Nursing Student Handbook 2024-2025

ED-V1_25-02-029_EMSA_Nursing Handbook Update Feb 28 2025 3
NSU Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Map 150
Appendix 149
Exit Requirements for Ph.D. Program 147
Format for Dissertation Defense 147
Dissertation Defense 146
Format for Proposal Defense 146
Dissertation Proposal Defense 146
Dissertation Committee Makeup 146
Dissertation Requirements 145
Comprehensive Examination 145
Research Hours 145
D.N.P. to Ph.D. Program 145
Ph.D. Program Description and Progression 144
Exit Requirements for D.N.P. Program 144
D.N.P. Project 144
B.S.N. to D.N.P. Program 143
D.N.P. Program Description 143
Exit Requirements for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Program 143
Post-M.S.N. in Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Certificate Programs 143
M.S.N. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Descriptions 142
Exit Requirements for M.S.N. Program 142
M.S.N.—Traditional Program Description 142
Post-Licensure Student Practicum or Clinical Requirements 142
Graduate Academic Programs 142
For the B.S.N. Programs 141
Exit Requirements for the B.S.N. Programs 141
Course Remediation—NUR 3032 140
Course Remediation 140
General Math Competency 140
Entry Nursing Program Description 140
Undergraduate Academic Programs 140
Identification of the Chemically Impaired Nursing Student 139
Notification of the Appeals Committee Decision 139
Appeals Committee Hearing Process 139
Hearings Protocol and Procedure 138
Appeals Committee Membership 138
Appeals Committee Responsibilities 138
Policy and Procedure for Appeals 137
Student Appeals 137
Process and Procedure 137
Behavioral Dismissal 137
Behavioral Probation 137
Behavioral Warning 136
Behavioral Warning/Probation/Dismissal 136
Academic Dismissal 136
Academic Probation 136
Academic Warning 135
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal 135
Student Code of Conduct, Student Academic and Disciplinary Procedures, and Academic Dishonesty 135
Process and Procedure 134
Committee on Student Progress 133
Behavioral and Academic Disciplinary Policies and Procedures 133
Drug Policy—Zero Tolerance 132
Drug Screening 132
Social Media 132
Netiquette 131
Classroom Behavior 131
Service Animals 131
Identification Badges 131
Dress Code 129
Religious Holiday Policy 129
Promptness 129
Graduate A.P.R.N. Students 128
Clinical Rotations and Practicum Experiences 128
Clinical/Laboratory/Practicum Absence 128
Faculty Member Responsibility for Missed Assignments 128
Student Responsibility for Missed Assignments 128
Attendance 127
Student Performance Standards 127
Course Assignment Format 127
Textbooks and Supplies 126
Computers in Classroom 126
Audio and Videotaping 126
Internet Service Provider 126
General Minimum System Requirements 125
Resource Requirements 125
Student Grievances 124
Undergraduate Service Hours 124
Community Activities 124
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Hours 123
Program Contact Numbers 123
Channels of Communication 122
Degree Works Report 122
Registration 122
Academic Advising 122
Advisement 122
Florida Nursing Student Association 121
Sigma Theta Tau 121
Student and Alumni Organizations 121
Academic Support 121
Eligibility for Florida R.N. Licensure and Required Disclosure 121
Immunization Requirements 121
Background Checks 120
Client Safety 120
Health Insurance 120
Health Forms and Examinations 119
Campus/Program Transfer 119
Applying for Graduation 119
Dean’s List 119
President’s List 118
Graduation with Honors—Diploma 118
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing with a Focus on Nursing Education or Administrative Leadership 118
Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) 117
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.—A.P.R.N. Role) 117
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.—Traditional Master’s Role) 117
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) 116
Graduation Requirements 116
6. Leave of Absence Records 116
5. Return from Administrative Break in Enrollment 116
4. Communication with the ACON During a Leave of Absence/Administrative Break in Enrollment 116
3. Course Status During an Administrative Break in Enrollment 115
2. Administrative Break in Enrollment 114
1. Leave of Absence (LOA) 114
Leave from Studies 114
Postgraduate Certificate A.P.R.N. 113
Transfer Credits 113
Readmission Following Dismissal 112
Readmission 112
Students Enrolled in Programs that Have Drop/Add Programs 112
Graduate Students 112
Undergraduate Students 111
Withdrawal 111
Withdrawal, Drop, and Readmission 111
Academic Withdrawal from a Course/Program 111
Dropping a Course 111
Grade Disputes 110
Course Failures 110
Student Evaluation of Courses and Didactic Instruction 110
Agreement for Incomplete Grades 109
Transcript Notations 108
Grading Progression 107
Grading System 107
Exam Reviews and Follow Up 107
Academic Progression 107
Academic Policies and Procedures 107
Licensure Requirement 107
M.S.N.—Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 106
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)—NCLEX-R.N. 106
National Licensure and Certification 106
Accreditation—Nursing Program 106
Reservation of Power 105
Core Values 105
Vision Statement 105
Mission Statement 105
Fees and Expenses 104
Administration 103
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 103
Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 101
College-Specific Policies and Procedures 101
Visits to Other Institutions 100
Visitors 100
Cell Phones, Computers, Tablets, and Electronic Devices 100
Opt-Out Required 100
Student Insurance Requirement 99
Student Employment 99
Student Assistance Program 98
Social Events and Extracurricular Activities 97
Security Checks 97
Return of University Property 97
Postexposure Policies and Procedures 96
Photographs and Recordings 96
Parking Lot/Garage 96
Notices, Messages, and Posters 95
Email 95
Identification Requirements and Fieldwork Prerequisites 95
Food in the Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinics 95
Dress Code 95
Urine Drug Screen 94
Immunization Requirements 93
Certificate of Physical Examination 93
Health Forms Requirements 93
Background Checks 92
Acceptance of Professional Fees 92
HPD Policies and Procedures 92
Student Lounge/Student Area 91
Computer Laboratories 91
Lost and Found 91
Tampa Bay Regional Campus Library 90
Martin and Gail Press Health Professions Division Library 88
Short-Term Preloans 88
Tuition Credit Policy—Voluntary Drops and Withdrawals 87
Charges and Payments 87
Building Hours 87
Health Professions Division 87
Health Professions Division 85
Division-Specific Policies and Procedures 85
Accreditation 84
Colleges and Academic Units 84
Writing and Communication Center (WCC) 83
Wireless Networking 83
University Libraries 83
Tutoring and Testing Center 82
Title IX/Sexual Misconduct 82
Student Activity Fee Accounts Office 82
SharkPrint 82
SharkCard Services 81
Shark Dining Services 81
One-Stop Shop 80
Office of University Housing 80
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 80
Office of the University Registrar 80
Office of the University Bursar 80
Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement 79
Office of Student Disability Services 79
Office of Student Conduct 79
Office of Student Affairs Marketing 79
Office of Student Affairs at the Regional Campuses 78
Office of Residence Life 78
Office of Recreation and Wellness 78
Office of Pre-Health 78
Office of International Affairs 77
Office of Innovation and Information Technology 77
Office of Financial Aid 77
Office of Campus Life and Student Engagement 76
NSU Public Safety Department 75
Student Medical Center 75
NSU Health 75
NSU Athletics 74
NSU Alumni Association 74
Military Affairs Veterans Resource Center 74
Mako Media Network 73
Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being 73
Center for Academic and Professional Success 73
Campus Shuttle 72
Bookstore 72
ATMs 72
NSU Resources and Administrative Offices 72
E.2 Nonacademic Grievance Procedure 71
E.1 Grievance Procedure for Discrimination Based on Disability 66
E. Additional Grievance Procedures Available 66
D.5 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Disciplinary Procedures 66
D.4 Administrative Judicial Proceeding 63
D.3 Judicial Conference 60
D.2 Student Judicial Resolution (SJR) 60
D.1 Introduction 57
D. University Disciplinary Procedures 57
C. University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 55
B.48 Worthless Checks 55
B.47 Violation of Disciplinary Status/Conditions 55
B.46 Video and/or Audio Copyright Violation 55
B.45 Unauthorized Recording 54
B.44 Unauthorized Possession of University Property 54
B.43 Unauthorized Entry 54
B.42 Theft or Unauthorized Possession 54
B.41 Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual/Policies 54
B.40 Stalking 54
B.39 Solicitation 53
B.38 Smoking/Tobacco-Free Policy 53
B.37 Retaliation 53
B.36 University Housing and Residence Life Policies and Procedures 53
B.35 Requests or Orders 53
B.34 Removal or Ejection from a University-Sponsored Event 52
B.33 RecWell Center Policies and Procedures 52
B.32 Plagiarism 52
B.31 Parking and Motor Vehicle Policy 52
B.30 Online/Internet Social Networking Usage 51
B.29 Noise 51
B.28 Misuse of Computers or Telecommunications (Technology) 51
B.27 Littering/Projecting Objects 51
B.26 Lake Swimming 51
B.25 Interference with University Investigations, Disciplinary Proceedings, or Records 50
B.24 Identification Cards 50
B.23 Health and Safety 50
B.22 Hazing 49
B.21 Hate-Based Conduct Violations 49
B.20 Harassment or Harm to Others 49
B.19 Guests 49
B.18 Gambling and/or Games of Chance 48
B.17 Fire 48
B.16 False Information (Including Fabrication, Fraud, and Falsification of Records) 48
B.15 Failure to Disclose Criminal Offenses 47
B.14 Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 47
B.13 Emergency Equipment and Procedures 47
B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia 46
B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media 46
B.10 Disorderly Conduct 46
B.9 Dangerous Items 46
B.8 Damage or Vandalism to Property 46
B.7 Contracting on Behalf of the University 45
B.6 Complicity 45
B.5 Cheating 45
B.4 Bribery 45
B.3 Assault/Violence 45
B.2 Animals 44
B.1 Alcoholic Beverages 44
B. Specific Conduct Violations 44
A.18 Bathroom Policy 43
A.17 University Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy 43
A.16 University Copyright and Patent Policy 42
A.15 University Computer and Telecommunications Use Policy 39
A.14 Student Organization Rights and Responsibilities 38
A.13 Off-Campus Residency 38
A.12 Jurisdiction of University Policies and Procedures 38
A.11 International Travel Registration Requirement and Program 37
A.10 Leave of Absence Policy 37
A.9 Indebtedness to the University 35
A.8 Image Use Statement 34
A.7 Student Account Holds 34
A.6 Health Policies 32
A.5 Flexibility in Policies 32
A.4 Excused Absences for Participation in Cocurricular Activities 31
A.3 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses 30
A.2 Appropriate Conduct and Consensual Relationships Policy 30
A.1 Alcohol Policy 28
A. General Administrative Policies and Guidelines 28
NSU Interfaith Work-Restricted Religious Holiday Calendar 26
NSU University-Wide Religious Holiday Policy 25
Conduct Standards 25
Academic Inactivity Policy 24
Academic Standards 22
Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility 22
Degree Conferral Process 21
Health Care Privacy (HIPAA) Statement 20
Deceased Student Records 20
Conduct Notifications 20
Release of Student Information 20
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 18
University Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Policy 17
Statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities 17
Nova Southeastern University 15
Policies and Procedures 15
NSU Core Values 14
NSU’s Mission 14
NSU’s Vision 14
University Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Core Values 14
Reservation of Power 13
Foreword 12
Foreword/Reservation of Power 12
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