BSN Undergraduate Student Handbook

Welcome

Letter from the Assistant Dean of Nursing

Strategic Plan

Conceptual Framework

Course Descriptions

For course descriptions, please refer to the USI Bulletin Nursing Major, BSN

For course descriptions, please refer to the USI Bulletin Nursing Major, BSN (RN-BSN, ASN-BSN)

Clinical Agency Requirements

All students selected for admission to the nursing program must also meet clinical agency requirements and be able to perform essential functions as outlined in the CNHP Handbook, be eligible for RN licensure, and capable of fulfilling clinical practice requirements.

CPR and TB Requirements
HIPAA Requirements
OSHA Requirements
CNHP Infection Control
Zachary Law Compliance Policy

Health Requirements

Information regarding the College of Nursing and Health Profession’s essential functions that are necessary to meet the clinical/practice/field/work can be found in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Handbook.

Immunization Schedule
Documentation of Health Requirements
Pregnancy and Change in Health Status
Health Insurance and Healthcare Responsibility
Emergency Preparedness Plan

Academic Advising

Academic Advising
Academic Success and Academic Intervention and Assistance
Disability Resources

Grading Scale

Progression, Withdraw, Readmission and Dismissal

Pre-Licensure Progression Policies
RN to BSN Progression Policies
Delay in Progression and Readmission
Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies
Readmission Form - Pre-Licensure BSN
Readmission Form - RN to BSN Completion
Performance Improvement Plan
Performance Improvement Plan Form
Policy Regarding Incomplete
Skills Mastery Support Plan
Skills Mastery Support Plan Form
Transfer Students

Assessment Technologies Institute, Inc. (ATI)

Attendance and Absence Policies

Attendance
Tardiness
Preparation
Assignments
Clinical Make-ups
Planned Student Absence Form
Promotion of Patient Safety and Error Prevention

Examination and Test Review Policy

Clinical Learning Policies

Confidentiality
Clinical and Skills Lab Experiences
Transportation
Errors and Incidents in Clinical Laboratory
Review of Medical Records
Child Abuse
Clinical Experience
Dress Code Policy
Professional Behavior
BSN Professional Behavior Agreement
Social Media Policy
Professional Code of Conduct and Meeting Attendance Contract
Simulation, Lab and Clinical Participation Waiver

Preceptor Guidelines and Forms

Preceptor Criteria
Undergraduate Nursing Program Preceptor Agreement
Guidelines for Clinical Preceptors and Students - coming soon

Academic Rights and Appeal Policies

Refer to the University Policy at: Academic Integrity Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Graduation

Application
Deadlines
Degree Completion and Licensure Fees
Dress Requirements for Recognition Ceremonies

General Information

All students and faculty are expected to abide by the policies found in the Kinney College Handbook. The handbook is located on the CNHP website listed under “About the College.”

College Offices
Name/Address Change
Technological Requirements
Your USI Email Address
Car Policies
University Policies
No Smoking Policies
Respiratory Triggers
Behavior in the Classroom
Personal Injury/Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
Professional Insurance
Work Hours While Enrolled in the Nursing Program
Clinical Automobile Insurance
Gift Policy
Display of Student Assignments
Faculty Meetings

Day Learning Resource Center

Day Learning Resource Center Policies and Procedure

Clinical Simulation Center

Writing Skills Requirements (APA)

Writing Skill Requirements (APA)

Student Organizations and Participation

Students are required and/or encouraged to actively participate in college and university organizations.
Conference Attendance
Program and College Committees
Omicron Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau
Fundraising and Other College Activities

Handbook for Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions