Nursing Student Handbook - College of The Albemarle

1 College of The Albemarle Nursing Student Handbook associate degree Nursing Program LPN- ADN Option Program Practical Nursing Program Effective June 2020 Revised 1 6/01 MPO/BJ 6/02 MPO/BJ 7/03 MPO/BJ 6/04 MPO/BJ 6/05 MPO/JFS/BJ 5/06 MW/JFS/BJ 6/07 BJ/MW/RW/ RH/MJ 6/08 MJ/MW/ RH 5/09 MPJ/MW/ RDH 5/10 MPJ/MW/ RDH 5/11 MPJ/MW/ KM 6/12 KM/RDH/MW 6/13 KM/MW/RDH 6/14 KM/RC/MW/RDH 6/15 RC/KM/RDH 6/16 RC/KM/RDH 6/17 KM/RC/RDH 6/18 KM/RC/RDH 7/19/ KM/RDH 6/2020 RDH 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. College of The Albemarle Organizational Chart6 Sciences Organizational Chart7 Philosophy9 degree Nursing Program Philosophy10 Nursing Program Philosophy20 Programs Mission23 of Approval by Agencies23 Requirements/Process24 Option Program24 Requirements for Contingently Accepted Applicants26 With Disabilities Act30 Admission Circumstances32 1.

2 Readmission32 2. Advanced Placement32 3. Transfer of Credit33 Advisement System35 1. Sequence of Course35 2. Grading System35 3. Clinical Evaluation Form35 Experiences in Nursing Labs36 Status37 Eligibility for Initial NC Licensure38 C. Appeals Process42 3 43 Requirements43 for NCLEX and Licensure43 Policy Information44 A. Nursing Student s Professional Behavior44 B. Classroom/Clinical Behaviors45 C. Personal Appearance-Dress Code46 D. Student Injury Clinical Area48 E. Transportation to Clinical Agencies48 F.

3 Sexual Harassment48 G. Complaint H. Activities/Responsibilities51 A. Class Organization51 B. Pinning Ceremony51 C. Student Senate Association51 D. Student Responsibilities52 XI. Transferability of Courses to BSN52 XII. associate degree Nursing Curriculum52 A. Program Outcomes52 B. Program Student Learning Outcomes54 C. Master Curriculum Schema55 1. ADN Program55 2. LPN-ADN Option 56 XIII. Practical Nursing Curriculum57 A. Program Outcomes 57 B. Educational Outcomes59 C. Master Curriculum Schema60 Agencies, Addresses and Phone Numbers61 Student Contractual Agreement64 4 CollegeofTheAlbemarleNursingFacultyhavep reparedthishandbooktoinformeach nursingstudentofthepoliciesandguidelines specifictotheAssociateDegree,including LPN-ADNO ption, theCollegecatalogwhichcoversthegeneralin stitutionalpoliciesastheyrelatetostudent sin Program.

4 Thusallowingtheapplicantampletimetobecom efamiliarwithnursingprograms' policies and procedures. Itistheresponsibilityofeachnursingstuden ttoreviewthehandbookindependentlyand informationthatisappropriatetotheAssocia teDegreeNursing,LPN-ADNO ption,andPractical Nursing programs and includes information specific to individual programs. ThisNursingStudentHandbooksupplementsthe policiesandproceduresadoptedby policyand anypolicyprovisionofthishandbook,theBoar dofTrustees policiesshallbeconstruedas settingforththeminimumexpectations, ,some componentsofthepoliciessetforthinthishan dbookmayimposegreaterobligations, expectationsorresponsibilitiesonstudents inthenursingprogramsthanaregenerally inconsistenciesinthesepolicies,theinquir iesshouldbedirectedtotheprogram scoordinator.

5 TheProgramCoordinatormayconferwiththeDep artmentChair,DivisionChair,VicePresident of Learning and other administrative officials to resolve any such issue or conflict. AllstatementsintheNursingStudentHandbook areannouncementsofpresentnursing programs' giveadvancenoticeofanychangeinnursingpro grams'policies,suchnoticeisnotguaranteed nor required. If there are questions concerning information in this Handbook , the faculty advisor should be consulted. 5 6 7 Office Blackburn, Mary, MSN, RN 2328OC-103 Assistant Professor, ADN Program Bohn, Megan, BSN, RN2396 OC-210 Instructor, ADN program Harris, Robin D.

6 , MSN, MSEd, RN, CNE2395OC-205 Dean, Health Sciences and Wellness Programs associate Professor, ADN Program Program Coordinator, Practical Nursing Fields, Christina, MSN, RN 2998 OC-202 Instructor, ADN Program Lawrence, Kathy, MSN, RN2325OC-203 Instructor, ADN Program Miller, Katie, MSN, RN2280OC-105 Department Chair, Assistant Professor associate degree Nursing Newcombe Biggs, Elizabeth MSN, RN 2289 OC-106 Instructor, PN Program Sawyer, Jackqulyn, MSN, RN2308OC-104 Instructor, PN Program Bethany Markham2283OC 102 Administrative Assistant, Health Sciences 2304OC 107 Chris Robertson Director, Health Sciences and Wellness Programs Admissions/Advisement, Simulation Director 8 IV.

7 PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY associate degree Nursing Philosophy Schema Mission: NCCCS COA Statements of Congruence The associate degree Nurse: Expected Competencies NLN/QSEN/NAM associate degree Nursing Education: KSAs, Concept-based, Adult Learning, Collaborative Learning, Lifelong learning, Teaching and Learning, Community Participation Conceptual Frameworks Utilized: Concept Based Curriculum Health of Life Potential : Individual, Nursing , Health Care Systems Centered Care Teams Based Practice Improvement same five as above for IOM with focus on Safety and Quality KSAs Values: Caring, Diversity, Ethics, Excellence, Holism, Integrity, and Patient-centeredness Concepts: Context and Environment; Knowledge and Science; Personal and Professional Development; Quality and Safety; Relationship-centered Care.

8 And Teamwork and Course SLO s (including Roles Specific Competencies - RSC) Flourishing Judgment Identity of Inquiry 9 ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZSSOCIA TE degree Nursing PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY Mission The associate degree Nursing program supports the mission of the North Carolina Community College System and the mission of College of The Albemarle . The organizing framework for the Nursing program is congruent with the mission and value statements of College of The Albemarle as evidenced by congruent statements and beliefs by the program as stated below: The associate degree Nursing program values its philosophy for guidance and strives to: Promote a holistic approach for excellence in client care and Nursing education; Create an accessible and supportive environment to encourage Student success.

9 Provide excellence in occupational education and career development for the adult Nursing work force; Develop strong and symbiotic partnerships/relationships with the community and its health care systems; Utilize responsible stewardship in the implementation of its program including respect for people, time and resources; Foster belief in the dignity and worth of each individual and respect for diversity of all backgrounds and perspectives. Integrate and endorse the use of professional behaviors including , honesty, dignity and trust in all relationships Promote collaboration, communication skills, and the need for effective teamwork throughout Nursing education experiences and successful integration into health care systems.

10 The faculty is committed to providing accessible high quality Nursing education to meet the diverse and changing health-care needs of the service area and to promoting the development of qualified students prepared for the professional role of registered nurse at the entry level. Graduates of this program meet the education requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). The philosophy of the associate degree Nursing Program is derived from statements about the health, quality of life, achievement of potential, the individual, environment, health, Nursing , the practice, and education of the associate degree Nurse.