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ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITYDARTON COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONSDEPARTMENT OF NURSINGASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGSTUDENT 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.
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of thisassembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my professionfaithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious andmischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer anyharmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate thestandard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personalmatters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming tomy knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will Iendeavor to aid the physician, in his work, and devote myself tothe welfare of those committed to my care.Lystra Gretter, 1893ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK2
Albany State UniversityDarton College of Health ProfessionsDepartment of NursingAssociate of Science in Nursing Student HandbookSection I: History, Mission, Vision, Philosophy, and AccreditationIntroduction .7Greetings from Chair .8Albany State University (ASU)History of ASU .9Mission Statement of ASU .11Vision Statement of ASU.11ASU College of Sciences and Health Professions, Department of NursingHistory of ASU Department of Nursing .13Nursing Pin and History .14Statement of Philosophy .15Conceptual Framework .19Program Outcomes.20Statement of Purpose .20Accreditation and Approval of Program in Nursing .21Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)Georgia Board of Nursing Approval of ProgramSection II: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Academic PoliciesStandards of Conduct .22Academic Honor CodeAcademic Honor Pledge .22Student Responsibility .22Zero Tolerance Policy .23Student Code of Conduct Violations .23Assault.23Dangerous, Threatening, and/or Unsafe Behavior .23Harassment (Verbal or Physical) and/or Bullying .23Retaliation .24Bad-Faith or False Complaints .24Sexually-Based Bullying .24Alcoholic Beverages .24Alcohol/Drug Intoxication .25Drugs (Illegal) and/or Drug Paraphernalia .25Misuse of Electronics of Social Media .25Academic Integrity.26Academic Dishonesty .26Forgery, Dishonesty, Fraudulent Acts, and/or Misrepresentation .26Cooperative or Collaborative Effort in Coursework .27Abuse of Academic Materials .27Theft .27Student Misconduct Withdrawal Policy (Suspension and Expulsion) .27Class and Clinical Attendance Policy .28ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK3
Classroom .28Clinical .28Procedures for Interventions Related to Essential Functional .28Standard and Clinical Performance .28Identification .28Evaluation Referral and Treatment .29Return to Clinical Practice .29Appeals .29Appeal Processes and Procedures .30Chain of Command .30Appeal of Numerical or Non-Numerical Grades .31Professional Behavior .32Definition of Unprofessional Conduct .32Social Media Policy .33Cheating Policy .34University Policy on Cheating and Plagiarism .34Department of Nursing Policy on Cheating .34Testing Behavior .34Dismissal Policy.35Appeal of Admission/Dismissal Status.35Student Email Address Policy .35The Right to Share in Policy Making .36Academic Advising .36Student Disability Services .37Additional Student Resources .37Student Success Program .37Writing Center and Math Center.38Smarthinking .38Peer Tutors .38GeorgiaView Orientation .38Student Health Services .39Non Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy .39Section III: Associate of Science I Nursing (ASN) Program CurriculumASN Program Curriculum .39Nursing Academic Requirements/Degree Audit .40General Education Requirements .40Nursing Program Curriculum .41ASN Traditional Program Courses .42ASN Traditional Program of Study .42ASN Healthcare Bridge Program Courses .43ASN Healthcare Bridge Program of Study .43Admission Requirements ASN Program .44Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses and Advanced Naval CorpsmanHospitalman .44Admission Criteria for Credit by Examination Option .44Healthcare Professional to RN Bridge .45Hybrid Nursing Program.45Additional Nursing Program Requirements.46Additional Cost and Fees .48ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK4
Graduation Requirements .48Graduation Clearance.48Application for Degree .48Graduation/Degree Audit .49Post-Graduation Activities .49Student Financial Aid .49Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .49Components of SAP.50Eligible Coursework Requirement .51Changing Majors .51Remediation/ Learning Support Enrollment .51Repeated Courses .51Completed Programs of Study but No Degree Earned .51Undergraduate Transfer Students .52Study Abroad/Student Exchange Programs/Consortium Courses .52Excessive Elective Courses.52Academic Renewal .52SAP Determination .52Warning Status .52Financial Aid Suspension .53SAP Appeals .53Probation Status .54Student Financial Counseling May Be Required .54Regaining Student Financial Aid Eligibility .54Grading Policies .54Re-Enrollment/Re-Entry Policy .55Withdrawal from University .55Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) .56Student Notification of Program Requirements .59Section IV: Clinical PoliciesClinical Policies .60Precluded Students from Clinical Institution .60Clinical Policies as Students .60Patient Care .62Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) .62Confidentiality and Security Agreement 62Clinical Safety Policy .62Impaired Student Nurse Policy .63Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Policy .72Return to Clinical .74Student Pregnancy Policy .74Use of Electronic Devices in Clinical Policy.74Clinical Cancellation Guidelines .75Clinical Failure Policy .76Section V: Professional Career Development and AwardsNational Student Nurses Association.77Nursing Student Organization.77ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK5
Phi Theta Kappa .78Who’s Who Certificates .78Section VI: Important Forms and Supplemental InformationDepartment of Nursing Faculty and Staff, 2019– 2020 Academic Year (pg. 80)Admission Criteria (available pg. 44 of ASN Student Handbook any-traditional-program/ lthcare-professional-rn-bridge-albany/ on the ASU Nursing website)Change of Major Form (available from Registrar’s Office & Online)Change of Schedule Form (available from Registrar’s Office & Online)Grade Point Average Calculation Sheet found A/Math Calculations (See Course Syllabus)Students with Disabilities (see counselor in Student Affairs Office)Students with Special Medical Needs (Student Handbook)Substance Abuse Policy (see ASU Student Handbook)Request to Implement Repeat Policy (pg.82)Curriculum Pattern (pg. 83-84)Student Grade Appeal (Numeric) (pg. 85)Student Grade Appeal (Non-Numeric) (pg. 87)Clarification of the Repeat Policy for Nursing Student (pg. 89)Undergraduate Nursing Student Policy Handbook Acknowledgement (pg. 90)ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK6
SECTION IHISTORY, MISSION, VISION, PHILOSOPHY, AND ACCREDITATIONINTRODUCTIONThis handbook is prepared for the students Albany State University’s Department of Nursing,under the Darton College of Health Prof
DARTON COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEPARTMENT OF NURSING ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK NOTICE: The provisions described in this handbook are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to
