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Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook

2024-2026

Table of Contents

Section I: General Information

• Ethos Statements and Standards
• Program Philosophy
• 91¿´Æ¬ School of Nursing and Public Health Pin

Section II: The Nursing Program

• Baccalaureate Program Outcomes
• The Major in Nursing
• Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) Program of Study
• Accelerated Post-Baccalaureate (PB) Program of Study
• RN to BSN Program
• Program Accreditation

Section III: Academic Program Policies

• Attendance Policy
• Acceptance & Progression in the PB Program
• Acceptance & Progression in the TUG Program
• Appeal Process
• Standards of Nursing Conduct
• Standards of Safety
• Leave of Absence Policy
• Non-Progression Policy
• ATI Policy
• Program Evaluation Student Satisfaction Survey
• Clinical Performance Evaluation
• Nursing Course Grading Policy
• Undergraduate Nursing Students to Enroll in Graduate Courses

Section IV: Student Supports and Policies

• Background Check Policy
• Bloodborne Pathogen Flow Chart
• Bloodborne Pathogen Policy
• Clinical Requisites & Documentation System
• Electronic Communication
• Health Center
• Nursing Simulation Lab Guidelines
• Nursing Student Rights & Responsibilities
• Professional Dress Code
• Simulation Lab Contract
• Student Leadership Opportunities
• Student Personal Transportation
• Substance Abuse Drug ETOH Policy
• Temporary Medical Disability Policy

Section V: Graduation and RN Licensure

• Graduation Requirements
• Graduation Activities & Fees
• NCLEX-RN Registration and Licensure Process
• Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Examinations for Licensure of Registered Nurses