College Of Dupage Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook Fall 2022-2023

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSINGSTUDENT HANDBOOKFALL 2022-2023Program Approval and Accreditation StatusThe Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at College of DuPage is approved by the IllinoisDepartment of Financial and Professional Regulation, 320 W. Washington St. 3rd floor, Springfield,IL 62786. Phone: (217) 785-0800. The program prepares a graduate to be eligible to take the NationalCouncil Licensure Examination for licensing as a registered professional nurse.The ADN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.(ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: (404) 975-5000Fax: (404) 975-5020.ADN Student Handbook updated 05/22Program Participation Committee

TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of ContentsProgram Approval and Accreditation Status . 1Welcome from the Nursing Faculty and Staff . 5EDUCATIONALFOUNDATIONS . 6ADN Program Mission. 6ADN Program Values . 6ADN Program Vision . 6ADN Program Purpose . 6Statement of Beliefs . 6Nursing Education . 6The Learner. 7Learner Responsibilities: . 7The Faculty . 7Faculty Responsibilities: . 7NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW . 8Conceptual Framework . 8Conceptual Framework Definition of Terms . 8Person (Individual) . 8Environment . 8Health . 8Teaching and Learning. 9ADN Program Outcomes . 101.2.3.4.Performance on State Licensure Exam . 10Program Completion . 10Program Satisfaction . 10Program Exit Exam (Reach/HESI) . 10Student Learning Outcomes: . 10Concept-Based Curriculum, Course Overviews, and Learning Experiences . 11Nursing 1120 Role of the Nurse I. 11Nursing 1130 Introduction to Core Concepts . 11Nursing 1140 Physical Assessment . 12Nursing 1150 Pathophysiology-Altered Health Concepts . 12Nursing 1170 Foundations of Pharmacology . 12Nursing 1220 Health and Illness Concepts I . 12Nursing 1230 Family Health Concepts I . 13Nursing 2120 Health and Illness Concepts II . 13Nursing 2130 Family Health Concepts II . 13Nursing 2320 Complex Health Problems . 14Nursing 2330 Role of the Nurse II. 14Nursing 2340 Clinical Decision Making Practicum . 142

Program of Study . 15Nursing Department Staff and Faculty Titles/Roles . 16Administrative Staff: . 16Administrative Assistant. 16Instructional Staff Nursing Program Chair(s) . 16Full-time Faculty . 16Adjunct/Part-time Faculty . 16Academic Advisor . 16Support Staff: . 17Simulation Technicians . 17Program Support Specialist . 17Laboratory Assistants . 17Licensure Requirements for the State of Illinois . 17 National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) . 18Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) GeneralNursing . 18Continental Testing Service (CTS) (041) . 18Pearson (NCLEX provider) . 18Program Considerations. 18COLLEGE ACADEMIC POLICIES . 20Graduation Information . 20Code of Academic Conduct (Board Policy #5-16 /Updated 1-21-2021) . 20Code of Student Conduct (Board Policy #5-15/updated 1-21-21). 21Students with Disabilities . 21Academic Dishonesty . 21Access and Accommodations . 21NURSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES . 22Health Requirements . 22Professional Code of Conduct in Classroom, Laboratory and Clinical Sites . 22Essential Functions . 22Drug Testing . 22Admission . 22“For Cause” Drug Screening . 23Readmission Following a Positive Drug Screening . 23Criminal Background Check Information . 24Attendance . 24Cell Phones . 24Children in Class . 24Conferences (Student/Faculty) . 24Evaluation of Course Work . 25General Education Prerequisites for ADN Program . 25Grading Scale . 25Longitudinal Testing ProgramPolicy Statement: . 25Purpose: . 25Rules: . 26References: . 27Portfolio Policy . 27Program Continuation Requirements . 27Visual/Audio Recording Lectures . 27Syllabus Statements . 28Quiz Policy . 28ExamSoft Testing . 28Academic Integrity Guidelines/Proctoring . 29Late testing . Error! Bookmark not defined.3

Test Review . 29Written Assignments . 29Withdrawal Policy. 30Simulation Learning Spaces and Lab Policies and Guidelines . 31Lab Policies . 31Nursing Laboratory (Practice Lab) - HSC 2142 . 31Lab Safety /Emergency Response Guidelines . 31Skill Return Demonstration Policies . 32“Hat Skills” Policy . 32Procedure: . 33Clinical Policies and Guidelines . 33Attendance/Absence in Clinical Setting . 33Cell Phones in Clinical Setting . 34Clinical Facility- Student Responsibilities . 34Clinical Dress Code and Site Policies . 34Site Policies . 35Injury at the clinical site . 35Clinical Restrictions. 35Conferences (Student/Faculty) . 35Dosage Calculation Test Requirements . 35Evaluation. 36Suspension . 36Appeal Process . 36Clinical Evaluation Tool. 37Unsatisfactory/Unsafe Clinical Performance Evaluation of Clinical Work . 37Success and Safety Measures . 38WITHDRAWAL AND READMISSION POLICIES . 39Readmission Policy . 39Medical Withdrawal . 40Loma Linda University School of Nursing Learning Assistant Program. 41The Exam Analysis Procedure . 41LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . 42Suggestions to Improve Exam Performance. 444

Welcome from the Nursing Faculty and StaffDear Nursing Student:The faculty and staff want to welcome you to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.The College of DuPage Nursing Program is a great place for you to prepare for a career as anAssociate Degree Nurse. You will find an outstanding level of support and commitment to yourundergraduate nursing education at the College of DuPage. With our focus on concept-basedcurriculum, you will need to embrace the exciting, yet demanding curriculum designed to prepareyou for the challenges of nursing practice. Continuous, thorough study is essential to master thisprogram and to prepare you for safe and effective practice in the years ahead. The nursing facultyencourage you to make full use of their support — visit them during office hours, interact as a nursingcommittee member, ask questions in class. We want to facilitate your learning experience. Everynursing student has an assigned nursing faculty advisor. This is the person to go to should you haveprofessional questions about your future, or concerns about your academic progress.We look forward to interacting with you during your time in nursing program. We will share in yoursuccess as you are awarded your Associate of Applied Sciences Nursing degree and your nursing pin.Our hope is that you will remember the College of DuPage as the starting point of your professionalnursing career.With warm wishes,The Associate Degree Nursing Faculty and StaffReturn to Top

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONSADN Program MissionThe College of DuPage Nursing Program serves the varying needs of the community by supportingexcellence in teaching and learning. The nursing faculty are committed to applying the college’s corevalues of HONESTY, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and EQUITY in preparingstudents to obtain a high-quality nursing education for a diverse nursing workforce.ADN Program ValuesIntegrity: We expect the highest standard of moral character and ethical behavior.Honesty: We expect truthfulness and trustworthiness.Respect: We expect courtesy and dignity in all interpersonal interactions.Responsibility: We expect fulfillment of obligations and accountability.Equity: We expect that everyone in our college community has an equal opportunity to pursue theiracademic, personal, and professional goals.ADN Program VisionThe College of DuPage Associate Degree Nursing Program will be the primary college districtresidents choose for a high quality nursing education.ADN Program PurposeThe purpose of the Nursing Program is to prepare the graduate to practice in health care systems,which address the needs of the patients in a holistic manner. The curriculum structure provides anoption to pursue licensure as a practical nurse upon completion of the first year of the program.Completion of the second level of the program prepares the graduate for an entry-level position as aregistered professional nurse.Statement of BeliefsNursingWhile being firmly grounded in science, nursing practice focuses on holism throughout the life span.Nursing is also an art, which assists a family, individual or community to obtain optimal well-beingwhile maintaining dignity. The nurse integrates the art of nursing with evidence-based practice topromote human flourishing. Nurses value the impact of caring, diversity and cultural competence asthey work collaboratively with individuals and resources within the context of their environment.Nursing care is delivered by applying knowledge, therapeutic communication, and nursing judgmentto promote optimal health. Professional nursing includes a system of values and ethics that areexpressed through the American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice,ANA Code of Ethics, and the National League of Nursing (NLN) Core Values.Nursing EducationThe nursing faculty philosophy of teaching and learning is congruent with the College’s InstitutionalPhilosophy of “the right of each person to accessible and affordable opportunities to learn and affirmthe innate value of the pursuit of knowledge and its application to life. Our primary commitment is tofacilitate and support student success in learning.”Return to Top

Nursing science explores concepts and evidence relevant to practice and the dynamicinterrelationships among them within a global society. Nursing also draws on knowledge from a largenumber of disciplines including the biological sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities.The LearnerThe nursing student is responsible as an active participant in the learning experience and incorporatesthe values of personal and professional development as a lifelong learner. Each learner has individualneeds and potential and is expected to be self-directed in the educational process of knowledgeacquisition. As a self- directed learner, each student brings unique and diverse life experiences to thelearning process in partnership with the nursing faculty to develop knowledge and nursing judgment inthe practice of nursing.Learner Responsibilities: Participate actively in the learning processIntegrate and apply previously learned knowledgeExhibit a spirit of inquiryExamine underlying assumptionsCommunicate effectivelyUse technology to support outcomesImplement decisions derived from theory and researchApply evidence-based practiceEngage in self-reflection and evaluationCollaborate as a member of a teamDemonstrate professional integrityThe FacultyAt the College of DuPage, faculty are “devoted to the idea that knowledge is transformative. We believethere are few things more powerful than a mind engaged. We are excited by the possibilities ignitedwhen knowledge is imparted through meaningful discourse, in the service of realizing each and everyone of our community member's full potential.” The nursing faculty fully endorses this philosophy asthey collaborate with the nursing students to engage in the learning process.Faculty are committed to excellence in preparing graduates for licensure in a rapidly changingprofession and global society. The faculty are responsible for the design and implementation of acurriculum that is relevant and innovative in the acquisition of nursing knowledge and science. Inresponse to changing dynamics in the environment, the faculty regularly review and systematicallyevaluate the program outcomes to address revisions as needed.Faculty Responsib

The College of DuPage Associate Degree Nursing Program will be the primary college district residents choose for a high quality nursing education. ADN Program Purpose The purpose of the Nursing Program is to prepare the graduate to practice in health care systems, which address the needs of the patients in a holistic manner.