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Nursing Student Handbook2018-2019Holyoke Community College303 Homestead AvenueHolyoke, Massachusetts 01040
WelcomeThe administration, faculty and staff in the Holyoke Community College Nursing Department are pleased to welcomeyou as a Nursing student. We hope to assist you in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (behaviors), which willprovide you a rewarding learning experience and allow you to achieve your learning outcomes.IntroductionThe Holyoke Community College (HCC) Nursing Student Handbook purpose is to identify the established Policies andProcedures to assist nursing students in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and Practical Nursing (PN) CertificateProgram to learn what is expected while processing through the program. All nursing students must abide by the policiesof Holyoke Community College, the nursing program, and clinical affiliates.The HCC Nursing Student Handbook is designed to supplement the HCC College Catalog as well as the College StudentHandbook. Clinical agencies, hospitals, and facilities providing education to students may have policies and proceduresin addition to those in college and nursing handbooks. Students are responsible for acting in accordance with theregulations and policies set forth in these publications. The Nursing Student Handbook is reviewed annually by theNursing Department to ensure it is as accurate and as current as possible. For any changes in HCC nursing policies,procedures, or regulations students will be notified in a written addendum, through email, course websites orannouncements in class. Students will assume the responsibility for incorporating all new information into their HCCNursing Student Handbook.The HCC Nursing Student Handbook also provides additional information specific to the nursing program, which will behelpful to you throughout your studies at HCC. Students are required to read all documents carefully and to clarify anystatement that seems unclear. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult your faculty advisor or the chair ofthe program.Thank you for choosing Holyoke Community Colleges Nursing Program we look forward to an exciting year!HCC Affirmative Action PolicyHolyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basisof race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, andother applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence.Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to theCollege’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, theEqual Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.Additional information can be found in the HCC Student Handbook about the Affirmative Action Policy. Inquiriesregarding compliance with Title IX, Affirmative Action, and/or Equal Opportunity may be directed to: NicholasD’Agostino, HCC’s Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator. Mr. D’Agostino can be reached by email atndagostino@hcc.edu, phone at 413-552-2173, or in Marieb 319.Page 1
Table of ContentsWelcome . 1Introduction . 1HCC Affirmative Action Policy . 1Nursing Department Administration, Faculty and Staff . 7Holyoke Community College Nursing Department Directory 2018-2019 . 8Section I: General Nursing Program Information . 9Approval . 9Accreditation . 9Nursing Program Mission Statement . 10Philosophy of Nursing . 10Nurse . 10Health . 10Patient . 10HCC Nursing Educational Goal . 10Associate of Science in Nursing 2019 Graduate . 11End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes and Expected Levels of Achievement for the ASN graduates of 2019 . 12Associate of Science in Nursing 2020 Graduate and . 13Practical Nurse Certificate 2019 Graduate . 13End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes and Expected Levels of Achievement . 14For the ASN graduates of 2020 and the PN graduates of 2019 . 14Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) Program Outcomes (POs) . 15Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate Program Outcomes (POs) . 15Associate of Science in Nursing Program Requirements M066 . 16Practical Nursing Certificate Program Requirements M064 . 17College Fees . 18Nursing Program Fees . 18NCLEX Examination, MA Nursing Licensure Application . 18Section II: Nursing Program Policies & Procedures . 19Admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and . 19Practical Nursing (PN) Programs . 19Advanced Placement LPN2RN Program . 19Education Mobility 1 1 ASN Program. 19Page 2
Candidate Eligibility. 20Readmission Policy Nursing Program . 20Readmission Procedure . 21Transfer Policy. 21Transferability Policy . 21Withdrawal Policy . 21Policy for Change in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN M066) to the Practical Nursing Certificate Program (PNMO64) . 21Change of Major Eligibility . 21Change of Major Procedure . 22Additional Information for the Change of Major Student . 22Associate of Science in Nursing Graduation Requirements:. 22Practical Nurse Certificate of Completion Requirements: . 22Pinning Requirements . 22Pinning Ceremony . 23Pinning Attire . 23Course Exemption to Graduation Requirements Procedure . 23Section III: Academic Standards . 24Nursing Program Progression . 24Grading Policy . 25Exam Policy . 25Student Exam Conduct. 25Exams with Accommodations Policy. 26Exam Review Policy . 26Review of Exam Question Procedure. 27Review of Exam Questions Decision-Making . 27Late for Exam Policy . 27Missed Exam and Competency Exam Policy and Procedure . 27Missed Exam Procedure. 27ATI Proctored Exams . 28Examsoft Policy for Electronic Testing . 28Remediation Policy . 28Exams Remediation Procedure . 28Page 3
Laboratory Skills Competencies/Simulations Remediation . 29Clinical Remediation Procedure . 29Standards for Assignments . 29Late Assignment Policy . 29Grade Appeals . 30Academic Integrity Policy . 30Section IV: Nursing Student Representation, Resources and Information . 31Nursing Student Representatives Purpose . 31Criteria for Student Representation . 31Student Governance . 31Nursing Students Exchange of Views at Formal Discussions and Meetings . 31Faculty Class Advisor Purpose . 32The Program Chairs and Faculty Class Advisor Responsibilities . 32Nursing Student Records Policy . 32College Support Services . 32Nursing Student Support Services . 32Student Evaluation Policy . 33Clinical Site Evaluation . 33Faculty Evaluation . 33Clinical/Lab Evaluation of Adjunct Faculty . 33Course Evaluation . 33Program Evaluation . 33Graduation Surveys . 33Section V: Academic Expectations and Student Conduct . 34Accessibility Accommodations. 34Disability Policy and Procedures . 34Gender Identity and Expression Policy . 34Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy . 34Confidentiality/Privacy Policy . 34Conflict Resolution Policy. 35The Conflict Resolution Procedure . 35Dismissal Policy . 35Page 4
Dress Code Policy/Classroom Attire . 36Clinical/Laboratory Attire. 36Email Communication Program Policy . 37Good Moral Character . 37HIPAA Policy . 38Medication Administration Policy. 38Nursing Program Day . 38Nursing Program Technology Requirements 2018-2019 . 38Social Media Policy. 40Student Code of Conduct . 40Application of the Code of Conduct . 40American Nurses’ Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses. 41Nursing Program Attendance Policy . 41Class . 41Laboratory . 41Clinical . 42Tardiness . 42Warning Policy Class/Clinical/Laboratory . 43Section VI: Safety Policies . 44Communicable Diseases Policy . 44Latex Allergy Management Policy . 44Management of Exposure to Blood and Other infectious Body Fluids Policy . 44WellConnect Student Assistance Program . 44Section VII: Specific Nursing Program Requirements . 45Essential Functions Nursing Program Requirements . 45Physical. 45Communicative . 45Cognitive . 45Emotional . 45Malpractice Insurance. 46Immunization and Health Requirements . 46CPR Certification Policy . 47Page 5
CNA Certification Policy . 47Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry. 47Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) Policy . 47Medicare/Medicaid Sanctions Exclusions. 47Drug Screening Policy. 47Procedure . 47Section VIII: Program Information . 49Campus Closing and Delay Policies . 49Delayed Opening . 49Clinical Cancellation . 49Classroom Clinical and Laboratory Cancellation . 49Scholarship/Awards . 49Awards Information . 49Associate of Science in Nursing Awards. 50Practical Nursing Certificate Program Awards . 50Section IX: Program Student Agreement Contracts and Forms. 51Holyoke Community College Nursing Programs . 51Report of Warning . 51Professional Conduct Standards and Confidentiality Agreement . 52The Simulation Suites Confidentiality and Release Form . 53Pledge of Student Code of Conduct . 54Page 6
Nursing Department Administration, Faculty and StaffTo assist you as a student: The Dean of Health Sciences is available by scheduled appointments. The Interim Director of Nursing (DON) is available by scheduled appointments. The Associate of Science in Nursing and Practical Nursing chairs are available by scheduled appointments. Faculty is available during office hours (posted on the professor’s door and the whiteboard outside CHE 101).Students may make an appointment if the scheduled hours do not accommodate one’s needs. Professional staffs are available with scheduled appointments to meet with students. Students are encouraged to discuss progress in the course with their nursing faculty advisor on a regular basis. Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor during the scheduled “advising periods” established bythe college. Either the faculty or student in the interest of improving student performance at any time during the semestermay initiate additional conferences. Students are expected to monitor their own grades and progression in the program. Students should utilize all available College and Nursing Department resources as needed to enhance theirprogression.E-mail is the preferred communication tool to contact the Dean of Health Science and Nursing Department InterimDirector of Nursing, program
Program to learn what is expected while processing through the program. All nursing students must abide by the policies of Holyoke Community College, the nursing program, and clinical affiliates. The HCC Nursing Student Handbook is designed to supplement the HCC College Catalog as well as the College Student Handbook.
