavior in connection with the care of a patient; refusing to assume the assigned and necessary care of a patient and failing to inform the instructor and nursing staff with immediacy so that an alternative measure for care can be found . • Disrespecting the privacy of a patient . This includes using sufficien information about the patient (e . g . full name, last name or position) in written assignments and or patient data of any sort (e . g . computer generated forms that will be removed from the clinical area) such that the patient could be identified; discussing confidentia information in inappropriate areas, such as elevators; discussing confidentia information about a patient with third parties who do not have clear and legitimate need to know; violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA); and referencing patients on social networking sites and devices .

• Falsific tion of Data . Dishonesty in reporting results, ranging from sheer fabrication of data, improper adjustment of results, and gross negligence in collecting and analyzing data, to selective reporting or omission of conflicting data for deceptive purposes . This includes the falsific tion of any data or information reported to university official faculty, staff or clinical in tructors . • Aiding and abetting dishonesty . Providing material, information, or assistance to another person with the knowledge or reasonable expectation that the material, information, or assistance will be used to commit an act that is prohibited by this Code or that is prohibited by law or another applicable code of conduct . Students are responsible for reporting cheating or dishonesty if they observe a breach of the honor code . • Violating instructions regarding completion of assignments . Although independent study is recognized as a primary method of eff ective learning, at times students benefi from studying together and discussing home assignments and laboratory experiments . When any material is to be turned in for inspection, grading or evaluation, it the

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on clinical placement, the University will consider the test to have been failed . • Commission of a crime . Engaging in illegal activity that would impact the student’s ability to obtain or maintain a professional license or employment in the nursing profession . The results of criminal proceedings will not be determinative of proceedings under this Conduct Policy . • Other professional misconduct . This includes violation of the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for

• Falsifying patient records or fabricating nursing care or patient experiences . This includes fabrication in written materials and verbal reports for the clinical area as well as written material and verbal reports for the Nursing Programs . • Failing to report omission or error in treatment or medications . This includes failure to report the omission or error to the appropriate people, including clinical s taff , clinical administration and faculty . • Students must be aware that in order

Nurses is unacceptable . Nursing students are expected to “maintain compassionate and caring relationships with colleagues and others with a commitment to the fair treatment of individuals, to integrity- preserving compromise, and to resolving conflic . This standard of conduct precludes any and all prejudicial actions, any form of harassment or threatening behavior,

to provide safe, eff ective patient care, they must be free of any sort of physical or chemical impairment in which the student’s mental or physical capabilities are reduced below their normal levels (with or without reasonable accommodations for disability) . For example, nursing students should not work a night shift prior to clinical shifts as sleep deprivation

or disregard for the eff ect of one’s actions on others” (ANA Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements, 2015, pg . 9) . • Obstructing the investigation of a possible violation of this code . This includes making dishonest or misleading statements, either orally or in written form, including emails; other falsifiction of information, altering, destroying, or deleting relevant documents, files or emails; and any other act that hinders an investigation . Reporting Procedures for an Alleged Infraction All members of the nursing community – students, faculty, administrators, and staff – have a responsibility to report any reasonable suspicion that a student has violated this Conduct Policy . A report must be made immediately to the Director of Nursing . Anyone not sure of whether or not to report a suspicion should consult with Director before deciding whether or not to formally report the suspicious behavior .

is considered a physical impairment . Chemical impairments include, but are not limited to, abuse of alcohol or the illegal use of illicit or prescription drugs . • Students are expected to understand and comply with all clinical site policies and procedures pertaining to impairment(s) . Students who are excessively tired should not attend clinical experiences until sufficientl rested . The student will continue to be held to the University and/ or program’s attendance requirements . You may be required to obtain a physician’s note that you are safe to practice nursing before being permitted to return to the clinical setting . Also, most clinical sites engage in reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol testing . Failing a drug/alcohol test while on clinical placement or being convicted of a drug- related crime at any time while enrolled in the nursing program will result in expulsion from the program . If the student refuses to cooperate with the required testing while

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assist in students’ ability to develop emotional intelligence (EI) . EI is the ability to recognize one’s own and other people’s emotions, to discriminate between diff erent feelings, label them appropriately, and then use emotional

information to guide behavior . Self-Care and Resilience

Self-Care is achieved by promoting and maintaining personal well-being . Students must take responsibility for their own physical and emotional health . This includes sensory capabilities or appropriate compensation and the ability to perform the physical requirements of clinical practice . It is the student’s responsibility to obtain adequate rest, nutrition and hydration, exercise, and explore and adopt healthy coping skills to manage personal stress . Responsible Learning Responsible learning is demonstrated by taking control and ownership for learning . This is displayed by students being engaged in academic tasks, persistent in self-learning, seeking feedback, and notifying faculty if not achieving course or program outcomes . Students must practice within their scope of knowledge and skills and recognize their personal limitations while working only under appropriate supervision . Additionally, students who demonstrate responsible learning make eff orts to follow the agency’s clinical policies, procedures, and principles by adhering to

Behavioral Expectations Since nursing is a human science, students must learn skills that will translate into their success as nurses . These skills include: communication, self-awareness, self-care, responsible learning, professional image, and

academic honesty . Communication

Communication is the exchange of ideas, thoughts, or feelings by verbal and non-verbal actions . Verbal and written communication includes clear, coherent, timely, honest, concise, and patient-centered communication . They are expected to use pronunciation, pitch, and intonation appropriate for the environment . Non-verbal skills include gestures that are appropriate and employ listening skills in order to assimilate information . Cultural awareness builds upon identifying issues to alleviate obstacles resulting from health literacy, disparities, authority gradients, cultural diff erences, and language barriers . Self-awareness Self-awareness is the ability to recognize and look at one’s inner thoughts, feelings, and beliefs . Through reflection, self-evaluation, and validation of feedback, students will learn to accurately identify their strengths as well as opportunities for improvement . These reflections will enable students to build confidene in their knowledge and skills with realistic perspectives about their capacities . Furthermore, these insights will

clinical requirements . Professional Image

Professional image is the appearance of an individual viewed from both inside and outside the discipline . Students are guided to uphold a positive professional image by portraying a compassionate demeanor and demonstrating a respect for others with behaviors that are focused on patient care and learning . Students are expected to demonstrate caring behaviors, fl xibility, professional etiquette, and civility . Students are guided in their development of professional behaviors by faculty, yet are responsible to demonstrate the competencies listed above . Demonstrating professional behavior is required for passing all courses and clinical practices regardless of performance in other areas or grades in the course .

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The NSNA Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities provides: • Under no circumstances should a student be barred from admission to a particular institution on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, religion, national origin, disability, illness, legal status, or personal attributes, or economic status . • The freedom to teach and the freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom and quality education; students should exercise their freedom in a responsible manner . • Each institution has a duty to develop policies and procedures which provide for and safeguard the students’ freedom to learn . • Students should be encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and engage in an autonomous, sustained, and independent search for truth . • Students should be free to take reasoned exception in an informed, professional manner to the data or views off ered in any course of study . However, students are accountable for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled . • Students should have protection, through orderly approved standard procedures, against prejudicial or capricious academic evaluation . However, students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled . • Information about student views, beliefs, political ideation, legal status, United States citizenship status, sexual orientation or other personal information NURSING STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

which instructors acquire in the course of their work or otherwise, should be considered confidential and not released without the knowledge or consent of the student, and should not be used as an element of evaluation . • The student should have the right to advocate for themselves and other students in the construction, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum . • Institutions should have a clearly written published policy as to the disclosure of private and confidentia information which should be a part of a student’s permanent academic record in compliance with state and federal laws . • Students and student organizations should be free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them, and to express opinions in an informed, professional manner, both publicly and privately . • Students should be allowed to invite and hear any individual of their own choosing within the institution’s guidelines, thereby advocating for and encouraging the advancement of their education . • The student body should have clearly defined means to participate in the formulation and application of institutional policy aff ecting academic and student aff airs, thereby encouraging leadership, e . g . , through a faculty-student

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council, student membership, or representation on relevant faculty committees . • The institution has an obligation to clarify those standards of conduct which it considers essential to its educational mission, community life, and its objectives and philosophy . These may include, but are not limited to, policies on academic dishonesty, plagiarism, punctuality, attendance, and absenteeism . • Disciplinary proceedings should be instituted only for violations of standards of conduct . Standards of conduct should be formulated with student participation, clearly written, and published in advance through an available set of institutional regulations . It is the responsibility of the student to know these regulations . • The nursing program should have readily available a set of clear, defined gri vance procedures . • As citizens and members of an academic community, students are exposed to many opportunities and they should be mindful of their corresponding obligations . • Students have the right to belong to or refuse membership in any organization . • Students have the right to personal privacy in their individual/ personal space to the extent that their wellbeing and property are respected . • Adequate safety precautions should be provided by nursing programs, for example, adequate street and building lighting, locks, patrols, emergency notific tions, and other security measures deemed necessary to ensure a safe and protected environment . • Dress code, if present in school, should be established with student input in conjunction with the school, administration, and faculty . This policy ensures that the highest professional standards are maintained, but also takes into consideration points of comfort and practicality for the student . •

Grading systems should be carefully reviewed initially and periodically with students and faculty for clarifiction and better student- faculty understanding . • Students should have a clear mechanism for input into the evaluation of their nursing education and nursing faculty .

• The nursing program should track their graduates’ success in finding entry-level employment as registered nurses and make this information available to all who apply and enroll . • Please email the Director of Nursing with any concerns, questions, or comments .

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INTEGRITY COMMITMENT

HONESTY RESPECT

ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Academic Honesty Policy Introduction

• Fairness: Treat students, faculty and s taff according to HU standards and policies, administered in an impartial manner . • Respect: Foster an environment that enables honest and open communication, free from harassment and intimidation; where alternative points of view are treated with consideration, and the diversity of our academic community is appreciated; and where the work of others is acknowledged through the proper identific tion of sources . • Responsibility: All members of the university community are held accountable for their work and actions . Academically dishonest behavior is not tolerated and is viewed as a breach of community ethical standards .

This policy describes academic integrity and the procedures for handling academic dishonesty . This policy applies to all academic course work; that is, all graded submissions including but not limited to discussion boards, assignments, assessments, blogs, and wikis . Purpose Hodges University adheres to the International Center for Academic Integrity’s definitio of academic integrity as the commitment to certain core values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility . • Honesty: The quest for truth and knowledge requires intellectual and personal honesty in learning, teaching, research and service . • Trust: Academic Institutions must foster a climate of mutual trust in order to stimulate the free exchange of ideas .

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Any form of academic dishonesty violates these core values, undermines the value of grades for the entire student body and negatively impacts the University’s reputation as an institution of academic excellence and integrity . For these reasons, the University does not tolerate any form of academic dishonesty during the time the student enters the University from undergraduate through graduate studies . The goal of the faculty, administration, and student body is to graduate men and women of integrity . Definitions The following is a broad overview, not an all- encompassing definition, of what constitutes a breach of academic integrity . Violations of the principle of academic honesty include plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, unauthorized collaboration, participating in academically dishonest activities and facilitating academic dishonesty . Plagiarism is defined as any attempt to convey another’s work as one’s own original thought . It is the use of another person’s or organization’s words or concepts without giving the appropriate credit to that person or organization . Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional but regardless of the intent, the attempt/act is a breach of academic integrity . Students can avoid unintentional plagiarism by carefully following accepted scholarly practices . For example, notes taken for papers and research

projects should accurately record sources of material to be cited, appropriately quoted, paraphrased or summarized . Papers, research projects, and other academic work should acknowledge these sources in the appropriate places in the text of the paper as well as in a References page at the end of the paper, in accordance with accepted citation practices . The following is a non-exhaustive list of sources that require citation: • Word-for-word quotation from a source • Paraphrasing others’ words and ideas • Audio, video, digital, or live exchanges of ideas, dialogue, or information The APA Style Guide provides proper APA citation information . Additional assistance can be found through the Library and on the Library web page . Cheating is defined as intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic coursework . Examples of Cheating include, but are not limited to: • Unauthorized use of notes, text, internet, or other aids during an examination • Copying from another student’s academic work • Unauthorized communication during an examination • Handing in the same paper for more than one course without explicit permission of the instructor • Intentionally viewing a test before it is administered

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