Nursing Student Handbook 2024-2025

ED-V2_24-08-013_Nursing COVER Updated Aug 7 2024 1
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NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 156
Appendix 155
Exit Requirements for Ph.D. Program 153
Format for Dissertation Defense 153
Dissertation Defense 152
Format for Proposal Defense 152
Dissertation Proposal Defense 152
Dissertation Committee Makeup 152
Dissertation Requirements 151
Comprehensive Examination 151
Research Hours 151
D.N.P. to Ph.D. Program 151
Ph.D. Program Description and Progression 150
Exit Requirements for D.N.P. Program 150
D.N.P. Project 150
B.S.N. to D.N.P. Program 149
D.N.P. Program Description 149
Exit Requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program 149
Post-M.S.N. in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certificate Programs 149
M.S.N. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Descriptions 148
Exit Requirements for M.S.N. Program 148
M.S.N.—Traditional Program Description 148
Post-Licensure Student Practicum or Clinical Requirements 148
Graduate Academic Programs 148
For the B.S.N. Programs 147
Exit Requirements for the B.S.N. Programs 147
Course Remediation—NUR 3032 146
Course Remediation 146
General Math Competency 146
Entry Nursing Program Description 146
Undergraduate Academic Programs 146
Identification of the Chemically Impaired Nursing Student 145
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 145
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 145
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 144
Appeals Committee Membership 144
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 144
Policy and Procedure for Appeals 143
Student Appeals 143
Process and Procedure 143
Behavioral Dismissal 143
Behavioral Probation 143
Behavioral Warning 142
Behavioral Warning/Probation/Dismissal 142
Academic Dismissal 142
Academic Probation 142
Academic Warning 141
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 141
Student Code of Conduct, Student Academic and Disciplinary Procedures, and Academic Dishonesty 141
Process and Procedure 140
Committee on Student Progress 139
Behavioral and Academic Disciplinary Policies and Procedures 139
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 138
Drug Screening 138
Social Media 138
Netiquette 137
Classroom Behavior 137
Service Animals 137
Identification Badges 137
Dress Code 135
Religious Holiday Policy 135
Promptness 135
Graduate A.P.R.N. Students 134
Clinical Rotations and Practicum Experiences 134
Clinical/Laboratory/Practicum Absence 134
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 134
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 134
Attendance 133
Student Performance Standards 133
Course Assignment Format 133
Textbooks and Supplies 132
Computers in Classroom 132
Audio and Videotaping 132
Internet Service Provider 132
General Minimum System Requirements 131
Resource Requirements 131
Student Grievances 130
Undergraduate Service Hours 130
Community Activities 130
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Hours 129
Program Contact Numbers 129
Channels of Communication 128
Degree Works Report 128
Registration 128
Academic Advising 128
Advisement 128
Florida Nursing Student Association 127
Sigma Theta Tau 127
Student and Alumni Organizations 127
Academic Support 127
Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure 127
Immunization Requirements 127
Background Checks 126
Client Safety 126
Health Insurance 126
Health Forms and Examinations 125
Campus/Program Transfer 125
Applying for Graduation 125
Dean’s List 125
President’s List 124
Graduation with Honors—Diploma 124
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education or Administrative Leadership 124
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) 123
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.—A.P.R.N. Role) 123
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.—Traditional Master’s Role) 123
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) 122
Graduation Requirements 122
6. Leave of Absence Records 122
5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment 122
4. Communication with the ACON During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment 122
3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment 121
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 120
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 120
Leave from Studies 120
Postgraduate Certificate A.P.R.N. 119
Transfer Credits 119
Readmission Following Dismissal 118
Readmission 118
Students Enrolled in Programs that Have Drop/Add Programs 118
Graduate Students 118
Undergraduate Students 117
Withdrawal 117
Withdrawal, Drop, and Readmission 117
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 117
Dropping a Course 117
Grade Disputes 116
Course Failures 116
Student Evaluation of Courses and Didactic Instruction 116
Agreement for Incomplete Grades 115
Transcript Notations 114
Grading Progression 113
Grading System 113
Exam Reviews and Follow Up 113
Academic Progression 113
Academic Policies and Procedures 113
Licensure Requirement 113
M.S.N.—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 112
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)—NCLEX-R.N. 112
National Licensure and Certification 112
Accreditation—Nursing Program 112
Reservation of Power 111
Core Values 111
Vision Statement 111
Mission Statement 111
Fees and Expenses 110
Administration 109
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 109
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 107
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 107
Visits to Other Institutions 106
Visitors 106
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 106
Affirmative Opt-Out Required 106
Student Insurance Requirement 105
Student Employment 105
Student Assistance Program 104
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 103
Security Checks 103
Return of University Property 103
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 102
Photographs and Recordings 102
Parking Lot/Garage 102
Notices, Messages, and Posters 101
Email 101
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 101
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 101
Dress Code 101
Urine Drug Screen 100
Immunization Requirements 99
Certificate of Physical Examination 99
Health Forms Requirements 99
Background Checks 98
Acceptance of Professional Fees 98
HPD Policies and Procedures 98
Student Lounge/Student Area 97
Computer Laboratories 97
Lost and Found 97
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 96
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 94
Short-Term Preloans 94
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 93
Charges and Payments 93
Building Hours 93
Health Professions Division 93
Health Professions Division 91
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 91
Accreditation 89
Colleges and Academic Units 88
University Administrators 86
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 85
Wireless Networking 85
University Libraries 84
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 84
Shark Dining Services 83
SharkPrint 83
SharkCard Services 82
Office of University Housing 82
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 82
NSU Public Safety Department 81
Student Medical Center 81
NSU Health 81
NSU Athletics 80
NSU Alumni Association 80
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 79
Mako Media Network 79
One-Stop Shop 79
Office of the University Registrar 79
Office of the University Bursar 79
Tutoring and Testing Center 79
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 78
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 78
Office of Student Success 78
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 78
Office of Student Disability Services 78
Office of Student Conduct 77
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 77
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 77
Office of Residence Life 77
Office of Recreation and Wellness 76
Office of International Affairs 76
Office of Financial Aid 76
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 75
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 75
Center for Academic and Professional Success 74
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) 74
Campus Shuttle 74
Bookstore 74
ATMs 73
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 73
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 73
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 67
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 67
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 67
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 64
D.3 Judicial Conference 62
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 61
D.1 Introduction 57
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 57
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 57
B.48 Worthless Checks 57
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 56
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 56
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 56
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 56
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 56
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 56
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 56
B.40 Stalking 55
B.39 Solicitation 55
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 55
B.37 Retaliation 55
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 54
B.35 Requests or Orders 54
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 54
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 54
B.32 Plagiarism 54
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 53
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 53
B.29 Noise 53
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 53
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 53
B.26 Lake Swimming 53
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 52
B.24 Identification Cards 52
B.23 Health and Safety 51
B.22 Hazing 51
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 51
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 51
B.19 Guests 50
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 50
B.17 Fire 50
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 50
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 49
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 49
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 49
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 48
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 48
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 48
B.9 Dangerous Items 47
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 47
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 47
B.6 Complicity 47
B.5 Cheating 47
B.4 Bribery 47
B.3 Assault/Violence 47
B.2 Animals 46
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 46
B. Specific Conduct Violations 45
A.18 Bathroom Policy 45
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 44
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 44
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 41
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 40
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 40
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 39
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 39
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 39
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 37
A.8 Image Use Statement 37
A.7 Student Account Holds 36
A.6 Health Policies 34
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 34
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 34
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 32
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 32
A.1 Alcohol Policy 30
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 30
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 28
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 27
Conduct Standards 27
Academic Inactivity Policy 27
Academic Standards 25
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 24
Degree Limits Policy 24
Degree Conferral Policy 24
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 23
Deceased Student Records 23
Conduct Notifications 22
Release of Student Information 22
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 21
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 19
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 19
Nova Southeastern University 17
Policies and Procedures 17
NSU Core Values 15
Mission Statement 14
Vision 2025 Statement 14
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 14
Reservation of Power 13
Foreword 12
Foreword/Reservation of Power 12
Message from the President 11
Appendix—NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 156

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