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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