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ASSOCIATE DEGREENURSING PROGRAMSTUDENT HANDBOOKRev.: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONMidway University Non-discrimination Policy – Updated 7.26.16Midway University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancyand gender identity), national or ethnic origin, disability (physical or mental), genetic information,parental status, sexual orientation, marital status, age, military service, political affiliation or belief or anyother protected factor in the administration of its educational policies or in its employment practices.All statements in this publication are announcements of present policy only and are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.i
TABLE OF CONTENTSNotice of Non-Discrimination - iAccreditation -------------------- ivOverview of Historical Development ------------------------------------------- 1Profile of Associate Degree Program ------------------------------------------- 2Midway University -------------- 3Mission Statement . 3Vision Statement . 3Values . 3Associate Degree Nursing Program --------------------------------------------- 4Mission Statement . 4Vision Statement . 4Values . 4Philosophy of ADN Program -- 4Competencies of the ADN Program -------------------------------------------- 5Core Competencies at Graduation ----------------------------------------------- 7Program and Student Learning Outcomes -------------------------------------- 8Program Outcomes . 8Student Learning Outcomes . 8Course Description component of the ADN program ------------------------ 9General Education . 9ADN Program. 10Selected University ---------- 12American Disabilities Act: Disabilities and Academic Adjustment Policy . 12COVID-19 Policy . 12Grade Appeal. 12Policy against Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment . 13Sexual Misconduct Policy . 13Student Conduct . 13Student Honor Code . 13National Student Nurses’ Association Code of Ethics .13Student Grievance Procedure . 13Withdrawal Policy . 13Program Policies and Information --------------------------------------------- 14Academic Advising . 14Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI Policy) . 14ADN Background check, drug screen and medical document manager . 16Cell Phones . 17Class Attendance Policy . 17ADN Attendance Policy .17Clinical Absences .18Skills Lab/Simulation Attendance Policy .19Jury Duty .20Community Service . 20Course Sequencing (Progression) . 20Dress Code . 20Classroom .20Clinical and Nursing Skills/Simulation Lab .20Employment Hours. 21Evaluations . 21Exams . 21Final Grade . 22General University Requirements . 22Grading Policy . 22Guests in Class . 23Immunizations & Health Certifications . 23ii
MMR (Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and Rubella) .23Varicella (Chicken Pox) .23Hepatitis B .23Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) .23TB skin test or T-Spot test .24CPR .24Influenza Vaccination.24Student Health Insurance.24HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act) .24Intervention by Conferencing . 24Leadership Portfolio . 25Medication Management Policy . 25Medication Management Review Packets . 26Midway Email Account . 26Print Information . 27Professional Decorum and Behavior . 27Program Completion . 27Readmission to Nursing Program . 27Scholarship . 28Tobacco Policy . 28Student Development Center . 28Student Injuries During Clinical Experience . 28Student Protocol for Concerns . 28Tape Recording . 28Written Assignments . 29Health Criteria for Clinical Setting -------------------------------------------- 30Tuition Fees, Expenses and Student Responsibilities Associated with Program ------------------------------------------ 31Financial Aid . 32Student Organizations and Activities ----------------------------------------- 33Recognition of Student Achievement ----------------------------------------- 34Appendix ----------------------- 35Recommended Sequence of Courses . 36Associate Degree of Nursing Community Leadership . 37Nursing Leadership Portfolio . 38American Disabilities Act . 42Authorization for Release of Information. 43Clinical Day Make-up Agreement . 44Consent to Copy Immunization Section – Student Health Form . 45Hepatitis B Waiver . 46ADN Program Handbook Acknowledgement Form . 47Student Honor Code . 48Written Instructor-Student Conference. 49Kentucky Board of Nursing Mandatory Report of Criminal Convictions . 50*Contents of this Associate Degree Nursing Handbook are subject to change. Students are responsible forupdating their handbook of any changes made each year.iii
ACCREDITATIONMidway University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees. Contact the Commission onColleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about thestatus of Midway University.Nursing Program Accreditation:Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)3343 Peachtree Rd., Suite 850Atlanta, Georgia 30326(404) 975-5000FAX (404) 975-5020www.acennursing.orgADN Approved by:Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300Louisville, Kentucky 40222(502) 429-3300 or (800) 305-2042FAX (502) 429-3311www.kbn.ky.goviv
CONGRATULATIONS! You have made an important decision to begin the study of nursing and to work tocomplete the degree requirements for your Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. This handbook has beendeveloped with the express intent of keeping you informed while you are a student in the ADN program atMidway University. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to the information and policiesin this handbook and in other publications of the University.OVERVIEW OF HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTMidway University was founded in order to meet the changing needs of women in Kentucky in 1847. Dr.Lewis Letig Pinkerton, a physician and pastor of Midway Christian Church, spearheaded the KentuckyFemale Orphan School. Dr. Pinkerton’s action was a response to the educational needs of a large numberof girls orphaned by the frequent epidemics and rugged living conditions that characterized Kentucky lifein the 1840’s. Aided by James Ware Parrish, William F. Patterson, several church elders, and virtually theentire congregation of his church, Dr. Pinkerton secured a charter for an elementary school. MidwayUniversity is proud of its long association with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is an activeparticipant in the Division of Higher Education of the Christian Church.When the school opened, it was the first institution of its kind established in the United States to serveorphaned and disadvantaged women. The school was originally established as an elementary school. Later,Pinkerton High School was added, and, in 1942, the institution inaugurated a Junior College. The institutionsoon developed a reputation for both its academic offerings and its commitment to provide a qualityeducation to all qualified women regardless of their financial condition. Eventually the elementary schoolwas phased out, as was the high school in 1973 when the combination of the consolidated county highschools, federal assistance to disadvantaged students, and busing resulted in diminished need for theelementary and secondary school programs. In 1978, the Board of Trustees authorized the official name ofthe school to be changed to Midway Junior College to Midway College. Shortly after its establishment, theCollege received full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges.As the College grew, so did the offerings in its curriculum. During the early years, the primary objectiveswere to prepare students to be teachers and homemakers. By 1949 the academic offerings included liberalarts, teacher training, business, and home economics, and in 1965 the nursing curriculum was added. In the1970s, in response to the needs of students and the community, programs in paralegal studies, equinestudies, and early childhood education were added. The 1988-89 academic year brought approval of fouryear programs, allowing the institution to offer baccalaureate as well as associate degree programs to allstudents.The evening and extension site division for working adults was established in 1995 and acceleratedprograms for non-traditional-age students have been offered in the evenings and on weekends on campusand at the Lexington site since that time.The online venue for classes was established in 2005 to meet the needs of learners who required moreflexible educational access. From general education courses to full degree programs, students findflexibility and convenience in pursuing their education through distance learning.Graduate programs began in 2008 with the Midway University Master of Business Administration. In 2013,the Master of Education was added and the Master of Science in Nursing in 2016.In 2015, Midway College achieved University status and now, as Midway University, stands poised tocontinue its historic mission of providing educational opportunities for all who seek them. By empoweringstudents as leaders, Midway University continues to have a profound impact on the region and nation.1
PROFILE OF ASSOCIATE DEGRE
In fall 2007, the evening track moved to the Midway University Campus, Midway, Kentucky. Nursing courses and most science courses are taught in the state-of-the-art nursing/science complex, the Anne Hart Raymond Center. The Nursing and Science classrooms, laboratories and fac
