Associate Degree Nursing STUDENT HANDBOOK FALL 2012

WELCOME The Nursing Faculty and Staff welcome you to the Associate Degree Program in Nur sing at Florida State College at Jacksonville. This handbook has been designed specifically for ADN students to provide guidance while in the program. It cont ains the answers to many of the questions you may have about what is required in the nursing program. We hope that you find the content informative and helpful. It is your guide for successful progression through the program. This ADN Student Handbook is intend ed to supplement the College catalog, which contains materials related to colleg e-wide course offerings, academic policies, registration, financial aid, campus facilities, and student rights. We urge you to take the time to familiarize you rself with all of these documents. Your studies will be rigorous and demanding throughout, but know that the Nursin g Administration, Faculty and Staff are here to support you. We want you to be successful in your goal of becoming a professional nurse (R.N.). We encourage yo u to seek our assistance. We urge you to communicate with your course instructors on a regular basis about your progress and concerns. The Nursing faculty and staff are committed and dedicated to supporting your ach ievement of learning and program outcomes as you prepare for a career in Nursing . We wish you every success in your studies here at Florida State College at Ja cksonville. For continuing students, this Handbook will provide you with the most recent upd ates to policy and guidelines used in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Personnel Associate Dean, Associate Degree Nursing Program Dr. Patricia Seabrooks, ARNP-BC 766-6550 FAX 904-713-4850 FULL TIME NURSING FACULTY

Support Staff Ms. Cheryl James, BS, MA ADN Advisor 766-6584 cjames@fscj.edu Ms. Valarie Stratton Administrative Assistant 766-0034 vstratto@fscj.edu Ms. Julie Homeyer Administrative Specialist 766-6758 jhomeyer@fscj.edu Ms. Danna Morris, ARNP, BSN Skills Laboratory Coordinator 766-659 1 danmorri@fscj.edu Ms. Jacqueline Lee, RN, MSN Clinical Coordinator 766-6519 jalee@fscj.edu Ms. Emily Kuschnereit, RN, BSN, MA Nursing Tutor 766-6525 ekuschne@fscj.edu Ms. Angie Shrowder Receptionist 766-6581 Senior Campus Administrators Dr. Barbara A. Darby, Campus President bdarby@fscj.edu Mr. Stephen Park, Director of Administrative Services k@fscj.edu Ms. B. J. Hausman, Dean of Student Success usman@fscj.edu Dr. Dana Thomas, Dean of Liberal Arts dathomas@fscj.edu Dr. Neal L. Henning, Dean of Career Education enning@fscj.edu Dr. Melanie Ferren, Dean of First Coast Career Tech en@fscj.edu Mr. Donald Hughes, Director of Nassau Center ghes@fscj.edu

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Florida State College at Jacksonville College Mission The mission of Florida State College at Jacksonville is to provide optimal acces s to high quality, affordable and relevant degree, career, and community educati on to enhance the lives of our students and the economic development of Northeas t Florida. College Distinctive Values and Attributes Florida State College at Jacksonville is a values-driven institution of hig her education committed to ensuring that every student has an extraordinarily po sitive experience by providing: Excellence in teaching High quality courses, services and learning environments Innovation and flexibility in the delivery of courses and services Advanced academic technology Significant local scholarship resources Responsiveness to student, employer and community needs Emphasis on community quality of life and prosperity

Encouragement and support of lifelong learning College Goals Prepare students for distinctive success in their academic, career and personal goals through collaboration within the College community and individual initiati ve. Inspire students to a lifetime commitment to continued learning, informed civic engagement, ethical leadership, cultural appreciation, social responsibility and multicultural awareness in an interconnected world. Optimize access to College programs and services. Provide to students an extraordinarily positive experience in every engagement w ith the College. Contribute significantly to the ongoing economic development of the Northeast Fl orida region. Florida State College at Jacksonville North Campus/Nassau Center Mission The mission of North Campus and the Betty P. Cook Nassau Center is to directly r espond to the lifelong learning needs and economic development of people in the Colleges expanding service area. This academic community is dedicated to student success in degree, career and community education through excellent teaching, a comprehensive learning environment and quality services. Vision Changing lives one student at a time! through: Student- centered instruction and services Excellence in teaching and learning State of the art technology Responsiveness to community and employer needs Operational innovation and accountability Inspiration

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Provide high quality teaching that inspires lifelong learning Provide an aesthetically pleasing and technology-based learning environment Deliver exceptional service Continuously assess current programs and the demand for new programs Develop new and optimize established partnerships Provide professional development opportunities for all employees Increase public awareness of and accessibility to the North Campus and the Betty P. Cook Nassau Center

Florida State College at Jacksonville Associate Degree Nursing Program ACCREDITATION The Associate Degree Nursing program at Florida State College at Jacksonville is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Inc. (NLNA C), 3343 Peachtree Road N., Atlanta, GA 30306. Phone: (404) 975-5000

MISSION The mission of the ADN program of Florida State College at Jacksonville is to pr ovide nursing education for culturally diverse students, preparing them to be su ccessful on the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and to practice as entry level re gistered nurses in multi-variant settings as members of the healthcare team and the healthcare profession. PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK The current ADN program philosophy is based on faculty beliefs related to the ce ntral unifying concepts of human beings, health, nursing and nursing education. The unifying threads within the curriculum are the: Professional nursing compe tencies, Scope and standards of nursing practice, patient safety, cultural diver sity, and nursing education excellence. The References for these are: National League for Nursing (NLN) competencies for graduates of associate degre e programs American Nurses Association (ANA) scope and standards of nursing practice National Patient Safety Goals Florida State College ADN Program Mission Facultys Vision for Excellence Collectively, the unifying threads within the curriculum support the achievement of five (5) Student Learning Outcomes to be expressed in the associate degree n urses role of provider of care, manager of care and member of the profession. The ADN faculty believes that: Human beings are unified organisms of biological, psychological, and sociocultur al dimensions. They are endowed with the capacity to think, reason, and abstrac t meaning from perceptions supplied by the senses. The capacity for abstraction and the application of acquired knowledge to new and different situations enabl e human beings to have an unlimited potential for growth and development. Human beings continuously interact with their internal and external environments thro

ugh the life cycle. They respond uniquely within the context of family, communi ty and society. Health is a changing state which affects biological, psychological and sociocult ural responses to the environment. It is on a continuum ranging from wellness t o illness, and influenced by the individuals state of being, developmental stage and fulfillment of basic human needs. Optimal health is enhanced by health prom otion, health maintenance and disease prevention. Nursing is an interpersonal process based on applied principles of psychological , biological, physical and social sciences, and economics and is concerned with the health and dignity of human beings. This process is applied in collaboratio n with the individual, family, and community, utilizing the resources of multi-d isciplinary health care professionals. Nursing Education is a dynamic teaching-learning process. It builds on a genera l education foundation that fosters the development of a core of nursing knowled ge and skills. The teaching-learning process is a shared responsibility between the teacher and learner. The role of the teacher is to facilitate a cooperativ e learning environment for a student population comprised of various age groups with culturally and educationally diverse backgrounds. The teacher serves as a role model, imparts knowledge, fosters critical thinking, and provides the guida nce, direction, feedback and reinforcement required for learning. The role of t he learner is to establish and achieve learning goals and actively participate i n a collaborative, multi-disciplinary setting. Learning is a continuous and act ive process involving the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains of the le arner. The learning process is enhanced by moving from the known to the unknown , from the simple to complex, and through reinforcement of desired behaviors. L earning can be demonstrated by acquisition of new knowledge and by observation o f changes in the behavior of the learner. It takes place through learner partic ipation in selected experiences to identify concepts, apply pirnciples, explore alternative care modalities, and measure health outcomes. The faculty s Vision for Excellence for nursing and nursing education provides a model for nursing students and graduates Integration of Interpersonal Communication Processes Scientific principles integrated into nursing practice Respect for the health and dignity of the individual Collaboration with individuals, families, and communities Use of the nursing process The exercise of sound clinical judgment Shared learning as a continuous and active process Adaptation to an ever changing health care system Implementation of the Associate Degree nurses roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member of the health care team and the health care profession. ADN Student Learning Outcomes Use effective communication skills appropriate for nursing Apply clinical judgment in providing care throughout the lifecycle using the nur sing process Demonstrate a commitment to ethical/legal practice and continuous learning for p ersonal and professional growth Provide competent and safe client care in health care settings Engage in teaching and learning with clients throughout the lifecycle ADN Program Outcomes NCLEX Pass rates will be at 90% or above. Eighty percent of ADN students will achieve program completion within four semes ters once admitted to the professional phase of the program Eighty percent of graduates responding to the graduate satisfaction survey will

report program satisfaction Eighty percent of employers responding to the employer satisfaction survey will report satisfaction with program graduates Fifty percent of ADN graduates will be employed within six months of graduation. Figure 1 depicts the philosophy/conceptual framework and the unifying threads of the associate degree nursing program: Figure 1 Associate Degree Nursing Conceptual Framework Congruency The mission and philosophy of the ADN education unit are congruent with the Colleges mission, distinctive values and attributes statements. These statement s are also congruent with the North Campus/Nassau Center mission and vision stat ements. COURSE SEQUENCE Generic ADN Program Course Sequence *Note: Role Transformation in Term IV requires weekday, weekend, evening, and n ight hours of clinical experience as well as 12-hour shifts (i.e. 7am 7pm and 7p m 7am).

Florida State College at Jacksonville Associate Degree Nursing Program STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FALL 2012 The following policies and procedures will apply to all students in the Associat e of Science Degree Nursing Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville. T hey are designed to direct and guide the student through the program and to enha nce the students opportunity for successful completion of the curriculum. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense and is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all course assessments, related assignments, and all sta ndardized tests (e.g. HESI, CLAST, CAT, NAT). Any act or behavior by the student which tends to interfere with or otherwise di sturb the orderly conduct, processes, functions and/or interests of the class co nstitutes academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty, in any form, is expressly prohibited by the rules of the Di strict Board of Trustees of Florida State College at Jacksonville. Examples incl ude, but are not limited to: Cheating The giving or taking of any information or material with the intent of wrongfull y aiding oneself, or another in academic work considered in the determination of a course grade or the outcome of a standardized assessment. Failing to report cheating when observed as defined above or when one has reason able knowledge that a quiz, test, or examination has been compromised. Plagiarism The act of stealing or passing off as ones own work the words, ideas, or conclusi ons of another as if the work submitted were the product of ones own thinking rat her than an idea or product derived from another source. Inappropriate Behavior Any other form of inappropriate behavior which may include, but is not limited t o, falsifying records or data, lying, unauthorized copying, tampering, abusing o r otherwise unethically using computer or other stored information; and any othe r act or misconduct which may reasonably be deemed to be a part of this heading. Due Process: Any student alleged to have committed any act of academic dishonest y as defined herein, shall be entitled to due process as defined in District Boa rd of Trustees Rule 6Hx7-2.18, prior to the administration of disciplinary action including suspension and dismissal. PLEASE REFER TO THE COLLEGE CATALOG STATEME NT REGARDING DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES. In the ADN-Nursing Program, if a faculty member/test proctor suspects behavior t hat may represent academic dishonesty, the student(s) involved will: have the tests/ assignments confiscated be escorted out of the classroom be required to meet with the faculty-proctor, and the Associate Dean, ADN progra m prior to re-entry into that course.

Lying, stealing or cheating may subject a student to a recommendation for perman ent dismissal from the Florida State College at Jacksonville ADN program. These policies span the duration of the program, and students are responsible fo r reviewing these policies at the beginning of each term. Non-compliance with t he policies as presented may result in a grade of Incomplete (I) or F for a final gra de. Students will be required to read and sign-off on additional requirements specific to each course. ACCIDENT/ INJURY PROCEDURE; ACCIDENT INSURANCE Accident insurance is provided by the College through student fees and is effect ive during regularly scheduled academic courses and clinical activities. Studen ts who sustain any injury during classes or in the clinical area must immediatel y notify their course instructor. Both the student and the instructor must complete a Student Notification of Injur y Form (Appendix G). The original copy of the form goes to FSCJ Risk Management O ffice in the Administrative Services Center for the College. A copy goes to Camp us Security to attach to their report. A copy goes to the student; a copy goes to the instructor; a copy goes to the Associate Dean, ADN Program. For specific s, please refer to Appendix G. BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS EXPOSURE It is the responsibility of each nursing student to adhere to hospital policies and the guidelines on universal standards/precautions of the Centers for Disease C ontrol (CDC) and Prevention (United States Public Health Service) during clinica l experiences. A student who is exposed directly to blood or other body fluids while in the cli nical area must notify the instructor immediately. The Instructor will advise th e student to follow the CDC Guidelines for exposure, as well as those of the ass igned clinical agency. Treatment of an Exposure Site (from CDC Guidelines). Wounds and skin sites that have been in contact with blood or body fluids should be washed with soap and w ater; mucous membranes should be flushed with water. No evidence exists that usi ng antiseptics for wound care or expressing fluid by squeezing the wound further reduces the risk of blood borne pathogen transmission; however, the use of anti septics is not contraindicated. ATTENDANCE: CLASS Students are expected to attend all face-to-face classes and to complete technol ogy enhanced course requirements within the timelines given by the instructor/sy llabus. Absence from classes will jeopardize continued progress in the course. If multiple absences occur, the student will be referred to the, Associate Dean, ADN Program to determine if continuance in the program is possible. Students will assume full responsibility for all content covered during their ab sence from class and/or clinical, and will be held to the same level of performa nce as that of other students. ATTENDANCE: CLINICAL Students will be required to safely perform all tasks without limitation while i

n the clinical setting. Students are required to attend all clinical experiences. If an absence is anti cipated, the student should notify the instructor/ faculty prior to the schedule d clinical experience. The instructor must be notified no later than one hour p rior to the scheduled start time. Any clinical absence for any reason requires w ritten documentation validating the reason for the absence, including medical do cumentation, if the absence was due to illness or injury. Medical documentation should certify the student safe to return to the clinical area and able to meet the technical standards as found in Appendix F. This must be submitted to the i nstructor/faculty before the next clinical day. Since attendance at clinical experiences is mandatory, a student may only be all owed to make up clinical absences at the discretion of the lead faculty member o f the course and the Associate Dean, ADN Program. The clinical absence must be made up prior to the end of the course or an incomplete or failing grade may be received. More than TWO clinical absences will constitute a clinical failure. In order to complete the course requirements, students must meet all course obje ctives per the syllabus and demonstrate satisfactory clinical performance. The c linical evaluation form (found in the course syllabus and/or in Blackboard) desc ribes required performance criteria. In the event that the class or clinical portions of a course is failed, both co mponents (class and clinical) must be repeated. ATTENDANCE: TARDINESS / CLINICAL Clinical tardiness is defined as arriving late for the scheduled start of clinic al/pre-conference- or- leaving earlier than the end of post-conference. If clini cal tardiness occurs two times in a course, a student has earned (1) clinical ab sence. Excessive clinical tardiness could result in clinical failure, requiring the student to repeat both class and clinical components of the course (See sect ion regarding clinical absences).. Leaving the clinical facility at any time (e.g. to the parking lot or off clinic al campus for meals) during the clinical day is unacceptable and earns a student dismissal for the day and a one-day clinical absence. Repeated occurrences coul d result in clinical failure (See section regarding clinical absences). ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS AND RETURN TO CLASS/CLINICAL Students are required to attend all scheduled clinical hours including clinical lab hours on campus. The maximum number of clinical absences that can be made u p is one day for Terms I-III and Term IV Role Transformation, and two days for T erm IV Adult Health II. Absences must be approved by the faculty member prior t o the scheduled clinical experience. Note: Voice mail messages are not acceptabl e; student must make real-time voice contact with the instructor. If the reason for the absence occurs on the day of the scheduled clinical experi ence, the instructor must be notified no later than one hour prior to the schedu led start time. The clinical make up day will be scheduled at the discretion of the clinical ins tructor and/or the clinical facility. Although the make-up day may be scheduled early in Final Exam Week, do not make any travel plans or arrangements for the Monday-Friday of that week. Exceptions may be made only by the Associate Dean, ADN Program for extenuating circumstances (i.e. death in immediate family or ill ness lasting several days). Students who have been absent from clinical experiences due to injury or illness

(INCLUDING HOSPITALIZATIONS) must provide a doctors written statement verifying clearance to return to the clinical experience. The form should state that stude nt is able to move, stand, sit, lift, drive with no limitations to required clas s or clinical performance requirements. Any student reporting for a clinical experience who appears ill or injured may b e sent home at the discretion of the clinical instructor, and this will count as a clinical absence. Students are expected to attend all face-to-face classes and complete online cou rse requirements within the timelines given by the instructor. Absence from clas ses will jeopardize continued progress in the course. If multiple absences occu r, the student will be referred to the Associate Dean, ADN Program to determine if continuance in the program is possible. Students will assume full responsibility for all content covered during their ab sence from class and/or clinical, and will be held to the same level of performa nce as that of other students. CARE PLANS, NURSING Care planning is the basis for all nursing practice. Students are required to de velop nursing care plans during all courses in the program. The Nursing Concep ts course provides instruction on the basic format, content and process that are followed in the clinical components of all Term 1, 2, 3, and 4 courses. Specifi c guidelines for completion will be provided in course syllabi. COURSE FAILURES In the event a course is failed, the student will be exited from the program since progression to the next sequential Term is not permitted under these circumstan ces. Failure of the clinical and/or classroom component of a course requires the student to repeat both the theory and the clinical components. A conference wit h the faculty is held to discuss what the student must do to gain re-instatement in the program. An Exit Prescription is given to the student with the required se t of activities designed to assist the student to be successful upon re-instatem ent. Once a student completes all requirements on the Exit Prescription, the student mu st write a brief letter to the Associate Dean, ADN Nursing requesting to be re-a dmitted into the program specifying the desired course and term for which re-ins tatement is sought. (See Exit Prescriptions in Appendix E). A student is permitted to take a course in the program a maximum of two times. I f unsuccessful on the second attempt, the student will be exited from the progra m and denied future entry into the generic ADN program. COMPLAINT PROCESS and CHAIN OF COMMAND The established protocol for handling a students problems/ concerns in the nursin g program is: First, the student must consult with the course faculty member. Second, if no resolution is achieved, the student should meet with the Associate Dean, ADN Program. Third, if no resolution is achieved, the student may request the Associate Dean, ADN Program to arrange a meeting with the Dean of Career Education and the Asso ciate Dean, ADN Program. It is unacceptable professional behavior for a student to ignore the chain-of-co mmand and to discuss program issues outside of this protocol. This protocol mirr ors what takes place in the work setting, and the ADN program is designed to ass

ist and prepare students for success in the work setting as professional nurses. Failure to follow this protocol, via email or verbally, will result in a Note to File in the students permanent record in the Nursing Office and may warrant a meet ing with the Associate Dean, ADN Program. CONFERENCES WITH INSTRUCTORS All full - time faculties have office hours posted by their office doors and are available for conferences with students each week during the two terms they are scheduled to teach. Students are encouraged and welcomed to drop in during these posted times or to make an appointment for another time. Faculty may also request a student confere nce at any time deemed necessary by the faculty. If a faculty-requested conferen ce is not attended by the student, documentation will be placed in the students f ile. Adjunct faculty (part time faculty) may be sharing offices with other adjunct pr ofessors or may only be available in the clinical setting. Contact these faculty during class or clinical to make arrangements for a conference. CONFIDENTIALITY All client information, verbal or written, is confidential. Failure to protect the clients confidential information jeopardizes the student, the nursing program and the College. Unauthorized release of client confidential information is bo th ethically and legally wrong and could subject both the College and the studen t to litigation. Any breach of confidentiality on campus or in clinical agencies may be grounds f or a recommendation for dismissal from the nursing program. All clinical agenc ies where student clinical experience is provided require each student to sign a legally binding confidentiality statement before entering the clinical area. Th is complies with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Students must: Protect any client information that comes to their attention Do not from leave any information in client rooms, on desks, in classrooms, in t he cafeteria, or out for any public viewing. Do not take client- identifiable information from patient care units. Do not identify clients, nursing staff, doctors, or other persons by name in car e plans, notes, or other exercises for learning purposes. Use initials if identi fying information is needed. Avoid discussing clients, staff or care issues with friends or family or in public places such as cafeterias, elevators, lounges, bars, restau rants, etc. Never discuss client problems with other clients or patients family members. Never discuss your personal problems with clients. Never bring electronic devices including, but not limited to, laptops, I-phones, I-pens, I-pads cell phones to the clinical setting at any time, including when obtaining assignments and during clinical experience. NOTE: These item(s) may be confiscated by the clinical instructor and given to the Associate Dean, ADN Pro gram for HIPAA violation investigation. Not witness legal documents during their role as a student nurse. VIOLATION OF POLICIES/PROCEDURES

Violation of the policies/procedures of our clinical partners and/or the Florida State College of Jacksonvilles Associate Degree Nursing Program including, but n ot limited to parking, facility access, cell phone use (talking, texting, photog raphing, etc.), professional appearance, professional demeanor and conduct, may result in removal from the clinical facility by the facility and/or the School. Should such removal occur, conference with the student, full time faculty membe r responsible for that course and the Associate Dean, ADN Program will be requir ed to determine whether or not a recommendation will be made to the North Campus President that the student not be allowed to proceed in the nursing program. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Students are responsible for complying with the health requirements of the Colle ge, Department of Nursing and clinical agencies. Students are required to sign a statement at Orientation indicating that they have read and understood the poli cies and procedures related to student health requirements received with the con ditional acceptance letter. Failure to comply may result in administrative with drawal. A physical examination by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or Physicians Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida must be completed and submitted on the Ph ysical Examination Form sent with the acceptance letter by the date designated. IMMUNIZATIONS AND TB TESTING All immunizations, testing, and titers must be completed and lab results submitt ed by the dates listed in your conditional acceptance letter and Orientation mat erials. An exception may be made if you are in the process of completing an immu nization series. In this case, the student must provide a physicians, PAs or ARNPs record showing dates the immunizations were initiated and progress toward comple tion of the series. In all cases, a student may not attend the clinical component of a course withou t all health requirements being satisfied. This is not only a Nursing program po licy but a requirement of the clinical agencies. Reports of Positive Rubella, Positive Rubeola, Positive Mumps and Positive Varic ella titers must be submitted by the dates listed in your conditional acceptance letter and Orientation materials. If either titer is negative, the student mu st receive immunizations (another booster) and a titer (blood work) to document the student has immunity. A lab slip showing the result of the positive titer m ust be submitted prior to the first day of clinical in Term 1 and the first day of class in Terms 2, 3 and 4. The Hepatitis B series (3 injections) is strongly recommended (See Section on Bl ood Borne Exposure) and a positive titer i.e. proof of immunity, is desirable. t he CDC recommends all health care personnel who may come in contact with blood p roducts (e.g. needles) complete the Hepatitis B series. However, students may e lect to decline the Hepatitis B series and sign a Hepatitis B declination form. In some cases, you will be unable to complete the entire Hepatitis B series prio r to clinical and may be required to complete a declination form. We strongly en courage you to continue with the Hepatitis B series in its entirety even if you must complete a declination form for your first clinical experience. Proof of administration of seasonal influenza vaccine is required. NOTE: Avoid the Nasal Flu Vaccine. Students are advised not to receive the nas al flu vaccine (FluMist). Since this vaccine is a live, attenuated virus, it ca n be passed on to contacts because of the shedding from the nares as it replicat

es. Students who receive this vaccine would not be able to participate in clini cal experiences for an extended period of time. A Mantoux or PPD tuberculin skin test is required by the date listed in your con ditional acceptance letter or Orientation materials and every year thereafter. I f the result was positive, a chest x-ray is required. CPR CERTIFICATION Students must provide evidence of current CPR certification, i.e. adult, child a nd infant training, achieved through an American Heart Association course for He alth Care Providers. The American Heart Association is the only acceptable cert ifying agency. It must include hands-on simulated experiences. Certification must remain curren t throughout enrollment in the Nursing Program. Participation in clinical experi ences is contingent upon meeting this requirement. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG SCREENING All students, new and reinstated, are required to have a criminal background che ck completed and returned to Ms. Tarolyn Lee to determine eligibility to attend clinical practice by clinical partner institutions. Reinstatement into an exite d course will only be completed once clinical partners have completed their inte rnal process for determining eligibility to attend clinical in their facilities. If you have a positive background check, it is your responsibility to ensure th at all requested information is received by Ms. Tarolyn Lee. Positive background checks, when sent to all the clinical agencies used by the p rogram, may result in a student being declined from participating in clinical ex periences at one or more facilities. This may impact a students ability to achiev e timely progression and or continuance in the program. In addition, all students (new and reinstated) must undergo drug screening, the results of which must be reported to Ms. Tarolyn Lee. Positive drug screening will result in denial of admission or continuance in the program. Background checks and drug screens may be periodically requested by the College. Data provided therein may be a basis for denial of admission or denial of cont inuation in the Nursing Program. Students are responsible for the cost of the d rug screening and background check. Effective July 1, 2009, pursuant to Section 456.0635, Florida Statutes, health c are review boards shall refuse to renew a license, certificate or registration, issue a license, certificate or registration and shall refuse to admit a candida te for examination if the applicant has been convicted or plead guilty or nolo c ontendre, regardless of adjudication, to a felony violation of: chapters 409, 81 7, or 893, Florida Statutes; or 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 or 42 U.S.C. ss 1395-1396, unless the sentence and any probation or pleas ended more than 15 years prior t o the application, terminated for cause from Florida Medicaid Program (unless th e applicant has been in good standing for the most recent 5 years) or terminated for cause by any other State Medicaid Program or the Medicare Program (unless t he termination was at least 20 years prior to the date of the application and th e applicant has been in good standing with the program for the most recent 5 yea rs). The Florida nursing or allied health licensure or certification application requires disclosure of any criminal history and the disposition of all cases pri or to board review. Being convicted of, or having entered a plea of guilty or nol o contendere to, any of the listed felonies in Florida Statute 456.0635 or termi nation for cause from the statutorily-described Medicaid programs will preclude an applicant from obtaining a nursing or allied health license or certification

in the state of Florida. Entry and acceptance into the nursing program does not g uarantee licensure or certification in the State of Florida. See Appendix B and please complete the required procedure with the Nursing Progr am long before Term IV concludes. GRADES and GRADING The grading scale in the Associate Degree Nursing Program is: A = 93-100 B = 86-92 C = 80-85 F = below 80

Department of Nursing policy states that in order to pass a course, two academic criteria must be met: (1) a minimum average of 80% on course examinations must be achieved prior to factoring in other coursework grades, and (2) a minimum ove rall average of 80% on all course work. A passing grade means the student has me t the course objectives; has complied with all course requirements and policies (as well as Nursing Program and College Policies), and has performed safely and skillfully in the clinical area to a satisfactory degree. In order to increase the chance for academic success, all students will be requi red to complete a test taking module during Term 1 of the program, which may be repeated as needed. A grade of I must be removed prior to the next nursing term, in order to progress in the program. A grade of C or above is to be achieved in all pre-requisite scien ce courses. Students who fail to meet all course requirements will receive one of three poss ible grades, according to individual course and college policies: F = Failure (below 80) FN = Failure for non-attendance I = Incomplete work (See college catalog for instructions governing remo val of this grade.) Quiz, test, and exam grades are posted in Blackboard within one calendar week. E nd of term grades are posted on Artemis by the end of Exam Week for the College. Grades posted before this timeframe are a courtesy, not a requirement. No grad es are issued by telephone or email due to security concerns. GRADE DISPUTES After a student has sufficiently and appropriately discussed the issue with the nursing faculty and the Associate Dean, ADN Program, if further consideration is desired, the student may contact the Office of the Dean of Student Success, 904 -766-6783, E-132, for the procedure and documents needed to pursue a grade appea l. See also the College on-line catalogue for additional information. EVALUATION OF CLASS PERFORMANCE Students who fail any test should request a faculty conference as soon as possib le after the quiz, test, or exam. Instructors will meet with each of these stude nts to complete a Status Report. The report describes the recommended suggestio ns for improving grades in the course. The original Status Report is placed in t he students permanent file in the Nursing office, and a copy is given to the stud ent. Test reviews are done by appointment with the instructor or by an instructor in the classroom or an open test review. During a test review, only the high-miss q

uestions are reviewed to preserve test security.

EVALUATION OF CLINICAL PERFORMANCE Performance in the clinical component of a course is documented on the clinical performance evaluation form found in Blackboard where the course syllabus is pos ted. Successful Clinical performance is required to pass courses with a clinic al component. Students will be responsible in the clinical setting for skills learned, practic ed and demonstrated in previous terms as well as any skills learned during the c urrent term. Students will be expected to competently and safely demonstrate thes e skills at any time during a term. If a student is not successful in demonstrati ng clinical skills, remediation will be required at an instructor-prescribed tim e during the course. Supervised practice in the Skills Laboratory will be necessary when a student de monstrates weakness in one or more skills. An evaluation of the students skill w ill be done prior to returning to the clinical area. If the student returns to t he clinical area and remains unable to safely and competently demonstrate the sk ills following remediation, the student will have failed the clinical component of the course, and therefore, failed the entire course. There will be an end-of-course conference to discuss student self-evaluation and the instructors evaluation of the students clinical performance. Concerns regardi ng the clinical evaluation, can be addressed by seeking a joint conference with the instructor and with the Associate Dean, ADN Program. An unsatisfactory rating for two criteria on the Clinical Evaluation form consti tutes a clinical failure. A clinical failure results in a course failure and bo th the class and the clinical component of the course must be repeated to progre ss in the program.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION SAFETY EXAMINATION Medication Administration Safety is a program requirement. One way students demo nstrate the knowledge to safely administer medications is to successfully comple te a drug safety test at the start of each course in each term of the program. ( Read Medication Administration Policies & Procedures- Appendix C) In courses with a clinical component, the test must be passed before the studen t enters the clinical setting in Term I and prior to Week 2 of Term 2, 3 and 4 courses where medication administration is an expectation. If re-testing, the m edication safety test must be successfully completed by the second clinical week when weekly medication administration is expected. The passing grade for the drug safety test is stated in each course policy and t he minimum grade requirement increases each term. Only two attempts will be perm itted to successfully complete this test. If a student is unsuccessful on the fi rst attempt, the student will receive a remediation prescription and will be ref erred for the necessary assistance. The grade from the first test is entered as the grade in Blackboard. If a student is unsuccessful on the second attempt, the student will be exited f rom the course, and this will count as one of two maximum course failures permit

ted in the course. Remediation prior to request for reinstatement into the prog ram will be required. Absence from the scheduled tests will constitute a failure w ith no option to test again in that course. Use of basic calculators that have been approved by the Department of Nursing on drug safety tests is permitted after successful completion of Nursing Technique s (NUR 1022C). Programmable calculators, cell phone calculators, and similar el ectronics are not permitted. ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS The Nursing Faculty support meaningful learning and recognize the nature of the State College student population. Therefore, the teaching methods to achieve cou rse objectives may include face-to-face and technology-enhanced, student-engagem ent activities, in addition to lecturing, that support and assist the student to master course objectives and Student Learning Outcomes. Technology-enhanced activities will be part of all courses in all Terms of the p rogram. For computer questions, contact the College Helpdesk (632-3151) or help desk@fscj.edu COURSE FAILURES In the event a course is failed, the student will be exited from the program since progression to the next sequential Term is not permitted under these circumstan ces. Failure of the clinical component of a course requires the student to re-ta ke both the theory and the clinical components. A conference with the faculty is held to discuss what the student must do to gain re-instatement in the program. An Exit Prescription is given to the student with the required set of activities designed to assist the student to be successful upon re-instatement. Once a student completes all requirements on the Exit Prescription, the student mu st write a brief letter to the Associate Dean, ADN Program requesting to be re-a dmitted into the program specifying the desired course and term for which re-ins tatement is sought. (See Exit Prescriptions in Appendix E). A student is permitted to take a course in the program a maximum of two times. I f unsuccessful on the second attempt, the student will be exited from the progra m and denied future entry into the generic ADN program. EXAMINATIONS, TESTS, QUIZZES Tests are administered outside of class time on Mondays for day students and Mon day or Wednesday evenings for night/weekend students according to the testing sc hedule provided below. In addition, in certain courses, online testing will be d one exclusively, and may result in testing done on a day and time other than tho se specified below. This schedule is also found on the Term Bulletin Boards outs ide of the Nursing Office. Students are required to complete examinations as sc heduled, and every student enrolled in a given course must take the examination on the scheduled date and time. 8:30 10:00 11:00 8:30 12:15 6:00 10:45 am TERM 1 testing 11:15 am TERM 2 (AH 1 & Psych) testing 12:15 pm TERM 3 (Maternity & Pediatrics) testing 9:45 am TERM 4 testing 4:30 pm No testing: Faculty time/Meeting/Professional development 8:15 pm ALL TERMS Night/Weekend testing

Any student who needs to receive additional time or other accommodation for a di

sability involving testing is expected to arrange to take the test in the North Campus Assessment Center (Testing Center) at the same time and on the same day as the other members of the class. Any student who requests to take an exam at an unscheduled time must provide wri tten documentation validating the reason for the request. When exceptional circu mstance exists, and with approval of the instructor prior to the scheduled exami nation, students may be permitted to take an examination at an unscheduled time. Activities that do not constitute exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to: routine doctors appointments, vacations, non-refundable airline tic kets purchased prior to approval, routine child care, soccer games, etc. Students who are allowed to make up a missed examination must take them at the d ate, time, and place (Assessment Center, 2nd floor, E-227, 904.766.6708) specifi ed by the faculty member. North Campus Assessment Center hours are: Mon 8:30 a.m -6 p.m; Tue, Thu: 9 a.m.6 p.m.; Wed: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Make-up examinations must be completed prior to the next scheduled class. It is the students responsibility to arrange for and assure test availability at the A ssessment Center for the make-up. The format of a make-up exam is essay. When an instructor provides a make-up test, and a student does not show up for the test , a grade of zero (0) will be assigned with no possibility of a second make-up o pportunity. Comprehensive assessment and skills tests are examinations. If there is a schedu ling conflict between skills testing and another class, it is the students respon sibility to contact the faculty member for additional testing times. Students may use basic, non-programmable, calculators on tests where mathematica l calculations on a test are required. (Appendix i: Testing Procedures for Stud ents) COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX PREPARATION FOR TERM I, II, III, IV All students are required to take nationally normed tests throughout the curricu lum and are expected to make satisfactory scores on these tests to progress and graduate. Comprehensive examinations (HESI Exams) are given throughout the program in prep aration for the NCLEX-RN examination. These exams give students and faculty an indication of predicted performance on the NCLEX-RN Exam for licensure. They are weighted at a percentage of the grade in every course in which a test is given. Each exam has a student-specific remedial program that the student may follow t o improve content grasp and score on this material in the future. All the direct ives included in the section titled Examinations apply during comprehensive examin ations. After taking a HESI exam in Terms I-III, students will create a portfolio of rem ediation documents based on areas of identified weaknesses on the HESI exam at e ach course level, which will be carried forward each term for review by faculty. In Term IV, students will also complete a comprehensive NCLEX Review. The HESI e xam is the comprehensive exam for the Program and must be passed with the minimu m score of 850. Students not achieving the 850 minimum will be given three chanc es to score the minimum. Self-study and remediation will be done following each

exam. If unsuccessful after the 3rd attempt, students will be assigned the grade of I, counseled and remediated. The student may take the 4th HESI within 3 terms after the I was assigned. If unsuccessful the 4th time, the student will receive an F for the course and be required to repeat the course if eligible. Students not passing the HESI in the 3 attempts will not be allowed to graduate or partic ipate in the Pinning Ceremony at the end of Term IV.

EVOLVE STUDENT ACCOUNTS All students in the Nursing Program purchase access to an account from EVOLVE th at gives access to supplemental materials and remediation activities. This acc ount is linked to all program textbooks that are published under the EVOLVE labe l and are used in each term of the program. The account is also linked to the pu rchase of HESI Case Studies which are required and/or recommended in various cou rses throughout the program. The user name and password from EVOLVE are unique to each student and are used t o access the supplements. Students need to use this user/password information to access course supplements, required and recommended assignments, end-of-course HESI exam, and post HESI Exam Remediation packets. Please make a note of this in formation in the notebook you use for each course in the program, so that you wi ll have it readily available. EXIT INTERVIEWS When a student fails a course or chooses to leave the program during a course, h e/she must have an EXIT Interview with the course instructor. The interview con sists of a review of grades, reason for exit, and review of prescription for reme diation needed before reinstatement can be granted. These required interviews us ually take place during Final Exam week or earlier if circumstances warrant. EXIT PRESCRIPTIONS Exit Prescriptions are required for re-instatement in the nursing program. Stude nts receiving Exit Prescriptions are those who: (1) do not achieve a passing gra de, or (2) withdraw from a course or, (3) withdraw from the program.

Exit Prescriptions provide written documentation of the reason for withdrawal an d state exactly what remediation (e.g. test-taking program, stress management vi deo viewing, review course objectives, practice certain skills, etc.) the studen t needs to complete to be considered for reinstatement. The goal of the prescrip tion is to assist the students efforts to be successful once reinstated. (See App endix E for details) It is in the students best interest to complete these prescriptions as soon as po ssible since re-instatement status is made on a space-available basis as the com pleted prescription packets are submitted.

GENERAL POLICIES A minimum all college cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is to be maintained

throughout enrollment and is necessary to progress in the nursing program. A grade of C or above is to be achieved in all science courses. Students must complete all academic courses of a term in sequence prior to enter ing the next term. Continuous enrollment is required of students admitted to the ADN Program unless exceptional circumstances exist. Exceptional circumstances will be determined by the Associate Dean, ADN Program. Students will follow the Professional Guidelines established by the Department o f Nursing Appendix A, the ANA Code of Ethics, the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing Practice, the NLN Standards and Professional Competencies, National Pat ient Safety Goals, the laws of the State of Florida, and the requirements of eac h agency where assigned for clinical experiences. If assignments subject to accommodations are not completed during the specified period of time, an I may be granted in order to provide time for the student to co mplete this coursework. A grade of I must be removed prior to the next nursing te rm in order to progress in the program. Textbooks or e-books are used throughout the entire program of study. Term I te xts or e-books are essential in Term IV; therefore, we advise students not to se ll their Term I textbooks or e-books. PREGNANCY Pregnancy is not an illness and does not necessitate withdrawal from the nursing program. Students must, however, formally notify the nursing department of the pregnancy in writing. This notification is to ensure that the nursing program expectations are not det rimental to the health of the pregnant nursing student or her unborn child. (See Appendix J for form and instructions). Secondly, the student must provide a note from the physician/nurse practitioner/ midwife stating that the student may participate in all activities of a student nurse without any moving/lifting/standing/sitting restrictions. This will be pl aced in the students file in the Nursing Office. Thirdly, the student needs to notify her classroom and clinical instructors. DISABILITIES Students with disabilities should refer to the online College Catalog for a list ing of available support services. Any student with a disability must work with the Office of Counseling and Advising for Students with Disabilities in order t o receive an accommodation in the classroom. The Associate Dean, ADN Program an d faculty will be provided a document by the Office of Counseling and Advising for Students with Disabilities stating the classroom accommodations that faculty should implement in the classroom setting. The Students with Disabilities Advisor is Michelle McLamb-Liwag. North Campus of fice phone is (904) 766-6784, Bldg/Rm. E-150. Hours are 9 am 2 pm, Monday - Thu rsday. ELECTRONIC DEVICES The use of electronic devices that may record audio or visual data is prohibited in all classes and clinical components of the Nursing program. These include, b ut are not limited to: Cell phones (including camera phones and smart phones),

pagers, programmable calculators, digital watches, electronic pens or hand-held computers. They are not allowed in any testing situation (class, clinical or in the nursing skills laboratory) with or without instructor permission. Possessing and/or using these unauthorized devices during an exam or academic e xercise constitutes a violation of the nursing programs academic integrity policy . The students device will be confiscated by the faculty-proctor; the student w ill receive a zero (0) for the exam; and the student will be disallowed from att ending classes, pending review by the Associate Dean, ADN Program and the Dean o f Career Education and determination of the appropriate action to be taken. Student tape-recording or video-taping lecture or demonstrations within a class is not permitted with or without instructor permission. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS In case of inclement weather, tune in to the following sources for up-to-date in formation: College Web site www.fscj.edu College emergency hotlines: Students: 904.633.5908 Employees: 904.642.7726 Your College e-mail WOKV-AM 690/WOKV-FM 106.5 PINNING CEREMONY This is a traditional and unique ceremony in the nursing profession recognizing successful completion of the program and the ability to sit for the NCLEX RN lic ensure exam. It is held at the Florida Theater. Term IV Students who participat e in the pinning ceremony are required to wear a professional white uniform, (dr ess or pants) and to be pinned with the official College ADN pin. Participation is optional and depends on the student meeting the requirements for college gradua tion.

REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES Students in Term I may register for classes following Orientation. Instructions are given in Orientation and the method of selecting class sections is the lotter y method. Students in the daytime program in Terms I. II, IIl, and IV will register by lot tery and evening and weekend will register online. Course schedules for the nex t term are available prior to the next term in the Nursing Office Lobby. Once students have registered for a section, they should remain in that section. Any requests for transfers into different sections must be approved by the Ass ociate Dean, ADN Program. Payment due dates are established by the college. If a student fails to pay by t he required date the student will be automatically dropped from the course. The student will have to re-register in a section that has available space with no guarantee of available space or desired sections.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS Reasonable accommodations for religious observations from all faiths will be mad e.

SECURITY ESCORTS When leaving nursing classes during evening/sundown hours, students may call Se curity to escort them to their vehicles. Phone 904.766. 6608/6609. OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS In order to enroll and progress in the program, students must at all times meet the technical standards listed in Appendix F. TERM BULLETIN BOARDS Term Bulletin Boards, located outside the Nursing Office, are a two-way communic ation tool for students and faculty to provide important and timely information. Read daily. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS Each course faculties will set the guidelines and policies regarding written ass ignments, missed assignments, late assignments, etc. All written assignments ar e expected to comply with the current American Psychological Association (APA) s tyle. Students will be required to sign a statement indicating that they have read and understood the course requirements/policies in the syllabus for the course(s) i n which they are enrolled. Failure to comply may result in an administrative wi thdrawal. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Students with English as a second language are encouraged to obtain assistance f rom the course instructor and/or the Nursing Tutor (Miss Emily, 766-6525 or ekusch ne@FSCJ.edu) when pronunciation or understanding medical terminology is an issu e impacting the achievement of satisfactory grades. Get help early! All course documents including, but not limited to, syllabi, lecture notes, hand outs, quizzes, exams, etc. are written in English. Dictionaries of English-to-ot her-language are prohibited during test-taking.

E-MAIL ADDRESS Students are required to obtain a College e-mail address. This address is the o nly one that will be used for electronic communications with students. Addition ally, this is the only address that will be used to provide students with access to on line resources. It is a unique, individualized email address that ends:

___________@students.fscj.edu

Students are responsible for notifying their academic advisor, Cheryl James and the College Admissions Office of address changes, name changes, and/or home/cell telephone changes as soon as they occur. CHANGES IN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Nursing students will receive an updated Associate Degree Nursing Program Studen t Handbook each term, which incorporates any policy changes that were made durin g the previous term. Policies are subject to change during the term. In the ev ent of a policy change during the term, students will be notified in class and i n writing.

LIBRARY AND LEARNING COMMONS North Campus Library and Learning Commons Monday Thursday: 7:30 am 10 pm; Friday: 7:30 am 3 pm; Saturday: 10 am 3 pm. Sunday : Closed. Tutors are available for: English, Math, Allied Health, and Computer Lab. The North Campus Library, because of its unique health programs, is very strong in the health area. It also serves as a resource for other libraries. The atmosp here of the North Campus Library is very conducive to learning and is equipped w ith very competent, warm and helpful staff. We look forward to your visiting the North Campus Library. Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am 9 pm; Friday: 7:30 am 5 pm; Saturday Sunday : Closed Circulation Desk, 904-766-6717; Reference Desk, 904-766-6636; Fax, 904.766.6640 Deerwood Center also offers a comparable collection to the health programs and t he hours are similar. The Library and Learning Center (Deerwood) is open from 8 am-8pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-12noon on Friday; Saturday/Sunday- Closed. Th e Academic Success Center is open Monday-Thursday 8am to 8pm;Friday-Sunday-close d. Many online resources are available to students at both North and Deerwood Cente r. Interlibrary loans are also available. Students with little or no computer practice skills are encouraged to obtain ass istance at the Learning Commons (D- 330), next door to the Campus Library. Assi stance from another student is also encouraged. Course requirements include the ability to use Blackboard, the Internet, Online Web accesses for course materia ls, in order to complete the technology-enhanced components of all nursing cours es. Mastery of the use of this technology is an overall program requirement. Tutors in the Learning Commons will assist you with improving your skill level. 904.766.6718. The Learning Center hours are available at: (http://www.distance learning.org/learnersupport/student_svcs.html )

APPENDICES APPENDIX A Professional Guidelines 30 APPENDIX B Positive Background Checks and Arrest Record Clearance APPENDIX C Medication Administration Policy and Procedures 36 APPENDIX D Substance Use/Abuse Policy 37 38 34

APPENDIX E Exit Interview and Reinstatement Policy APPENDIX F Technical Standards 41

APPENDIX G Student Accident/Injury Procedures and Form APPENDIX H FSCJ E-mail Address 45

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APPENDIX I Testing Procedures for Students 46 APPENDIX J Pregnancy Notification 48

APPENDIX A PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES CODE FOR NURSES The revised ANA Code for nurses serves as a guide to standards of conduct, relat ionships, and practice. Adherence to the code by all students is expected. Students in the Associate Degree Program in Nursing will comply with the academi c regulations and requirements as stated in the College catalogue and student ha ndbook of the ADN Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

Whenever a student is assigned to a clinical activity, whether in an acute care facility, long-term care facility, community agency, or outpatient facility, the student is representing Florida State College at Jacksonville, the Nursing Depa rtment, its faculty, and its student body. The student is expected to behave wi th professional demeanor and adhere to the dress code at all times. PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR Professional demeanor includes controlling ones emotions and social behavior duri ng interactions with faculty, staff, and clients -both inside and outside of the classroom and in clinical agencies. DRESS CODE The dress code establishes requirements for appropriate dress for the profession al nurse. Students not adhering to the guidelines will not be permitted to remai n in the clinical setting and may incur a clinical absence as a result. If a cl inical agency has a dress code that is more restrictive than the following, the stricter dress code will apply. College Name Tag and Photo ID Must be clearly visible at all times during clinical activities. The name tag i s to be worn on the collar or lapel of the uniform or lab coat. Jewelry Permitted in Uniform Watch: A watch that notes minutes and seconds is required. Earrings: One small stud in each ear lobe is permitted. Facial Jewelry: Hoops or other facial jewelry including jewelry in and around th e eyebrow, nose, and tongue are not permitted. Rings: Only a plain wedding band with no stone is allowed. Your instructor may send you home and/or have you remove the violations before a llowing you to perform patient care. Tattoos May not be visible. This means that if the tattoos are between your shoulder and wrist, you need to wear a white long-sleeve shirt under your uniform top. Your instructor may send you home and/or have you remove the violations before allowi ng you to perform patient care. This may count as a half-day clinical absence. Facial Hair Students facial hair must be trimmed closely to the face. Facial hair must be le ss than inch in length. Hygiene Students must maintain good personal hygiene, ie. appear, feel and smell clean. Make-Up Clean, natural look is desired, so no excessive make-up. No fragrance (perfume or aftershave) may be used. Hair Must be neatly contained and appropriate for safe client care. Both female or m ale hair longer than shoulder length must be pulled back and up. Shoulder length hair cannot be swinging freely so to touch the face while leaning over clients during care. Nails Must be well-groomed and clipped short, so they are not visible from the palmar

surface. (This is both an infection control and patient safety issue. ) Polish, if worn, must be clear only, and in good repair. Artificial nails, overlays, or wraps are not permitted per CDC guidelines. Stockings Socks or stockings must be all white. Shoes In clinical facilities, students must wear shoes that are made of leather/leathe r-like (non-fabric) material that completely encompass the foot. Sling backs, h eels, clogs or open-toed shoes of any kind or flip flops are unsafe during caregiving and not allowed. Your instructor may send you home to change into a more suitable, professional uniform before allowing you to perform patient care. Thi s may count as a half-day clinical absence. Undergarments Should not be visible under the white uniform top or pants when standing, walkin g, or bending over during clinical activities. This means solid white undergarme nts should be worn on light skinned students and dark solid colored undergarment s on dark skinned students. Continuing along these lines, more unacceptable items are those which have vario us colors of the rainbow, polka dots, stripes; or possess strings or materials t hat highlight body parts in a manner unacceptable for a professional student nur se who represents the College. Your instructor may send you home to change into a more suitable, professional u niform before allowing you to perform patient care. This may count as a half-day clinical absence. Lab Coats/Sweaters During clinical experiences, lab coats may be worn in accordance with the polici es of the assigned clinical agency. Lab coats may not be worn while giving pati ent care. Navy blue or white sweaters may be worn with the uniform. Sweaters may not be worn while giving patient care. If a lab coat or sweater is worn, the nametag must be attached to the lab coat or sweater. Assignments/ Community Volunteer Uniform When going to a clinical facility to obtain assignments, the schools uniform is a College nursing polo shirt with full length (waist to ankle) khaki pants and cl osed shoes. This is also the uniform for: community volunteerism, Psych Nursing rotation. Appropriate identification must always be worn. Smoking Smoking in clinical settings is prohibited by all clinical agencies used by the Nursing Program. Smoking is no longer allowed on the outside grounds of any faci lity, so all students must comply with this Nursing and agency policy. When first coming to clinical in the morning, consider that lingering smoke odor s can be disturbing and/or detrimental to patients. NOT permitted for any clinical activity (getting assignments or clinical experiences): Sweat shirts, sweat pants, sweat jackets, jeans, shorts, T-shirts, halter tops, crop tops, or tank tops (any item in which the midriff is exposed), ill-fitting clothing, hip hugger or low cut slacks (pant items in which the skin is exposed) . GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONALISM IN CLINICAL SETTINGS

Orientation to Clinical Agencies Orientation to clinical agencies is mandatory and a requirement of every agency. Students must attend orientation sessions and provide course instructors with documentation of attendance and completion of in-services and other requirements (such as background checks, immunizations, and CPR training, etc.). Failure to comply with even one agency policy may result in a clinical absence or clinical failure. Dress Code for Orientation is the school uniform of: blue polo and khaki pants a nd closed toe shoes with picture ID and name tag. The white school uniform is re quired if a clinical experience will follow the orientation. Clinical preparation Clinical experiences are designed to meet specific learning objectives. The stu dent should be aware of these objectives and be prepared to fully participate in all activities. This includes the completion of assigned readings and/or writt en work. Failure to comply will result in student being sent home and a clinica l absence. See course syllabi for specific policies. Dress Code for Obtaining Clinical Assignments is the school uniform of: blue pol o and khaki pants and closed toe shoes with picture ID and name tag. A white la b coat may be worn over this uniform. Punctuality The student is expected to be punctual for all clinical-related experiences. Ab sences must be approved by the faculty member prior to the scheduled clinical ex perience. If the absence occurs on the day of the scheduled clinical experience , the instructor must be notified no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time. Students are expected to report to the clinical unit at least 15 minutes before scheduled clinical time in order to assess client condition and changes since th e previous day and collaborate with the instructor regarding any needed changes in client care/assignment. Expectations During Clinicals The student should come equipped for the clinical activity. DO: bring books, worksheets, and equipment needed for that days experience. remain inside the clinical facility for the duration of the experience. remain on the unit assigned. DONT: switch clinical units, clinical days or clinical facilities without faculty appr oval. work on other assignments during the clinical experience. use agency computers or copy machines for school work or personal work. chew gum while in uniform. bring purses, cell phones, pager and other valuables inside the clinical agencie s. Illnesses and Injuries Students are not permitted to participate in clinical activities if they are ill or injured. At the discretion of the faculty member, students with infectious processes or injuries requiring bandages or prosthetic or assistive devices will be evaluated for continuance in the program. Clearance from a physician must b e presented prior to attending clinical activity.

APPENDIX B POSITIVE BACKGROUND CHECKS AND ARREST RECORD CLEARANCE INTRODUCTION Criminal background checks are conducted on all students prior to the start of t he nursing program. PURPOSE All clinical facilities with which Florida State College at Jacksonville partner s for student clinical experiences require facility review and approval of any p ositive criminal background check. In addition, students with positive criminal background checks might not be eligible to take the NCLEX Exam even if the stu dent has graduated from the nursing program. Students with a positive background check should submit to Cheryl James, Advisor , the documents as outlined below that are needed to obtain clearance to take th e NCLEX as soon as possible after admission to the program. Students who wait until term IV to submit their materials will be processed afte r all new students (Term I) and graduating students (Term IV) business is completed. PROCESS: Prepare a folder labeled with your name and address, program, term in which you are presently enrolled, along with telephone numbers (home and cell). Gather the following information and place in that labeled folder: _____ Charging instrument (arrest record from the police department).

_____ Judgment or sentence (court record). Obtain from the Clerk of the Court in the county where the offense occurred. _____ Disposition (proof of payment: proof of compliance with the court order; proof of satisfactory completion of probation, restitution, etc. Write a letter to the State Board of Nursing explaining your situation in your o wn words and place in the folder with the above material. Bring all materials to the Nursing office for processing. Note to the ATTENTION o f the Associate Dean, ADN Program. The administrative assistant will log your de livery in. (Always keep a copy of any documents you submit.) _____ Material delivered to Nursing Office _____ Contact information provided on inside of folder Your material will be processed by the Associate Dean, ADN Program who will writ e a letter to the State Board confirming your enrollment and academic status as a graduate of the nursing program. This letter will be added to your folder of materials and will be released to you as soon as the registrar notifies the nurs ing department of your official status as a graduate.

_____ You will be called when your folder containing all of your materials and letter from the Associate Dean, ADN Program is ready. Once all above steps are completed, you will have all of the required materials for you to send to the Florida State Board of Nursing. FINAL STEP It is your responsibility to send all of the above material to the State Board o f Nursing for processing. Keep a copy of all documentation you send to the Stat e Board of Nursing. If you have unanswered questions or concerns, please call the Florida State Boar d of Nursing for assistance. ******************************************************************************** ************************* CHECKLIST ____ Charging instrument (arrest record from the police department)

____ Judgment or sentence (court record). Obtain from the Clerk of the Court in the county where the offense occurred. ____ Disposition (proof of payment: proof of compliance with the court order; proof of satisfactory completion of probation, restitution, etc. ____ Letter to the State Board of Nursing explaining your situation in your o wn words ____ ____ ____ ____ Material delivered to Nursing Office Contact information provided on inside of folder Await letter from Associate Dean, ADN Program Date sent to Florida State Board of Nursing

APPENDIX C MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION POLICY & PROCEDURES Students must successfully complete a drug safety test at the start of each cour se in each term of the program. In courses with a clinical component, the test m ust be passed before the student enters the clinical setting. Students may administer medications only at the discretion of the faculty member . Students must adhere to all course policies and agency policies and procedure s.

Students may not administer medications unless the faculty member or faculty app roved RN is present to supervise the procedure. The 6 Rs of medication administration must be followed consistently without excep tion. Medications received by patients must be documented in the patients record immedi ately after they have been administered. Medications must never be documented i n the patients record prior to administration. Students must monitor the patients response to all medications and report back to the faculty member as appropriate. IF A MEDICATION ERROR OCCURS, THE STUDENT MUST: Notify the faculty member immediately. Follow the agency procedure for reporting medication errors and subsequent patie nt monitoring. The faculty member will contact the nursing department to initiate the Colleges i ncident report. A status report documenting the error will be completed by the faculty member an d placed in the students file. The student may be required to complete a remediation prescription prior to any further administration of medication to patients.

APPENDIX D SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE POLICY Florida State College at Jacksonville is committed to maintaining high standards of nursing education and practice. Safe practice includes unimpaired performan ce in the clinical setting and, as such, students are expected to perform nursin g activities without the use of any chemical substance that could alter or impai r thinking. These chemical substances may be alcohol or illicitly obtained drug s. Students who are taking prescribed medications are expected to submit a written statement from the prescribing physician to be included in their record. It is the responsibility of nursing faculty to observe student behaviors which c ould threaten the safety and well-being of patients, other students, or faculty. If a faculty member or a licensed or certified professional at the clinical fa cility where the student is assigned has reasonable suspicion that a student is impaired, the observation will be documented and corroborated: If unsafe behavior is documented, the following process will be implemented: The student will be relieved of patient care responsibilities and be given an op portunity to discuss the behavior with the person(s) who witnessed the behavior. It is the students responsibility to disclose any prescription or non-prescript ion medications that the student is taking as well as any other relevant medical information. The faculty member will inform the student that a college-financed physical and/ or mental examination may be required. The faculty member shall advise and consult with the Associate Dean, ADN Program or the designated alternate by telephone about the situation. The Associate Dean, ADN Program (or the alternate) may schedule an appointment f or the student with the independent medical facility used by The College to have a physical and/or mental examination within six hours of the students removal fr om the clinical setting. A signed, informed consent for release of information regarding results of the e xamination(s) to Florida State College at Jacksonville will be obtained from the student. The faculty member shall assist the student to arrange for transportation home o r to the independent medical facility, as appropriate. The student will be advi sed not to operate a vehicle. If substance use is confirmed through the physical and/or mental examination, th e student will be recommended for suspension and/or such other disciplinary acti on that may be appropriate. Such other action may include referral to the Inter vention Project for Nurses (IPN) for evaluation and the institution of appropria te therapeutic measures. The cost of such therapeutic measures will be borne by the student. Students who are accepted by the Intervention Project for Nurses must immediatel y advise the Associate Dean, ADN Program of their participation in this program and comply with all IPN rules and regulations. Students who fail to comply with these requirements may be recommended for permanent dismissal from the Nursing Program.

APPENDIX E EXIT INTERVIEW AND REINSTATEMENT POLICY REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT The student may be considered for reinstatement if he/she: does not achieve a passing grade. withdraws from a course. withdraws from the program. All Students who are exited: May be required to repeat their criminal background check. May be reinstated to that course one time only. Shall submit a written request for reinstatement to the Associate Dean, ADN Prog ram along with all of the written documentation fulfilling the exit prescription . If withdrawn for academic jeopardy/failure: The student has an exit interview with the instructor who will provide a written prescription for the student to complete prior to reinstatement. This exit in terview is a requirement in order to be considered for reinstatement at a later date. The instructor provides written documentation with the reason for withdrawal on the prescription form. The written prescription will state exactly what the stu dent needs to do to be considered for reinstatement. The goal of the prescriptio n is to assist the students efforts to be successful on re-admission. The student must complete the prescription prior to application for reinstatemen t. If withdrawn for reasons other than academic failure: The student must participate in an exit interview with the instructor. The stud ent must attach written documentation of resolution of the problem to the letter of request for reinstatement. Lastly, students may refuse reinstatement to a course once after they have been notified that a slot has become available. A second refusal may result in a req uest to provide written documentation that explains the reason for the second re fusal. After a second refusal, a request for consideration for reinstatement ma y be denied. If the student is exiting a course for the second time, the student must meet wi th the instructor and the Associate Dean, ADN Program. REINSTATEMENT CRITERIA All criteria must be met in order to be considered. Satisfactory compliance with all of the requirements listed above. Availability of space in the course for which reinstatement is requested. Previous satisfactory performance in nursing courses. Satisfactory demonstration of course content and skill proficiency from the star t of the program to the point of exit, if requested by the faculty or Associate

Dean, ADN Program. Skills may need to be tested each time a reinstatement is re quested. Ability to meet all of the Nursing Programs technical standards. Evidence of compliance with CPR, immunizations, and health requirements, as well as acceptable background check and all other program and agency requirements/ policies. Recommendation of the faculty. PRIORITY FOR REINSTATEMENT (Based on the following groupings) GROUP 1: Military Duty Proof of all military leaves will be honored and given first priority. GROUP 2: Medical Leave (short term emergency medical leave, including pregnancy) All requested written documentation, including documentation from a medical doct or (MD), advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) or physicians assistant PA - certified), is provided to the Associate Dean, ADN Program with the request f or reinstatement. Approval of Associate Dean, ADN Program. Date of Exit. Withdrawal in good standing. Request for reinstatement within one (1) year of exit date. Fulfillment of all other criteria and requirements described in this policy.

GROUP 3: Personal Reasons All written documentation is provided to the Associate Dean, ADN Program with th e request for reinstatement. Date of Exit. Withdrawal in good standing. Request of reinstatement within one (1) year of exit date. Fulfillment of all other criteria and requirements described in this policy. GROUP 4: Withdrawal in Good Standing Students from Groups 1, 2, and 3 above requesting reinstatement within one (1) y ear of exit date. Fulfillment of all criteria and requirements described in this policy. Students applying for reinstatement more than one (1) year after their exit date will need to have their prescription re-evaluated, and any additional requireme nts completed (documented and submitted) prior to consideration for reinstatemen t.

GROUP 5: Withdrawal Failing Date of exit. Request for reinstatement within one (1) year of exit date. Fulfillment of all criteria and requirements described in this policy. Additional coursework (credit and non-credit may be required). Students applying for reinstatement more than one (1) year after the exit date w ill need to have their prescription re-evaluated, and any additional requirement s completed (documented and submitted) prior to consideration for reinstatement. Students may be ineligible for reinstatement if their application is not receive d within two (2) years of their exit date.

APPENDIX F OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS Nursing students shall be in reasonably good health and any disability should al low the student to administer safe nursing care. The following lists essential f unctions that a student must be capable of performing while a student in the nur sing program at Florida State College at Jacksonville. TACTILE Feel vibrations (feel pulses); Detect temperature (skin, solution) Feel differences in surface characteristics (skin turgor, rashes) Feel differences in sizes, shapes (palpate vein, identify body landmarks) Detect environmental temperature (check for drafts) SMELL Detect odors from client (foul smelling drainage, alcohol breath, etc.) Detect smoke, gases or noxious smells READING & WRITING IN ENGLISH Read and understand written documents (e.g. policies, protocols, syllabi, tests, etc.) Write notes in documents and clinical records in English Take test and exams written in English without the use of translations aides ( e.g. dictionary) EMOTIONAL STABILITY Establish therapeutic boundaries; Provide client with emotional support Adapt to changing environment/stress Deal with the unexpected (patient going into crisis) Focus attention on task; Maintain self-control Monitor own emotions and handle strong emotions (e.g. grief, anger) Perform multiple responsibilities concurrently Use good judgment when providing patient care COMMUNICATION SKILLS Teach or explain procedures (client/family about health care) in English Give oral reports (report on clients condition to others) and convey information through writing (progress note) in English Speak on the telephone and interact with others (health care workers) in English Direct activities of others in English Maintain appropriate communication with faculty and staff/agency (status of pati ents) HEARING Hear monitor alarm, emergency signals, auscultation sounds. Hear cries for help and respond in a timely manner VISUAL Observe client responses at a distance and close at hand Distinguish colors MOBILITY Ability to safely guard and protect the client AND ONESELF Possess the agility to move quickly to insure client safety Ability to safely bend, lift, twist to assist the client move Ability to maneuver in small spaces FINE MOTOR SKILLS Possess manual dexterity to safely grasp and manipulate small objects Basic typing skills on a computer keyboard

APPENDIX G STUDENT ACCIDENT/INJURY PROCEDURES

FOR LIFE THREATENING INJURIES, dial 9 then 911 and notify North Campus Security at 766-6608, 766-6609, or 633-8200.

When a student becomes injured, the student should contact his/her primary insur ance carrier to receive authorization for medical treatment. If the student does not have primary insurance coverage, contact the Colleges Ris k Manager to obtain guidance in levels of coverage, if any that may apply. Edith Conte is the Risk Management Assistant at (904) 632-3127. If Risk Management cannot be reached, the student should not delay in getting th e necessary medical treatment. If the incident occurs during daytime working hours, the student should report t o Baptist Occupational Health located in the Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute B uilding at 1325 San Marco Boulevard, Suite 301, (904) 202-2395. If the incident occurs outside of normal working hours, the injured student shou ld report to Baptist Medical Emergency Center. Immediately, or as soon as possible, complete the School Activities Notification o f Injury Insurance Form on the next page. Part A Student completes and signs at time of injury.

Part B Faculty member, Adjunct, or applicable Program Manager completes and sig ns within 12 hours.

APPENDIX H STUDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS Upon your initial registration to the college, you were assigned a user ID and a password. With this information, you can establish e-mail access through the c ollege even when you work at home. The options for how you can do this are spec ified below: Call the HELPDESK, 632-3151. With your user ID and password, the personnel can

talk you through the steps of the process to gain access through an icon directl y on your desktop. No other internet service is required for this dial-up servi ce. Even if you have a personal internet service, you can go to the college website and establish your own dial-up service. www.fscj.edu select current/returning student select student computing resources These steps will take you through to the process for establishing the dial-up se rvice from your home with the icon directly on your desktop. The Nursing Program requires and uses a number of textbooks and resources that h ave accompanying online components. The registration of students for these onli ne resources requires a Florida State College at Jacksonville e-mail address. N o other e-mail address will be used to correspond with students. If you have questions about your user ID, password, or steps in the process, the Florida State College at Jacksonville Helpdesk (632-3151) is the resource that can answer your questions. Even if you do not have computer access at home, you r user ID and password can be used with the computers on campus.

appendix i Testing Procedures for Students Testing will begin on time. Any students arriving later than the first student who finishes the test after the proctor has begun testing may not be admitted to the testing area. Students will need to speak with their instructor and presen t their rationale and/or documentation for not being on time. Tests using Scantrons are taken using pencil. Please bring two No. 2 pencils to the test. Mechanical pencils may be used only upon inspection by the faculty/pro ctor. If you are a student with a documented disability, please bring a copy of that d ocumentation with you to each testing situation. Since testing occurs outside o f regular class time, the proctors may not know you or your particular approved modifications for testing. All student gear, including, but not limited to, backpacks, books, papers, hats, jackets, cell phone (turned off) must be placed in a designated area of the roo m and remain there until the testing period is complete. If applicable, only the calculator in the skills kit may be used. Other basic c alculators (This does not include mathematical, scientific, or cell phone type d evices) must be approved by test proctors.

If noise control is a factor for your test success, consider bringing/using ear plugs. Your answers and answer sheets are your personal work. Please guard these sheet s from wandering eyes of others. Grading of tests and examinations will not occur immediately. Instructors may b e able to notify you of a tentative date and/or time to expect results. Anticipa te grades within one week; earlier than one week is a courtesy to you. If you have concerns or questions about any test items, or other matters pertain ing to the course, the testing time is not the appropriate time for that discuss ion. Contact your instructor (preferably in writing) and allow time for research and feedback. Sound-proofing is a problem in our classrooms. When you complete testing, pleas e wait quietly outside the double doors, or if you wish, please take louder disc ussions either to your car or to the cafeteria. Make up tests are scheduled at the discretion of the instructor for the course. Please note that all testing policies in the Student Handbook and Course Syllab i apply to all testing situations. If make up testing is approved, the testing format will usually be essay. HESI testing may require use of a headset. If you have one, please bring with yo u to the HESI tests.

APPENDIX J

Florida State College at Jacksonville Associate Degree in Nursing Program PREGNANCY NOTIFICATION In an effort to protect the well-being of both the pregnant nursing student and her unborn child, it is necessary that the faculty and administration of the nur sing program be aware of the pregnancy. The faculty will do everything they can to limit exposure to danger and exposure to known disease and environmental haz ards. It is our expectation that the pregnant student will be able to perform t he duties of a student nurse in both the classroom and the clinical area. Student

I am hereby notifying the Associate Dean, ADN Program of my pregnancy. I unders tand that pregnancy is not an illness and does not necessitate withdrawal from t he nursing program unless my medical caregiver finds it to be detrimental to me and/or my unborn child. I also understand that it is my responsibility to notif y my nursing instructors, both classroom and clinical. Print Name _____________________________________________________________ Signature Date Medical Provider As her medical provider for this pregnancy, I have determined that she may conti nue in the nursing program. If a situation should occur that could jeopardize h er or her unborn childs well-being, notification will be given to FSCJ /Associate Dean, ADN Program by her health care provider. Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Midwife/Physician Assistant Print Name ______________________________________________________________ Signature Date ______________________________________________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________

Florida State College at Jacksonville - Department of Nursing ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING STUDENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES SIGN-OFF FALL TERM 2012 Name:____________________________________________________________________ Please Print I understand that it is my responsibility as a student to read and to be fully a cquainted with the information contained in this handbook. I must, also, become acquainted with all academic policies, rules, and regulations promulgated by the College. The content of this handbook was prepared from the best available information at the time of its publication. Not every policy statement, rule, or regulation t hat I am expected to follow is contained in this handbook. Although the Nursing department has attempted to ensure that the information contained in this handb ook is accurate and complete at the time of printing, the contents, including al l statements pertaining to the nursing program curriculum and graduation require ments are subject to change without prior notice. My signature below signifies my understanding of these facts. I understand that in addition to adhering to all course policies in this handboo k, I am also responsible for adhering to all course policies as stipulated in ea ch course syllabus. The course syllabus is a contract between my instructor and myself that guides me to successful accomplishment of the course objectives and requirements. Course policies may vary with each course, are more explicit, and are presented in greater detail than the policies contained in this handbook. I acknowledge that I have received the Florida State College at Jacksonville Ass ociate Degree Nursing Student Handbook dated Fall Term 2012. I understand that any questions I have regarding this handbook may be directed f irst to the Nursing Faculty, then to the Associate Dean, ADN Program, and, if ne cessary, then to the Dean of Career Education. ____________________________________________ Student Signature ____________________________________________ Print name _________________ Date This form will be filed in the ADN Nursing Department. Failure to sign off on this statement may result in administrative withdrawal from the nursing program.

Florida State College at Jacksonville To ensure timely processing, courses must be dropped or withdrawn by 7 p.m. of t he deadline date for each session.