Licensed Practical Nursing Handbook

Table of Contents

PART I — INTRODUCTION

• Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
• Welcome
• History
• Nursing philosophy
• Conceptual Framework
• Student learning outcomes of the program
• PN Student Learning Outcomes, Objectives, and Expected Behaviors
• Practical Nursing program model schedule
• Grading
• PN readmission Dates
• Student activities

PART II- NURSING DEPARTMENT POLICIES

Physical and Cognitive abilities

• Essential Functions of Nursing
• Professional Conduct
• Academic integrity
• Clinical conduct
• No Gifts
• Tobacco Free

CLASSROOM/LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS

•  Attendance
• Tardiness/Skipping
• Absence/Late
• Emergencies
• Inclement weather
• Testing
• Change of address or name
• Course completion
• Cell phones
• Computers

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• Dress code for nursing students
• Clinical supplies
• Health Requirements
• Health Care costs
• Clinical experience restrictions
• Malpractice insurance
• Background check
• Basic life support course — CPR
• Intoxicants and mind-altering substances
• Nursing care
• Clinical group — assignment
• Adherence to clinical site policy
• Access to information
• Emergency phone calls
• Makeup clinical experience

CLINICAL COMPETENCE

• Clinical incident
• Clinical deficiency
• Clinical failure

PROGRAM PROGRESSION

• Progression
• Graduation
• Dismissal
• Licensure
• Reinstatement

STUDENT SUPPORT

• Student appeal of grades
• Scholarships and loans
• Disability and special services

CODE OF ETHICS

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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