Associate of Science

In Nursing

STUDENT

HANDBOOK

Spring 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGE

Welcome 2

Personnel 3

College Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan 4

Associate Degree Nursing Program 5

Course Sequence 8, 9

Student Policies and Procedures 10

Appendices

A. Professional Guidelines 28 B. Positive Background Checks 32 C. Medication Administration 34 D. Substance use/Abuse 35 E. Exit Interview and Reinstatement 36 F. Occupational Standards 39 G. Student Accident/Injury 40 H. Student E-mail Address 43 I. Pregnancy Notification 44 J. My Clinical Exchange 45 K. Physical Examination Form 48 L. Student Health Certificate 50 M. Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Form 51 N. Acknowledgement Student Policies 52

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WELCOME

The Nursing Administration, Faculty and Staff welcome you to the Associate of Science Degree Nursing Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville. This handbook has been designed specifically for ASN students to provide guidance while in the program. It contains the answers to many of the questions you may have about what is required in the nursing program. We hope that you find the content informative and helpful. It is your guide for successful progression through the program. This ASN Student Handbook is intended to supplement the College catalog, which contains materials related to college-wide course offerings, academic policies, registration, financial aid, campus facilities, and student rights and responsibilities. We urge you to take the time to familiarize yourself with all of these documents. You will also receive additional information in each Course Syllabus, please familiarize yourself with each resource.

Your studies will be rigorous and demanding throughout, but know that the Nursing Administration, Faculty and Staff are here to support you. We want you to be successful in your goal of becoming a professional Registered Nurse (RN). We encourage you to seek our assistance. We urge you to communicate with your course instructors on a regular basis about your progress and concerns. All faculty members’ post office hours designed for your schedule. The Nursing Administration, Faculty and Staff are committed and dedicated to supporting your achievement of learning and program outcomes as you prepare for a career in Nursing. We wish you every success in your studies here at Florida State College at Jacksonville. For continuing students, this Handbook will provide you with the most recent updates to policy and guidelines used in the Associate of Science Degree Nursing Program.

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FULL TIME ASN NURSING FACULTY

Ms. Susan Ansbacher, MSN, RN Ms. Waltina Bellamy, MSN, RN Ms. Rebecca Bowman, MSN, RN Ms. Joan Boyd, MSN, RN Ms. Stacey Burns, MSN, RN Ms. Debbie Ferrari, MSN, RN Ms. Chelsa Fore, MSN, RN Ms. Donna Hamilton, MSN, RN Ms. Renata Henderson, MSN, RN Mr. Michele Holt, MSN, RN Ms. Carolyn Keister, MSN, RN Ms. Amy Koszuch, MSN, RN

Ms. Marion Kreisel, MSN, RN Ms. Debra Losicki, MSN, RN Ms. Meg Lukawski, MSed, MSN, CNE, RN Ms. Gayle Mebane, MSN, RN Dr. Danna Morris, DNP, ARNP, RN Ms. Sasha Papp, MSN, RN Ms. Sabrina Oliver MSN, RN Dr. Sandra Taylor, DNP, RN Ms. Belinda Traore, MSN, RN Dr. Jennifer Vendt, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, PHC

Ms. Sandra Webb MSN, NCHE, RN

Support Staff

Nursing Office Front Desk 766-6581 Ms. Jacqueline Lee, MSN, RN Clinical Coordinator 766-6519 jalee@fscj.edu Ms. Tarolyn Lee, BS Clinical Liaison 766-6648 tarolyn.lee@fscj.edu Ms. Michele Davis-Porter, BSN, RN, Skills Laboratory Coordinator 766-6591 m.davis.porter@fscj.edu

Nursing Program Administrators

Dr. M. Kathleen Ebener, PhD., RN Dean of Nursing 766-6581 mary.ebener@fscj.edu Dr. Susan Poole, DNP, RN, Associate Dean of Nursing 766-6581 susan.poole@fscj.edu

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Florida State College at Jacksonville

Mission Statement

Florida State College at Jacksonville provides high value, relevant life-long education that

enhances the intellectual, social, cultural and economic development of our diverse

community.

Vision Statement

Florida State College at Jacksonville …. Growing minds today, leading tomorrow’s world.

Core Values

Integrity

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Culture of honesty and Trust

Creativity

Respect for Diversity

Strategic Plan

Strategic Priority 1: Provide a Student-Centered Education

Strategic Priority 2: Impact Community

Strategic Priority 3: Increase Institutional Capacity.

More details of FSCJ’s Strategic Plan can be found on the website, www.fscj.edu.

Congruency

The mission and philosophy of the ASN education unit are congruent with the College’s mission, distinctive values and attributes statements. These statements are also congruent with the College’s Goals.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville

Associate of Science in Nursing Program

ACCREDITATION

The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Florida State College at Jacksonville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road N., Atlanta, GA 30306. Phone: (404) 975-5000

MISSION

The mission, vision and goals of the ASN program of Florida State College at Jacksonville are synchronous with the College’s mission, vision and goals. The Associate Degree Nursing Program strives to provide nursing education for culturally diverse students, preparing them to be able to be successful on the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and to practice as entry level registered nurses in multi-variant settings as members of the healthcare team and the healthcare profession.

PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The current ASN program philosophy is based on faculty beliefs related to the central unifying concepts of human beings, health, nursing and nursing education. The unifying threads within the curriculum are: professional nursing competencies, scope and standards of nursing practice, patient safety, cultural diversity, and nursing education excellence.

The references for these unifying threads are:

1) National League for Nursing (NLN) competencies for graduates of Associate Degree programs

2) American Nurses Association (ANA) scope and standards of nursing practice 3) National Patient Safety Goals 4) Florida State College ASN Program Mission 5) Faculty’s Vision for Excellence

The ASN faculty believes that:

• Human beings are unified organisms of biological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions. They are endowed with the capacity to think, reason, and abstract meaning from perceptions supplied by the senses. The capacity for abstraction and the application of acquired knowledge to new and different situations enable human beings to have an unlimited potential for growth and development. Human beings continuously interact with their internal and external environments through the life cycle. They respond uniquely within the context of family, community and society.

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• Health is a changing state which affects biological, psychological and sociocultural responses to the environment. It is on a continuum ranging from wellness to illness, and influenced by the individual’s state of being, developmental stage and fulfillment of basic human needs. Optimal health is enhanced by health promotion, health maintenance and disease prevention.

• Nursing is an interpersonal process based on applied principles of psychological, biological, physical and social sciences, and economics and is concerned with the health and dignity of human beings. This process is applied in collaboration with the individual, family, and community, utilizing the resources of multi-disciplinary health care professionals.

• Nursing Education is a dynamic teaching-learning process. It builds on a general education foundation that fosters the development of a core of nursing knowledge and skills. The teaching-learning process is a shared responsibility between the teacher and learner. The role of the teacher is to facilitate a cooperative learning environment for a student population comprised of various age groups with culturally and educationally diverse backgrounds. The teacher serves as a role model, imparts knowledge, fosters critical thinking, and provides the guidance, direction, feedback and reinforcement required for learning. The role of the learner is to establish and achieve learning goals and actively participate in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary setting. Learning is a continuous and active process involving the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains of the learner. The learning process is enhanced by moving from the known to the unknown, from the simple to complex, and through reinforcement of desired behaviors. Learning can be demonstrated by acquisition of new knowledge and by observation of changes in the behavior of the learner. It takes place through learner participation in selected experiences to identify concepts, apply pirnciples, explore alternative care modalities, and measure health outcomes.

The faculty's Vision for Excellence for nursing and nursing education provides a model for nursing students and graduates:

• Integration of Interpersonal Communication Processes

• Scientific principles integrated into nursing practice

• Respect for the health and dignity of the individual

• Collaboration with individuals, families, and communities

• Use of the nursing process

• The exercise of sound clinical judgment

• Shared learning as a continuous and active process

• Adaptation to an ever changing health care system

• Implementation of the Associate Degree nurse’s roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member of the health care team and the health care profession.

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ASN Program Outcomes

1. NCLEX Pass rates will be at or above the National Average. 2. Sixty-five percent of ASN students will achieve program completion within four

semesters once admitted to the professional phase of the program 3. Eighty percent of graduates responding to the graduate satisfaction survey will report

program satisfaction 4. Eighty percent of employers responding to the employer satisfaction survey will

report satisfaction with program graduates 5. Fifty percent of ASN graduates will be employed within six months of graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Provide safe, high quality, evidence-based, client-centered nursing care to diverse populations in a variety of healthcare settings.

2. Engage in clinical reasoning when providing safe nursing care and implementing quality improvement processes.

3. Participate in teamwork and collaboration with members of the inter-professional team including the client and the client’s supporters.

4. Incorporate information management principles, techniques, and systems to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision making.

5. Incorporate leadership and management skills in a variety of healthcare settings. 6. Assimilate professional, ethical, and legal principles relevant to the practice of a

professional nurse.

Figure 1 Associate Degree Nursing Conceptual Framework

Figure 1 depicts the philosophy/conceptual framework and the unifying threads of the associate degree nursing program:

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COURSE SEQUENCE

Generic ASN Program Course Sequence

Program 2330

Term Course Credit hours

Lecture Lab Clinical

1 first 7 weeks

NUR 1020C Nursing Concepts: Health and Wellness across the Lifespan I

5 5 1.5 varies

1 last 7 weeks

NUR 1023C Nursing Concepts: Health and Wellness across the Lifespan II

5 5 1.5 varies

2 first 7 weeks

NUR 1460C Health – Illness Concepts across the Lifespan I

5 5 1.5 varies

2 last 7 weeks

NUR 1212C Health Alterations across the Lifespan I 5 5 1.5 varies

3 first 7 weeks

NUR 1025C Health – Illness Concepts across the Lifespan II

5 5 1.5 varies

3 last 7 weeks

NUR 2214C Health Alterations across the Lifespan II 5 5 1.5 varies

4 first 7 weeks

NUR 2243C Nursing Concepts: Families in Crisis-Complex Health Problems I

5 5 1.5 varies

4 Last 7 weeks

NUR 2242C Nursing Concepts: Families in Crisis-Complex Health Problems II

5 5 1.5 varies

4 all 15 weeks

NUR 2960 NCLEX Review 2 2 0 0

TOTALS 42 540

67.5 clinical hours/ per course x 8 courses = 540 clinical hours.

Students who are admitted to the Bridge (Advanced Placement) Program will have a different course of study for Term I and they will not take the Generic Term 3; the program will complete in Three Terms.

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LPN Paramedic Bridge Program Course Sequence Program 2335

Term Course Credit Hours

Lecture Lab Clinical

1 First 7 Weeks

NUR 1008C Transition to Professional Nursing 5 5 1.5 varies

1 Last 7 Weeks

NUR 1411C Nursing Care of the Family Across the Lifespan I 5 5 1.5 varies

2 First 7 weeks

NUR 1460C Health Illness Concepts across the Lifespan I 5 5 1.5 varies

2 Last 7 weeks

NUR1212C Health Alterations across the Lifespan I 5 5 1.5 varies

3 First 7 weeks

NUR 2243C Nursing Concepts: Families in Crisis-Complex Health Problems I

5 5 1.5 varies

3 Last 7 weeks

NUR 2242C Nursing Concepts: Families in Crisis-Complex Health Problems II

5 5 1.5 varies

3 All 15 weeks

NUR 2960 NCLEX Review 2 2 0 0

TOTALS 32* 405

67.5 hours x 6 courses = 405 clinical hours. * plus 10 credit hours granted for prior LPN license or paramedic certification

Bridge students will join the Generic Students in Terms II and IV.

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STUDENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The following policies and procedures will apply to all students in the Associate of Science Degree Nursing Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville. They are designed to direct and guide the student through the program and to enhance the student’s opportunity for successful completion of the curriculum. Additional policies and procedures can be found on the website in the College Catalog.

CHANGES IN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Nursing students will receive an updated Associate of Science in Nursing Program Student Handbook each term, which incorporates any policy changes that were made during the previous term. Policies are subject to change during the term. In the event of a policy change during the term, students will be notified in class and in writing. Notices may also be posted in Blackboard or emailed to student’s FSCJ email account.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense and is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all course assessments, related assignments, and all standardized tests (e.g. HESI, CLAST, CAT, NAT). Violation of this standard may cause the student to be exited from the program. Any act or behavior by the student which tends to interfere with or otherwise disturb the orderly conduct, processes, functions and/or interests of the class constitutes academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty, in any form, is expressly prohibited by the rules of the District Board of Trustees of Florida State College at Jacksonville. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Cheating The giving or taking of any information or material with the intent of wrongfully aiding oneself, or another in academic work considered in the determination of a course grade or the outcome of a standardized assessment. Failing to report cheating when observed as defined above or when one has reasonable knowledge that a quiz, test, or examination has been compromised.

Plagiarism The act of stealing or passing off as one’s own work the words, ideas, or conclusions of another as if the work submitted were the product of one’s own thinking rather than an idea or product derived from another source.

Inappropriate Behavior Any other form of inappropriate behavior which may include, but is not limited to, falsifying records or data, lying, unauthorized copying, tampering, abusing or otherwise unethically using computer or other stored information; and any other act or misconduct which may reasonably be deemed to be a part of this heading. DUE PROCESS: Any student alleged to have committed any act of academic dishonesty as defined herein, shall be entitled to due process as defined in District Board of Trustees’ Rule

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6Hx7-2.18, prior to the administration of disciplinary action including suspension and dismissal. PLEASE REFER TO THE COLLEGE CATALOG STATEMENT REGARDING DUE PROCESS

PROCEDURES.

In the ASN-Nursing Program, if a faculty member or test proctor suspects academic dishonesty is occurring, the student(s) involved will:

1. have the tests/ assignments confiscated 2. be escorted out of the classroom 3. be required to meet with the faculty-proctor, and the Associate Dean

or Dean of Nursing prior to re-entry into that course.

Lying, stealing or cheating may subject a student to a recommendation for permanent dismissal from the Florida State College at Jacksonville ASN program. These policies span the duration of the program, and students are responsible for reviewing these policies at the beginning of each term. Non-compliance with the policies as presented may result in a grade of “Incomplete (“I”) or “F” for a final grade. Students will be required to read and “sign-off” on additional requirements specific to each course.

ACCIDENT/ INJURY PROCEDURE; ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Accident insurance is provided by the College through student fees and is effective during regularly scheduled academic courses and clinical activities. Students who sustain any injury during classes or in the clinical area must immediately notify their course instructor. Both the student and the instructor must complete a “Student Notification of Injury Form” (Appendix G). The original copy of the form goes to FSCJ Risk Management Office in the Administrative Services Center for the College. The injured or affected student (or faculty) must visit the Security Office for them to complete their report. A copy goes to the student; a copy goes to the instructor; a copy goes to the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing. For specifics, please refer to Appendix G.

BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS EXPOSURE

It is the responsibility of each nursing student to adhere to hospital policies and the guidelines on “universal standard/precautions” of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention (United States Public Health Service) during clinical experiences. Students are not allowed to refuse to provide care for any patient assigned to them, regardless of the diagnosis. A student who is exposed directly to blood or other body fluids while in the clinical area must notify the instructor immediately. The Instructor will advise the student to follow the CDC Guidelines for exposure, as well as those of the assigned clinical agency.

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Treatment of an Exposure Site (from CDC Guidelines). Wounds and skin sites that have been in contact with blood or body fluids should be washed with soap and water; mucous membranes should be flushed with water. No evidence exists that using antiseptics for wound care or expressing fluid by squeezing the wound further reduces the risk of blood borne pathogen transmission; however, the use of antiseptics is not contraindicated.

ATTENDANCE: CLASS

Students are expected to attend all face-to-face classes and to complete all assignments, including technology enhanced course requirements within the timelines given by the instructor or listed in the syllabus. Absence from classes will jeopardize continued progress in the course. If multiple absences occur, and the student is at risk for failing, the student will be referred to the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing to determine if continuance in the program is possible.

Students will assume full responsibility for all content covered during absence from class and/or clinical, and will be held to the same level of performance as that of all students.

ATTENDANCE: CLINICAL

Students will be required to safely perform all tasks without limitation while in the clinical setting. Therefore, students are required to attend all clinical experiences. If an absence is anticipated, the student should notify the instructor or clinical faculty prior to the scheduled clinical experience. The instructor must be notified by phone (not text or email) no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time. Clinical absence for any reason requires written documentation validating the reason for the absence, including medical documentation, if the absence was due to illness or injury. Students who have been absent from clinical experiences due to injury or illness (INCLUDING HOSPITALIZATIONS) must provide a doctor’s or ARNP’s written statement confirming the event and verifying clearance to return to the clinical experience. The form should state that “the student is able to attend class and clinical with no restrictions”. Refer to the Health form in the Appendix. This must be submitted to the instructor/faculty before attending the next clinical day. Since attendance at clinical experiences is mandatory, a student may only be allowed to make up one clinical absence per course, if approved by the discretion of the instructor of the course and the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing. The clinical absence must be made up prior to the end of the course or an incomplete or failing grade may be received. TWO or more clinical absences may constitute a clinical failure. In order to complete the course requirements, students must meet all course objectives per the syllabus and demonstrate satisfactory clinical performance. The clinical evaluation form (found in the course syllabus and/or in Blackboard) describes required performance criteria for each course in the Associate of Science in Nursing Program. In the event that the class or clinical portions of a course is failed, both components (class and clinical) must be repeated.

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ATTENDANCE: TARDINESS / CLINICAL

Clinical tardiness is defined as arriving late (>5 minutes) for the scheduled start of clinical/pre-conference, or leaving earlier than the end of post-conference. If clinical tardiness occurs two times in a course, a student has earned (1) clinical absence. Excessive clinical tardiness could result in clinical failure, requiring the student to repeat both class and clinical components of the course (See section regarding clinical absences). Leaving the clinical facility at any time (e.g. to the parking lot or off clinical campus for meals) during the clinical day is unacceptable and earns a student dismissal for the day and a one-day clinical absence. Repeated occurrences could result in clinical failure (See section regarding clinical absences).

No Call No Show:

When the student is absent from clinical for any reason and has not called the clinical

unit previous to the start of the shift, this will be considered a no call no show and is a

program violation which will result in the student being placed on program probation.

Students who accumulate more than two no call/no shows in the program will be

permanently exited from the program.

ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS AND RETURN TO CLASS/CLINICAL

See above regarding absences/tardiness in Clinical. Any student reporting for a clinical experience who appears ill or impaired in anyway may be sent home at the discretion of the clinical instructor, and this will count as a clinical absence.

Students are expected to attend all face-to-face classes and complete all assignments including online course requirements within the timelines given by the instructor. Absence from classes will jeopardize continued progress in the course. If multiple absences occur, the student will be referred to the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing to determine if continuance in the program is possible.

Students will assume full responsibility for all content covered during their absence from class and/or clinical, and will be held to the same level of performance as that of other students.

COMPLAINT PROCESS and CHAIN OF COMMAND

The established protocol for handling problems or concerns in the nursing program is:

First, the student must consult with the course faculty member.

Second, if no resolution is achieved, the student should meet with the Associate Dean,

Nursing.

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Third, if no resolution is achieved, the student may request a meeting with the Dean of

Nursing. It is unacceptable and unprofessional behavior for a student to ignore the chain-of-command and to discuss program issues outside of this protocol. This protocol mirrors what takes place in the work setting, and the ASN program is designed to assist and prepare students for success in the work setting as professional nurses. Failure to follow this protocol, via email or verbally, will result in a “Note to File” in the student’s permanent record in the Nursing Office and may warrant a meeting with the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing.

CONFERENCES WITH INSTRUCTORS

All full - time instructors have office hours posted by their office doors and are available for conferences with students each week during the two terms they are scheduled to teach. Students are encouraged to drop in during these posted times or to make an appointment for another time. Faculty may also request a student conference at any time deemed necessary by the faculty. If a faculty-requested conference is not attended by the student, documentation will be placed in the student’s file. Adjunct faculty (part time faculty) may be sharing offices with other adjunct professors or may only be available in the clinical setting. Contact these faculty during class or clinical to make arrangements for a conference.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All client information, verbal or written, is confidential. Failure to protect the client’s confidential information jeopardizes the student, the nursing program and the College. Unauthorized release of client confidential information is both ethically and legally wrong and could subject both the College and the student to loss of permission to attend that clinical partner’s site.

Any breach of confidentiality on campus or in clinical agencies may be grounds for a recommendation for dismissal from the nursing program and can be subject to legal remedies by the injured parties. All clinical agencies where student clinical experience is provided require each student to sign a legally binding confidentiality statement before entering the clinical area. This complies with the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Students must:

• Protect any client information that comes to their attention

• Not leave any information in client rooms, on desks, in classrooms, in the cafeteria, or in any public area.

• Not take client-identifiable information from patient care units.

• Never submit anything to a faculty member with client-identifiable information on it.

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• Not identify clients, nursing staff, doctors, or other persons by name in care plans, notes, or other exercises for learning purposes. Use initials if identifying information is needed.

• Avoid discussing clients, staff or care issues with friends or family or in public places such as cafeterias, elevators, lounges, bars, restaurants, etc.

• Never discuss client problems with other clients or patients’ family members.

• Never discuss the student’s personal problems with clients.

• Never bring electronic devices including, but not limited to laptops, I-phones, I-pens, I-pads, or cell phones to the clinical setting at any time, including when obtaining assignments and during clinical experience. NOTE: These item(s) may be confiscated by the clinical instructor and given to the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing for HIPAA violation investigation.

• Never photograph a client regardless of whether the individual is identifiable in the photo.

• Never post anything pertaining to a patient/family or clinical site to social media.

• Not sign as witness to legal documents during their role as a nursing student.

VIOLATION OF POLICIES/PROCEDURES

Violation of the policies/procedures of our clinical partners and/or the Florida State College of Jacksonville’s Associate of Science in Nursing Program including, but not limited to parking, facility access, cell phone use (talking, texting, photographing, etc.), professional appearance, professional demeanor and conduct, may result in removal from the clinical facility by the facility and/or the School. Should such removal occur, conference with the student, full time faculty member responsible for that course and the Associate Dean of Nursing will be required, to determine whether or not a recommendation will be made to the Dean of Nursing that the student not be allowed to proceed in the nursing program.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Students are responsible for complying with the health requirements of the College Department of Nursing and clinical agencies. Students are required to sign a statement at Orientation indicating that they have read and understood the policies and procedures related to student health requirements received with the conditional acceptance letter. Failure to comply may result in administrative withdrawal. A physical examination by a licensed physician, nurse practitioner (ARNP) or Physician’s Assistant (PA) in the State of Florida must be completed and submitted on the Physical Examination Form sent with the acceptance letter by the date specified.

IMMUNIZATIONS AND TB TESTING

All immunizations, testing, and titers must be completed and lab results submitted by the dates listed in your conditional acceptance letter and Orientation materials. An exception may be made if you are in the process of completing an immunization series. In this case,

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the student must provide a physician’s, PA’s or ARNP’s record showing dates the immunizations were initiated and progress toward completion of the series. In all cases, a student may not attend the clinical component of a course without all health requirements being satisfied. This is a Nursing program policy due to the requirement of the clinical agencies. During your time in the nursing program, one or more of your screenings (along with CPR) may lapse and require renewal. You will be notified by email from My Clinical Exchange prior to the expiration date. DO NOT IGNORE THESE EMAILS! Reports of Positive Rubella, Positive Rubeola, Positive Mumps and Positive Varicella titers must be submitted by the dates listed in your conditional acceptance letter and Orientation materials. If either titer is negative, the student must receive immunizations (another booster). A lab slip showing the result of titers and vaccinations must be submitted prior to the first day of clinical in Term 1 and the first day of class in Terms 2, 3 and 4. The Hepatitis B series (3 injections) is strongly recommended (See Section on Blood Borne Exposure) and a positive titer i.e. proof of immunity, is desirable. the CDC recommends all health care personnel who may come in contact with blood products (e.g. needles) complete the Hepatitis B series. However, students may elect to decline the Hepatitis B series and sign a Hepatitis B declination form. In some cases, you will be unable to complete the entire Hepatitis B series prior to clinical and may be required to complete a declination form. We strongly encourage you to continue with the Hepatitis B series in its entirety even if you must complete a declination form for your first clinical experience. Influenza: Proof of administration of seasonal influenza vaccine is required. Students are not allowed to decline the flu vaccine, except for medical or religious reasons; the documentation must be on a medical or religious form signed by the appropriate provider or student if declining, and is subject to review and acceptance or rejection by the clinical partner.

NOTE: Avoid the Nasal Flu Vaccine. Students are advised not to receive the nasal flu vaccine (FluMist). Since this vaccine is a live, attenuated virus, it can be passed on to contacts because of the shedding from the nares as it replicates. Students who receive this vaccine would not be able to participate in clinical experiences for an extended period of time.

A Mantoux or PPD tuberculin skin test is required by the date listed in your conditional acceptance letter or Orientation materials and every year thereafter. If the result was positive, a chest x-ray is required once every 5 years, unless possible exposure to TB occurs. When Health Documents are reviewed and approved, students will be required to upload individual requirements into the My Clinical Exchange (mCE) system for review by the clinical agencies. Instructions are included in the Appendices. Students who are not compliant will not be allowed to attend the clinical facility, which will result in a clinical failure. Students are responsible to renew all of these tests/screenings prior to the due date, failure to do so will result in dismissal from the program.

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Please contact the Customer Service tab should you have questions with the registration and log-in to the mCE website.

CPR CERTIFICATION

Students must provide evidence of current CPR certification, i.e. adult, child and infant training, achieved through an American Heart Association course for Health Care Providers. The American Heart Association is the only acceptable certifying agency. It must include hands-on simulated experiences. Certification must remain current throughout enrollment in the Nursing Program. Participation in clinical experiences is contingent upon meeting this requirement. CPR must be renewed every two years and students will be dismissed or not allowed to attend clinical if the certification expires.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG SCREENING

All students, new and reinstated, are required to have a criminal background check completed and returned to Ms. Tarolyn Lee to determine eligibility to attend clinical practice by clinical partner institutions. Reinstatement into an exited course will only be completed once clinical partners have completed their internal process for determining eligibility to attend clinical in their facilities. If you have a positive background check, it is your responsibility to ensure that all requested information is received by Ms. Tarolyn Lee. Positive background checks, when sent to all the clinical agencies used by the program, may result in a student being declined from participating in clinical experiences at one or more facilities. This may impact a student’s ability to achieve timely progression and or continuance in the program. In addition, all students (new and reinstated) must undergo drug screening, the results of which must be reported to Ms. Tarolyn Lee. Positive drug screening will result in denial of admission or continuance in the program. Background checks and drug screens may be periodically requested by the College. Data provided therein may be a basis for denial of admission or denial of continuation in the Nursing Program. Students are responsible for the cost of the drug screening and background check. If the student has a positive background check, we encourage you to review the law concerning being issued a professional license in Florida at Chapter 456.0635, Florida Statutes. See Appendix B and please complete the required procedure with the Nursing Program long before Term IV concludes.

GRADES and GRADING

The grading scale in the Associate Degree Nursing Program is:

A = 93-100 B = 86-92 C = 80-85 F = below 80

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Department of Nursing policy states that in order to pass a course, two academic criteria must be met: (1) a minimum average of 80% on course examinations, including HESI exams, must be achieved prior to factoring in other coursework grades, and (2) a minimum overall average of 80% on all course work. A passing grade means the student has met the course objectives; has complied with all course requirements and policies (as well as Nursing Program and College Policies), and has performed safely and skillfully in the clinical area to a satisfactory degree. In order to increase the chance for academic success, all students will be required to complete a test taking module during Term 1 of the program, which may be repeated as needed.

A grade of “I” must be removed prior to the next nursing term, in order to progress in the program. A grade of “C” or above must be achieved in all pre-requisite courses. Students who fail to meet all course requirements will receive one of three possible grades, according to individual course and college policies: F = Failure (below 80) FN = Failure for non-attendance

I = Incomplete work (See college catalog for instructions governing removal of this grade.)

Quiz, test, and exam grades are posted in Blackboard within one calendar week. End of term grades are posted on Artemis by the end of Exam Week for the College. Grades posted before this timeframe are a courtesy, not a requirement. No grades are issued by telephone or email due to security concerns.

COURSE FAILURES

In the event the student fails a course, the student will be “exited” from the program since progression to the next sequential course is not permitted under these circumstances. Failure of the clinical and/or classroom component of a course requires the student to repeat the entire course. A student conference with the faculty is held to discuss what the student must do to gain re-instatement in the program. An “Exit Prescription” is given to the student with the required set of activities designed to assist the student to be successful upon re-instatement. Once a student completes all requirements on the “Exit Prescription”, and the instructor has approved the completion of the Exit Prescription, the student must write a brief letter to the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing requesting to be reinstated into the program specifying the desired course and term for which re-instatement is sought. Students must be reinstated within one calendar year of leaving the program. If this does not occur, regardless of the reason, the student must apply for re-admission and begin the curriculum from the beginning. If re-instatement is granted, the student will be responsible for reading and understanding the current nursing student handbook. The student will be held liable for the program

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policies and procedures as stated in the current nursing handbook for the semester they were re-instated. All health and admission requirements must be current. If the background check is more than six (6) months old, it must be repeated. (See Appendix “Exit Prescriptions”). Students who fail any course in Term I will be exited. If they want to return, then they must apply to be re-admitted. If students in Terms II, III, or IV Withdraw or Fail twice (either in one nursing course twice or in two different nursing courses once) then the student will be exited from the program and denied future entry into the ASN program in which they were enrolled. Career advisors may be able to assist with future placement into another of the health career programs. An exception will be made for NUR2960, which is taken as a co-requisite with NUR2243C and NUR2242C.

• If students fail NUR2243C, then they will be required to withdraw from NUR2960 (which counts as one failure/withdrawal).

• If students fail NUR2242C, they may not take the HESI Exit exam in NUR2960, but they may receive Incomplete grade in NUR2960, if criteria is met for Incomplete.

• If students have successfully completed all courses in the program except NUR2960, then NUR2960 may be repeated one time (even if they already had one or two other course withdrawals or failures)

• If students are unable to earn a satisfactory score on the Exit HESI after four attempts (two attempts each time NUR2960 is taken), then they will be exited from the program.

GRADE DISPUTES

After a student has sufficiently and appropriately discussed the issue with the nursing faculty, then the Associate Dean of Nursing, and finally, the Dean of Nursing. If further consideration is desired, the student may contact the Student Services Department for appeal documentation for the procedure and documents needed to pursue a grade appeal. See also the College on-line catalogue for additional information.

EVALUATION OF CLASS PERFORMANCE

Students who fail any test should request a faculty conference as soon as possible after the quiz, test, or exam. Instructors will meet with each of these students to complete a Status Report. The report describes the recommended suggestions for improving grades in the course. The original Status Report is placed in the student’s permanent file in the Nursing office, and a copy is given to the student.

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Test reviews are done by appointment with the instructor or by an instructor in the classroom or an open test review. It is the students’ responsibility to request additional help when needed, if questions persist during or after a test review.

EVALUATION OF CLINICAL PERFORMANCE

Performance in the clinical component of a course is documented on the clinical performance evaluation form found in Blackboard where the course syllabus is posted. Successful Clinical performance is required to pass courses with a clinical component. Students will be responsible in the clinical setting for skills learned, practiced and demonstrated in previous terms as well as any skills learned during the current term. Students will be expected to competently and safely demonstrate these skills at any time during a term. If a student is not successful in demonstrating clinical skills, remediation will be required at an instructor-prescribed time during the course. Supervised practice in the Skills Laboratory will be necessary when a student demonstrates weakness in one or more skills. An evaluation of the student’s skill will be done prior to returning to the clinical area. If the student returns to the clinical area and remains unable to safely and competently demonstrate the skills following remediation, the student will have failed the clinical component of the course, and therefore, failed the entire course. There will be an end-of-course conference to discuss student self-evaluation and the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s clinical performance. Concerns regarding the clinical evaluation can be addressed by seeking a joint conference with the instructor and with the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing Program. An unsatisfactory rating for two criteria on the Clinical Evaluation form constitutes a clinical failure. A clinical failure results in a course failure and both the class and the clinical components of the course must be repeated to progress in the program.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION SAFETY EXAMINATION

Medication Administration Safety is a program requirement. One way students demonstrate the knowledge to safely administer medications is to successfully complete a drug safety test at the start of each course in each term of the program. (See Appendix: Medication Administration Policies & Procedures-)

In courses with a clinical component: the test must be passed before the student enters the clinical setting in Term I, prior to Week 2 of Terms 2, 3 and 4; courses where medication administration is an expectation. If re-testing, the medication safety test must be successfully completed by the second clinical week when weekly medication administration is scheduled.

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The passing grade for the drug safety test is stated in each course policy and the minimum grade requirement increases each term. Three attempts will be permitted to successfully complete the drug safety tests. If unsuccessful on the first attempt, the student will receive a remediation prescription and will be referred for the necessary assistance. The grade from the first test is entered as the grade in Blackboard. If a student is unsuccessful on the third attempt, the student will be exited from the course, and this will count as one of two maximum course failures permitted in the course. Remediation prior to request for reinstatement into the program will be required. Absence from the scheduled tests will constitute a ‘failure’ with no option to test again in that course.

Use of basic calculators that have been approved by the Department of Nursing on drug safety tests is permitted. Programmable calculators, cell phone calculators, and similar electronics are not permitted.

ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS

The Nursing Faculty support meaningful learning, and recognize the nature of the State College student population. Therefore, the teaching methods to achieve course objectives may include face-to-face and technology-enhanced, student-engagement activities, in addition to lecturing, that support and assist the student to master course objectives and Student Learning Outcomes. Technology-enhanced activities will be part of all courses in all Terms of the program. For computer questions, contact the College Helpdesk (632-3151), email service.desk@fscj.edu or visit help.fscj.edu

EXAMINATIONS, TESTS, QUIZZES

Tests are administered at the discretion of the instructor and based on testing center availability and may occur on any day of the week, including weekends. Please follow the instructor’s guidelines for testing in the syllabus. Students are required to complete examinations when scheduled, and every student enrolled in a given course must take the examination on the scheduled date and time. Any student who needs to receive additional time or other accommodation for a disability involving testing is required to register with the ADA coordinator in Student Success Center to make reasonable accommodations for testing. Any student who requests to take an exam at an unscheduled time must provide written documentation validating the reason for the request. When exceptional circumstance exists, and with approval of the instructor prior to the scheduled examination, students may be permitted to take an examination at an unscheduled time. Activities that do not constitute exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to: routine doctor’s appointments, vacations, non-refundable airline tickets purchased prior to approval, routine child care, soccer games, etc.

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Students who are allowed to make up a missed examination must take them at the date, time, and place specified by the faculty member or Testing Center. Make-up examinations must be completed prior to the next scheduled class. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange and assure test availability at the Testing Center for the make-up. The format of a make-up exam may be essay. When an instructor provides a make-up test, and a student does not show up for the test or arrives greater than 30 minutes late, a grade of zero (0) may be assigned without possibility of a second make-up opportunity. Comprehensive assessment and skills tests are examinations. If there is a scheduling conflict between skills testing and another class, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty member for additional testing times. Students may use basic, non-programmable, calculators on tests where mathematical calculations on a test are required.

COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX PREPARATION FOR TERMS I, II, III, IV

All students are required to take nationally normed tests throughout the curriculum and are expected to make satisfactory scores on these tests to progress and graduate. Comprehensive examinations (HESI Exams) are given throughout the program in preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination. These exams give students and faculty an indication of predicted performance on the NCLEX-RN Exam for licensure. They are weighted as a percentage of the grade in every course in which a HESI test is given. Each exam has a student-specific remedial program that the student must follow to improve content grasp and score on this material. All the directives included in the section titled “Examinations” apply during comprehensive examinations. In some Terms, the commercial examination is the final exam. After taking each HESI exam, students will create a portfolio of remediation documents based on areas of identified weaknesses on the HESI exam at each course level, which will be carried forward each term for review by faculty. In Term IV, students will develop a comprehensive remediation plan with supervision of faculty, which is individualized for each student. The student should complete the individualized remediation plan during Term 4. Prior to graduation the students will take the HESI Exit exam which must be passed with a minimum score of 850. If the student does not achieve a score of 850 on the first attempt, there will be one subsequent attempt allowed. If unsuccessful after the 2nd attempt, students will be assigned the grade of “F”, and must repeat the NCLEX-RN review course (NUR 2960).

EVOLVE STUDENT ACCOUNTS

All students in the Nursing Program purchase access to an account from EVOLVE that gives access to supplemental materials and remediation activities. This account is linked to all program textbooks that are published under the EVOLVE label and are used in each

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term of the program. The account is also linked to the purchase of HESI Case Studies which are required and/or recommended in various courses throughout the program.

The user name and password from EVOLVE are unique to each student and are

used to access the supplements. Students need to use this user/password information to access course supplements, required and recommended assignments, end-of-course HESI

exam, and post HESI Exam Remediation packets. Please make a note of this

information in the notebook you use for each course in the program, so

that you will have it readily available.

EXIT INTERVIEWS

When a student fails a course or chooses to leave the program during a course, he/she must have an EXIT Interview with the course instructor. The interview consists of a review of grades, reason for exit, and review of “prescription for remediation” needed before reinstatement can be granted. These required interviews usually take place during Final Exam week or earlier if circumstances warrant.

EXIT PRESCRIPTIONS

Exit Prescriptions are required for re-instatement in the nursing program. Students receiving Exit Prescriptions are those who: (1) do not achieve a passing grade, or (2) withdraw from a course or, (3) withdraw from the program. Exit Prescriptions provide written documentation of the reason for withdrawal and state exactly what remediation (e.g. test-taking program, stress management video viewing, review course objectives, practice certain skills, etc.) the student needs to complete to be considered for reinstatement. The goal of the prescription is to assist the student’s efforts to be successful once reinstated. (See Appendix E: Exit Interview and Reinstatement Policy for details) It is in the student’s best interest to complete these prescriptions as soon as possible since re-instatement status is made on a space-available basis as the completed prescription packets are submitted.

GENERAL POLICIES

• A minimum all college cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is to be maintained throughout enrollment and is necessary to progress in the nursing program.

• A grade of “C” or above is to be achieved in all science courses.

• Students must complete all academic courses of a term in sequence prior to entering the next term.

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• Continuous enrollment is required of students admitted to the ASN Program unless exceptional circumstances exist. Exceptional circumstances will be determined by the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing.

• Students will follow the Professional Guidelines established by the Department of Nursing Appendix A, the ANA Code of Ethics, the ANA Standards for Professional Nursing Practice, the NLN Standards and Professional Competencies, National Patient Safety Goals, the laws of the State of Florida, and the requirements of each agency where assigned for clinical experiences.

• If assignments subject to accommodations are not completed during the specified period of time, an “I” may be granted in order to provide time for the student to complete this coursework. A grade of “I” must be removed prior to the next nursing term in order to progress in the program.

Textbooks or e-books are used throughout the entire program of study. Term I texts or e-books are essential in Term IV; therefore, we advise students not to sell their Term I textbooks or e-books.

PREGNANCY

Pregnancy is not an illness and does not necessitate withdrawal from the nursing program. Students must, however, formally notify the nursing department of the pregnancy in writing. This notification is to ensure that the nursing program expectations are not detrimental to the health of the pregnant nursing student or her unborn child. (See Appendix I: Pregnancy Notification). Secondly, the student must provide a note from the physician/nurse practitioner/midwife stating that the student may participate in all activities of a student nurse without any moving/lifting/standing/sitting restrictions. This will be placed in the student’s file in the Nursing Office. Thirdly, the student needs to notify her classroom and clinical instructors.

DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities should refer to the online College Catalog for a listing of available support services. Any student with a disability must work with the Office of Counseling and Advising for Students with Disabilities in order to receive an accommodation in the classroom. The Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing and faculty will be provided a document by the Office of Counseling and Advising for Students with Disabilities stating the classroom accommodations that faculty should implement in the classroom setting. The Students with Disabilities Advisor is Michelle McLamb-Liwag. North Campus office phone is (904) 766-6784, Bldg. E, Rm. E-150. Hours are 9 am – 2 pm, Monday - Thursday.

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES

The use of electronic devices that may record audio or visual data is prohibited in all classes and clinical components of the Nursing program. They may be used in the laboratory setting with the instructor permission. These include, but are not limited to: Cell phones (including camera phones and smart phones), pagers, programmable calculators, digital watches, electronic pens or hand-held computers. They are not allowed in any testing situation (class, clinical or in the nursing skills laboratory) with or without instructor permission.

Possessing and/or using these unauthorized devices during an exam or academic exercise constitute a violation of the nursing program’s academic integrity policy. The student‘s device will be confiscated by the faculty-proctor; the student will receive a zero (0) for the exam; and the student will be disallowed from attending classes, pending review by the Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing along with determination of the appropriate action to be taken.

Student tape-recording or video-taping lecture or demonstrations within a class is not permitted with or without instructor permission, unless special accommodations are required.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

In case of inclement weather, tune in to the following sources for up-to-date information:

• College Web site www.fscj.edu

• College emergency hotlines: Students: 904.633.5908 Employees: 904.642.7726

• Your College e-mail

• WOKV-AM 690/WOKV-FM 106.5

PINNING CEREMONY

This is a traditional and unique ceremony in the nursing profession recognizing successful completion of the program. It is held at the Times Union Center. Term IV students who participate in the pinning ceremony are required to wear a professional white uniform, (dress or pants), white uniform shoes, white hose if wearing a dress or skirt. Nursing caps are optional. Students are “pinned” with the official College ASN pin. Participation is optional and depends on the student meeting the requirements for college graduation.

ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER OF ALPHA DELTA NU HONOR SOCIETY:

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING

Students who maintain a 3.0 GPA and achieve B’s in all Nursing Courses are eligible to be inducted into the National Honor Society for Associate Degree Nursing. Induction is held each term at the end of the 4th Term. Students must be enrolled in Term III to be considered for eligibility. If eligible, you will be invited to belong. Ask your faculty for more information.

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REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES

Students in Term I may register for classes following Orientation. Instructions are given in Orientation. Students entering Terms II, III, and IV may register online during the scheduled registration period when they meet eligibility. Course schedules are available prior to the next term on myFSCJ.www.fscj.edu Payment due dates are established by the college. If a student fails to pay by the required date, the student will be automatically dropped from the course. The student will have to re-register in a section that has available space with no guarantee of available space or desired sections.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS

Reasonable accommodations for religious observations from all faiths will be made.

SECURITY

When leaving nursing classes during evening/sundown hours, students may call Security to escort them to their vehicles. Phone 904.766. 6608 or 904-766-6609. Students are encouraged to install the “FSCJ Safe” application on their cell phones.

OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

In order to enroll and progress in the program, students must at all times meet the technical standards listed in Appendix F.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

The faculty in each course determines the guidelines and policies regarding written assignments, missed assignments, late assignments, etc. All written assignments are expected to comply with the current American Psychological Association (APA) style. Students will be required to sign a statement indicating that they have read and understood the course requirements/policies in the syllabus for the course(s) in which they are enrolled. Failure to comply may result in an administrative withdrawal.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Students with English as a second language are encouraged to obtain assistance from the course instructor or Tutors in the Learning Commons. There are also Math tutors in the Learning Commons. Dosage Calculations, pronunciation or understanding medical

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terminology are often issues impacting the achievement of satisfactory grades. Get help early! All course documents including, but not limited to, syllabi, lecture notes, handouts, quizzes, exams, etc. are written in English. Dictionaries of any sort and English-to-other-language are prohibited during test-taking. The NCLEX-RN exam is administered in English.

E-MAIL ADDRESS

Students are required to obtain a College e-mail address. This address is the only one that will be used for electronic communications with students. Additionally, this is the only address that will be used to provide students with access to “on line” resources. It is a unique, individualized email address that ends: ___________@students.fscj.edu

CHANGE OF NAME

Students are responsible for notifying the College Admissions Office of address changes, name changes, and/or home/cell telephone changes as soon as they occur. Names sent to the Boards of Nursing by FSCJ are the names on file with the college.

LIBRARY AND LEARNING COMMONS

The college’s Library and Learning Commons (LLC) are committed to providing access to high-quality, relevant library resources and services and tutoring support. The North Campus Library, because of its unique health programs, is very strong in the health area. Comparable collections and services are also available at the Deerwood Center and Nassau Center. Tutors are available college-wide for: English, Math, Science, computers, and foreign language. North Campus LLC also offers nursing tutors. Many online resources, including professional nursing journal databases and e-textbooks, are available to students at all locations. Interlibrary loans are also available. Course requirements include the ability to use Blackboard, the Internet, Online Web accesses for course materials, in order to complete the technology-enhanced components of all nursing courses. Mastery of the use of this technology is an overall program requirement. FSCJ Librarian: (904) 997-2562 Circulation and All Tutoring Labs: (904) 766-6717 Locations and hours are available at: https://www.fscj.edu/student-services/student-resources/llc/llchours

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APPENDIX A

PROFESSIONAL GUIDELINES

CODE FOR NURSES

The revised ANA Code for nurses serves as a guide to standards of conduct, relationships, and practice. Adherence to the code by all students is expected. Students in the Associate Degree Program in Nursing will comply with the academic regulations and requirements as stated in the College catalogue and student handbook of the ASN Program at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Whenever a student is assigned to a clinical activity, whether in an acute care facility, long-term care facility, community agency, or outpatient facility, the student is representing Florida State College at Jacksonville, the Nursing Department, its faculty, and its student body. The student is expected to behave with professional demeanor and adhere to the dress code at all times. Professional demeanor is defined below.

PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR

Professional demeanor includes controlling one’s emotions and social behavior during interactions with faculty, staff, and clients—both inside and outside of the classroom and in clinical agencies.

DRESS CODE

The dress code establishes requirements for appropriate dress for the professional nurse. Students not adhering to the guidelines will not be permitted to remain in the clinical setting and may incur a clinical absence as a result. If a clinical agency has a dress code that is more restrictive than the following, the stricter dress code will apply. College Name Tag and Photo ID Must be clearly visible at all times during campus and clinical activities. The name tag/school issued photo ID is to be worn on the collar or lapel of the uniform or lab coat, not at or below the waist. Jewelry Permitted in Uniform Watch: A watch that notes minutes and seconds is required. Earrings: One small stud in each ear lobe is permitted. Facial Jewelry: Hoops or other facial jewelry including jewelry in and around the eyebrow, nose, and tongue are not permitted. Rings: Only a plain wedding band with no stone is allowed.

Your instructor may send you home and/or have you remove the violations before allowing you to perform patient care.

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Tattoos May not be visible. This means that if the tattoos are between your shoulder and wrist, you need to wear a white long-sleeve shirt under your uniform top. Your instructor may send you home and/or have you remove the violations before allowing you to perform patient care. This may count as a half-day clinical absence. Facial Hair Students’ facial hair must be trimmed closely to the face. Facial hair must be less than ½ inch in length.

Hygiene Students must maintain good personal hygiene, i.e. appear, feel and smell “clean”. Make-Up Clean, natural look is desired, so no excessive make-up. No fragrance (perfume or aftershave) may be used. Hair Must be neatly contained and appropriate for safe client care. Both female and male hair longer than shoulder length must be pulled back and up. Shoulder length hair cannot be swinging freely so as to touch the face while leaning over clients during care. Hair must be a color that occurs naturally. Nails Must be well-groomed and clipped short, so they are not visible from the palmar surface. (This is both an infection control and patient safety issue.) Polish, if worn, must be clear only, and in good repair. Artificial nails, overlays, or wraps are not permitted per CDC guidelines. Stockings Socks or stockings must be worn and all white.

Shoes In clinical facilities, students must wear shoes that are made of leather/leather-like (non-fabric) material that completely encompass the foot. Sling backs, heels, clogs or open-toed shoes of any kind or flip-flops are unsafe during care-giving and not allowed. Your instructor may send you home to change into a more suitable, professional uniform before allowing you to perform patient care. Undergarments Should not be visible under the white uniform top or pants when standing, walking, or bending over during clinical activities. This means solid white undergarments should be worn on light skinned students and dark solid colored undergarments on dark skinned students. Continuing along these lines, more unacceptable items are those which have various colors of the rainbow, polka dots, and stripes; or possess strings or materials that highlight body

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parts in a manner unacceptable for a professional student nurse who represents the College. Your instructor may send you home to change into a more suitable, professional uniform before allowing you to perform patient care. Lab Coats/Sweaters During clinical experiences, lab coats may be worn in accordance with the policies of the assigned clinical agency. Lab coats may not be worn while giving patient care. Navy blue or white sweaters may be worn with the uniform. Sweaters may not be worn while giving patient care. If a lab coat or sweater is worn, the nametag must be attached to the lab coat or sweater. Assignments/ Community Volunteer Uniform When going to a clinical facility to obtain assignments, the school’s uniform is a College nursing polo shirt with full length (waist to ankle) khaki pants and closed shoes. This is also the uniform for: community volunteerism, Psych Nursing, or community facility rotations. Appropriate identification must always be worn in nursing skills lab.

Smoking Smoking in clinical settings is prohibited by all clinical agencies used by the Nursing Program. Smoking is no longer allowed on the outside grounds of any facility, so all students must comply with this Nursing and agency policy. When first coming to clinical in the morning, consider that lingering smoke odors can be disturbing and/or detrimental to patients.

NOT PERMITTED

for any clinical activity (obtaining assignments or clinical experiences):

Sweat shirts, sweat pants, sweat jackets, jeans, shorts, T-shirts, halter tops, crop tops, or tank tops (any item in which the midriff is exposed), ill-fitting clothing, hip hugger or low cut slacks (pant items in which the skin is exposed).

GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONALISM

IN CLINICAL SETTINGS

Orientation to Clinical Agencies Orientation to clinical agencies is mandatory and a requirement of every agency. Students must attend orientation sessions and provide course instructors with documentation of attendance and completion of in-services and other requirements (such as background checks, immunizations, and CPR training, etc.). Failure to comply with even one agency policy may result in a clinical absence or clinical failure. Dress Code for Orientation is the school uniform of: blue polo and khaki pants and closed toe shoes with picture ID and name tag. The white school uniform is required if a clinical experience will follow the orientation.

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Clinical preparation Clinical experiences are designed to meet specific learning objectives. The student should be aware of these objectives and be prepared to fully participate in all activities. This includes the completion of assigned readings and/or written work. Failure to comply will result in student being sent home and a clinical absence. See course syllabi for specific policies. . Punctuality The student is expected to be punctual for all clinical-related experiences. Absences must be approved by the faculty member, prior to the scheduled clinical experience. If the absence occurs on the day of the scheduled clinical experience, the instructor must be notified no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time. Students are expected to report to the clinical unit at least 15 minutes before scheduled clinical time in order to assess client condition and changes since the previous day and collaborate with the instructor regarding any needed changes in client care/assignment. Expectations During Clinicals The student should come equipped for the clinical activity. DO:

1. Bring books, worksheets, and equipment needed for that day’s experience. 2. Remain inside the clinical facility for the duration of the experience. 3. Remain on the unit assigned.

DON’T:

1. Switch clinical units, clinical days or clinical facilities without faculty approval. 2. Work on other assignments during the clinical experience. 3. Use agency computers or copy machines for school work or personal work. 4. Chew gum while in uniform. 5. Bring purses, cell phones, pager and other valuables inside the clinical agencies. 6. Leave facility grounds for breaks. Illnesses and Injuries Students are not permitted to participate in clinical activities if they are ill or injured. At the discretion of the faculty member, students with infectious processes or injuries requiring bandages or prosthetic or assistive devices will be evaluated for continuance in the program. Clearance from a physician must be presented prior to attending clinical activity.

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APPENDIX B

POSITIVE BACKGROUND CHECKS AND

ARREST RECORD CLEARANCE

INTRODUCTION

Criminal background checks are conducted on all students prior to the start of the nursing program.

PURPOSE

All clinical facilities with which Florida State College at Jacksonville partners for student clinical experiences require facility review and approval of any positive criminal background check. In addition, students with positive criminal background checks may not be eligible to take the NCLEX Exam even if the student has graduated from the nursing program. Students with a positive background check should submit all documents as outlined below that are needed to obtain clearance to take the NCLEX as soon as possible after admission to the program. Students who wait until term IV to submit their materials will be processed after all new students (Term I) and graduating students’ (Term IV) business is completed.

PROCESS:

I. Prepare a folder labeled with your name and address, program, term in which you

are presently enrolled, along with telephone numbers (home and cell).

II. Gather the following information and place in that labeled folder:

_____ Charging instrument (arrest record from the police department). _____ Judgment or sentence (court record). Obtain from the Clerk of the Court in the county where the offense occurred.

_____ Disposition (proof of payment: proof of compliance with the court order; proof

of satisfactory completion of probation, restitution, etc. III. Write a letter to the State Board of Nursing explaining your situation in your own

words and place in the folder with the above material. Have the folder reviewed for completion.

Once all above steps are completed, you will have all of the required materials for you to send to the Florida State Board of Nursing.

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FINAL STEP

It is your responsibility to send all of the above material to the State Board of Nursing for processing. Keep a copy of all documentation you send to the State Board of Nursing.

If you have unanswered questions or concerns, please call the Florida State Board of Nursing for assistance.

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CHECKLIST

____ Charging instrument (arrest record from the police department) ____ Judgment or sentence (court record). Obtain from the Clerk of the Court in the county where the offense occurred. ____ Disposition (proof of payment: proof of compliance with the court order; proof of satisfactory completion of probation, restitution, etc. ____ Letter to the State Board of Nursing explaining your situation in your own words ____ Date sent to Florida State Board of Nursing

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APPENDIX C

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

POLICY & PROCEDURES

1. Students must successfully complete a drug safety test at the start of each course in

each term of the program. In courses with a clinical component, the test must be passed before the student enters the clinical setting.

2. Students may administer medications only at the discretion of the faculty member.

Students must adhere to all course policies and agency policies and procedures. 3. Students may not administer medications unless the faculty member or faculty

approved RN is present to supervise the procedure. 4. The 6 R’s of medication administration must be followed consistently without

exception. 5. Medications received by patients must be documented in the patient’s record

immediately after they have been administered. Medications must never be

documented in the patient’s record prior to administration. 6. Students must monitor the patient’s response to all medications and report back to the

faculty member as appropriate.

IF A MEDICATION ERROR OCCURS, THE STUDENT MUST:

1. Notify the faculty member immediately. 2. Follow the agency procedure for reporting medication errors and subsequent patient

monitoring. 3. The faculty member will contact the nursing department to initiate the College’s

incident report. 4. A status report documenting the error will be completed by the faculty member and

placed in the student’s file. 5. The student may be required to complete a remediation prescription prior to any further

administration of medication to patients.

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APPENDIX D

SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE POLICY

Florida State College at Jacksonville is committed to maintaining high standards of nursing education and practice. Safe practice includes unimpaired performance in the clinical setting and, as such, students are expected to perform nursing activities without the use of any chemical substance that could alter or impair thinking. These chemical substances may be alcohol or illicitly obtained drugs.

Students who are taking prescribed medications are expected to submit a

written statement from the prescribing physician to be included in their record.

It is the responsibility of nursing faculty to observe student behaviors which could threaten the safety and well-being of patients, other students, or faculty. If a faculty member or a licensed or certified professional at the clinical facility where the student is assigned has reasonable suspicion that a student is impaired, the observation will be documented and corroborated:

If unsafe behavior is documented, the following process will be implemented:

1. The student will be relieved of patient care responsibilities and be given an opportunity to

discuss the behavior with the person(s) who witnessed the behavior. It is the student’s responsibility to disclose any prescription or non-prescription medications that the student is taking as well as any other relevant medical information.

2. The faculty member will inform the student that a college-financed physical and/or mental examination may be required.

3. The faculty member shall advise and consult with the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing or the designated alternate by telephone about the situation.

4. The Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing (or the alternate) may schedule an appointment for the student with the independent medical facility used by The College to have a physical and/or mental examination within six hours of the student’s removal from the clinical setting.

5. A signed, informed consent for release of information regarding results of the examination(s) to Florida State College at Jacksonville will be obtained from the student.

6. The faculty member shall assist the student to arrange for transportation home or to the independent medical facility, as appropriate. The student will be advised not to operate a vehicle.

7. If substance use is confirmed through the physical and/or mental examination, the student will be recommended for suspension and/or such other disciplinary action that may be appropriate. Such other action may include referral to the Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN) for evaluation and the institution of appropriate therapeutic measures. The cost of such therapeutic measures will be borne by the student.

8. Students who are accepted by the Intervention Project for Nurses must immediately advise the Associate Dean or Dean of Nursing of their participation in this program and comply with all IPN rules and regulations. Students who fail to comply with these requirements may be recommended for permanent dismissal from the Nursing Program.

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APPENDIX E

EXIT INTERVIEW AND REINSTATEMENT POLICY

NOTE: Every effort will be made to re-instate students who follow this process.

1. Reinstatement must occur within a calendar year of leaving the program. If this does not occur, regardless of the reason, the student must apply for re-admission and begin the curriculum from the beginning. 2. Students who fail any course in Term I will be exited. If they want to return, then they must apply to be re-admitted. 3. If students in Terms II, III, or IV Withdraw or Fail twice (either in one nursing course twice or in two different nursing courses once) then the student will be exited from the program and denied future entry into the ASN program in which they were enrolled. An exception will be made for NUR2960 (see Course Failures section page 19). Career advisors may be able to assist with future placement into another of the health career programs.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT

The student may be considered for reinstatement if he/she:

1. does not achieve a passing grade. 2. withdraws from a course. 3. withdraws from the program.

All Students who are exited:

1. May be required to repeat their criminal background check. 2. May be reinstated to that course or the program one time only. 3. Shall submit a written request for reinstatement to the Associate Dean and Dean of

Nursing along with all of the written documentation fulfilling the exit prescription.

If withdrawn for academic jeopardy/failure:

1. The student has an exit interview with the instructor who will provide a written prescription for the student to complete prior to reinstatement. This exit interview is a requirement in order to be considered for reinstatement at a later date.

2. The instructor provides written documentation with the reason for withdrawal on the

prescription form. The written prescription will state exactly what the student needs to do to be considered for reinstatement. The goal of the prescription is to assist the student’s efforts to be successful on re-entry.

3. The student must complete the prescription prior to application for reinstatement.

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If withdrawn for reasons other than academic failure:

1. The student must participate in an exit interview with the instructor. The student must

attach written documentation of resolution of the problem to the letter of request for reinstatement.

2. Lastly, students may refuse reinstatement to a course once after they have been

notified that a slot has become available. After a second refusal, a request for consideration for reinstatement may be denied.

REINSTATEMENT CRITERIA

All criteria must be met in order to be considered.

1. Satisfactory compliance with all of the requirements listed above. 2. Availability of space in the course for which reinstatement is requested. 3. Previous satisfactory performance in nursing courses. 4. Satisfactory demonstration of course content and skill proficiency from the start of the

program to the point of exit, if requested by the faculty or Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing. Skills may need to be tested each time a reinstatement is requested.

5. Ability to meet all of the Nursing Program’s technical standards. 6. Evidence of compliance with CPR, immunizations, and health requirements, as well

as acceptable background check and all other program and agency requirements or policies.

7. Recommendation of the faculty.

PRIORITY FOR REINSTATEMENT

(Based on the following groupings)

GROUP 1:

Military Duty

Proof of all military leaves will be honored and given first priority.

GROUP 2:

Medical Leave (short term emergency medical leave, including pregnancy)

1. All requested written documentation, including documentation from a medical doctor

(MD), advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) or physician’s assistant PA - certified), is provided to the Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing with the request for reinstatement.

2. Approval by Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing. 3. Date of Exit. 4. Withdrawal in good standing. 5. Request for reinstatement within one (1) year of exit date. 6. Fulfillment of all other criteria and requirements described in this policy.

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GROUP 3:

Personal Reasons

1. All written documentation is provided to the Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing with

the request for reinstatement. 2. Date of Exit. 3. Withdrawal in good standing. 4. Request of reinstatement within one (1) year of exit date. 5. Fulfillment of all other criteria and requirements described in this policy.

GROUP 4:

Withdrawal in Good Standing

1. Students from Groups 1, 2, and 3 above requesting reinstatement within one (1) year

of exit date. 2. Request of reinstatement within one (1) year of exit date. 3. Fulfillment of all other criteria and requirements described in this policy

GROUP 5:

Withdrawal Failing

1. Date of exit. 2. Additional coursework (credit and non-credit may be required). 3. Request of reinstatement within one (1) year of exit date. 4. Fulfillment of all other criteria and requirements described in this policy

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APPENDIX F

OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

Nursing students shall be in reasonably good health and any disability should allow the student to administer safe nursing care. The following lists essential functions that a student must be capable of performing while a student in the nursing program at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

TACTILE

Feel vibrations (feel pulses); Detect temperature (skin, solution) Feel differences in surface characteristics (skin turgor, rashes) Feel differences in sizes, shapes (palpate vein, identify body landmarks) Detect environmental temperature (check for drafts)

SMELL

Detect odors from client (foul smelling drainage, alcohol breath, etc.) Detect smoke, gases or noxious smells

READING & WRITING IN ENGLISH

Read and understand written documents (e.g. policies, protocols, syllabi, tests, etc.) Write notes in documents and clinical records in English Take test and exams written in English without the use of translations aides (e.g. dictionary)

EMOTIONAL STABILITY

Establish therapeutic boundaries; Provide client with emotional support Adapt to changing environment/stress Deal with the unexpected (patient going into crisis) Focus attention on task; Maintain self-control Monitor own emotions and handle strong emotions (e.g. grief, anger) Perform multiple responsibilities concurrently Use good judgment when providing patient care

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Teach or explain procedures (client/family about health care) in English Give oral reports (report on client’s condition to others) and convey information through writing (progress note) in English Speak on the telephone and interact with others (health care workers) in English Direct activities of others in English Maintain appropriate communication with faculty and staff/agency (status of patients)

HEARING

Hear monitor alarm, emergency signals, auscultation sounds. Hear cries for help and respond in a timely manner

VISUAL

Observe client responses at a distance and close at hand Distinguish colors

MOBILITY

Ability to safely guard and protect the client AND ONESELF Possess the agility to move quickly to insure client safety Ability to safely bend, lift, twist to assist the client move Ability to maneuver in small spaces

FINE MOTOR SKILLS

Possess manual dexterity to safely grasp and manipulate small objects Basic typing skills on a computer keyboard

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APPENDIX G

STUDENT ACCIDENT/INJURY PROCEDURES

FOR LIFE THREATENING INJURIES,

dial 9 then 911 and notify North Campus Security at

766-6608, 766-6609, or 633-8200.

When a student becomes injured, the student should contact his/her primary insurance carrier to receive authorization for medical treatment. If the student does not have primary insurance coverage, contact the College’s Risk Manager to obtain guidance in levels of coverage, if any that may apply. Contact Risk Management at risk.management@fscj.edu If Risk Management cannot be reached, the student should not delay in getting the necessary medical treatment. If the incident occurs during daytime working hours, the student should report to Baptist Occupational Health located in the Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute Building at 1325 San Marco Boulevard, Suite 301, (904) 202-2395. If the incident occurs outside of normal working hours, the injured student should report to Baptist Medical Emergency Center. Immediately, or as soon as possible, complete the “School Activities” Student Report of Injury Form on the next page. Part A Student completes and signs at time of injury. Part B Faculty member, Adjunct, or applicable Program Manager completes and signs

within 12 hours.

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Student Report of Injury

While Participating in School Activities

Send to: Florida State College at Jacksonville, Risk Management Department, 501 West State Street,

Jacksonville, FL 32202, Fax 904-632-3145, risk.management@fscj.edu.

A. For use by students injured while participating in College authorized activities in the following programs:

Athletics, nursing, dental, paramedic, cosmetology, physical therapy, and radiology (Ref. APM 11-0703). B. The Student is responsible for all medical provider payments unless the College has a direct billing agreement

with the provider. C. The College will reimburse the student upon receipt of copies of invoices/bills and the Explanation of

Benefits for out-of-pocket medical expenses or uninsured amounts. If the College has a direct billing

agreement with the provider, the provider may direct bill the College provided the release and

authorization to direct bill sections are completed below.

Part A TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT NAME OF STUDENT (Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Initial) DATE OF BIRTH SEX

M F

STUDENT ID NUMBER DATE & TIME OF ACCIDENT

NATURE OF INJURY

FOR ACCIDENTAL INJURIES, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING

A. DESCRIBE ACTIVITY ENGAGED IN AT TIME OF ACCIDENT

B PLACE OF ACCIDENT (BE SPECIFIC)

C. DESCRIBE HOW ACCIDENT OCCURRED

D. IF CLAIM IS FOR A SPORTS INJURY, WAS IT AN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT? YES NO

Is student covered under any health/accident insurance or prepayment plan? YES NO If yes, provide name/s, policy number, group number, address, and phone number.

AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION I authorize any Health Care Provider, Insurance Company, Employer, Person or Organization to release any information regarding medical, dental, mental, alcohol or drug abuse history, treatment or benefits payable, including disability or employment related information, to Florida State College at Jacksonville, Risk Management Department or their employees and authorized agents for the purpose of validating and determining payment. This data may be extracted for use in audit or statistical purposes. I understand that I or my authorized representative will receive a copy of this authorization upon request. This authorization or a photostatic copy of the original shall be valid for the duration of the claim.

NAME OF STUDENT SIGNATURE OF STUDENT (PARENT OR GUARDIAN IN THE EVENT OF MINORITY OR INCAPACITY)

DATE SIGNED

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PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR PROVIDERS WITH A DIRECT BILLING AGREEMENT WITH FSCJ ONLY I authorize payment directly to those physicians or providers described below, and/or as indicated on the enclosed bills, of medical benefits otherwise payable to me.

SIGNATURE OF INJURED (PARENT OR GUARDIAN IN THE EVENT OF MINORITY OR INCAPACITY) DATE SIGNED

Part B TO BE COMPLETED BY COLLEGE OFFICIAL Last Name First Name Campus NAME OF COLLEGE

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

ADDRESS OF SCHOOL (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) 501 West State Street Jacksonville, FL 32202

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(904) 632-3127

DESCRIBE ACTIVITY, HOW ACCIDENT OCCURRED, AND SPECIFY DATE OF OCCURRENCE.

REMARKS:

I CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE TITLE DATE

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APPENDIX H

STUDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS

Upon your initial registration to the college, you were assigned a user ID and a password. Your email address is userid@students.fscj.edu. With this information, you can access your account at any computer or mobile device with internet access. Email has become the College’s preferred method of communication. Your information regarding financial aid, records and student services will be delivered only to your FSCJ account. To access your account, log in to myFSCJ (www.fscj.edu). You need to check your FSCJ student email account on a regular basis. It is recommended that you check your email at least two times weekly. The Nursing program uses a number of textbooks and resources that have accompanying online resources. The registration of students for these online resources requires a Florida State College at Jacksonville e-mail address. No other e-mail address will be used to correspond with students. If you have questions about your user ID, password, or steps in the process, the Helpdesk (632-3151) is the resource that can answer your questions. Even if you do not have computer access at home, your user ID and password can be used with the computers on campus.

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APPENDIX I

Florida State College at Jacksonville Associate of Science in Nursing Program

PREGNANCY NOTIFICATION

In an effort to protect the well-being of both the pregnant nursing student and her unborn child, it is necessary that the faculty and administration of the nursing program be aware of the pregnancy. The faculty will do everything they can to limit exposure to danger and exposure to known disease and environmental hazards. It is our expectation that the pregnant student will be able to perform the duties of a student nurse in both the classroom and the clinical area. Student

I am hereby notifying the Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing of my pregnancy. I understand that pregnancy is not an illness and does not necessitate withdrawal from the nursing program unless my medical caregiver finds it to be detrimental to me and/or my unborn child. I also understand that it is my responsibility to notify my nursing instructors, both classroom and clinical. Print Name _____________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________ Medical Provider

As her medical provider for this pregnancy, I have determined that she may continue in the nursing program. If a situation should occur that could jeopardize her or her unborn child’s well-being, notification will be given to FSCJ Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing by her health care provider. Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Midwife/Physician Assistant Print Name ______________________________________________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________________

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APPENDIX J

MY CLINICAL EXCHANGE (mCE) POLICIES myClinicalExchange LLC is the software that local hospitals have adopted to facilitate student’s clinical placement. It is an online repository and database where students upload documents required by FSCJ’s clinical partners, per the terms of our affiliation agreements. Student Responsibilities a) Applicants who are conditionally accepted into the program should complete background check,

drug screen, and sign agreement by the due date, usually before orientation, or their admission will

be denied.

b) New, current, and reinstated students will review the Student Handbook and sign the

acknowledgement page in the handbook, upon admission and every semester if significant

changes are made.

c) New students will attend a mandatory orientation session. If instructed, they should bring the

additional required documents listed in Student Handbook. Orientation will include instruction on

the policies for My Clinical Exchange and how to upload documents. Students are responsible to

ask for assistance and additional training if needed.

d) The due date for compliance with My Clinical Exchange will be posted on Blackboard or by email.

It will be 2 weeks before beginning of next course.

e) All students should upload into My Clinical Exchange all required documents listed in the Student

Handbook and maintain current documents each semester by the posted due dates. If drug

screens, CPR, or PPD expire before the end of the rotation, then it must be renewed at least 2

weeks before the course begins.

f) If students need a copy of their drug screens, they should email the Clinical Liaison at least 1 week

in advance, who will place a copy in a sealed envelope, and leave them in locked desk in Nursing

Office, where students may pick them up (with ID) between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.

g) Students are responsible to check their FSCJ emails at least twice weekly and respond promptly to

messages from myClinicalExchange when documents are not in compliance. It is not faculty or

staff’s responsibility to remind them.

h) If students are not compliant at least 2 weeks in advance of the first day of the next course or by

the posted due date, then faculty may give them an “Incomplete” or “Fail” grade, and notify the

Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing. Students will not be allowed to progress to the next course

if not compliant. Students will need to complete an Exit Interview with instructor and request

reinstatement per policies in the Student Handbook. This will be counted as a clinical failure and

one of the two Withdrawals or Failures allowed in the program.

Registering for and signing into mCE 1.) Navigate to https://myclinicalexchange.com

a. We recommend that you follow this link or copy/paste it into your web browser. Internet Explorer 8x or 9x is preferred certified browser for our app.

2.) Click on “Student Login” in the middle, right side of the page. 3.) Under the Login area, click on the “Need help, click here” link.

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4.) From the options, select “I forgot my password” 5.) mCE will prompt you for your Username which is your school- issued e-mail address.

a. All Usernames were created using your school-issued e-mail address. Your password will also be e-mailed to this address so please DO NOT use your gmail, yahoo or other personal e-mail address. The system will not recognize a personal e-mail address and you will not receive an e-mail with your password.

6.) Click Email Password (Do NOT select “Change Password”. You cannot change a password until you have set your security questions which you will do as part of the log in process.) 7.) Please check your inbox for an e-mail from donot-reply@myclinicalexchange.com assigning you a password.

a. If you do not see an e-mail from this address, please check your junk folder. You will want to designate donot-reply@myclinicalexchange.com as a “Safe Sender” so that further e-mails from myClinicalExchange come directly to your inbox. b. If you still do not see the e-mail or if you are receiving an error message from the system when you try to get your password, please see the troubleshooting tips on the next page.

Once you log in please do the following: 8.) Click your name in the upper right corner to reset your password with a password of your choice. 9.) Your Home Screen will display your University Compliance Checklist at the top with a link to “Click here to view/edit”. Any rotations that you have been scheduled for are listed on the right side of the page. On the left is your Alert Center. If you have pending items for a Rotation, an alert will display here. Click the alert to begin filling out and submitting various items for your Rotation. 10.) Click the “Training Videos” link in the upper left corner. These brief videos will show you how to quickly and easily navigate the mCE site. If your screen is blank, that means you have not yet been scheduled for a rotation in the mCE system. Please contact your Clinical Coordinator at your school to resolve this issue. If you have any questions, please contact the Clinical Coordinator at your Academic Institution. We wish you a successful year and trust you will find mCE a simple and helpful tool in your academic career. Troubleshooting Tips 1.) What e-mail address are you using? Please make sure to use your University-Issued e-mail address AND that the domain is spelled properly.

2.) Have you checked your junk mail folder? The e-mail will be from donot-reply@myclinicalexchange.com. Please mark e-mails from the domain “myclinicalexchange.com” as a “Safe Sender” so that future correspondence comes immediately to your inbox.

3.) What web browser are you using? Google, Firefox? myClinicalExchange was built to work with Internet Explorer or Firefox. Please do not use Safari, Google Chrome etc.

4.) If you are on a PC, are you running Windows 8? Windows 8 is a little too new for our application. To work around this, open Internet Explorer and navigate to the mCE site. Then choose ONE of the two methods below to put Internet Explorer in compatibility mode.

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1. On the right side of the address bar is an icon that looks like a sheet of paper torn in two across the middle. Click on this icon to go to “Compatibility View” which will allow you to view/run myClinicalExchange on a Windows 8 computer.

2. If you do not see this icon, you can manually add mCE. From the menu at the top left, click the “Tools” menu and select “Compatibility View Settings”. (If you do not see the “Tools” menu, press the “Alt” key on your keyboard and the menu will show.) A pop up window will appear. In the top text box, the web address for mCE will be listed. Click Add and the web address will then appear in the large box below. Then click Close. Once you receive the Validation Code, enter the e-mail address you JUST registered with and the Validation Code in the boxes on the right side. Click Validate & Continue and you will be navigated to the payment page. You do NOT need to pay for it; the college will pay it after you are admitted to the program. After reviewing click the final submit button. A confirmation page will appear showing that you have paid and giving you a receipt number. Keep this for your records. You are now registered for myClinicalExchange and can be scheduled into a rotation. When you have been scheduled for a Rotation, you will receive an e-mail from the myClinicalExchange system asking you to log on.

Students must be in compliance with all appropriate documents required by the scheduled facility at least two weeks before the clinical rotation. If not in compliance, they may be dropped from the course for "clinical failure" and it will count as one of their two withdrawals or failures. They will be eligible for reinstatement if it is their first withdrawal or failure when all documents are in compliance and space is available.

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APPENDIX K

Florida State College at Jacksonville

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM

(To be completed by Physician or Nurse Practitioner)

Student Name Booster Immunizations

IMMUNIZATION DATE(S) TITERS Tetanus, diphtheria (TD) within last 10 years. Month (TD) Day Year

OR Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) one

time dose.

Month (Tdap) Day Year

*MMR IGG lab report with ranges must be

attached-give booster(s) if neg or equivocal titer

(Rubella a/k/a Measles)

Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Add booster dates if needed POSITIVE TITERS ARE REQUIRED

*Varicella IGG lab report with ranges must be

attached-give booster(s) if neg or equivocal titer.

Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Add booster dates if needed

POSITIVE TITERS ARE REQUIRED

*Hep B Surface Ab lab report (quantitative) with

ranges must be attached-start series or give

booster if neg. titer or never had series.

Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year

POSITIVE TITERS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL OF THE ABOVE (except TD or TDAP); HOWEVER THE STUDENT MAY ELECT TO SIGN A WAIVER

FOR THE HEPATITIS B IMMUNIZATIONS.

This is to certify that I, , a licensed physician or nurse practitioner in the State of Florida, examined and find him/her in good health.

***I am not aware of any medical, physical or mental condition that may affect his/her ability to function safely and perform all

physical and mental program requirements as an adjunct faculty in the Nursing/Allied Health Program.

***PLEASE NOTE: While performing the duties of this profession, the student is regularly required to stand, walk, use

hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The student is

required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The student is occasionally required to sit. The student must regularly lift

and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move

more than 100 pounds. While performing the duties of this profession, the student occasionally works near moving

mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

***Considering the previous statements, is/are there any medical, physical, or mental condition that would prevent the

applicant from performing all the duties of an adjunct faculty.

Must be signed on next page……..

Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Date Given

H1N1 Vaccine: Date Given

Mantoux tuberculin test (PPD)

Date Placed: Date Read: Reading:

Millimeters

(If the tuberculin test is positive, a chest x-ray report must be attached)

Reader's Signature

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Comments:

Physician's Signature or Nurse Practitioner Date Physician or Nurse Practitioner (Print Name)

Physician's or Nurse Practitioner’s License Physician's or Nurse Practitioner’s Telephone Number ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Physician's or Nurse Practitioner’s address

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APPENDIX L

FSCJ STUDENT HEALTH CERTIFICATE

(To be completed by student) 1. As a student of the Health Sciences Programs at Florida State College at

Jacksonville, I understand that I am responsible for any medical expenses incurred as a direct result of my participation in my program of study.

2. Florida State College at Jacksonville may be able to provide reasonable

assistance or accommodations, for certain portions of the Nursing program. If you have a condition for which you need reasonable accommodations, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities at 904-766-6784. Such conditions may include infectious diseases, mental/emotional conditions, physical limitations, learning problems, medication usage, or others. All students must be able to meet the requirements for safe practice in the clinical area.

3. I recognize that the course completion requirements dictate that I assume some degree of the risk of exposure to infectious disease such as the HIV (AIDS) virus/tuberculosis/hepatitis, and I will not be allowed to refuse to treat patients because of their diagnosis. I further recognize that I will not be exposed to patient(s) samples before formal training in Universal Precautions and other safety measures.

4. I agree to submit annual Mantoux tuberculin test results to the nursing

department. I understand that if this test is interpreted as positive, I will be required to submit a chest radiograph report that is interpreted as negative. If I obtain a positive Mantoux skin test and a negative chest radiograph, additional skin tests and radiographs will not be required. However, I agree to notify the Associate Dean and Dean of Nursing immediately if symptoms consistent with or suggestive of tuberculosis ensue. (CDC guidelines do not require more than one negative Chest X-ray unless the person has symptoms that could be related to tuberculosis infections)

5. I understand that admission and continuance in the nursing program are based

on health clearance. ______________________________________ _______________________________ Student’s Signature and Date Student’s Printed Name

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APPENDIX M

Nursing Programs

Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Form

I, (print name) ____________________________________ understand that due to my

possible exposure, as a Nursing/Nursing Related student, to blood or other potentially

infectious materials I may be at risk of acquiring the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). I have

requested to be vaccinated with the Hepatitis B vaccine as part of the admission health

physical examination. However, I decline the Hepatitis B vaccination at this time. I

understand that by declining this vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis

B, a serious disease. I hereby accept full responsibility for my decision and release the

Nursing programs, its staff, faculty and Florida State College at Jacksonville of any

responsibility.

________________________________ ________________________________ Student’s Signature and Date Student’s Printed Name

________________________________ ________________________________ Witness’ Signature and Date Witness’ Printed Name

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APPENDIX N (To be removed, signed and turned in.)

Florida State College at Jacksonville - Department of Nursing

ASSOCIATE of SCIENCE in NURSING

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STUDENT POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Spring 2018

Name:_______________________________________________________________ Please Print I understand that it is my responsibility as a student to read and to be fully acquainted with the information contained in this handbook. I must, also, become acquainted with all academic policies, rules, and regulations promulgated by the College. The content of this handbook was prepared from the best available information at the time of its publication. Not every policy statement, rule, or regulation that I am expected to follow is contained in this handbook. Although the Nursing department has attempted to ensure that the information contained in this handbook is accurate and complete at the time of printing, the contents, including all statements pertaining to the nursing program curriculum and graduation requirements are subject to change without prior notice. My signature below signifies my understanding of these facts. I understand that in addition to adhering to all course policies in this handbook, I am also responsible for adhering to all course policies as stipulated in each course syllabus. The course syllabus is a contract between my instructor and myself that guides me to successful accomplishment of the course objectives and requirements. Course policies may vary with each course, are more explicit, and are presented in greater detail than the policies contained in this handbook. I acknowledge that I have received the Florida State College at Jacksonville Associate of Science in Nursing Student Handbook dated Spring 2018. I understand that any questions I have regarding this handbook may be directed first to the Nursing Faculty, then to the Associate Dean of Nursing, and if necessary, then to the Dean of Nursing.

____________________________________________ Student Signature

____________________________________________ Print name

_________________ Date

This form will be filed in the ASN Nursing Department. Failure to “sign off” on this statement may result in administrative withdrawal from the nursing program.