Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure Nursing Student Handbook
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Course
NURSING
Institution
NURSING
Table of Contents
1. Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing 6
1.1 History 6
1.2 Mission Statement 6
1.3 Philosophy 6
1.4 Overall Goals 7
1.5 Programs 7
1.6 Program Accreditation 8
1.7 Professional Standards 8
2. Hunt School of Nursing Faculty and Staff Contact Information 9
3. Bac...
Accelerated
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pre-Licensure Nursing
Student Handbook
2017-2018
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,About this handbook:
This Pre-Licensure Nursing Student Handbook is designed to provide students with helpful
information and resources, and as such is designed for currently enrolled pre-licensure nursing
students. In addition to the contents of this handbook, students should also be familiar with the
content and policies in the Gardner-Webb University Academic Catalog and Degree Completion
Student Handbook. Any program revisions made within the current academic year will be
communicated to students through University email.
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, Table of Contents
1. Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing 6
1.1 History 6
1.2 Mission Statement 6
1.3 Philosophy 6
1.4 Overall Goals 7
1.5 Programs 7
1.6 Program Accreditation 8
1.7 Professional Standards 8
2. Hunt School of Nursing Faculty and Staff Contact Information 9
3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Academic Program 12
3.1 BSN Program Outcomes 12
3.2 BSN Student Learning Outcomes 12
3.3 ABSN Curriculum 13
3.3.1 General Education Course Requirements 13
3.3.2 Major Course Requirements 13
3.3.3 ABSN Curriculum Course Information 14
3.3.4 ABSN Focused Client Care Experience 14
3.4 ABSN Program Course Sequence 14
4. Pre-Licensure Academic Procedures 16
4.1 Academic Advisement 16
4.2 Auditing Nursing Courses 16
4.3 Becoming Licensed as a Registered Nurse 16
4.4 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 16
4.5 Clinical Information and Absences 17
4.6 Conflict Resolution 17
4.7 Continuation of Nursing Education at GWU 17
4.8 Curriculum Associated Expectations of Students 17
4.9 Dismissal from the Program 18
4.10 Electronic Device Usage in Classroom, Lab, and Clinical Experiences 18
4.11 Electronic Mail 19
4.12 Emergency Situations 19
4.13 Graduation Requirements and Application Procedure 19
4.14 Health and Physical Examinations for Students 19
4.14.1 Health/Physical Report 19
4.14.2 Protection against Blood-borne Communicable Diseases 20
4.15 Information Technology Competencies 21
4.16 Malpractice Insurance 21
4.17 Meal Refunds 21
4.18 Name and Address Changes 22
4.19 Non-Discrimination 22
4.20 Nursing Practice in the Clinical Setting: Safe, Unsafe, and the Consequences 22
4.20.1 Safe Practice 22
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, 4.20.2 Unsafe Practice 22
4.20.3 Consequences of Unsafe Practice 23
4.20.4 Criteria for Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Clinical Performance 23
4.21 Patient Confidentiality and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 23
4.22 Recognition and Hunt SON Awards 24
4.23 Schedule Changes 24
4.24 Transportation to Clinical Facilities or Other Required Learning Activities 24
4.25 Withdrawal from Courses 24
5. Pre-Licensure Academic Policies 25
5.1 Attendance Policy 25
5.2 Classroom, Lab, and Clinical/Practicum Behavior Policy 25
5.2.1 Classroom and Lab Behavior 25
5.2.2 Clinical and Practicum Experience Behavior 25
5.3 Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening Policy 26
5.4 Dress Code Policy 27
5.5 Exposure Policy 28
5.6 Undergraduate Grading and Progression Policy 29
5.7 Pre-Licensure Continuation Policy 30
5.8 Testing Policy 31
5.9 Pre-Licensure Test Review Policy 33
5.10 Kaplan Integrated Testing Policy 34
5.11 Honesty Policy 37
5.12 Pre-Licensure Appeals Policy 37
5.13 Social Media/Electronic Communication 37
5.14 Technical Standards Policy 38
5.15 Pre-Licensure Nursing Program LPN Equivalency for SC Residents 39
6. Student Resources: Hunt School of Nursing 41
6.1 Student Organizations 41
6.1.1 Student Nurses Association 41
6.1.2 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing – Phi Upsilon 41
7. Student Resources: Gardner-Webb University 42
7.1 Textbook Procurement 42
7.2 Support Services 42
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