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2020/2021GCC NursingProgram StudentHandbook
MESSAGE TO STUDENTSWelcome to the Genesee Community College Nursing Program. You, the student, are the most importantpart of the program of study. We hope that your nursing education experience will be stimulating andfulfilling. Your experience in the Nursing Program will prove challenging and rewarding. The energy thatyou devote to conscientious study will have a direct relationship on your success in the program. Thecoming years will be filled with great learning experiences and much personal and professional growth.Study hard, but also meet new friends and have fun. We hope that you will become an integral part of ouracademic community here at Genesee Community College. We are looking forward to working with you!Genesee Community College Nursing Program Faculty and StaffAs a student enrolled in the Nursing Program, you are an integral part of Genesee Community Collegewith rights and responsibilities published in:a.The Genesee Community College Nursing Program Student /Health/Nursing/downloads/nursing-handbook/b.The Genesee Community College Student ok/ ).This student handbook has been compiled by the faculty to provide you with information pertinent to theGenesee Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Information in this handbook issubject to revision at any time. Students will be informed verbally, via email, or by writtennotification if changes occur.The Genesee Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program has full status approval by the NewYork State Education Department Office of the Professions and is accredited by the AccreditationCommission for Education in Nursing.For information on this nursing program, contact:ACEN3343 Peachtree Road, NESuite 1400Atlanta, Georgia is handbook was reviewed and revised for F20.The handbook is updated annually but policies are subject to revision. For the most up-to-date policy information please contact the nursingdepartment.
TABLE OF CONTENTSContentsMESSAGE TO STUDENTS .0GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT. 6GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE VISION . 6GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE VALUES . 6GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES . 6GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE . 7INSTITUTION-LEVEL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES . 7NURSING PROGRAM VISION. 8NURSING PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT. 8NURSING AAS PROGRAM OUTCOMES . 8PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS . 8AMERICAN NURSES’ ASSOCIATION CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES . 9QSEN COMPETENCIES (modified for GCC program purposes) . 12JOINT COMMISSION 2020 HOSPITAL PATIENT SAFETY GOALS. 12NCLEX-RN TEST PLAN . 13End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes. 13BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR STUDENTS OF NURSING . 14NSNA CODE of ACADEMIC and CLINICAL CONDUCT . 16ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING BACKGROUND INFORMATION. 17NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT . 17DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL NURSING STUDENTS. 18DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR PN TO RN NURSING STUDENTS . 19PROGRAM OF STUDY FOR NURSING STUDENTS . 20Specific Nursing Requirements. 20General Curriculum Information. 20GENERAL CURRICULUM INFORMATION. 21TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLETION OF THE NURSING COURSES . 21TRANSFER CREDIT . 21WHAT IS A HYBRID PROGRAM? . 211
TECHNOLOGY . 22COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. 22NUR 111 - Nursing 1 (5 credits) . 22NUR LC1 – Clinical (3 credits) . 22NURSING 112 - Nursing 2 (5 credits) . 22NUR LC2 – Clinical (3 credits) . 23NUR 122 - Pharmacology for Nurses (3 credits) . 23NUR 130 – NY PN to RN Transition Course (3 credits) . 23NUR 131 – Introduction to Associate Degree Nursing (2 credits) . 23NUR 211 - Nursing 3 (5 credits) . 23NUR LC3 – Clinical (3 credits) . 24NUR 212 - Nursing 4 (5 credits) . 24NUR LC4 – Clinical (3 credits) . 24NUR 222 – Nursing 5 (2 credits) . 24NUR LC5 – Capstone (3 credits). 25NUR 230 – Professional Issues in Nursing (3 credits) . 25GRADING AND PROGRESSION POLICY . 26ATTENDANCE POLICY. 27EXAM POLICY. 28CONFIDENTIALITY . 29Examsoft Test Taking Policy . 29CELL PHONE AND MOBILE DEVICES IN CLASS/EXAM POLICIES . 30ACCESS and ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY . 31DOSAGE CALCULATION POLICY. 32MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION EXAM POLICY . 32STANDARDIZED TESTING POLICY . 34EXAM REVIEW POLICY . 34PLAGIARISM/CHEATING POLICY . 35NURSING PROGRAM PLAGIARISM/CHEATING DISCIPLINARY ACTION . 35DISMISSAL POLICY . 36READMISSION POLICY . 36COMPLAINT POLICY . 37APPEALS PROCEDURE/POLICY . 37PARENTAL & MEDICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE . 38CHILD ABUSE REPORTING AND INFECTION CONTROL CLASSES . 382
HEALTH POLICY. 39IMMUNIZATIONS & TESTING . 39PPD TESTING PROCEDURE . 40PHYSICAL EXAMINATION . 41CPR. 41ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS . 41PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS . 42CLINICAL DRESS CODE POLICY. 43MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN THE CLINICAL SETTING. 44HIPAA POLICY . 44MANAGEMENT OF EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND OTHER INFECTIOUS BODY FLUIDS POLICY. 44COMMUNICABLE DISEASES POLICY . 45DEFINITION OF TERMS . 45CELL PHONE AND MOBILE DEVICES IN CLINICAL POLICIES. 46UNSATISFACTORY POLICY . 47SOCIAL NETWORKING POLICY. 48INTRODUCTION . 48GUIDELINES . 48DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY. 49CLINICAL PLACEMENT BACKGROUND CHECK . 49LEGAL LIMITATIONS TO LICENSURE . 50CANCELLATION OF CLASS. 51CIVILITY POLICY . 51STUDENT BEHAVIOR ON CAMPUS POLICY . 51COSTS . 53BOOKS AND SUPPLIES . 53MALPRACTICE INSURANCE. 53NURSING CLINICAL FEE . 53PROGRAM AND FACULTY EVALUATION POLICY . 54EVALUATION OF FACULTY IN CLINICAL . 54CLINICAL SITE EVALUATION. 54COURSE EVALUATION . 54EVALUATION OF FACULTY IN THE CLASSROOM . 54EXIT SURVEY . 54NURSING BUILDING GUIDELINES . 55ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . 563
ADDING AND/OR DROPPING CLASSES/WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES . 56AGREEMENT FORMS. 56NAME/ADDRESS CHANGE . 56RECORDING CLASSES . 56STUDENT NURSE COMMUNITY . 57STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ON NURSING FACULTY COMMITTEES . 57NURSES’ CLUB. 57ALPHA DELTA NU NURSING HONOR SOCIETY .
Apr 06, 2001 · NURSING PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT The Nursing Program at Genesee Community College is committed to meeting the ever-changing healthcare needs of individuals and communities that are served by our students. The program provides high quality classroom, laboratory, clinical a
