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1 2017-18 Jefferson College Nursing Department 1000 Viking Drive Hillsboro, MO 63050-2441 (636) 481-3406 FAX (636)789-2047 TDD (636)789-5772 Student Handbook Jefferson College Bi-level Nursing Program 2017 - 2018 Jefferson College Nursing Department 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050-2441 (636) 797-3000 x 3406 or (636) 481-3406 FAX (636) 789-2047 TDD (636) 789-5772 / Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College.

2 In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College Student , employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, Student programs, or Student activities. The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) Coordinator for students is the Disability Support Services Coordinator, Office Technology Center 101, (636)481-3169/797-3000, ext. 3169. The College Coordinator of Title IX is the Vice President of Student Services, Office Student Center 205, (636)481-3200/ 797-3000, ext.

3 3200 or email students with concerns regarding any alleged discriminatory act or occurrence falling within the provisions of any of the Federal Rules and Regulations other than Title IX or ADAAA as specified above may contact the Vice President of Student Services, Office Student Center 205, (636)481-3200/797-3000, ext. 3200. Employees, applicants, or other individuals with concerns regarding any alleged discriminatory act or occurrence falling within the provisions of any of the Federal Rules and Regulations other than Title IX or ADAAA as specified above may contact the Director of Human Resources, Office Administration 133-E, (636)481-3157/797-3000, ext.

4 3157. The Jefferson College Bi-level Nursing program has full approval from the Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBN). Meet the Faculty Kathleen Harris, MSN Ed., RN Title: Director of Nursing Office: CTE 131A Extension: 3430 Holly Boettcher, MSN, RN Title: Asst Professor Nursing Office: CTE 137A Extension: 3412 Barbara Haynes, MSN, RN Title: Asst Professor Nursing / Level II Coordinator Office: CTE 133 Extension: 3426 Louise Jadwisiak, CPNP, MSN, RN, CHSE Title: Asst Professor Nursing / Sim Lab Coordinator Office: Extension: 3548 Sara Long, BSN, RN Title: Assistant Professor Clinical Nursing Office: CTE 111 Extension: 3415 Email: Amy McDaniel, BSN, RN Title: Asst Professor Nursing Office.

5 CTE 113 Extension: 3465 April Norton-Gunther, MSN, RN Title: Asst Professor Nursing / Level I Coordinator Office: CTE 135 Extension: 3409 Jamie Schneider, RN Title: Nursing Clinical Coordinator Office: CTE 137E Extension: 3404 Sheryl Zysk, ANP-BC, RN Title: Asst Professor Nursing Office: CTE 109 Extension: 3448 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. THE BI-LEVEL NURSING PROGRAM Introduction .. 1 Mission Statement Philosophy of the Nursing Program Terminal Outcomes and Competencies .. 2 II. ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND POLICIES Core Performance Standards.

6 5 Admission Requirements Level I/PN .. 6 Admission Requirements Level II/RN Bridging Progression Requirements .. 7 Retention Policies (Level I/PN and Level II/RN) Retention Policies (Level I/PN) .. 8 Retention Policies (Level II/RN) Readmission Policies Graduation Requirements .. 9 Jefferson College Exit Exam Post-Graduation Licensure .. 10 Transfer to a Baccalaureate Program III. CURRICULUM Program of Study .. 11 Credit Hour Definition .. 15 Clinical Options Instructional Resources Clinical Simulation Lab .. 16 Standardized Testing Textbooks/Electronic Resources IV.

7 EVALUATION PROCESS Grading Scale .. 17 Student Remediation Written Work / Assignments Clinical 18 V. ATTENDANCE POLICIES Classroom .. 19 Tardy / Early Leave 20 Jury Duty Inclement Weather .. 21 VI. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORAL POLICIES Defining Professionalism .. 22 Student Conduct Code / 23 Student Success Process Communication Faculty Academic Advisement Social Media 24 VII. RULES OF PROCEDURE Appeals 25 Excessive Absenteeism Appeal Process Drug and Alcohol 26 VIII. Student RESPONSIBILITIES Nursing Student Uniform.

8 27 When In Uniform Grooming Uniform Requirements / Purchasing Jewelry / Tattoos .. 28 Name Badge Nursing Cap Viking Text Messaging Employment Services/Spring Job Fair Student Health .. 29 Mercy Hospital Campus Health Clinic APPENDIX: NCLEX ACCOMMODATIONS MISSOURI REVISED STATUTES NCLEX Licensure Exam Accommodations .. i License, application for qualifications for, fee-hearing on denial of ii Denial, revocation, or suspension of license, grounds for, civil immunity for providing information-complaint procedures .. iv The Nursing Department Student Handbook is to be used in conjunction with: Jefferson College Student Handbook Jefferson College General Catalog ANY PART OF THE NURSING Student Handbook IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Approved by: Jefferson College Board of Trustees Oct.

9 2012 Revised Aug 2013; May 2014; May 2015, July 2016, June 2017 1 I. THE BI-LEVEL NURSING PROGRAM INTRODUCTION The Bi-level Nursing Program is committed to the development of both practical and professional nursing. students admitted to Level I/Practical Nursing (PN) complete a course of study leading to a Jefferson College Certificate and eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Level I/PN is offered as a full-time day program with completion in one (1) year and a part-time evening program completed in two (2) years.

10 students meeting progression requirements are automatically admitted to Level II/Registered Nursing (RN). The second level is an Associate of Applied Science degree program leading to eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Both the day and evening Level II/RN programs are full-time and can be completed in one (1) year). The program also admits LPNs directly into Level II/RN on a space available basis (bridging). The LPN must meet all entrance requirements as outlined by the program. MISSION STATEMENT Jefferson College Bi-Level Nursing is a Student -centered educational environment that promotes critical thinking, personal growth, and professional development.