UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2019-2022 - IUPUC
UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK2019-2022
Table of ContentsWelcome4IUPUC Division of Health Sciences FoundationAccreditation StatusDivision of Health Sciences Vision, Mission, and Core Values5Purpose of the HandbookProfessional & Technical Standards 6-8Essential AbilitiesAmerican Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for NursesCommunity Health Workers Code of EthicsStudents with DisabilitiesBaccalaureate Programs Learning Outcomes8-9BSN Program Learning OutcomesCHA Program Learning OutcomesCompliance RequirementsNational Criminal Background CheckDrug ScreenCPR RequirementsHIPAA, OSHA, and other Training ModulesImmunizations and Other Health RequirementsOccupational HealthStandard PrecautionsHealth InsuranceLiability Insurance10-15Other Requirements 15-16UniformsCommunication & Computing 16-18Use of Email as Official Correspondence with StudentsWriting ExpectationsUniversity Information Technology Services (UITS)ConfidentialityUse of Social MediaAcademic InformationAcademic DifficultyTesting and ExaminationsSpecial Testing SituationsStudent Performance19-322
Class & Practicum AttendanceStudent ResponsibilitiesClinical ExperiencesBSN Integrated TestingATIBSN Math Competency and Dosage CalculationIUPUC Adverse Weather PolicyClass AssignmentsAcademic StandingAcademic ProbationWithdrawal PolicyProgression in CourseworkRepeating CoursesLeave of Absence and Refresher CoursesAcademic MisconductTurnitin StatementCourse Grade AppealsChain of CommandDismissalReinstatement after DismissalAdmission, Progression & Graduation (APG) Appeals 32-34Submission of Requests to Undergraduate APG SubcommitteeCourse Equivalency / Course Substitution / Alternative CreditPortfolio Review ProcessPortfolio ProcedureStudent Support tinction & AwardsScholarshipsAlumni AssociationHonors ProgramIntent to Graduate FormDiplomaCap & GownBSN PinsPermanent RecordsNCLEX ReviewPhotographs for LicensureApplication Licensure3
Welcome to IUPUC Division of Health SciencesOn behalf of the faculty and staff of IUPUC Division of Health Sciences, welcome! You areembarking on a satisfying journey which will challenge you, excite you, and transform youin ways which are difficult to imagine at the start. You will have the opportunity to be apart of the lives of people at their most tender moments from birth through life’s end,working on a professional trust relationship with all those you serve.The responsibility which comes with this cannot be underestimated. Because of thisprofessional trust relationship, the Division of Health Sciences:1. Sets and upholds high standards for our students, in both didactic and clinicalcourses2. Follows all the guidelines and compliance requirements needed for ourstudents to maintain a safe client care environment:a. Background checksb. Physical Examc. Immunizationsd. Training and requirementse. Policies and procedures which support a safe learning and client careenvironmentIn this handbook, we have strived to communicate these things in a clear manner.The Division of Health Sciences includes the undergraduate programs of nursing andcommunity health advocacy and a graduate program in nursing. This handbook is forstudents enrolled in the undergraduate programs of nursing (pre-licensure and postlicensure) and community health advocacy.Once again, congratulations on beginning your journey in health sciences education.Purpose of the Undergraduate Student HandbookThe purpose of this handbook is to assist Division of Health Sciencesundergraduate students in understanding more fully the policies, practices, andprocedures of IUPUC Division of Health Sciences.This handbook is not all-inclusive, nor does it replace the IUPUC upuc-pdf.pdf). It also does notreplace the Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, andConduct (http://www.indiana.edu/ code/code/index.shtml), or any Division ofHealth Sciences course syllabus. In instances where there is a conflict betweenthis handbook and any university or school document (i.e., Code of StudentRights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, syllabus, etc.), the university or schooldocument takes precedence (http://bulletins.iu.edu/iupuc/index.html).4
Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the material in thishandbook, however, some information is subject to change without notice. Thecurriculum may also change due to our ongoing effort to provide you with thebest education possible. Please check with the IUPUC Division of HealthSciences academic advisors to inquire about changes and updates.Accreditation StatusThe baccalaureate degree program in nursing at IUPUC is accredited by theCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education(http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).The IUPUC Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation inHealthcare, 2021 L Street, NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036,866.730.6127.Foundation of the Division of Health SciencesDivision of Health Sciences MissionThe mission of Division of Health Sciences at IUPUC is to positively influence thehealth of rural Indiana by educating all students to become learned healthprofessionals who advance the science of healthcare in rural communities andevidence-based practice through translational research and outreach.Division of Health Sciences VisionIUPUC Division of Health Sciences will help impact rural healthcare throughleadership and scholarship, while maximizing the health and quality of life for thepeople of rural south-central Indiana.Division of Health Sciences Core ValuesCollaboration, Integrity, Quality, Respect.Collaboration: Create a vibrant relationship between students, faculty, clinicalpartners, and other stakeholders to create a community of scholars who worktogether in knowledge generation and dissemination, thus shaping healthcarepractice and policy especially in rural communities.Integrity: An environment which promotes honesty and trust aspiring thedevelopment of rural healthcare professionals who practice morally andethically.Quality: Continuous program improvement reflects our commitment forcontinued growth, measurement, and program outcomes which promoteexcellence in practice and leadership within a dynamic rural healthcareenvironment.5
Respect: Nourish diversity among faculty, staff, and students within a mutuallyrespectful and professional environment.Professional and Technical StandardsEssential AbilitiesThe faculty has specified essential abilities (technical standards) critical to thesuccess of students in the Division of Health Sciences programs. Qualifiedapplicants are expected to meet all admission criteria and matriculating studentsare expected to meet all progression criteria, as well as these essential abilities(technical standards) with or without reasonable accommodations.1. Essential judgment skills to include, but not limited to: ability to identify,assess, and comprehend conditions surrounding client situations for thepurpose of problem-solving client conditions and coming to appropriateconclusions and/or prioritized course of actions.2. Essential physical/neurological functions to include, but not limited to:ability to use the senses of sight, hearing, touch, and smell to assessaccurately and make correct judgments regarding client conditions andmeet physical expectations to safely and competently performinterventions required in healthcare practice. Must be able to lift 50pounds without assistance. Behaviors which demonstrate essentialneurological and physical functions include, but are not limited toobservation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, andpsychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations.Excellent visual and auditory acuity is required. The Division of HealthSciences physical exam form must be completed prior to admissions toensure essential physical/neurological functions.3. Essential communication skills to include, but not limited to: ability tocommunicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, clients, families,and all members of the health care team. Verbal, non-verbal, electronic,and written skills will consistently demonstrate effective, professionalcommunication. Minimum communication standards also includeconfidentiality related to healthcare organizations, fellow students,faculty, clients, families, and all members of the health care team.4. Essential emotional coping skills to include, but not limited to: ability todemonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practiceof healthcare as determined by professional standards of practice. Anger,lack of self-control, disengagement, lethargy, and labile mood arebehaviors not conducive to quality care.5. Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include, but not limited to:ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and critically evaluate in6
order to engage competently in the safe practice of healthcare.6. Essential culturally competent skills based on United States Departmentof Health and Human Services standards. A student must treat and carefor all clients with dignity and respect without exception.7. Other examples of essential behavioral attributes: ability to engage inactivities consistent with safe practice free from the influence of anysubstance which may impair behavior or judgment. The student mustdemonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student inIUPUC Division of Health Sciences and as a developing professionalhealthcare provider.American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for NursesBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students within the Division of HealthSciences will be held to the current version of the American NursesAssociation’s Standards of Professional Performance and Code of ies/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses /Code-of-Ethics-For-Nurses.html.Community Health Workers Code of EthicsCommunity Health Advocacy (CHA) students within the Division of HealthSciences will be held to the current version of the American Association ofCommunity Health Workers:https://www.in.gov/isdh/files/CHW CodeofEthics approvedfinalJune2008.pdfStudents and Disabilities:The Division of Health Sciences must conform to the applicable federal, state anduniversity policies, regulations and definitions regarding students withdisabilities. These include:1. Providing services which comply with external and internal policies andlaws to qualified students through Adaptive Educational Services (AES).2. Providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations, academicadjustments, and/or auxiliary aids for students with disabilities upon atimely request from the student, unless such disabilities preclude thestudent from providing safe client care or complying with curriculumrequirements.3. Upholding academic standards in the context of these policies andservices.4. Assisting qualified students with disabilities by providing auxiliary aids andobtaining reasonable accommodations including modifications of7
programs and courses which do not fundamentally alter the essentialnature of the program, through collaborative efforts with AES andacademic and service units of IUPUC.5. Maintaining legally appropriate confidentiality for students with disabilitiesexcept where permitted by law.Language requirements for English as a second language (ESL) students prior toadmission into the Division of Health Sciences program: Students mustdemonstrate competency of the English language consistent with the writing andspeaking standards established by the English for Academic Purposes (EAP)programs on the IUPUC campus prior to admission to the Division of HealthSciences programs.BSN Program Learning OutcomesAll students achieving a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing willdemonstrate the following end of program student learning outcomes:1. A critical thinker who demonstrates intellectual engagement and usesevidence as a basis for clinical reasoning and decision making.2. A culturally sensitive individual who provides holistic, individual, family,community, and population-centered nursing care.3. A knowledgeable care coordinator who facilitates access to resourcesacross the continuum of health care environments in order to meet theevolving health care needs of individuals, families, communities, andpopulations.4. An individual who understands and considers the impact of health carepolicy, finance, and regulatory environments on care delivery.5. An individual who embodies the professional identity of the nurse andwho translates the inherent values of the nursing profession into theethical and legal practice of nursing.6. An effective communicator who collaborates with interprofessionalteam members, clients, and their support systems for improved healthoutcomes.7. A competent care provider who is prepared to practice to the fullcapacity of the professional nurse role in diverse health careenvironments.8. An accountable leader and manager who applies principles of systemsand organizational processes and balances resources to promote8
quality care and client safety.9. An individual who embraces and employs innovations in informationmanagement and technology in the delivery of quality client care.CHA Program Learning OutcomesAll students achieving a Baccalaureate of Science in Community HealthAdvocacy will demonstrate the following end of program studentlearning outcomes:1. Demonstrate ability to engage and teach individuals and groups in thecontext of diverse learning styles and cultural pluralism. Communicatethoughts, ideas, and information effectively using oral, written, andmultimodal techniques; communicate effectively with interprofessionalteam members, clients, and their support systems.2. Complete individual and team tasks on time and thoroughly; be able tofacilitate and contribute to team meetings.3. Demonstrate ability to assess needs, facilitate access to resources, andcoordinate care across the continuum of health care environments;demonstrate reflective metacognitive practices.4. Use technology to create effective white papers, presentations, andother forms of professional communication; use databases to accessand evaluate contemporary issues and information in health and healthadvocacy; employ innovations in information management andtechnology in the delivery of quality health care.5. Demonstrate professionalism through preparation, punctuality,engagement, ethical practices; be prepared for field experiences withprofessional attire, necessary materials, and positive attitude.6. Demonstrate ability to develop professional and community connectionsto support client and community advocacy.7. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and provide holistic individual, family,and community education and care; utilize educational theory andresearch to provide teaching and learning practices that respect diversepeople.8. Demonstrate ability to explain biological, physiological, and socialsystems and processes that influence health and illness; demonstrateunderstanding of community health care systems; demonstrate abilityto interpret impacts of health care policy, finance, and regulatoryenvironments on health care delivery.9
Compliance RequirementsNational Criminal Background CheckStudents currently enrolled in IUPUC Division of Health Sciences will be required to submita national criminal background check upon admission and will be required to renew itannually. It is the responsibility of each applicant and student to pay the fee for thescreening directly to CastleBranch. Each year, students will be required to submit theirrequest for an updated national criminal background check report. The costs associatedwith the criminal background check will be the sole responsibility of the Division of HealthSciences student. Fall admits will be required to submit annually an updated criminal backgroundrecheck by August 1st of the following year.An updated national criminal background check will also be required for anystudent being readmitted or transferring to the program.Changes in the criminal background status must be reported to the HealthSciences division head within seven (7) working days. Failure of a student to alertthe division head of a change in status within seven (7) working days may begrounds for termination from the program.Drug ScreenDue to the requirements of accrediting agencies and clinical nursing partners, studentswho accept admission are required to complete a drug screen. Please note studentsmay be asked to submit to random drug screens anytime throughout their program.Positive drug screens may prevent a student from participating in clinical learningexperiences. Proof of health care provider prescription is required if a student testspositive for controlled substances. Prescription drugs may or may not be used duringclinical experiences. Please see the Traditional and Accelerated Track Director foradditional information. Lack of participation could constitute course failure andpotential for dismissal from the program. Positive drug screens for illegal substancesmay result in immediate dismissal from the program. The costs associated with thedrug screen will be the sole responsibility of the Division of Health Sciences student.AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers RequirementCurrent certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required and is theresponsibility of the student. Students must be certified through an approved course orinstructor. The approved course is the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic LifeSupport for Healthcare Providers (BLS). IUPUC Division of Health Sciences offersthis course once a year in the summer. Please check with your academic advisor formore details.Current BLS certification must be maintained throughout the student’s entire Divisionof Health Sciences program. Evidence of certification must be filed with the Division ofHealth Sciences prior to beginning or continuation of clinical experiences. Studentsmust also file evidence of recertification prior to certificate expiration.10
HIPAA, OSHA, and other Training ModulesSeveral required training modules must be completed prior to the beginning of theDivision of Health Sciences program and annually thereafter. Several requireddocuments must be submitted to CastleBranch. Documentation of all training modulesCurrent and complete immunization recordsOther health requirementsHIPAAAll students are required to take HIPAA training through CastleBranch and follow allfederal HIPAA privacy and safety regulations. Breaches of confidentiality will be reportedas episodes of academic and professional misconduct, which will result in universitysanctions that may include course failure or dismissal from the academic degreeprogram. Breaches of confidentiality identified by IUPUC Division of Health Sciences willbe reported to the clinical agency in which the breach occurred.In accordance with the provisions of HIPAA, all information relating to individual patientsmust be removed when a patient’s case presentation is documented in clinical logs,histories, physicals, case studies, etc. Many practices and agencies/institutions useelectronic health records (EHRs). Students will need to identify the processes forobtaining access, documentation, and preceptor review and signature. Many differentEHR programs are currently in use. The experience of using one provides the student theopportunity to learn the benefits of the EHR and how best to document patient careincluding the evaluation of patient outcomes.Student must take care to not violate the patient’s HIPAA protections and right to privacy.This includes not discussing patients or any issues relating to them in public places, e.g.halls, elevators, or the cafeteria. Many institutions install signs in elevators and otherpublic areas to remind staff not to speak about patients. Discussions about patients inpublic places violate federal HIPAA regulat
In this handbook, we have strived to communicate these things in a clear manner. The Division of Health Sciences includes the undergraduate programs of nursing and community health advocacy and a graduate program in nursing. This handbook is for students enrolled in the undergraduate programs of nursing (pre-licensure and post-
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