Baccalaureate Program Pre-licensure Student Handbook 2021-2022
Baccalaureate ProgramPre-licensure Student Handbook2021-20221
Welcome from the Director,Congratulations on being accepted into the nursing major at Elmhurst University. The faculty and Iare so glad you will be joining us. You will find a very supportive and collegial environment as youlearn, grow, and prepare to join us in the profession of nursing!As a nurse you will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and compassion as you serve others.By serving in your role of professional nurse, you will have the ability to impact the health of patients,families, and communities. The path to professional nurse will require hard work, dedication, andapplication of the concepts from the liberal arts and science studies you have just completed. Youreducation is preparing you to be a leader in the health care arena, and a partner with other health careprofessions in providing care and improving health. You will be prepared to apply knowledge andethical standards to meet the mission of Elmhurst University in readiness to serve as a sociallyresponsible nurse.I encourage you to use this handbook to become acquainted with academic and professional policieswithin the Bachelor of Science program. The handbook will give you information on our studentorganizations, academic support, and international experiences. When policy or procedure changesoccur, the handbook will be amended, and all students will be notified. It is your responsibility toreview the handbook as a way of preparing for academic life and facilitate your successful progressiontoward graduation.The transformational process to professional nursing demands and offers so much for you and yourfuture. Take advantage of every opportunity to develop your sense of inquiry about the profession andthe health care system you will soon enter. The faculty and I are here to work together with you onthis exciting journey towards professional nursing practice.Best wishes for a successful and blessed academic year.Sincerely yours,Diane Salvador, PhD, RNProfessor, Executive DirectorDepartment of Nursing and Health Sciences2
Table of ContentsI. INTRODUCTION .6Baccalaureate Nursing Options .6Mission of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences .6Goals of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences .6Philosophy of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences .6Pre-licensure Baccalaureate Program Outcomes.6Program Accreditation and Regulation .7II. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS .7Elmhurst University Standards .7Academic Integrity.7Code of Conduct .7Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment Policy.7Illinois Nurse Practice Act.7Dismissal from the Pre-licensure Baccalaureate Program for Failure to MeetProfessional Standards .7Essential Qualifications for Nursing Students in Elmhurst University in Baccalaureate,Nursing Master’s Entry and Master of Science in Nursing Programs .8Elmhurst University Civility Statement .9Statement of Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities .10Learning Center: Academic Support .10Access and Disability Services .10III. PRE-LICENSURE BACCALUREATE CURRICULUM.10Curricular Standards .10Program Requirements .10Recommended Curriculum Design .11Elective Courses .11IV. ADMISSION, PROGRESSION AND APPEAL POLICIES.11Admission Policies .11Department of Nursing and Health Sciences Advising .11Transfer Credit .11Progression .12Academic Standing .13Withdrawal .13Leave of Absence .13Dismissal .13Reinstatement following Dismissal.13Grievance Process for Disputed Final Grade .14Grievance/Complaint Process .14V. ACADEMIC RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .14Student Information.14Class and Clinical Attendance .143
Accidents, Illnesses or Health Changes .15Grading Scale.15Final grades.15Written Assignments .15Examinations .16Test Administration Policy .16Confidentiality .17Photography and Electronic Recording Devices .17Appearance/Dress Code .17Student Expectations and Improvement Policy (SEIP) .17VI. COMMUNICATION .18Email .18Electronic Learning Platform .18Social Media Policy .18Inclement Weather Policy .18VII. HEALTH AND CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS .18Preparation for Clinical Experience Clinical Performance Evaluations .18Health Requirements for Clinical Practice.19Clinical Policies .20Costs.20Health Insurance .20CPR Certification .20Policy on Drug Screen and Criminal Background Check .20Liability Insurance.20Clinical Transportation.21Latex Policy .21Injury and Accidental Exposure in Clinical Experiences .21VIII. STUDENT RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES .21Faculty Committee Representation .21Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.21Student Organizations .21Study Abroad for the Traditional BSN Program .22Service .22APPENDICES .23APPENDIX A: Pre-licensure Plan of Study .24APPENDIX B: Pre-licensure Admission Requirements.25APPENDIX C: Accelerated BSN Program Curriculum Map & Admission Requirements.26APPENDIX D: EU-DNHS Simulation Center Agreement .27APPENDIX E: Appearance/Dress Code.28APPENDIX F: Student Expectations and Improvement Plan .29APPENDIX G: Social Media Policy .31APPENDIX H: Health Requirements .34APPENDIX I: Checklist of Health and Clinical Requirements .35APPENDIX J: NURSING STUDENT INFORMATION & STATEMENT OF4
UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC CURRICULAR TRAVEL (copy) .36APPENDIX K: Safe Student Reports New Occurrence Worksheet .37APPENDIX L: Clinical Acknowledgement .39APPENDIX M: Endorsement for Membership for Sigma Theta Tau International HonorSociety of Nursing.41APPENDIX N: Handbook Review Policy .42APPENDIX O: Preparation for Other State Licensure .435
I. INTRODUCTIONBaccalaureate Nursing OptionsThere are three options for Baccalaureate Nursing: The traditional Pre-licensure Bachelor ofScience in Nursing (BSN) Nursing, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN), andthe RN-BSN option. This Student Handbook is for the traditional Pre-licensure BaccalaureateNursing students and for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).Mission of the Department of Nursing and Health SciencesThe Department of Nursing and Health Sciences prepares nurses for professional practice andleadership to meet the needs of a diverse society.Goals of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences Prepare graduates for professional nursing practice in generalist and advancednursing roles.Develop a foundation for graduate and doctoral study in nursing.Philosophy of the Department of Nursing and Health SciencesThe Elmhurst University Department of Nursing and Health Sciences educates students inbaccalaureate and master’s degree programs for ethical practice and leadership in professionalnursing. To accomplish this, the faculty and students are dedicated to creating an educationalenvironment that focuses on: Integrating liberal and professional education;Using collaborative and active learning strategies among faculty and students;Demonstrating ethical professional nursing practice with diverse populations;Providing leadership in healthcare systems that promote safe, quality, and costeffective patient and family-centered care;Engaging in values-driven nursing practice that encompasses altruism, autonomy,human dignity, integrity, social justice; andDeveloping increasingly complex nursing practice competencies.Pre-licensure Baccalaureate Program Outcomes1. Integrate liberal education and a systems perspective to guide nursing practice.2. Demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary systems.3. Use a scholarly approach for evidence-based practice.4. Utilize informatics and technology to facilitate safe, quality care delivery.5. Demonstrate knowledge of policy, finance and regulatory environments as influences onthe healthcare system.6.7.8.9.Demonstrate effective communication in professional practice.Apply clinical prevention and population-level intervention to optimize health status.Adhere to professional values and standards for ethical practice.Apply critical thinking skills in decision making and clinical judgment for optimal careoutcomes in generalist nursing practice.6
Program Accreditation and RegulationThe (baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Elmhurst University is accredited by theCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC20001, 202-887-6791. The program is approved by the Illinois Board of Nursing through the IllinoisDepartment of Financial and Professional Regulation.II. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONSElmhurst University StandardsThe Department of Nursing and Health Sciences follows the policies printed in the ElmhurstUniversity Catalog and Elmhurst University Handbook. Nursing students are subject to theresponsibilities for behavior outlined in the University’s Code of Conduct and will be subject to thedisciplinary procedures and consequences for violation of its rules, including dismissal fromElmhurst University, as outlined in the Elmhurst University Handbook.Academic IntegrityRefer to the Elmhurst University HandbookCode of ConductRefer to the Elmhurst University HandbookNon-Discrimination/Non-Harassment PolicyRefer to the Elmhurst University HandbookIllinois Nurse Practice ActElmhurst University abides by the Rules and Regulations for the operation of schools of nursing asspecified by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.A copy of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act is on file in the Department of Nursing and HealthSciences and is available online at the Illinois Department of Financial and ProfessionalRegulation Division of Professional Regulation website.The Department of Nursing and Health Sciences subscribes to the standards set by the IllinoisNurse Practice Act and other published professional nursing standards. Pre-licensurebaccalaureate nursing students are accountable for all standards and policies outlined in thisStudent Handbook.Nursing students who fail to comply with these professional behavioral standards may be subjectto dismissal from the nursing program.Dismissal from the Pre-licensure Baccalaureate Program for Failure to MeetProfessional StandardsIf a student is not able to meet the Pre-licensure Baccalaureate Program’s Professional Standardsor Essential Qualifications, the nursing student may be dismissed from the program. A studentmay be dismissed from the program without an opportunity to remediate the area of concern if thestudent’s failure to meet the expectations of the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences andPre- licensure Baccalaureate Program’s Professional Standards or Essential Qualificationsjeopardizes the safety or wellbeing of the student or others, including another student, facultymember, patient(s), or the clinical agency.7
Essential Qualifications for Nursing Students in Elmhurst University in Baccalaureate,Nursing Master’s Entry and Master of Science in Nursing ProgramsAdapted with permission from: University of Washington (2014) Essential behaviors for BSN andABSN students.(Retrieved from bsn-students/ )Standards of behavior and academic conduct for all Elmhurst University students are set forth inthe Elmhurst University Handbook. Students in the Elmhurst University Nursing Programs are alsorequired to satisfactorily engage in diverse, complex and specific experiences essential to theacquisition and practice of nursing at the baccalaureate and master’s levels.Unique combinations of cognitive, affective, psychomotor, physical, and social abilities arerequired to satisfactorily perform these functions. These qualifications are essential to successfuladmission to programs, progression in programs, and graduation from programs. In addition, thesefunctions are necessary to ensure the health and safety of patients, fellow students, faculty andother healthcare providers.Not all forms of inappropriate behavior that would raise serious questions concerning a studentstatus as a professional nurse can be listed. However, students are expected to display respect,trust, and integrity in the classroom, clinical and social environments. Essential qualifications forthe nursing programs at Elmhurst University include, but are not limited to:Sensory/Observation Students must be able to acquire the information presented through demonstrations andexperiences in the basic and nursing sciences.Students must be able to observe a patient accurately, at a distance and close at hand,and observe and appreciate non-verbal communications when performing nursingassessment and intervention or administering medications.Students must be capable of perceiving the signs of disease and infection as manifestedthrough physical examination. Such information is derived from images of the bodysurfaces, palpable changes in various organs and tissues, and auditory information(patient voice, heart tones, bowel and lung sounds).Motor Skills Students should have sufficient motor function so that they are able to executemovements required to provide general care and treatment to patients in all health caresettings. Examples include, but are not limited to, basic life support, including CPR, and tofunction in an emergency situation or safely assist in moving patients.Communication Students must communicate effectively and sensitively with other students, faculty, staff,patients, families, and other professionals.Students must express his or her ideas and feelings clearly and demonstrate awillingness and ability to give and receive feedback.Students must be able to convey or exchange information at a level allowingdevelopment of a health history, identify problems presented, explain alternativesolutions, and give directions during treatment and post-treatment.Students must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.Students must be able to process and communicate information on the patient's status8
with accuracy in a timely manner to members of the health care team. The appropriatecommunication may also rely on the student's ability to make a correct judgment inseeking supervision and consultation in a timely manner.Cognitive Students must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate and synthesizein the context of their curriculum.Students must be able to quickly read and comprehend extensive written material.Students must also be able to evaluate and apply information and engage in criticalthinking in the classroom and clinical setting.Behavioral/Emotional Students must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of theirintellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of allresponsibility’s attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, families and populations.Students must be able to maintain mature, sensitive, and effective relationships withpatients, students, faculty, staff and other professionals under all circumstancesincluding highly stressful situations.Students must have the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and toadapt to an environment that may change rapidly without warning and/or inunpredictable ways.Students must be able to experience empathy for the situations and circumstances ofothers and effectively communicate that empathy.Students must know that their values, attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and experiencesaffect their perceptions and relationships with others.Students must be able and willing to examine and change their behavior when itinterferes with productive individual or team relationships.Students must possess skills and experience necessary for effective and harmoniousrelationships in diverse academic and working environments.Professional Conduct Students must possess the ability to reason morally and practice nursing in an ethicalmannerStudents must be willing to learn and abide by professional standards of nursingpractice.Students must possess attributes that include compassion, empathy, altruism, integrity,honesty, responsibility, and tolerance.Students must be able to engage in patient care delivery in all settings and be able todeliver care to all patient populations including but not limited to children, adolescents,adults, developmentally disabled persons, medically compromised patients, and vulnerableadults.Elmhurst University Civility StatementIn the spirit of our mission, vision, and core values, the Elmhurst University community aspires toco-create and maintain an environment of respect, integrity, courtesy, inclusivity, and humandecency. This invites rigorous and respectful debate in which individuals are encouraged toparticipate in honest and open civil discourse. Honoring a tradition of social justice, ElmhurstUniversity fosters a diverse, positive, and inclusive culture where members change and grow asthey encounter new people and ideas.9
Statement of Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with DisabilitiesA candidate or nursing student who discloses a disability and requests accommodation may beasked to provide documentation of his or her disability for the purpose of determining appropriateaccommodations, including modification to the program. The University will provide reasonableaccommodations but is not required to make modifications that would substantially alter the natureof requirements of the program or provide auxiliary aids that present an undue burden to theUniversity. To matriculate or continue in the curriculum, the candidate must be able to perform allthe essential functions either with or without accommodation.Learning Center: Academic SupportThe Learning Center is the place to go for convenient, free access to academic support for allElmhurst University students. Each tutoring session is designed to help students with courseworkwhile at the same time modeling the strategies and processes needed for individual growth.Additionally, assistance with study groups, learning strategies, academic reading, and special testpreparation (e.g., GRE) is available. To find out more, go to elmhurst.edu/LC.To sign up for peer tutoring and workshops, go to My Tutoring, located on the portal. Studentscoming to meet with Learning Center staff are required to make an appointment in advance viaemail.For more information, contact Ms. Karina Rivera, Academic Enrichment Coordinator,at karina.rivera@elmhurst.edu, or Dr. Tina Kazan, Assistant Dean for Academic Success,at tkazan@elmhurst.edu.Access and Disability ServicesElmhurst University is committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for its diversestudent population. If you experience or anticipate any barriers to learning, please notify theinstructor as soon as possible. If you are a student with a documented disability and would likeaccommodations to participate fully in this class, contact Dr. Linda Harrell, ADS Coordinator,at disability.services@elmhurst.edu. For more information, visit elmhurst.edu/ADS. If youpreviously received accommodations, please remember that they must be renewed each term.III. PRE-LICENSURE BACCALUREATE CURRICULUMCurricular StandardsNursing faculty in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences are committed to usingprofessional nursing standards in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula.Professional standards are also used by nursing faculty to promote and evaluate student learning.In the Pre-licensure Baccalaureate Program, these professional standards include: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (AACN, 2008) Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA,2015) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (ANA, 2015)The pre-licensure program provides a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing.Program RequirementsThe nursing sequence consists of 17 required NRS courses for a total 59 semester hours thatincorporate didactic and clinical practice.10
Recommended Curriculum DesignThe Pre-licensure Baccalaureate nursing plan of study is taken in a sequential manner. Coursesare offered once a year. The recommended plans of study for both the traditional BSN and theaccelerated BSN (ABSN) are found in Appendix A and Appendix C respectively.Elective CoursesA variety of elective courses are available to meet the needs and interests of nursing majors.Nursing majors are encouraged to elect courses in other divisions of the University or to completea second major or minor in a related or complementary field. (Not applicable to the ABSN program)IV. ADMISSION, PROGRESSION AND APPEAL POLICIESAdmission PoliciesTraditional BSNThe admission requirements for pre-licensure baccalaureate students are established by theDepartment of Nursing and Health Sciences. Admission to Elmhurst University does not guaranteeadmission to the nursing program. Admission decisions are made by the BaccalaureateAdmission, Progression, and Retention Committee. Review of the candidates is based onpublished admission requirements. The requirements are found in Appendix B. Admission to theupper division nursing program is competitive.Students may enter the traditional nursing program as freshman admissions or transfer students. Students admitted to Elmhurst University as first-year students, i.e. freshmen, areautomatically admitted to the nursing program if they meet all admission criteria. Transfer students apply separately to the nursing program.Pre-Nursing Majors: Candidates interested in nursing are admitted to Elmhurst University as prenursing majors. Acceptance into the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences as a nursingmajor is based on successful achievement of prerequisites. A complete listing of the prerequisitesis found in Appendix B. Enrollment in classes is on a space-available basis.Transfer Students: Transfer students must meet the same admission requirements for the nursingmajor (see above and Appendix B).Accelerated BSNThe ABSN program utilizes a rolling admission process. Eligible candidates are reviewed by theprogram director and admitted according to Admissions and Progression committee admissionscriteria until all available seats are filled. Review of the candidates is based on publishedadmission requirements. The requirements are found in Appendix C.Department of Nursing and Health Sciences AdvisingFreshmen pre-nursing students will be assigned to a Department of Nursing and Health Sciencesfaculty advisor at the start of the sophomore year. Transfer pre-nursing students will be assignedto a Department of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty advisor at admission to the University.ABSN students will be assigned to an ABSN advisor upon admission to the program. The
Pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing students are accountable for all standards and policies outlined in this Student Handbook. Nursing students who fail to comply with these professional behavioral standards may be subject to dismissal from the nursing program. Dismissal from the Pre-licensure Baccalaureate Program for Failure to Meet
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