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WelcomeDear BSN Nursing Student:On behalf of the Lindsey Wilson College (LWC) Program of Nursing (PON) Faculty andStaff, it is with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome LWC nursing students tothe 2021-2022 academic year. Whether you are a new student to the nursing programor a returning student, this year promises to be filled with challenging experiences andeducational opportunities. We are glad you are a part of the gifted and excellent studentbody at Lindsey Wilson, and we look forward to facilitating your academic journey in theyear ahead.The nursing curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills tobecome a competent, caring, and compassionate registered nurse. This LWC BSNStudent Handbook (Handbook) is designed to serve as a guide for nursing students toachieve academic goals at LWC. The Handbook contains essential informationincluding policies and procedures, student expectations, program of study details, andstudent services. Each nursing student is responsible for reading the Handbook,understanding the content found therein, and abiding by its policies and procedures.Lack of knowledge of the content of this publication is not an excuse for inappropriateactions. The Handbook can be accessed on-line at the LWC PON website.Please be aware there are other LWC official publications that contain essential studentinformation. These documents include the Lindsey Wilson 2021-2022 College Cataloghere and the Lindsey Wilson College 2021-2022 Official Student Handbook here.Non-Academic Student Grievances policy can be found in the College StudentHandbook.Nursing students have the opportunity to be involved in highly rigorous coursework andclinical experiences. Our students represent Lindsey Wilson College and the nursingprofession in the community and health care agencies across our region. Faculty havegreat expectations that you will be very proud to become a graduate of the LWC nursingprogram and a member of the professional health-care field.The LWC BSN Program of Nursing offers the students the opportunity to becomemembers of the Sigma-Theta-Tau (STT) International Honor Society of Nursing. TheLWC STT Honors Society is the Alpha Alpha Iota chapter. Those who have a 3.0 GPAor higher and rank in the upper third of the cohort are eligible.Please know that we are committed to your success and academic endeavors.Have a great academic year!Lindsey Wilson CollegeProgram of NursingFaculty and Staff2021-2022 BSN Student Handbook FINALPON Approved 08/202111

Program of Nursing Faculty and Staff DirectoryProgram of Nursing Main OfficeFAX NUMBER(270) 384-7352Email: nursing@lindsey.edu(270) 384-7353Kristen Branham, MSN RN, AE-CAssistant Professor of Nursing(270) 384-7339Email: branhamk@lindsey.eduElizabeth Mathis, Administrative Assistant(270) 384-7448Email: mathise@lindsey.eduDr. Emiley Button, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, DNPDirector of NursingAssistant Professor of Nursing(270) 384-7442Email: buttone@lindsey.eduDr. Angie Johnson, DNP RNAssociate Professor of Nursing(270) 883-2762Email:johnsona@lindsey.eduDonnetta Tungate Landis, MSN RN, CDEInstructor of Nursing(270) 384-7440Email: tungated@lindsey.eduDr. Susan Vickous, EdD,MSN RN, CNEAssistant Professor of Nursing(270) 384-7441Email: vickouss@lindsey.eduSimulation Learning Lab(270) 384-7336Email: nursinglab@lindsey.edu2021-2022 BSN Student Handbook FINALPON Approved 08/202112

SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATIONAccreditationLindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commissionon Colleges to award associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission onColleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questionsabout the accreditation of Lindsey Wilson College. The College is also accredited by the UniversitySenate of The United Methodist Church.The Doctor of Philosophy in counselor education & supervision and the Master of Education in counseling& human development are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and RelatedEducational Programs (CACREP).The education program at Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation ofEducation Preparation (CAEP) and by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB).The Bachelor of Arts in business administration is accredited by the International Accreditation forBusiness Education (IACBE).The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Commissionon Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), (655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, 202887-6791).The Lindsey Wilson College Program of Nursing is a member of the American Association of Colleges ofNursing (AACN) (655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001).The Lindsey Wilson College School of Professional Counseling's Bachelor of Arts degree program inhuman services & counseling and Master of Education degree program in counseling & humandevelopment have been granted the following authorization/certification from state authorities: The Ohio Department of Higher Education has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to offer theprograms at Cincinnati Technical & Community College in Cincinnati and at Southern StateCommunity College in Hillsboro.The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has certified Lindsey Wilson Collegeto operate in Virginia and to offer the programs at Southwest Virginia Community College,Mountain Empire Community College, and Wytheville Community College.The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College tooperate in West Virginia at the Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College-LoganCampus.Lindsey Wilson College is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution bythe Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each yearand is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethicalbusiness practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. In order to view detailed jobplacement and completion information on the programs offered by Lindsey Wilson College,pleasevisit zed-institutions-and-data.html and click on the Institutions L-P link.The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has authorized Lindsey Wilson College to operatein Tennessee at Volunteer State Community College.2021-2022 BSN Student Handbook FINALPON Approved 08/202113

Lindsey Wilson College Policy on AccreditationLindsey Wilson College describes itself in identical terms to all recognized accrediting bodies recognizedby the U.S. Department of Education with regard to purpose, governance, programs, degrees, diplomas,certificates, personnel, finances, and constituencies and must keep each institutional accrediting bodyapprised of any change in its status with one or another accrediting body. The College will notify theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges of any change in its accreditationstatus by other recognized accrediting bodies.College CreedPreamble: We believe there is a basic plan of civilization and the basic plan is that every human beingdeserves the opportunity to develop to greatest potential in character, personality and productivity.1. We believe in the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.2. We believe in the value of each individual and that each deserves active caring and Christianconcern.3. We believe in the love, nurture and support of family life as well as the love, nurture andsupport of the Lindsey Wilson family.4. We believe that every human contact is a source of mutual personal enrichment and that weare obligated to make it constructive.5. We believe that every human being can learn and grow.6. We believe that each of us should make a positive difference in the lives of others.7. We believe in the power of church-related higher education as a part of a lifelong learningexperience.8. We believe in unqualified integrity in all aspects of our conduct among ourselves and towardothers.9. We believe the influence of Lindsey Wilson College should extend beyond the campusthrough our service to society.LWC Mission StatementThe mission of Lindsey Wilson College is to serve the educational needs of students by providing aliving-learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring and Christian concern where everystudent, every day, learns and grows and feels like a real human being.Institutional GoalsTo strive for the highest degree of educational excellence by providing programs based upon the findingsof research and sound professional practice.To create the best possible environment for the individual growth of students through the intentional andcooperative efforts of the entire College community.To prepare students for life and a career in a rapidly changing world.To develop intellect, character and self-esteem through value-centered learning experiences.LWC Program of Nursing Mission StatementThe mission of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is to provide quality undergraduate nursingeducation that prepares students for baccalaureate-generalist professional nursing practice.LWC Program of Nursing VisionWith the intentional and cooperative efforts of the entire College community, and through excellence inteaching, scholarship, practice, and service, the Lindsey Wilson College pre-licensure BSN programaspires to:2021-2022 BSN Student Handbook FINALPON Approved 08/202114

Be the regional leader in providing an exceptional nursing education, Create the best possible environment for the individual growth of students, Graduate students that are prepared for life and professional nursing practice in a complexrapidly changing world and health care environment, and Advance health at the local, regional, and global arena through scientific evidence and soundprofessional practice.LWC Program of Nursing Goals Graduates will be qualified for baccalaureate generalist professional nursing practice. External and internal communities of interest will be satisfied with the performance of nursinggraduates.LWC BSN Program Philosophy and Guiding Professional StandardsNursingNursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness andinjury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of humanresponse, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations (ANA,2015 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (3rd ed.)HealthHealth is an experience that is often expressed in terms of wellness and illness and may occur in thepresence or absence of disease or injury (ANA, 2015).EnvironmentEnvironment is the surrounding habitat, context, milieu, conditions, and atmosphere in which all livingsystems participate and interact. It includes both the physical habitat as well as cultural psychological,social, and historical influences. It includes both the external physical space as well as an individual’sinternal physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual experience (ANA & AHNA, 2013).Healthcare ConsumerThe person, client, family, group, community, or population who is the focus of attention and to whom theregistered nurse is providing services as sanctioned by the state regulatory bodies (ANA, 2015).Patient Centered CareCulturally competent nursing care that identifies, respects, and addresses values, preferences, andexpressed needs of patients. Patient-centered care also involves the coordination of continuous care,listening to, communicating with, and educating patients and caregivers regarding health, wellness, anddisease management and prevention. Patient-centered care requires the development of a nurse-patientpartnership.Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing EducationIn today’s complex healthcare environment, baccalaureate generalist nursing education is the minimumlevel required for entry into professional nursing practice. Through a liberal education base, baccalaureategeneralist education provides a forum for contemplating physical, psychological, social, cultural,behavioral, ethical, and spiritual problems within and across the disciplines. Baccalaureate generalisteducation is foundational to graduate nursing education (AACN 2008).Baccalaureate Generalist Professional Nursing PracticeThe collective professional activities of nurses characterized by the interrelations of human responses,theory application, nursing actions, and outcomes (ANA, 2015). Nursing practice is supported by nursingknowledge, nursing theory, research and liberal education. Nursing practice provides holistic, Christian2021-2022 BSN Student Handbook FINALPON Approved 08/202115

caring across the lifespan and provides the human link for the translation of the plan of care between thehealthcare system and the patient. Three distinct roles emerge from the nursing discipline:Provider of Care As provider of care, the nursepractices from a holistic, Christian caring framework;provides direct and indirect, multidimensional, quality, cost-effective, safe, evidence-based care topatients (individuals, families, groups, communities, or populations) across changingenvironments and across the life spanunderstands patient values and makes nursing decisions within a professional ethical framework;understands and implements advances in science and technology; and,serves in partnership with the patient and interprofessional team through advocacy and educationto foster health promotion and clinical prevention, and population-based health care. Designer, Coordinator, and Manager of care As a designer, coordinator and manager of care, the nursepractices within the complex, evolving healthcare system;achieves positive healthcare outcomes by practicing with knowledge, judgment, skills, caring,authority, and accountability to delegate tasks and supervise performance of other health carepersonnel;functions autonomously and interdependently as a member of the interprofessional healthcareteam;remains accountable for professional practice and image.Member of the Profession As a member of the profession, the nursefunctions as a knowledgeable professional by utilizing a well-delineated and broadknowledge-base for practice;executes critical reason, clinical judgment, communication and assessment skills;demonstrates a developed and appropriate set of values and ethical framework for decisionmakingremains knowledgeable and active in policy processes within healthcare delivery and systems ofcare.Commits to lifelong learning and advocacy for the patient and the profession.General Education CurriculumLindsey Wilson College's general education curriculum provides a foundation for lifelong development ofintellectual, social, and spiritual qualities traditionally associated with liberally education persons andnecessary for success in 21st century workplacesThe liberal arts – written and verbal communication, mathematics and sciences, behavioral and socialsciences, arts and humanities – are central to Lindsey Wilson College’s mission of serving students’educational needs. In order to accomplish this aim, the college is committed to the following outcomes:1. Communicate Effectively: Students will demonstrate the ability to formulate clear written andoral arguments, speak articulately, and correspond with others using appropriate means.2. Critical Thinking: Students will exhibit the skills necessary to evaluate information by accessingand collecting pertinent facts, recognizing appropriate hypotheses, identifying relationships,applying scientific principles, evaluating claims, and solving problems by employing suitablestrategies.3. Cultural Literacy: Students will acquire the capacity for self-evaluation, demonstrate anawareness of global perspectives and diversity, recognize the values and beliefs of multiplesocieties, and exhibit a familiarity of the arts.2021-2022 BSN Student Handbook FINALPON Approved 08/202116

4. Breadth and Depth of Knowledge: Students will have the ability to integrate a wide range ofknowledge across multiple academic disciplines and will be prepared for career success with theappropriate skills to grow intellectually through the comprehensive study of an academicdiscipline.a. Completion of the three key areas (1-3 above) in the general education curriculum, andb. Completion of a major.LWC BSN Program Student Learning OutcomesUpon completion of the pre-licensure BSN program, students will:1. Utilize written, verbal, nonverbal, and emerging technologies to communicate effectively;2. Demonstrate clinical reasoning/judgment, critical thinking, and caring to design and deliver safe,evidence-based, spiritually and culturally appropriate, patient-centered care;3. Integrate theories and concepts from undergraduate liberal arts education into baccalaureategeneralist nursing practice;4. Understand the nature of human values and ethical responsibility;5. Demonstrate personal, organizational, and systems leadership to improve safe patient care andadvance professional nursing practice;6. Engage in effective interprofessional collaboration to achieve optimal health care outcomes;7. Utilize information management and technologies to deliver safe, effective patient care;8. Evaluate professional standards, healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environments withregards to nursing practice, quality care, and patient safety;9. Implement clinical prevention and health promotion interventions to provide patient-centered careacross the lifespan and across the healthcare continuum; and10. Embrace lifelong learning and professional development (provider, manager of care, and memberof the profession).SECTION II ACADEMICS AND CURRICULUMBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Graduation RequirementsCatalog RequirementsTo graduate from Lindsey Wilson College, students must meet all general education and majorrequirements specified in effect when they enter the college or all requirements specified in a subsequentyear. If a student leaves the College for a calendar year or longer, s/he must satisfy all graduationrequirements in effect in the catalog year when the student returns or in a subsequent year. Students whoobtain a Leave of Absence (up to two semesters for A.P. White Campus in Columbia students and threesemesters for community campus and online s

Lindsey Wilson College Program of Nursing BSN Student Handbook Bob & Carol Goodin Nursing & Counseling Center 210 Lindsey Wilson Street Columbia, KY 42728 Office: 270-384-7352 Email: nursing@lindsey.edu FAX: 270-384-7353 Office 117 LWC Main Number: (270) 384-2126 or (800) 264-0138 www.lindsey.edu