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RIBN Student HandbookRegionally Increasing Baccalaureate NursesLenoir-Rhyne UniversityCaldwell Community College & Technical InstituteCatawba Valley Community CollegeGaston CollegeMitchell Community CollegeWestern Piedmont Community CollegeWilkes Community College1
Published August 2016; Revised January 2017Table of ContentsMission and Philosophy . 4RIBN Mission . 4Lenoir-Rhyne College of Health Science Mission Statement . 4Lenoir-Rhyne School of Nursing Philosophy . 4Academic Standards and Regulations. 5Accountability . 5Academic Integrity . 5Grade Expectations . 5Readmission Policy . 5Withdrawing . 6Outdated Courses . 6Disability Policy. 6Finance. 7Financial Aid While Dually Enrolled .7Financial Aid the Last Year of the Program .7Paying Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition .7Options for Paying Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition .7Paying Community College Tuition . 8Consortium Agreement . 9Financial Aid Limit at the Community College . 9Forgivable Education Loan for Service. 9After Acceptance . 10Orientation .10Hands on Hickory .10Health Records .10Advising.10Schedule .10Prior to Starting Nursing Courses. 11Patches. 11Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) I Requirement . 11Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening. 11CPR . 112
Travel . 11Lenoir-Rhyne University Information . 12Managing myLR Account . 12Convocations . 12Delivery of LRU Courses . 12Computer Competency Exam (CSC 050) . 12Student Services . 12Matriculation into Final Year of Program . 13Online Nursing Courses Orientation . 13Level II Capstone. 13Sigma Theta Tau . 13Honors . 13Additional Information . 14Email .14Connect for Success.14Textbooks .14Holidays and Breaks .14Inclement Weather .143
Mission and PhilosophyRIBN Mission StatementThe mission of Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses is to improve the health and health outcomes of NorthCarolinians by enhancing the educational preparation and diversity of the nursing workforce.Lenoir-Rhyne College of Health Science Mission StatementThe College of Health Sciences, as a unit of service within the community of Lenoir-Rhyne University, supports thephilosophy and values of the greater University. The College of Health Sciences actuates the University values ofexcellence, integrity, care and curiosity through its programs and curricula. Programs serve to stimulate intellectual,physical, and spiritual growth through support of academic rigor, personal responsibility, service to others, and opennessof mind to diverse perspectives.The mission of the College is to prepare learners for professional careers in the health related fields of health and exercisescience, physical education, exercise physiology, athletic training, and sports management; occupational therapy; andnursing. The College of Health sciences offers undergraduate and graduate courses of study that are based on liberal arts,grounded in a Christian perspective, and cultivate a sense of community and service to others. The College strives topromote leadership specifically within athletic, educational, and health care communities in addition to encouragingadvocacy for and service to consumers in the general community.The College fosters wholeness of person not only through professional courses of study, but also by support of programswhich seek to integrate personal well-being into a meaningful life.Lenoir-Rhyne School of Nursing PhilosophyAs a part of Lenoir-Rhyne University and College of Health Sciences, the mission of the School of Nursing is theeducation of nursing leaders who influence the quality of health care through the promotion of health and themanagement of illness in a global society.The faculty in the School of Nursing fully ascribes to the educational philosophy of Lenoir-Rhyne University and Collegeof Health Sciences by offering a course of professional study that builds upon the liberal arts and positions graduates forpersonal and professional success. The faculty strives to develop specific cognitive, affective, psychomotor andtechnological skills in students to enable them work in collaboration with other members of the health care team andimprove the quality of health care through the use of information technology, clinical judgment and research.The School of Nursing endeavors to foster in graduates a sense of personal responsibility and accountability for one’s ownactions and for service to the community and the profession. The program facilitates development of nurses whodemonstrate caring and respect for all, show a commitment to continuing professional growth, pursue the developmentof evidence for practice and act with integrity and professionalism at all times. The faculty believes that development ofnursing leaders who are able to provide evidence-based client-centered care is best accomplished within the context of aChristian caring perspective.4
Academic Standards and RegulationsAccountabilityLenoir-Rhyne RIBN Students are held accountable to uphold all policies and regulations at both their home communitycollege and Lenoir-Rhyne University.Academic IntegrityAll students are expected to adhere to the LR University statement of academic integrity: “As a student of Lenoir-RhyneUniversity, I accept as my personal responsibility the vigorous maintenance of honesty, truth, fairness, civility, andconcern for others. My devotion to integrity demands that I will not cheat in academic work and that I adhere to theestablished and required community code of conduct. I accept the responsibility for upholding the established standardsagainst those who would violate them. And I understand and accept the consequences of infracting upon or assistingothers in infracting upon this code. In addition to and beyond the requirements of any code or law, I affirm my owncommitment to personal honor and integrity in all matters large and small. Even though the ideal of honor is an abstractone, by implementing this ideal, I join the men and women of Lenoir-Rhyne University in making the concept of honor areality.’’Grade ExpectationsOnly community college coursework with a grade of “C” or above will transfer. A “C-“ will not transfer. Additionally,RIBN students are required to make at least a “C” in all nursing coursework at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Eachcommunity college has a minimum grade students must maintain in their nursing coursework. Students should refer tohis/her community college’s Associate Degree Nursing Handbook for the current minimum grade requirement.Readmission PolicyThe following readmission policy applies to students who receive an unsuccessful grade in the nursing program, or whovoluntarily withdraw from the program. Unsuccessful grades are defined as “D”, “F”, “U”, or “W”. If a student receives an unsuccessful grade in the RIBN program, s/he may not proceed to any subsequent coursewhich has the course in question as a prerequisite. S/he must repeat the course in question before proceeding tothe next higher course in the program.Most RIBN courses are offered only once annually.Since a new class of students is admitted to each program annually, it may be necessary for students who havereceived an unsuccessful grade in a major course reapply for readmission to the program for the following fall.Readmission of students who have progressed beyond the first semester, but who have been unsuccessful in asubsequent semester, is dependent upon space availability in the class, demonstration of proficiency in a varietyof clinical procedures, and other issues pertinent to reentering students. Students will be required to meet withthe Nursing Directors/Department Head/Chair for specific readmission guidelines.5
WithdrawingIf a student needs to withdraw from a class at Lenoir-Rhyne University, s/he should contact the Student SuccessAdvocate to complete the withdrawal process. This also applies for students who wish to withdraw from the RIBNprogram completely. Students should note that withdrawing from a course may negatively impact a student’s financialaid. It is always recommended students consult a financial aid counselor before making any decisions.Outdated CoursesBecause students are dually enrolled, they must be conscientious of classes that have limitations and expirations. Specialconsiderations should be given to science, math, and computer classes. Students should refer to Lenoir-Rhyne Universityand the community colleges’ catalogs for additional information.Disability PolicyStudents who qualify and want to make use of disability services should contact the disability service department at bothLenoir-Rhyne University and their community college to ensure they are receiving the services entitled to them.6
FinanceFinancial Aid While Dually EnrolledStudents are not allowed to receive Financial Aid from two institutions at a time, so while students are dually enrolled,they will apply for financial aid through their community colleges. Students should indicate their community college astheir “home school” when completing their FAFSA. Students should contact the community college financial aiddepartments for additional assistance or questions.CCC&TICVCCGastonMitchellWPCCWilkesJulie AhouseBrandy StewartUngina PerkinsRachel KnoxDori BarronRoberta Harless828-726-2704828-327-7000 Ext. arless610@wilkescc.eduFinancial Aid the Final Year of the ProgramStudents will apply for Financial Aid through Lenoir-Rhyne during the last year of the program. Students should indicateLenoir-Rhyne as their home school when they complete their FAFSA for the senior year. Please note that since studentsare receiving the discounted Life Long Learning rate, they are only eligible for state and federal funds, and not LRscholarships. However, students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships and request funds be sent to LRU.Paying Lenoir-Rhyne University TuitionStudents will receive tuition statements for the upcoming semester at least 2 weeks prior to starting classes. Studentswill receive an email when their tuition statement is ready to be viewed. The due date will be published on the tuitionstatement. However, because financial aid is distributed from the community college, and many students use financial aidto cover their LRU tuition, RIBN students have until the end of the semester to pay for the course they are currentlyenrolled in. If interest or a late fee is charged throughout the semester, students can contact the business office to have itremoved (lj.mckee@lr.edu).Options for Paying Lenoir-Rhyne TuitionStudents have many options to pay for their LRU tuition:1) Financial Aid- Some students may receive enough grants and scholarships to pay for their LRU tuition withtheir financial aid refund. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure they use their refunds responsibly and putthe funds toward their LRU statement.2) Self-Pay- A student may pay online through MyLR using a credit card or send a check to Lenoir-RhyneUniversity’s Business Office with the full tuition amount.3) Installment Plans- Installment plans are interest free, and have a 35 enrollment fee. These plans allow you toeither setup the payment for autodraft or receive monthly reminders to log in and make the payment. You canregister for a payment plan one of two ways:a. Through MyLR- Students can register for a payment plan through their MyLR account. The plans listedon your account will change depending on the t
RIBN students are required to make at least a “C” in all nursing coursework at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Each community college has a minimum grade students must maintain in their nursing coursework. Students should refer to his/her community college’s Associate Degree Nursing Handbook for the current minimum grade requirement.
