Professionalism is a key component of the role of a baccalaureate-prepared nurse . Safety is inherent in professionalism . The faculty of the Nursing Programs have defined these concepts: Professionalism Nursing professionalism is comprised of behaviors, practices, and communication styles that demonstrate core values of nursing working to achieve optimum health outcomes in patients, families, and communities . This includes conduct that applies the principles of altruism, excellence, caring, ethics, respect, communication, and accountability . Students learn these principles through the practice of nursing, self-assessment, self-reflections responsible learning, accountability, eff ective communication, and continuous professional engagement . Safety The term “patient safety” implies the prevention of harm to patients . It includes human factors, teamwork, communication, patient management, and clinical performance . Professional nurses strive to deliver care that is grounded in evidence, of the highest quality, and safe . ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS PROFESSIONALISM AND SAFETY Students who are having academic diffic ulty should contact the faculty teaching the course early in the session . This allows the opportunity to plan for improvement and determine strategies that may be helpful . Students should also contact their academic advisor for additional resources and assistance . A delay in contacting faculty or the advisor for assistance may make it diffic ult to be successful in a course . For specific academic requirements for the Nursing Program, refer to the University Catalog .
PROGRAM ADVANCEMENT
In order to successfully complete all of the requirements for the BSN Program, students must fulfill all of the ollowing: • Complete all required BSN courses in the curriculum in the correct sequence . • Earn a minimum grade of B in all NUR prefix ourses . • Demonstrate ongoing development of professional behaviors and competency in skills performed by an entry-level BSN . (This includes skills checks and dosage and calculation exams . ) • Participate in faculty advisement sessions to review advancement towards graduation . • Exhibit conduct that exemplifies BSN Program and RN profession standards, Hodges University Student Conduct Policy, ANA Code of Ethics, and the Florida Board of Nursing Practice Act • Maintain all of the following: o Current requirements (American Heart CPR, TB Tests, etc . ) during the BSN Program . o Health Insurance throughout the program .
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