Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing (ACON) ─ College Specific Policies and Procedures Page 128 such, all students are responsible for being aware of the effect taking these medications may have on performance and drug screenings. If a student uses a medication that negatively impairs performance or results in a positive drug test, the student may be unable to participate in clinical activities, which may extend program length or result in the student’s inability to complete their academic program. Any student may be required to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing based upon what the faculty members and administration consider to be reasonable grounds to suspect drug or alcohol use, including, but not limited to: • direct observation of drug or alcohol use or possession • physical behaviors related to the influence of drugs or alcohol • abnormal or erratic behavior that is disruptive or a risk to others • arrest or conviction of a drug- or alcohol-related offense on or off campus • documented information from a credible source • evidence that a previous drug or alcohol test was tampered with • possession of drug paraphernalia • after intervention for drug use Students required to submit to drug or alcohol testing may be subject to immediate removal from all academic coursework and/or clinical activities until results are received by the program. All testing will be performed at a qualified designated laboratory identified by the college. The ACON reserves the right to require students to submit to additional follow-up drug or alcohol screenings at its discretion. Students who • test positive on a drug or alcohol urine screen • have a repeated inconclusive and/or diluted drug/alcohol urine screen* • refuse to submit to a drug or alcohol urine screen • demonstrate illegal or disruptive actions related to drug use • have an arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia or other illegal possession/use of drugs • have a demonstrated dependence to drugs or alcohol will be referred to the CSP for further action, including the evaluation of potential violations of NSU and/or ACON policy. Should a student have a valid prescription for the medication, it will be reviewed by the ACON prior to making the decision to refer the matter to the CSP. Please note that both NSU’s Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Policy and ACON’s Drug Policy prohibit the use and possession of marijuana regardless of whether a valid prescription exists. *In the event of an inconclusive or diluted test result, the student will be required to submit to an additional urine drug and/or alcohol test at the direction of the ACON, at the student’s expense. Should the repeat test be inconclusive and/or diluted, the student will be placed on an administrative break in enrollment, until such time as the student can present a negative drug/alcohol screen, and will be referred to the CSP for review and possible disciplinary action. Any student who receives a confirmed positive drug screen may be offered the option to voluntarily participate in a designated chemical dependency intervention program. Participation is intended to support recovery while preserving the opportunity for future progression in the program under defined conditions. Eligibility, Voluntary Participation, and Financial Responsibility • Participation in an intervention program is voluntary and confidential, but strongly encouraged.
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