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STUDENT HANDBOOKPolicies for Currently Enrolled StudentsThe information contained herein is not to be considered a contract and the Texas TechUniversity Health Sciences Center School of Nursing reserves the right to make changes to theinformation and policies contained herein at such times as it deems appropriate. This StudentHandbook supersedes all previous editions. The provisions of the Student Handbook do notconstitute a contract, express or implied, between any student, faculty member, Texas TechUniversity System (TTUS), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), and/orthe TTUHSC School of Nursing.The TTUHSC School of Nursing shall notify the student of any changes to the TTUHSCSchool of Nursing Student Handbook occurring during the academic year. At any given time,the most current edition of the TTUHSC School of Nursing Student Handbook and TTUHSCStudent Handbook Student Code will be available on the TTUHSC website, www.ttuhsc.edu/son and www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices.
TABLE OF CONTENTSSchool of Nursing AdministrationDean. 8Academic Departments. 8Academic Services.10Regional Support.10Business and Finance.10Student Affairs and EducationSupport ServicesContact InformationAdmissions and Student Affairs.11Education Support Services.14Additional Contacts.15Academic Expectations ofStudentsMaintaining Good Standards.16Academic and Professional Integrity.16Account Management and UserResponsibilities.17Classroom Behavior.17Disruptive Conduct.17Consequences of Disruptive Conduct.18Computer Requirements.18Email Account.18Equipment (Stethoscopes, etc.).18Identification Badge.19Name Badge.19Participation in Assessments (StudentFeedback). 19Phones.20Professional Writing /APA.20Tuition and Fees.21Graduation.21School of Nursing RequirementsAcademic Requirements.22Traditional BSN UndergraduateDepartment4Traditional BSN Program.22Non-Traditional UndergraduateDepartmentRN to BSN Program.23Second Degree BSN Program.24Veteran to BSN Program.24Graduate DepartmentMSN APRN Programs and LeadershipPrograms.24Post Master’s APRN and InformaticsCertificates of Completion.25DNP Program (Executive Leadership andAdvanced Practice Nursing Tracks).25Attendance Requirements.26Attendance/Inability to Attend Class andClinical Experiences.26Clinical Attendance, Participation andResponsibilities.26Card Holder Requirements.26Undergraduate Programs (TraditionalBSN, RN to BSN, Second Degree BSN andVeteran to BSN).27Certification Requirements.27Graduate DepartmentMSN Leadership Program and DNPProgram.27MSN APRN Program (Nurse Practitionerand Nurse Midwifery Tracks), Post-MasterAPRN Certificate (Nurse PractitionerTrack).27Collaborative Program Requirements.28Comprehensive Exams.28Degree Requirements.28Graduation/Diploma.28Graduation under a Particular Catalog.28SON Commencement Ceremony.28Diploma.28Undergraduate DepartmentsTraditional BSN and Non-TraditionalDepartments.29Graduation with Honors.29Graduate DepartmentTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center
MSN Leadership Program, MSN APRNProgram (Nurse Practitioner and NurseMidwifery Tracks) and DNP Program.29Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner and NurseMidwifery Certificates of Completion andGraduation.29Immunization Requirements.29Liability Insurance.31Licensure - RNs.31Licensure Applications.31NCLEX Identification Requirements.32Personal Appearance/Uniform: ClinicalSetting and Simulation Center.33Personal Appearance: Classroom Attire.35Pre-requisites and Co-requisites.36Scholarships.36School Schedule/Academic Calendar.37Academic PoliciesAcademic Advisement.38Traditional BSN UndergraduateDepartmentTraditional BSN Program.38Non-Traditional UndergraduateDepartmentRN to BSN Program.38Second Degree BSN Program.39Veteran to BSN Program.39Graduate DepartmentMSN Leadership Program and DNPProgram.39MSN APRN (Nurse Practitioner and NurseMidwifery Tracks).40Academic Misconduct.40Filing Complaint.40Timeline.41Academic Grade Challenges/Appeals.41Final Grade Appeal.41Procedural Appeal Process.42Academic Dismissal/Appeals.43Procedure for Dismissal.43Appeals Procedure for AcademicSchool of NursingDismissal.43Appeals Procedure for Non-DismissalAction(s).44Adding a Course.44Code of Ethics.44Code of Professional and AcademicConduct.44Course Loads.45Traditional BSN UndergraduateDepartmentTraditional BSN Program.45Non-Traditional UndergraduateDepartmentRN to BSN Program.45RN to BSN Transfer Between CourseSections.45Second Degree BSN Program.45Veteran to BSN Program.45Graduate DepartmentMSN Leadership Program and DNPProgram .45MSN APRN Program (Nurse Practitionerand Nurse Midwifery Tracks.46Course Syllabi.46Dean’s List/President’s List (UndergraduateProgram).46Dropping a Course.46Early Alert Undergraduate StudentAssistance Program.47Traditional BSN UndergraduateDepartmentTraditional BSN Program.47Non-Traditional UndergraduateDepartmentRN to BSN Program.47Second Degree BSN Program.47Veteran to BSN Program.47Early Alert Graduate Student AssistanceProgram.47Graduate DepartmentMSN Leadership Program and DNPProgram.475
MSN APRN Program (Nurse Practitionerand Nurse Midwifery Tracks).48Enrollment Out of Sequence.48Grading Policies.48Course Grade Policy.48Grade Reports.49Grade Scale.49Grading Average (GPA).49Grade Point Chart.50Independent/Individual Study Courses.51Leave of Absence (LOA) and Return fromLeave of Absence.51Undergraduate Students.51Graduate Students.52NCLEX RN Exam Eligibility.52Non-Grade Complaint or Grievance.54Pass - Fail Option.56Placement in Clinical Facility.56Placement in Course.56Readmission.56Undergraduate Programs.56Graduate Programs.56Registration.57Suspension and Retention.57Textbooks.57Unsafe Student Practices.57General InformationAccess to Student Records (FERPA).58Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).58Announcements and RelatedInformation.59Career Services Center.59Change of Contact Information.59Confidentiality (HIPAA).59Counseling Services.60Program of Assistance for Students(PAS).60Abilene Students (PAS).60Amarillo Students (PAS).60Austin/Hill Country/San Antonio Students(PAS).606Dallas Students (PAS).60Lubbock Students (PAS).60Off-campus Long Distance EducationStudents.61Permian Basin Students (PAS).6124-Hour Crisis/Help Line.61Financial Counseling for LubbockStudents.61Tobacco Intervention Program for LubbockStudents.61Criminal Background Checks.61Diversity and Inclusion.62Drug Free Schools and CommunitiesAct.62Employment.62Faculty Office Hours.62Financial Information.63Health Insurance.63Health Services for TTUHSC Students.63Incident/Injury Reporting andInvestigation.63Interprofessional Education.63Legal Services for Students.63Library.64Locker Information (Lubbock Campus).65Media Authorization and Release.65Parking/Vehicle Registration.65Professional and Academic Conduct.65Reference Letters/RecommendationForms.65Online Access.66Registration of Convicted Sex Offenders.66Relocation (Moving) to a State Other thanthe State of Texas.67Research.67Safe Harbor.67Safety.67SAKAI.68Semester Hours.68Sexual Harassment.68Filing a Sexual Harassment Complaint.68Simulation.68Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Social Media/Personal Web Sites and WebLogs - Guidelines for Students.69Standard Precautions.69Environmental Control.69Gloves.70Gown.70Hand Hygiene.70Linen.70Mask, Eye Protection and Face Shield.70Occupational Health and Blood-bornePathogens.70Patient Care Equipment.71Patient Placement.71State Privacy Policy.71Student Advisory Councils forBoth Undergraduate and GraduateDepartments.71Student Affairs.72Student Travel Policy.72Tobacco Free Environment.72Transcripts.73Transfer Between Campuses.73Withdrawal from the School of Nursing.73Undergraduate Nursing Students.73Graduate Nursing Students.73School of Nursing7
School of Nursing AdministrationMichael L. Evans, PhD, RN, FAANProfessor and DeanUMC Endowed Chair for Excellence inNursingACADEMIC DEPARTMENTSTraditional BSN UndergraduateDepartmentTraditional BSN ProgramKathryn Sridaromont, PhD, RNC, MSNAssociate Dean and Department ChairPhone: (806) 743-9243kathy.sridaromont@ttuhsc.eduAnn Hagstrom, MSN, RN, NCSNAssistant Professor, BSN Program Directorof Admissions/ProgressionsPhone: (806) 743-2793ann.hagstrom@ttuhsc.eduAmanda Veesart, MSN, RN, CNEAssistant Professor, BSN Program Directorof CurriculumPhone: (806) 743-2722amanda.veesart@ttuhsc.eduNon-Traditional UndergraduateDepartmentRN to BSN and Second Degree ProgramsMelinda Mitchell Jones, MSN, JD, RNAssociate Dean and Department ChairPhone: (806) 743-9229melinda.mitchell.jones@ttuhsc.eduDarlene Lacy, PhD, RN-C, CNEAssistant Professor andRN to BSN Program DirectorPhone: (512) 635-6819darlene.lacy@ttuhsc.eduLaura Opton, DHSc, RN, CNEAssociate Professor and Second DegreeProgram DirectorPhone: (806) 743-3506laura.opton@ttuhsc.eduDebbie Sikes, DNP, RN, CNEAssistant Professor and Veteran to BSNProgram DirectorPhone: (915) 494-1558deborah.sikes@ttuhsc.edu8Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Graduate DepartmentMSN Advanced Practice RN Program(Nurse Practitioner and Nurse MidwiferyTracks) and DNP Program (APRN Track)Emily Merrill, PhD, RN, FNP, BC, CNE,FAANPAssociate Dean and Department Chair forAdvanced Practice RN ProgramsPhone: (806) 743-2799emily.merrill@ttuhsc.eduGraduate DepartmentMSN Leadership Programs(Administration, Education, andInformatics) and DNP ProgramBarbara Cherry, DNSc, MBA, RN, NEA-BCAssociate Dean and Department Chair forLeadership ProgramsPhone: (806) 743-9209Fax: (806)743-1622barbara.cherry@ttuhsc.eduTara Hilliard, MSN, RN, ACNP-BCAssistant Professor and Program Director,Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP TrackPhone: (806) 743-9222tara.hilliard@ttuhsc.eduPat Allen, EdD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAANProfessor and Director, MSN NursingEducation TrackPhone: (806) 543-4760patricia.allen@ttuhsc.eduKellie Bruce, PhD, RN, FNP-BCAssistant Professor and Program Director,FNP TrackPhone: (806) 743-9207kellie.bruce@ttuhsc.eduSusan McBride, PhD, RNProfessor and Director, MSN NursingInformatics TrackPhone: (817) 284-9888susan.mcbride@ttuhsc.eduChristine Stuart, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BCAssistant Professor and Director of theNurse Midwifery TrackPhone: (806) 743-9245christine.stuart@ttuhsc.eduCindy Acton, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, MSNAssociate Professor and Director, MSNNursing Administration TrackPhone: (806)743-9200cindy.acton@ttuhsc.eduKaren Esquibel, PhD, RN, CPNP-PCAssociate Professor and Program Director,Pediatric NP (Primary and Acute Care)TracksPhone: (806) 743-9213karen.esquibel@ttuhsc.eduSchool of Nursing9
ACADEMIC SERVICESREGIONAL SUPPORTResearchAlyce S. Ashcraft, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEFProfessor and Associate Dean for ResearchRoberts’ Endowed Practiceship in NursingPhone: (806) 743-2730 ext 226alyce.ashcraft@ttuhsc.eduPermian Basin CampusSharon Cannon, EdD, RNProfessor and Medical Center HospitalRegional Dean Endowed Chair,Co-Director, Center of Excellence inEvidence-Based Practice800 West 4th StreetOdessa, TX 79763Phone: (432) 335-5150Fax: (432) 335-5169sharon.cannon@ttuhsc.eduClinical Services and CommunityEngagementChristina R. Esperat, PhD, RN, FAANProfessor and Associate Dean for ClinicalServices and Community EngagementPhone: (806) 743-2736christina.esperat@ttuhsc.eduOutcomes Management and EvaluationYondell Masten, PhD, WHNP-BC, RNC-OBFlorence Thelma Hall Endowed Chair forExcellence in Women’s HealthProfessor and Associate DeanOutcomes Management and EvaluationPhone: (806) 743-2747yondell.masten@ttuhsc.eduPaula Simpson, DirectorPhone: (806) 743-4648Fax: (806) 743-1622paula.simpson@ttuhsc.edu10Abilene CampusPearl Merritt, EdD, MSN, MS, FAANAssociate Professor and Regional Dean1674 Pine StreetAbilene, Texas 79601Phone: (325) 696-0503Fax: (325) 676-3891pearl.merritt@ttuhsc.eduBUSINESS and FINANCELinda LaneAssistant Dean, Business and FinancePhone: (806) 743-2728linda.lane@ttuhsc.eduTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Student Affairs and Education Support ServicesContact InformationADMISSIONS and STUDENT AFFAIRS3601 4th Street, STOP 6264Lubbock, TX 79430Phone: (806) 743-2730 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (806) 743-1622Karla J. Chapman, PhDAssociate Academic Dean,Student Affairs and Education SupportServicesPhone: (806) 743-9212karla.chapman@ttuhsc.eduUndergraduate DepartmentBSN AdvisingSonia Moore3601 4th Street, STOP 6264Lubbock, TX 79430(806) 743-9235 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5822sonia.moore@ttuhsc.eduBSN AdmissionsElizabeth Martinez(806) 743-9234 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5822elizabeth.martinez@ttuhsc.eduLauren Sullivan-Dawson, MEdSenior Director, Student Affairs,Campus Life and Student Engagement(806) 743-2748lauren.sullivan@ttuhsc.eduBSN Enrolled Student ManagementTraditional BSN and Second Degree BSNTiffany Hager(806) 743-4843 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5823tiffany.hager@ttuhsc.eduBSN Enrolled Student Management RN to BSNJanet Roberson(806) 743-3507 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5824janet.roberson@ttuhsc.eduAmy Pineda(806) 743-4781 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5822amy.pineda@ttuhsc.eduSchool of Nursing11
BSN Transcript and Core CurriculumEvaluationRosie Gomez(806) 743-4855 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5823rosie.gomez@ttuhsc.eduProgram Support, Admissions andEnrollmentGeraldine Ferrer(806) 743-9261/ (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5824jeannette.diaz@ttuhsc.eduGraduate Department12MSN Advising and AdmissionsGeorgina Barrera(806) 743-2762 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5826georgina.barrera@ttuhsc.eduMSN Program SupportVeronica Garcia(806) 743-2765 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5826veronica.garcia@ttuhsc.eduMSN Enrolled Student ManagementRebecca Akin-Sitka, MEd(806) 743-2573 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5826rebecca.akin-sitka@ttuhsc.eduDNP Advising, Admissions, and StudentManagementLauren Sullivan, MEd(806) 743-2748 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (855) 282-5826lauren.sullivan@ttuhsc.eduTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Affiliation AgreementsStephanie Jones(806) 743-1732 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (806) 743-1648stephanie.l.jones@ttuhsc.eduScholarship Applications and New StudentOrientationTara Ferguson(806) 743-9214 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (806) 743-1648tara.ferguson@ttuhsc.eduData and Enrollment ManagementHeather Johnson(806) 743-3581 / (800) 493-3954Fax: (806) 743-1648heather.n.johnson@ttuhsc.eduSchool of NursingStudent Affairs Regional StaffAbilene CampusVacant1674 Pine StreetAbilene, Texas 79601(325) 696-0535Fax: (325) 676-3981Permian Basin CampusCindy Shumard800 West 4th StreetOdessa, Texas 79769(432) 703-5270Fax: (432) 335-5169cindy.shumard@ttuhsc.edu13
EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICESEducation TechnologyJoe Ferrer, Managing Director(806) 743-4248Fax: (806) 743-1697joe.ferrer@ttuhsc.eduRecruitment, Career Services Center andInternal/External RelationsChristy Meriwether, Managing Director(806) 743-4288Fax: (888) icka Cano, Assistant Director(806) 743-3056Fax: (888) 972-6987aricka.cano@ttuhsc.eduAndrew Martinez, Unit Coordinator(806) 743-3056Fax: (888) 972-9208andrew.martinez@ttuhsc.eduCareer Services CenterDonna Balko, Unit Coordinator(806) 743-2751Fax: (888) 972-6987donna.balko@ttuhsc.eduCustomer Engagement and CommunityRelationsKayla Talbott, Unit Coordinator(806) 743-9247Fax: (888) 972-6987kayla.talbott@ttuhsc.edu14Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Additional ContactsRETENTION COUNSELORSAbilene CampusTraditional BSN ProgramStacie Alvarez, RN, BSNPhone: (325) 696-0524stacie.alvarez@ttuhsc.eduAaron Duebner, RN, BSNPhone: (325) 696-0592aaron.duebner@ttuhsc.eduSecond Degree BSN ProgramJenny Humphrey, RN, BSNPhone: (325) 696-0535jenny.humphrey@ttuhsc.eduAmarillo CampusSecond Degree BSN and Veteran to BSNProgramsSharon Brewer, MSN, RNPhone: (806)414-9937sharon.brewer@ttuhsc.eduAustin/Hill Country AreaSecond Degree BSN ProgramLisa Davenport, MSN, RNlisa.davenport@ttuhsc.eduDallas AreaSecond Degree BSN and Veteran to BSNProgramsKaren Schmidt, RN, BSNkaren.schmidt@ttuhsc.eduSchool of NursingLubbock CampusTraditional BSN ProgramBren Threadgill, RN, MS, BSN, CHPNPhone: (806) 743-2217bren.threadgill@ttuhsc.eduSecond Degree BSN ProgramHaley Rowden, MSN, RNC-NICPhone: (806) 743-2730haley.rowden@ttuhsc.eduPermian Basin CampusTraditional BSN ProgramSonya Morris, RN, BSNPhone: (432) 703-5286sonya.morris@ttuhsc.eduSecond Degree BSN ProgramDiana Goodwin, MSN, RNPhone: (432) 703-5274diana.goodwin@ttuhsc.eduACADEMIC RETENTION and SUCCESSCOACHESRN to BSN Academic AdvisorJan RobertsPhone: (806) 743-2730Fax: (806) 743 2792jan.roberts@ttuhsc.edu15
Academic Expectations of StudentsMAINTAINING GOOD STANDARDSEach student MUST meet the objectives ofeach area of study and is required to: Keep apprised of and adhere to the rulesand regulations of TTUHSC StudentHandbook Student Code at C Institutional Student Handbook.pdf, the School of Nursing Catalog athttp://www.ttuhsc.edu/son/catalog.aspx, and policies contained in the mostcurrent version of the School of NursingStudent Handbook. Demonstrate a systematic, safe, accurate,timely, and efficient approach toaccomplish each objective and use allmaterials efficiently. Devote adequate time and preparationto class and clinical activities to meet thestated objectives. Demonstrate academic integrity in eachelement of the student’s performance. Apply ethical behavior appropriate to thestandards of a developing professionalat all times and particularly in relationto maintaining the confidentiality ofinformation regarding patients andclients. Maintain personal health to accomplishthe essential functions as defined in theSchool of Nursing Catalog. Be aware of professional issues and havethe ability to define a personal positionin relation to various issues. Participate in evaluating the area ofstudy and the School of Nursing.16 Maintain all practice standards, iflicensed, as written by the Texas Boardof Nursing Nurse Practice Act. IC and PROFESSIONALINTEGRITYAll students entering the School of Nursingmust subscribe to the standards and codesof the profession. Patients and society as awhole expect School of Nursing students, asnursing professionals to adhere to the: TTUHSC Student Handbook StudentCode American Nurses Association (ANA)Code of Ethics for Nurses Texas Board of Nursing UnprofessionalConduct Rules:- Standards of Practice (TexasAdministrative Code §217.11)- Unprofessional Conduct(TexasAdministrative Code §217.12)Students who fail to uphold and/or complywith the above codes and standards forsafe and professional nursing practice willbe considered in violation of the law and/or professional nursing standards. Studentsholding a license to practice nursingwill be subject to the reporting laws onunprofessional conduct.Academic integrity stands at the heartof the School of Nursing. The SONis bound by a fundamental trust thatprofessors and students alike undertakeand present their work honestly. Academicmisconduct involves any activity that tendsTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center
to compromise the academic integrity ofthe University, or subvert the educationalprocess. This includes but is not limited to: Cheating Plagiarism Falsifying academic records Misrepresenting facts ;and Any act designed to give unfairacademic advantage to the student or theattempt to commit such an act.Each student is responsible to becomefamiliar with the various regulations ofthe University. Each student, in acceptingadmission, indicates a willingness tosubscribe to and be governed by the rulesand regulations of University and likewisebe responsible for his/her own integrity. Foradditional information please refer to theTTUHSC Student Handbook Student CodePart II, E, Other Professional and EthicalSchool Standards, (2) School of Nursing.ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT and USERRESPONSIBILITIESTTUHSC IT Policy 56.06eRaider is an account management systemwhich makes it possible for SON studentsto obtain and access electronic resourcesat Texas Tech using a single user name andpassword. Your eRaider user name andpassword are required to access many ofthese resources. An eRaider account isrequired to access the TTUHSC domain.New students, receive an eRaider accountupon coming to the Health Sciences Center;access is dependent upon account types (i.e.faculty, staff, and students) and departmentrequirements. Questions regarding eRaideraccount information should be directed tothe I.T. Solutions Center at each respectivecampus.School of NursingCLASSROOM BEHAVIORSchool of Nursing students and faculty havea responsibility for creating and maintainingan appropriate learning environment in theclassroom. TTUHSC Student HandbookStudent Code states, “An environmentin which the privileges of citizenshipare protected and the obligations ofcitizenship are understood fosters freedomof discussion, inquiry, and expression.Accordingly, the University community hasdeveloped standards of behavior pertainingto students and to student organizations (p.14).”DISRUPTIVE CONDUCTThe TTUHSC Student Handbook StudentCode prohibits actions against membersof the University community, including,but not limited to, behavior disruptive tothe normal operation of the University,including students, faculty, and staff.“Disruptive conduct,” defined by the Schoolof Nursing, means conduct that substantiallyor repeatedly interferes with the instructor’sability to teach, or student learning. Suchconduct includes, but is not limited to: Excessive or disruptive tardiness Continuous distractive behavior duringclass presentations Utilization of electronic technology, suchas laptop computers, tablets, cell phones,etc., during lectures or other learningenvironments for activities unrelated toclass or instruction being provided. Distractive or inappropriate behavior inonline discussion boards, emails, chatrooms, web and/or video conferences, orother online educational technology.17
CONSEQUENCES OF DISRUPTIVECONDUCTIf a student continues disruptive conductafter the course instructor notifies thestudent of the unacceptable conduct,the course instructor may request thestudent to leave class immediately. If thestudent believes the action is not merited,the student may follow the process fornon-grade grievance as outlined inthis publication (see Academic GradeChallenges/Appeals and Compliant orGrievance Resolution (Non-grade Related)).If the student leaves the class, the studentshall not receive credit for in-class activitiesthat day. If such action results in a finalgrade the student believes is incorrect,the student should follow the processoutlined in the policy for Academic GradeChallenges/Appeals.Students should consider the use ofelectronic technology, such as laptopcomputers or tablets, during class as aprivilege, not a right. The course instructormay withdraw such privileges on a case-bycase basis.In addition, alleged disruptive behaviormay be referred to the Department Chairby faculty or other students in accordancewith the TTUHSC Student Handbook Codeof Professional and Academic Conduct.Sanctions for disruptive behavior includebut are not limited to dismissal from theSchool of Nursing.COMPUTER REQUIREMENTSStudents spend a considerable amountof time utilizing resources available viathe internet including but not limited tochecking their TTUHSC e-mail while18enrolled in the School of Nursing. Studentsmust own a computer to succeed in thechosen area of study; daily computer accessis expected of all students. Students enrolledin the Traditional BSN UndergraduateProgram or DNP Program are required toown a laptop to participate in classroomlearning activities. S
University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing reserves the right to make changes to the information and policies contained herein at such times as it deems appropriate. This Student Handbook supersedes all previous editions. The p
