Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

College of Nursing 125 NSU Business Nova Southeastern University handles much of its business online. The NSU Web site links current students to most of the NSU university services. The College of Nursing maintains its own Web pages. Blackboard/WebCt Online and/or hybrid courses will be conducted through Blackboard/WebCT. This is a secure course management platform that requires a password to access the course. Access to Blackboard/WebCT can be found via a link on the NSUWeb site ( www.nova.edu ) in the upper, right-hand corner. WebStar WebSTAR is the area where students can check on course availability, register, check grades, or check their account. Students will receive a special PIN to access WebSTAR. It will come to the mailing address listed as the student’s local address at NSU. Do not lose this! Students can change their PIN to a password of choice if they desire. Students may also set a password reminder. College of Nursing Hours The College of Nursing schedules classes during the day, evening, and weekend. Due to the variety of class hours, the faculty members will vary their office hours. Appointments with faculty members, program directors, associate deans, and the dean can be scheduled at mutually convenient times. Students may have weekend and evening course/clinical requirements. These hours will be posted well in advance to assist students with planning. The department will attempt to make every reasonable effort to notify students of class changes as far in advance as possible and feasible. Changes are made to benefit the quality of the education that the students receive. Community Activities The College of Nursing endeavors to be integral to the community’s health. The college recognizes the importance of community participation. The institution and the college are dependent upon the community for clients, employers, and support, just as the community is dependent on the institution for employment opportunities and for the college’s services. The nursing program will be participating in service activities that contribute to the community’s health. Students will be given advanced notice so that they can plan their schedule accordingly. Student Complaints If a student has a complaint that does not fall into the categories of academic issues or grade appeals or issues related to discrimination and harassment, the student should first try to resolve the issue in a professional manner with the other party involved. If the student is unable to do this, the student should seek assistance from his or her academic adviser. If the issue is still not resolved to the student’s satisfaction, the student should meet with the program director. The program director will meet individually with the student and the individual or individuals involved. Depending on the nature of the complaint, a joint meeting among all parties may be scheduled. If the complaint is not resolved to the student and/ or other party’s satisfaction, either party may request a meeting with the associate dean. The associate dean will make recommendations for the complaint resolution.