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ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITYDARTON COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONSDEPARTMENT OF NURSINGMASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN)STUDENT HANDBOOKNOTICE: The provisions described in this handbook are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between thestudent and the College. The College reserves the right to make changes and designate effective dates of changes incurricula, course offerings, requirements for graduation, and other regulations at any time as such changes areconsidered to be desirable or necessary. This handbook is revised annually with the final version posted in August.Effective: 2020-2021Revision History: 06/08; 07/10; 05/11; 08/11; 02/12; 08/13; 08/14; 08/15; 12/15; 01/18; 06/18; 09/20; 12/20; 02/21
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in thepresence of this assembly, to pass my life in purityand to practice my profession faithfully.I will abstain from whatever is deleterious andmischievous, and will not take or knowinglyadminister any harmful drug.I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate thestandard of my profession, and will hold inconfidence all personal matters committed to mykeeping and all family affairs coming to myknowledge in the practice of my calling.With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician inhis work, and devote myself to the welfare of thosecommitted to my care.Lystra E. Gretter, 1893
Albany State UniversityDepartment of NursingMaster of Science in Nursing Student HandbookSection I: University and Departmental Background . 12Greetings from the Chair . 12Introduction . 12Accreditation and Approval of Nursing Programs . 13Nondiscrimination Notice . 13History of Albany State University . 14About Albany State University. 14Albany State University. 15Darton State College . 16The NEW Albany State University . 17Mission Statement of Albany State University . 17Vision Statement of Albany State University . 17Core Values of Albany State University . 18Aspire to Excellence . 18Embrace Diversity . 18Expand Access to Higher Education . 18Elevate Historically Underserved Populations . 18Promote Economic Development . 18History of Albany State University’s Department of Nursing . 18Pinning Ceremony and Meaning of the Pin . 21Mission Statement of the Department of Nursing. 21Statement of Philosophy. 22Person . 22Health. 22Environment . 22Nursing . 23Teaching-Learning. 23Nursing Education . 23Conceptual Framework for the Department of Nursing. 24
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes (EPSLOs) . 26Master’s Student Learning Outcomes . 26Statement of Purpose . 26Section II: Admission, Progression, Retention, and Graduation Policies . 28Residence Classification . 28ASU Faculty and Staff Applicants . 28Graduate School Admission Policies . 28Official Acceptance . 28Categories of Admissions . 29Admissions Deferment . 32Readmission. 32Appeal of Admission Status . 32Change of Admission Status. 32MSN Program Admission Procedures and Criteria . 32Phase I: Application and interviews . 32Phase II: Acceptance . 33Phase III: Final Selection . 36MSN Program Admission Criteria . 36Post-Master’s Certification Programs . 38Challenging Prerequisite Coursework . 38Core Performance Standards . 38Transfer Credit Policy . 39Change of Major. 40Advisement and Registration . 40Advising Students with Provisional/Non-Degree Admission Status . 41Elective Courses . 41Course Overload . 41Procedure . 42Withdrawal from the University . 42Semester Withdrawal . 42Course Withdrawal . 43Grading Policies . 43
Grading System . 43Grading Scale . 43Grade Rounding . 44Progression Policy . 44Time Limit . 44Scholastic Warning . 45Scholastic Termination . 45Dismissal Policy . 46Leave of Absence Policy . 46Readmission/Progression after Absence from Program. 47Readmission. 47Remediation . 48Progression of Interrupted Clinical Coursework . 48Degree Requirements . 49Graduation Clearance . 49Application for Degree . 49Graduation/Degree Audit . 49Post-Graduation Activities . 50Section III: Academic Policies . 51Faculty Contact . 51Student Email Address Policy . 51Technical Requirements . 51Netiquette Policy . 52Attendance Policy . 53Guidelines for Written assignments . 54Late Assignment Policy . 54Late Work and Incompletes . 54Late Discussion Assignments . 55Late Penalty Calculations . 55Important Points . 56Thesis/Scholarly Project . 56Committee Guidelines . 56
Sequence/Timing of Thesis/Scholarly Project . 57Thesis/Scholarly Project Housing/Library Repository . 58CITI . 58Institutional Review Board (IRB) and IRB.net . 58Testing Policies . 59Testing Behavior. 59Comprehensive Examination . 60Guidelines for Testing on Brightspace . 60Standards of Conduct . 61Professional Behavior . 62Definition of Unprofessional Conduct . 62Professional Standards: Georgia Board of Nursing . 62Standards of Registered Professional Nursing Practice . 63Ethical Standards . 64ANA Code of Ethics . 64Academic Honor Code . 65Student Academic Honor Code . 65Academic Honor Pledge . 65Student Responsibility . 65Zero Tolerance Policy . 66Exceptions: House Bill 280 . 66Academic Integrity . 66Academic Dishonesty . 66University Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism . 67Department of Nursing Policy on Cheating . 67Forgery, Dishonesty, Fraudulent Acts, and/or Misrepresentation . 67Cooperative or Collaborative Effort in Coursework . 67Abuse of Academic Materials . 67Theft. 68Student Misconduct Withdrawal Policy (Suspension & Expulsion) . 68Student Code of Conduct Violations. 68Assault . 69
Dangerous, Threatening, and/or Unsafe Behavior . 69Harassment (Verbal or Physical) and/or Bullying . 69Retaliation . 69Bad-Faith or False Complaints . 69Sexually-Based Bullying . 70Drug Policy . 70Applicability . 70Alcoholic Beverages . 71Alcoholic/Drug Intoxication . 71Drugs (Illegal) and/or Drug Paraphernalia . 71Rules and Guidelines . 72Screening Procedure . 73Treatment and Counseling Resources . 74Social Media Policy . 74Misuse of Electronics or Social Media . 75Section IV: Clinical Policies . 76Clinical Policies as Students . 76Typhon . 76Planning the Clinical Ye
graduate program. As a student in the Darton College of Health Professions, you will have the opportunity to experience a diverse mix of courses in liberal arts, science, and nursing as you gain the education you need to provide high quality care in our dynamic healthcare environme
