LPN to PROFESSIONAL Nursing Program Manual

LPN to PROFESSIONAL

Nursing Program

Manual

Prepared by Cochise College Nursing Faculty

2018-2019

PROGRAM MANUAL ¨C 2018/2019

Cochise College

LPN to PROFESSIONAL

Nursing

Program Manual

2018 - 2019

Prepared by the Nursing Faculty of Cochise College

DISCLAIMER

This manual is provided to assist the student while in the Cochise College Nursing Program. The

Nursing Administration and Faculty reserves the right to make changes without prior notice in all

policies, assignments, schedules, courses, grading, curricula, and all other matters contained in

this manual.

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American Disabilities Act Statement

Cochise College values inclusive learning environments and strives to make all aspects

of the College accessible to our students. If you have a disability and believe you need

an accommodation to improve access to learning and campus services, you may begin

the Welcome Process and review the Disability Student Guide at:

cochise.edu/disability.

The Cochise College Nursing Program is

accredited by:

Accreditation commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3343 Peachtree Road, Suite 850

Atlanta, GA 30326

404-975-5000

WWW.

And

The Arizona State Board of Nursing

1740 W. Adams, Suite 2000,

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Phone: (602) 771-7800

FAX: (602) 771-7888

E-mail: arizona@ Home

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TABLE of CONTENTS

Page

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART, Cochise College Nursing Program.......................................................................vii

FACULTY PROFILE FORM ........................................................................................................................ viii

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY ........................................................................................................................ 10

Cochise College Educational Philosophy ................................................................................................... 10

Mission .................................................................................................................................... 10

Vision ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Core Values ....................................................................................................................................10

Nursing Program Educational Philosophy................................................................................................. 11

Mission .................................................................................................................................... 11

The Core Values of the Nursing Program ................................................................................... 11

Student Learning Outcomes (TREE)............................................................................................................12

LPN to Professional Nursing Program Outcomes ..................................................................................... 13

Nursing Program Outcomes....................................................................................................................... 13

Nursing Curriculum ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Nursing Program Structure ........................................................................................................................ 15

Career Ladder Concept................................................................................................................................16

Course Outcomes ........................................................................................................................................17

Arizona State Board of Nursing Qualifications for Professional Registered Nurse .................................19

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS ................................................................................................................... 19

Nursing Department Code of Academic Integrity .................................................................................... 19

Cochise College Nursing Program Code of Academic and Clinical Integrity............................................19

Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 20

Student Responsibilities in the Nursing Program ......................................................................................21

Nursing Department Standards of Professional Conduct.........................................................................22

American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses ...................................................................... 23

International Council of Nurses Code for Nurses ................................................................................. 23

Nurse Practice Act Statues and Rules of the State Board of Nursing ..................................................... 23

National Student Nurses Association ........................................................................................................ 23

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POLICIES OF THE NURSING PROGRAM ........................................................................................................

General Policies..................................................................................................................................... 24

Nursing Advisor .............................................................................................................................24

Class Representatives....................................................................................................................24

+Insurance......................................................................................................................................24

Mexico Travel .......................................................................................................................... 25

HESI Exam Fees for Testing and NCLEX-RN Exam Preparation..................................................25

NCLEX-RN Review Course .............................................................................................................25

Attendance Policy ........................................................................................................................................

Didactics .........................................................................................................................................26

Consequences of Violation of Class Attendance Policy .............................................. 26

Procedure 3004.12 ...........................................................................................................26

Penalties for Violation of the Attendance Policy........................................................ 27

Nursing Clinical ..............................................................................................................................28

Making-up Missed Clinical Time ....................................................................................28

Consequences of Violation of Clinical Attendance Policy ............................................29

Nursing Skills and Simulation Laboratory......................................................................30

Lab Attendance ....................................................................................................30

Consequences of Absenteeism/Tardiness in Lab ......................................... 30

Requirements for Progression Policy...........................................................................................31

Grading Policy ................................................................................................................................32

Nursing Course Grades....................................................................................................32

Grade Computation.........................................................................................................33

Withdrawal...................................................................................................................................................34

¡°W¡± Grade ¨C Drop ................................................................................................................... 34

¡°W¡±, ¡°D¡± or ¡°F¡± Grades ¨C First Semester.....................................................................................34

¡°W¡±, ¡°D¡± or ¡°F¡± Grades ¨C Second or Third Semester .................................................................34

Dismissal Policy ............................................................................................................................................35

Reasons for Student Dismissal from the Nursing Program..................................................... 35

Consequences for Violation of the Nursing Department¡¯s Code of

Academic Integrity and Standards of Professional Conduct......................................................36

Student Due Process Procedures .................................................................................................36

Grade Appeal Policy ......................................................................................................................37

Student Complaints and Grievance ............................................................................................. 37

Re-Admission Policy & Procedure ..............................................................................................................38

Examination Policy.......................................................................................................................................41

Test Taking Policy.........................................................................................................................................41

Health Education System, Inc. (HESI) Policy ..............................................................................................44

Dosages and Calculations Test Policy.........................................................................................................46

Quizzes and Miscellaneous Assignments...................................................................................................47

Clinical Rotation Policy ................................................................................................................................48

Clinical Evaluation Policy .............................................................................................................................52

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