NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

NURSING PROGRAM

NURSING PROGRAM

POLICIES

Revised Fall 2020

Concept-Based Curriculum

Thomas Nelson Nursing Faculty and Staff

Karen Lynch, MSN, RN , CEN, CHSE

Program Chair Hampton/ Historic Triangle Campus

[email protected]

HT Campus, Room 313-C

Hampton III, Room 747-F

757-258-6647

Dorothy Wentworth, MSN, RN Crystal Clark, MSN, RN-BC,CNE

[email protected] [email protected]

Hampton III, Room 747-C Hampton III, Room 747-E

757-825-3844 757-825-2813

Kristin May Mitzi Williams


Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant

Hampton III, Suite 747 Hampton III, Suite 747

757-825-2808 757-825-2808

Jenni Jones, MSN, RNC-LRN Susan Stainback, MSN, RN PMHCNS-BC


Hampton III, Room 747-F HT Campus 313-J

HT Campus 313- D Hampton III, Room 747-D

757-258-6642 757-825-2762

Sirena Sears, MSN, RN Marilou Wilder, MSN,MHR, RN


Hampton III, Room 747-G Hampton III, Room 747-H

HT Campus 313-J HT Campus 313-J

757-825-2922 757-825-3691

mailto:[email protected]









TABLE OF CONTENTS

Mission Statement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Philosophy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4

Program Outcomes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4

Student Learning Outcomes …………………………………………………………………………………………... 4

Admission Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 7

Promotion Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 8

Returning Student Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 9

Transfer Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………................... 10

Graduation Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 10

Classroom Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 11

Academic Dishonesty Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………….

Remediation Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Clinical/Laboratory/Simulation Policy ………………………………………………………………………………... 14

Standards of Professional Behavior Policy …………………………………………………………………………… 16

Health Status Change Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Emergency Medical Treatment Policy ………………………………………………………………………………...

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HIPAA Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19

Cell Phone Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 20

Social Medial Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 20

ADA Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21

Student Policy Agreement Form ………………………………………………………………………………………

Business Partner Release of Information Form ………………………………………………………………………..

US Department of Education Statement for Nursing Programs……………………………………………………….

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Appendix A (NSNA Code of Conduct) ……………………………………………………………………………….. 26

Appendix B (Notice to All Students) …………………………………………………………………………………. 27

Appendix C (Simulation Lab Latex Reponse Plan)…………………………………………………………………… 28

Appendix D (Documentation of Student/Faculty Photo Videotape Release Form) …………………………………. 29

Appendix E (Physical Form and Immunizations) …………………………………………………………………….. 30

Appendix F (Remediation Forms)……………………………………………………………………………………..

Appendix G ( Assumption of COVID risk)…………………………………………………………………………….

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Nursing program policies are reviewed annually and revised when

needed as stated in the systematic evaluation plan.

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MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Nursing Programs is to provide

affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The VCCS nursing programs prepare

qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare

environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of

the citizens of Virginia.

Revised August 2018

PHILOSOPHY:

VCCS nursing faculty ascribe to the core competencies for nursing and nursing education. While firmly

based in science and the arts, the essence of nursing is caring and compassionate patient centered care.

Ethical standards, respect for individual dignity, and consideration of cultural context are implicit in the

practice of patient centered care. The nurse advocates for patients and families in ways that promote

self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings. Nursing care is provided in

collaboration with the patient, the family and members of the health care team. The nurse displays a

spirit of inquiry by examining evidence to improve quality of care, promote safety and improve patient

outcomes. Nursing judgment is integral to making competent decisions related to the provision of safe

and effective nursing care. Information management essential to nursing care is communicated via a

variety of technological and human means.

Revised August 2018

NURSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES: The program outcomes reflect the Accreditation Commission

for Education in Nursing 2017 Standards and Criteria.

1. The licensure pass rate for Thomas Nelson Community College graduates on the NCLEX-RN

for first time takers will be 100%.

2. Eighty percent (80%) of students who are admitted into the Thomas Nelson Community College

Nursing Program will complete the program within three years.

3. Eighty percent (80%) of Thomas Nelson Community College nursing graduates seeking

employment will be employed within one year after graduation.

Revised August 2017

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree with a major in Nursing will be

expected to:

1. Provide patient centered care promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-

determination across the lifespan for diverse populations.

2. Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations.

3. Demonstrate nursing judgment through the use of clinical reasoning, the nursing process, and

evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, quality care.

4. Practice professional behaviors that encompass the legal/ethical framework while incorporating

self-reflection, leadership and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning.

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5. Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal

responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes. 6. Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and interdisciplinary teams fostering

mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve stated outcomes of care.

Revised August 2018

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES WITH COMPETENCIES:

1. Provide client centered care promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-

determination across the lifespan for diverse populations.

a. Coordinate client centered care delivery with sensitivity and respect.

b. Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching plans and outcomes and revise for achievement of

desired outcomes.

c. Promote client self-determination in making healthcare decisions as a level 4 student.

d. Integrate therapeutic communication skills when interacting with clients and the client’s

support network.

e. Advocate independently for diverse individuals, families, and communities across the

lifespan.

2. Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations.

a. Evaluate human factors and safety principles.

b. Participate in the analysis of errors and designing system improvements.

c. Incorporate client safety initiatives into the plan of care.

d. Practice safe client care as a level 4 student.

3. Demonstrate nursing judgment through the use of clinical reasoning, the nursing process, and

evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, quality care.

a. Evaluate an individualized plan of care based on client values, clinical expertise and

reliable evidence.

b. Independently prioritize changes in client status and intervene appropriately.

c. Apply the nursing process to guide care.

d. Prioritize client care using evidence based practice independently.

e. Evaluate existing practices and seek creative approaches to problem solving.

4. Practice professional behaviors that encompass the legal/ethical framework while incorporating

self-reflection, leadership and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning.

a. Incorporate ethical behaviors and confidentiality in the practice of nursing.

b. Assume responsibility and accountability for delivering safe client care.

c. Deliver nursing care within the scope of nursing practice.

d. Evaluate professional behaviors in interactions with clients, families and healthcare

providers.

e. Engage in reflective thinking for the purpose of improving nursing practice.

f. Develop a plan for lifelong learning in the nursing profession.

5. Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal

responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes.

a. Evaluate the common quality measures encountered in clinical practice.

b. Evaluate use of technology and information management to promote quality.

c. Evaluate fiscally responsible client care.

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6. Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and healthcare teams

fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve stated outcomes of care.

a. Compare and contrast the effectiveness of the members of the interdisciplinary team to

promote optimal client outcomes.

b. Participate in the interdisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal client outcomes.

c. Evaluate communication strategies that are inclusive of various communication and

cultural differences.

d. Evaluate management skills and principles of delegation when working with other

members of the health care team.

e. Reflects at a professional level on individual and team performance.

Revised August 2018

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NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES

Students enrolled in the nursing program must adhere to the following program policies in addition to all general

rules and regulations as stated in the Thomas Nelson Community College Catalog.

I. ADMISSION POLICY

The Thomas Nelson Community College Nursing Department currently offers three admission

options to qualified students.

These include:

Generic Program Hampton Campus: Admits up to 60 students annually in the fall semester

(August)

Generic Program Historic Triangle Campus: Admits up to 30 students annually in the spring

semester (January)

LPN to RN Articulation Program: admission varies depending upon available space.

Students are admitted annually in the spring semester at the Hampton campus

Pre-Curricular GPA and TEAS scores will be considered when selecting students for

admission. Steps to Admission and Essential Abilities are available at https://tncc.edu/health/nursing/steps-to-

admission.

Conditions of Acceptance:

In order to comply with clinical agency requirements, the Thomas Nelson Nursing Program

mandates the following admission requirements:

1. Pre-entrance medical examination with required laboratory tests and immunization

records: If the medical exam indicates a finding which would prohibit a student from

attending clinical, the student cannot successfully meet the course requirements and will not

be able to continue in the nursing program. (See Appendix G)

2. Validation of successful completion of the American Heart Association’s Healthcare

Provider CPR course: Students are responsible for the cost of the CPR course.

3. Criminal background check and drug testing: If the criminal background check or drug

screen indicates a finding which prohibits a student from attending a clinical agency, the

student cannot successfully meet the course requirements and will not be able to continue in

the nursing program. Students are responsible for the cost of the background check and drug

testing.

In addition, clinical agencies may implement criminal background checks or random urine

drug screenings. Nursing students, if selected by the agency, may be included in this testing.

These policies are the procedures of the clinical agencies, not the college.

4. Business Partner Student Release Form: Enrollment and participation in the Thomas

Nelson Community College Nursing program requires that students provide proof of general

and specific health status, immunization records, CPR certification, criminal background

check, social security number, driver's license/photo identification card, academic records,

urine/blood tests for drug screening and any other information that may be required by the

https://tncc.edu/health/nursing/steps-to-admission

https://tncc.edu/health/nursing/steps-to-admission

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college, clinical facility and/or field agency policy or legal mandate to establish students’

fitness to care for live patients in a clinical and/or field setting.

Choosing to not provide permission for the release of this information will prohibit

participation in Thomas Nelson Community College Health Professions Division, Nursing

Department/Program as it will result in a ban from the clinical facilities where students are

required to complete the clinical portions of training. Admission to and successful

completion of the clinical training portions of Nursing courses are required for program

enrollment and completion.

Revised August 2018

II. PROMOTION POLICY

A. PROGRESSION: Satisfactory completion of nursing and general education courses will

result in promotion. A grade of “C” or higher is required for satisfactory completion of all

required nursing courses, all pre-requisite courses (BIO 141, ENG 111, PSY 230, and HLT

230) and all additional natural science courses (BIO 142, and BIO150).

B. COURSE EVALUATION COMPONENTS: Nursing courses may include the following

components: (1) theory, (2) drug dosage calculations, (3) clinical performance, (4)

standardized assessments, and (5) simulations. These components are evaluated

throughout the nursing program. The inclusion of these specific evaluative components

vary based upon the individual NSG course objectives. Regardless of the number of

evaluative components included in the course, all components must be successfully

completed in order to pass the course.

1. The nursing faculty puts much emphasis on the ability of the student to comprehend critical

theory information related to the care and condition of patients under their care. The

evaluation of the theory component of NSG courses consists of computer-based tests

and/or other class assignments described in each course syllabus. A comprehensive final

may be administered at the end of selected nursing courses. If a final examination is

required for the course, it is mandatory that the student take the exam in order to

successfully complete the course. A minimum cumulative grade of 80% must be attained

for successful completion of the theory component.

During the course, any student who has a failing test grade or course average is required to

meet with the course instructor for intervention before taking the next scheduled test. This

mandatory intervention is to be scheduled immediately upon receiving the test grade.

Intervention will continue as long as the student’s course average grade is below “C”.

The letter grade, based on scores achieved on evaluative tools and/or other graded class

assignments as stated in each course syllabus, is determined by the following scale:

92%-100% A

86%-91.99% B

80%-85.99% C

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75%-79.99% D (Failure)

0%-74.99% F

2. The Nursing Faculty puts much emphasis on the ability of students to safely calculate and

administer medications. On-going assessment of math skills is a component of the program. In selected

courses, students are given 1 practice drug dosage test. Individual remediation will be based upon the

results of the practice test. A 20 item drug dosage competency test will be administered prior to the

withdrawal date for the course. A grade of 90% must be attained. Students who do not earn a score of

90% on the first attempt, will be given a second attempt. If the student does not score a 90% on the 2nd

attempt, they will receive a grade of “W” for the course.

3. The nursing faculty puts much emphasis on the ability of the student to perform safe

clinical practice. The evaluation of the clinical component of the course consists of both

formative and summative assessment of clinical competencies at midterm and at the

end of the semester for selected courses. A written clinical evaluation tool will be used

to evaluate clinical competencies.

There are certain critical clinical competencies related to safe clinical practice

identified within this evaluation tool that must be performed satisfactorily at all

times. If these behaviors are not demonstrated, the student will receive a failing grade

and will be immediately removed from the course. The grade will be determined by the

nursing faculty depending upon the individual severity and circumstance of the

behavior.

The faculty reserves the right to permanently dismiss a student from the nursing

program whose clinical or behavioral record indicates that it is inadvisable for

him/her to continue in nursing. The dismissal may be immediate or may follow the

development of a contract. Students must meet the conditions of the contract in order to

continue in the program. When a student is dismissed because of these criteria, a course

grade of “F” will be given. The student will be administratively withdrawn from other

nursing courses in which they may be enrolled.

C. COURSE WITHDRAWALS: A student will be limited to two enrollments in the same

nursing course except under mitigating circumstances that must be documented and

approved by the nursing program chair. Any student who withdraws from any nursing

course will receive a letter regarding eligiblity to return. A request to return to the course

must be submitted in writing to the Thomas Nelson nursing program head by the date

stipulated in the eligibilty to return letter. An exit interview with the nursing program head

is required.

D. COURSE FAILURES: If a student fails either the theory, drug dosage calculations, or the

clinical component of a required nursing course, the course must be repeated in order for the

student to continue in the nursing program. If a student fails a nursing course during a

semester in which they are enrolled in other nursing courses, the student will have the option

to complete the other courses or to withdraw with mitigating circumstances. A request to

repeat the course must be submitted in writing to the nursing program head. After any two

nursing course failures, the student cannot continue in or be readmitted to the Thomas

Nelson Nursing Program. An exit interview with the nursing program chair is required.

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E. CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE POLICY: In compliance with the College policy, any

student with classroom absences accumulating to more than twenty percent of time will be

subject to administrative withdrawal

Revised Spring 2020

III. RETURNING POLICY

Students re-entering the Thomas Nelson Community College Nursing Program must:

A. Complete the nursing program within three (3) years from the original date of admission

into the nursing program.

B. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5. The cumulative GPA calculation will include all course

completed at Thomas Nelson and grades from transfer courses included in the A.A.S.

Degree in Nursing.

C. Complete a physical examination within one (1) year with required lab and immunizations

(see admission requirements) This exam must be current (within 1 year prior to

readmission).

D. Provide documentation of current CPR (American Heart Association Healthcare Provider)

certification that must remain current throughout the nursing program.

E. Provide documentation of a valid PPD tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray that must remain

current throughout the nursing program.

F. Complete an additional required background check and drug screen (within 1 year prior to

readmission).

G. Submit a request to repeat the course in writing to the nursing program chair by the date

stipulated in the eligibilty to return letter.

H. Successfully complete NUR 103, Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Practice. This course is

required for any student who fails a nursing course or who has a failing course average at

the time of withdrawal from a nursing course. Any student, who does not earn a grade of

“C” or higher in NUR 103, is not eligible to re-enter the nursing program. NUR 103 is not

part of the nursing curriculum; and therefore, may not be covered by financial aid.

Revised August 2018

IV. TRANSFER POLICY

Students requesting transfer MUST meet all Thomas Nelson nursing program admission criteria.

Admission to transfer students is evaluated on an individual basis and is very limited.

In addition, transfer students must have two letters of recommendation sent to the Thomas

Nelson Community College Department of Nursing. One letter must be from the program chair

of the previous nursing program and the other letter must be from the student’s last clinical

instructor. Credit will be given to those nursing courses completed no longer than three years

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prior to transferring into the Thomas Nelson Nursing Program, at the discretion of the program

chair.

Reviewed August 2018

V. GRADUATION POLICY

To be eligible for graduation with an Associate in Applied Science Degree from the College, the

nursing student must:

A. Have completed all graduation requirements listed in the catalog. The catalog to be used to

determine graduation requirements is the one in effect at the time of the student's initial

program placement in the curriculum from which the student is graduating or any

subsequent catalog of the student's choice. Substitutions approved by the division dean

may be necessary for any courses offered in the curriculum of choice that are subsequently

discontinued from the college's offerings.

B. Be recommended for graduation by the appropriate instructional authority in his or her

curriculum.

C. Have completed at least 67 credits applicable to an Associate in Applied Science Degree

in Nursing, of which at least 25 percent of credit semester hours required for the degree

must be acquired at the college.

D. Have completed the general education requirements, listed in the college catalog, for an

Associate in Applied Science Degree.

E. Have earned a grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted that is applicable

toward graduation in his or her particular curriculum.

F. Have filed an application for graduation in the Office of Enrollment Services by the

required deadline.

G. Have resolved all financial obligations to the college and returned all materials, including

library books.

Some academic programs may require students to take part in exit interviews, to complete

surveys, to take license exams, to prepare portfolios, or to complete some other activity to

demonstrate the acquisition of program and general education competencies. If the student is

called upon to take part in such an activity, it becomes part of the institution's requirement for

graduation in that program.

The nursing program has the following requirements for graduation:

A. The student must graduate within three years from the original date of admission into the

nursing program.

B. The student must participate in an NCLEX-RN review course at the students’ cost.

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Revised August 2018

VI. CLASSROOM POLICY

A. Papers and Projects

When papers and/or projects, assignments and/or presentations are submitted to the

instructor, the date received will be noted. Papers, assignments and presentations submitted

to the instructor after the predetermined due date will be subject to a five (5) point

deduction from the grade for each college day up to the value of the paper. This does not

include weekends and holidays. The student is responsible for informing the instructor, prior

to the due date, concerning reasons for being unable to meet the deadline.

B. Examinations, Tests, and Quizzes

The nursing program places value on the integrity of its tests and testing procedures. Test

dates are set at the beginning of the semester and may be found in each course

calendar. Nursing is a full-time program, and it is the responsibility of the student to ensure

they have not scheduled work or other appointments to take place during testing times. In

the case of unforeseen circumstances that prevent a student from being able to test on time

the student must contact their instructor prior to the test's scheduled start. In such cases

students must be prepared to test upon return to school. Students will not be given alternate

test dates for work schedules or other avoidable engagements. Test dates are subject to

change at the discretion of the nursing faculty. It is the responsibility of the student to

frequently check Canvas and email for updates and to maintain a current course

calendar. Failure to test on time will result in disciplinary action.

Once a required test has been completed, the grade is final, and no re-testing is allowed. If a

student starts a test, the test must be completed unless there are mitigating circumstances

determined by the instructor. It is mandatory that students notify the instructor prior to an

absence or tardiness when a test, examination, or quiz has been scheduled. Students must

notify the instructor by e-mail or calling the instructor’s office phone number. If the

instructor cannot be reached, the student must leave a voice mail message. If a message is

not received by the instructor the student may receive a zero for the examination, test, or

quiz. When a student has an excused absence on the day of a scheduled examination, quiz or

test, the student is required to take the examination, quiz or test at a time that will be

determined by the instructor.

Revised November 2020

Test Review:

Once all students have tested, if there is classroom time available, unit tests may be

reviewed in class at the discretion of the instructor. Once all students have tested, individual

test review may be arranged if the course instructor believes it will be beneficial to student

success. No student can review a test unless they have a scheduled appointment with the

course instructor of record.

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Scantron Answer Sheet:

When scantron sheets are provided for multiple choice tests, only the answers marked on the

scantron answer sheet will be graded. If more than one answer is marked, the item will be

counted as wrong (unless otherwise specified in the testing directions).

Testing Procedures:

Thomas Nelson nursing faculty have a zero tolerance for violations of the College’s policy

on scholastic dishonesty. If, during a testing situation, a student is observed exhibiting

behaviors that could be interpreted as academic dishonesty then the following will occur:

1. The student will be unable to continue testing

2. The student will receive a "0" for the test

All personal belongings must be placed at the front of the classroom prior to every test. This

includes book bags, purses, coats, hats, cell phones and/or other electronic equipment

(including but not limited to smart watches, fitbits, pendants, etc). No eating or drinking is

allowed during testing. If the instructor provides scrap paper for the test, all scrap paper must

be returned to the instructor prior to exiting the test. Students who fail to comply with this

policy may be placed under behavioral contract, may receive a grade of “0” for the test, or

may be permanently dismissed from the program.

C. Assessment Testing:

The faculty has selected the HESI Testing and Remediation Program as an aspect of the

nursing curriculum that is geared to prepare students for NCLEX-RN success. Assessments

will be administered throughout the program with a comprehensive assessment given during

the final semester. When a student is enrolled in a course for which a HESI assessment is

scheduled, the student must complete all assessments before a final grade will be issued for

the course. As noted in the nursing program policies, “Regardless of the number of

evaluative components included in the NSG course, all components must be successfully

completed in order to pass the course.” Students who fail to take HESI Assessments will

receive a final course grade of “Incomplete” or “I” (if otherwise passing the course) until the

outstanding assessments have been completed. Students cannot progress to the subsequent

semester until the requirements are satisfactorily completed and the “I” is replaced with a

passing grade.

Students are responsible for the cost of the assessment tests and submit an assessment test

payment each semester of enrollment in the program. This payment also includes a three

day, on-site NCLEX-RN review course scheduled at the end of the program. Failure to make

the reqired payment will result in a course grade of “Incomplete” or “I” (if otherwise passing

the course) until the outstanding assessments have been completed. Students cannot progress

to the subsequent semester until the requirements are satisfactorily completed and the “I” is

replaced with a passing grade.This program requires the use of LockDown Browser and a

webcam for online exams. ProctorU is used as a service that monitors you while you’re

taking your exams online to ensure that no cheating takes place, and to help you be

successful.

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HESI Assessments include:

1st semester-Level 1 Exam (Versions 1 and 2)

2nd semester- Level 2 Exam (Versions 1 and 2)

3rd semester- Level 3 Exam (Versions 1 and 2)

4th semester- Level 4 Exam (Versions 1 and 2) and Exit Exams (Versions 1 and 2)

Revised November 2020

VII. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Faculty in the Nursing Department will not tolerate dishonesty in any form. Any student

who engages in any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating or obtaining

instructor resources from unauthorized sources, will be dismissed from the nursing program.

Additionally, any discussions or replication of tests or specific test questions prior to, during,

or after the test, without authorization of the instructor, will be considered a violation. As

members of the academic community, it is the responsibility of all students to report those

students suspected of violating the Honor Code Policy.

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Officials of Thomas Nelson Community College certify

successful completion of work for degrees, diplomas, and certificates when satisfied that

the absolute integrity of the student has been maintained in the completion of such work.

It is imperative that students maintain a high degree of individual honor in their scholastic

endeavors. Scholastic dishonesty will not be condoned under any circumstances.

Generally, scholastic dishonesty is interpreted as cheating on an examination or quiz,

which includes giving or receiving information, copying, using unauthorized materials in

tests, collaboration during examinations, substituting for another person or allowing

substitutions during examination; plagiarism, submission of work other than one's own;

and collusion with another person or persons in submitting work for credit unless such

collaboration is approved in advance by the instructor.

PLAGIARISM: Webster's Third International Dictionary defines plagiarism as follows:

“Plagiarism--to steal and pass off, as one's own the ideas or words of another; to use

without crediting the source; to present as new and original an idea or product derived

from an existing source; to commit literary theft.”

Nursing Program Honor Code:

Faculty in the Nursing Department will not tolerate dishonesty in any form. Any student

who engages in any form of academic dishonesty or deception, such as cheating

or obtaining instructor resources from unauthorized sources, will be dismissed from the

nursing program. Additionally, any discussions or replications of tests or specific test

questions prior to, during, or after the test, without authorization of the instructor, will be

considered a violation. As members of the academic community, it is the responsibility

of all students to report those students suspected of violating the Honor Code Policy.

Scope of the Honor Code The Honor Code and Honor Pledge embody the trust that is placed in TNCC students and

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the reciprocal responsibility students have to behave ethically in their academic pursuits.

Students are responsible for adhering to the Code of Student Conduct, which can be

found at: Code of Student Conduct violations will not be tolerated. Violations include

but are not limited to cheating on tests & assignments and plagiarism. Please see the

School of Nursing Student Handbook for further information.

Some Examples of Violations:

Team collaboration on a projects and testing. Unless specifically authorized by your

instructor, you are expected to do your own work unaided by anyone else.

Use of commercial or other students as sources for "readymade papers". Your work

must clearly be of your own effort. Don't believe that by changing a few words you

can disguise the source. You can't. If you use someone else's work you will be found

out. The differences in tone, style, and comprehensiveness of the writing will be

readily apparent to the faculty.

Failing to cite reference materials used within your paper or work. This includes not

only printed material, but materials taken in part, or in whole, from Internet sources.

Use of "crib sheets" etc. during an examination. Although some instructors allow the

use of reference materials during examinations, such use is clearly defined. If you

have not been authorized use of reference material, or you exceed the defined scope

of use, you are guilty of cheating.

Revised Spring 2020

VIII. REMEDIATION POLICY

Following HESI Exams, students are required to remediate and the remediation

requirements are dependent on each individual student’s level of risk for success in the

program and on NCLEX. Students with lower scores require more intense remediation.

There are certain nursing courses that may require students to complete a Remediation Plan.

Students receive their Exam reports and correlating online remediation after completion of

the exam. Based upon their standardized test report, students can develop their personal plan

for remediation. Students will list specific activities they will complete in order to

understand their missed concepts/content. Students will complete the Remediation Plan, gain

faculty approval for the plan, and then notify faculty when the remediation is complete.

Revised August 2018

IX. CLINICAL/LABORATORY/SIMULATION POLICY

One or more clinical experiences per week are assigned each semester for nursing courses with a

clinical component. Days of the week and clinical hours vary and some days, evenings, and

weekend clinicals may be required. Additionally, lab and/or simulation hours may be included as

part of the clinical experience.

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A. Attendance Requirements:

The Virginia Board of Nursing requires a minimum of 500 clinical hours be completed in all

registered nursing education programs. These must be direct client care hours supervised by

qualified faculty. If 500 clinical hours are not completed, the student is ineligible to complete

the NCLEX-RN exam.

See VBON Regulation 18VAC90-27100.

18VAC90-27-100. Curriculum for direct client care.

A nursing education program preparing a student for licensure as a registered nurse shall

provide a minimum of 500 hours of direct client care supervised by qualified faculty. Direct

client care hours shall include experiences and settings as set forth in 18VAC90-27-90 B 1.

1. Students who are unable to report to the assigned clinical agency or the on-campus clinical

lab/simulation are required to report by telephone to the hospital unit where the assigned

patient is located or the nursing office, 825-2808, one hour before the start of assigned

clinical/lab/simulation experience. It is the student's responsibility to obtain the name of the

person taking the message. Students who fail to comply with this policy, “No Call, No

Show”, will be placed under behavioral contract for the first offense. If a second offense

occurs, the student will may be permanently dismissed from the nursing program.

2. If a student is tardy more for clinical/lab/simulation days, the student will need to meet with

the instructor and complete a conference form related to professional behaviors. If a student

is tardy for clinical more than three (3) days, this will count as a clinical absence.

Arrangements to make up missed clinical time must be arranged and documented with the

clincal instructor.

3. Absences should be reserved for emergency situations and illness. Under no circumstance

should students attend clinical rotations when ill with an infectious or potentially infectious

illness as this would compromise the well-being of the patients and staff. However, the clinical

hours missed will be eligible for make-up if the student follows the policies related to calling out

of clinical noted in the nursing program policies. When calling to request an excuse from

clinical, an explanation must be given regarding the reason for the absence. The make-up will be

scheduled at the discretion of the faculty, and students will be informed of the make-up clinical

arrangements. Habitual absenteeism or an unexcused absence will deem a student ineligible to

make-up clinical hours. Failure to complete the clinical hours required for a particular course

will result in the receipt of an “I” (incomplete grade) or an “F” (failure). Please note that all

incomplete grades must be resolved prior to progressing to a subsequent semester and

incomplete grades must be resolved the following semester, otherwise they revert to an “F.”

3. If a student receives an incomplete grade in a nursing course, the required work or clinical

hours must be completed by the end of the next semester (or the time frame specified by the

instructor); otherwise, it will revert to the earned grade. Please note that all incomplete

grades must be resolved prior to progressing to a subsequent semester.

4. In compliance with the College policy, any student with absences from

clinical/lab/simulation accumulating to more than twenty percent of time will be subject to

administrative withdrawal.

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B. Simulation Experiences:

The Thomas Nelson Nursing Program has developed a Simulation Integration Plan to

enhance clinical learning and to aid in meeting the Virginia Board of Nursing clinical hour

requirements. Students MUST attend the simulation experiences to meet the objective for

clinical hours and to also provide patient-care experiences not otherwise available in actual

clinical settings. Simulation offers avenues to assess clinical judgment and critical thinking

without jeopardizing patient safety. In addition to simulation promoting active learning and

participation, a simulation experience allows students to critically analyze their own actions

(or failure to act), reflect on their own skill sets and clinical reasoning, and critique the

clinical decisions of others. (VBON, Guidance Document, 3/19, 2013.)

C. Written Clinical Assignments:

If written clinical assignments are not submitted on the specified due date, the student will

receive an unsatisfactory grade for those assignments. Arrangements with the instructor

must be made if adherence to the above cannot be fulfilled.

Students whose written clinical assignments do not meet the passing criteria as outlined in

the grading rubric are to confer with the instructor for recommendations and additional

assistance immediately after the grade is received. All clinical assignments are described in

each course syllabus.

D. Clinical Conduct and Dress Code

The following regulations are related to the student's clinical, simulation, and/or laboratory

experiences and must be followed at all times:

1. The student must adhere to the Thomas Nelson Nursing Program standards of conduct

at all times.

2. Professional and ethical conduct must be displayed at all times as defined by the

National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc., Code of Academic and Clinical

Conduct (see Appendix A). Any breech of code will be documented in the student’s

permanent record and appropriate action will be taken.

3. The student must adhere to the following dress code:

a. Uniforms must be purchased at the designated uniform company. Only approved

Thomas Nelson nursing uniforms can be worn while participating in clinicals (on or

off campus).

(1) Uniforms must be the correct size and the appropriate length.

(2) Standard white regulation hose or white socks (worn above the ankle) and

white shoes with closed heels and toes (no clogs or crocs). Shoes should be

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white professional shoes, leather or vinyl material, clean and polished, no

stripes, designs or exposed color interiors other than white.

(3) A solid white long sleeve cotton shirt may be worn under the scrub top (no v-

necks).

b. The Thomas Nelson approved white lab coat may be worn over the nursing

uniform while giving direct patient care. No sweaters, sweat shirts or hoodies can

be worn over the nursing uniform while in lab, simulation, or clinical.

c. Required equipment includes: watch with sweep second hand, scissors, stethoscope,

hemostat, name tag, pen light, and pocket sized note pad, and black pen.

d. Jewelry

(1) One pair of small studs is allowed for pierced ears worn on lobes only. No

visible body piercing jewelry including tongue piercings or ear gauges can be

worn.

(2) No other visible jewelry except for wedding bands (which must be smooth and

without settings) and watches.

e. Hair must be worn off the collar while in uniform (includes males and females).

f. Nails should be clean and well groomed and at a length that is not visible above the

finger tips. No nail polish or artificial nails are allowed.

g. No tattoos can be visible

h. Hair color must be a naturally occuring hair color.

i. Beards and/or mustaches must be neatly trimmed.

4. Eating, drinking, and chewing gum are not allowed on the clinical unit.

5. Smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, or the use of any tobacco products will not be allowed at

any time before, during, or after the clinical experience or while on the premises of the

health care or the on-campus lab facilities, including the parking lots.

6. Personal appearance and hygiene must adhere to professional standards. Students must

be clean, odor free of perfumes, body scents or other scents, including cigarette smoke.

7. Students may be dismissed from the clinical area if they are not in compliance with the

clinical dress code. The student will be counseled and documentation related to

professionalism will be completed and placed in the students’ file. It will be the

students responsibilit to make up the missed clinical hours. A pattern of noncompliance

with dress code will lead to dismissal from the program.

E. Clinical Health Requirements:

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all immunizations (including PPD and

CPR certification) remain current while enrolled in the nursing program. Failure to do so

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will prohibit a student from attending clinicals and successfully meeting the course

requirements.

Revised Spring 2020

X. STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR POLICY

According to the National Students Nurses’ Association Code of Academic and Clinical conduct:

Students of nursing have a responsibility to society in learning the academic theory and clinical

skills needed to provide nursing care. The clinical setting presents unique challenges and

responsibilities while caring for human beings in a variety of health care environments. The

Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct is based on an understanding that to practice nursing as

a student is an agreement to uphold the trust with which society has placed on us. The statement

of the Code provide guidance for the nursing student in the personal development of an ethical

foundation and need not be limited strictly to the academic or clinical environment but can assist

in the holistic development of the person.

Standards of Professional Behavior

Nursing students are expected to demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, and accountability

at all times and in all settings. The Nursing Program believes that this goal will be attained if

each student’s actions adhere to the Standards of Professional Behavior.

Failure to adhere to any one of the Standards outlined below may result in:

An “unsatisfactory” for the experience

Documentation of the occurrence on the Student Progress Conference Record

The development of a behavioral contract

Immediate dismissal from the nursing program.

While the Standard of Professional Behavior is important in all areas of the health care learning

environment, it is especially relevant to the clinical setting where safety, teamwork, and

collaboration are paramount. Safe clinical practice always includes, but is not limited to, the

following behaviors:

1. Practice within the boundaries of the nursing student role and within the scope of practice of

the registered professional nurse.

2. Comply with institutional policies and procedures for implementing nursing care.

3. Prepare for clinical learning assignments according to course requirements and as determined

by the specific clinical setting.

4. Demonstrate the application of previously learned skills and principles in providing nursing

care.

5. Demonstrate the progression of skills, competence, and critical thinking.

6. Promptly report significant patient information in a clear, accurate, and complete oral or

written manner to the appropriate person(s).

7. Effective interpersonal interactions with patients, peers, instructors, and health care team

members.

8. Maintain a professional image in dress and behavior.

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Examples of unprofessional behavior include but are not limited to:

Ineffective interpersonal interactions

Poor communication

Weak verbal and written communication skills

Failure to articulate learning needs (i.e., does not ask questions or ask for

assistance)

Inappropriate nonverbal communication (i.e. rolled eyes, facial expressions, and

other body language responses)

Difficulty developing relationships

Inappropriate interactions with patients, peers, instructors, and other health care

professionals

Ineffective interactions with instructors and other health care professionals

Patient, staff, peer, and/or facility complaint about the student as substantiated by

the instructor

Knowledge and skill incompetence

Limited cognitive ability

Knowledge deficit—failure to relate classroom concepts to clinical situations

Lack of critical thinking or failure to progress in critical thinking

Poor insight into appropriate interventions and rationale for interventions

Poor problem solving

Lack of insight into personal strengths and weaknesses

Weak skill demonstration

Inconsistent assessment skills

Fails to perform basic care/skills at a satisfactory level

Lack of organizational and/or time management skills, or a failure to progress

Patient needs not met, as substantiated by the clinical instructor

Medication errors

o Violation of the 6 rights of medication administration

Unprofessional image

Inappropriate attitudes

Disrespect to patients, families, staff, peers, and/or instructor

Anger

Defensiveness

Overconfidence or low confidence

Apathy—unenthusiastic about nursing

Unreceptive to feedback or blames clinical instructor for own performance issues

Inappropriate behavior

Uncontrolled anxiety/nervousness

Lack of preparation

Tardiness

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Avoidance of patients or clinical instructor

Noncompliance with facility procedures and protocols

Violation of dress code

Violation of Nursing Program Honor Code

Violation of HIPPA policies and procedures

Breach of confidentiality

Lack of accountability

Not reporting important information

Crossing professional boundaries

Dishonesty

Carelessness and/or risk-taking behaviors, i.e. under the influence of drugs and/or

alcohol upon arrival to educational setting

Performing outside the scope of practice of a nursing student

Inadequate sleep before clinical

Physical abuse to patient, families, staff, peers, and/or clinical instructor

Refusal to care for the assigned patient(s)

Providing an unsafe environment for patients, families, or staff

Observation of "Netiquette":

o All your online communications need to be composed with fairness, honesty, and tact.

Spelling and grammar are very important in an online course. What you put into an

online course reflects on your level of professionalism. Several netiquette guidelines are

listed below:

Remember the human. Never forget that the person reading your email or posting is,

indeed, a person, with feelings that can hurt. It’s not nice to hurt other people’s feelings.

Never mail or post anything you wouldn’t say to your reader’s face.

Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real

life. Be ethical.

Respect other people’s time with bandwidth. It’s ok to think that what

you’re doing at the moment is the most important think in the universe,

but don’t expect anyone else to agree with you. Post messages to the

appropriate discussion group. Read the FAQ (Frequently Asked

Questions) post. When appropriate, use private email instead of positing to

the group.

Share expert knowledge. Offer answers and help to people who ask

questions on discussion groups.

Help keep flame wars under control. Don’t respond to flame-bait.

Be forgiving of other people’s mistakes. You were once a network newbie

once too!! Adopted from http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

November 2020

Disciplinary Procedures

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1. Upon acceptance into the nursing program, students will receive a copy of the Standards of

Professional Behavior Policy. The policy will be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.

Students will sign an Agreement form to adhere to the standards. The student will retain a copy

of the Agreement and one copy will be kept in the student’s file indicating their consent.

2. Violation(s) of the policy will be evaluated on an individual basis. Failure to abide by the policy

can result in disciplinary action, which may include immediate dismissal from the nursing

program.

3. Incident(s) will be documented on the Student Progress Report and signed by both the instructor

and the student and kept in the student’s file.

4. At the discretion of the instructor, the student may be required to leave the classroom or clinical

unit for the remainder of the day.

5. Violation(s) of certain standards or specific behaviors may require a meeting with the Program

Head, the instructor, and the student.

A Student Progress Conference Record will be completed at that time. A behavioral

contract may be developed with an action plan for remediation.

Immediate dismissal from the Nursing Program may result from a single violation of the

policy.

Reviewed August

2018

XI. HEALTH STATUS CHANGE POLICY

When matters concerning the student's health require medical and or obstectrical intervention, a

statement from the attending healthcare provider must be submitted to the nursing department

with recommendations regarding class and/or clinical participation before the student resumes

attendance. Failure to provide this documentation may result in unsuccessful clinical

performance.


XII. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT POLICY

Emergency medical treatment for injuries and illnesses which may occur during clinical time shall

be provided by the clinical facility. Treatment must be covered by the student's own health care

plan or personal resources.


XIII. HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA)

POLICY

Maintaining confidentiality is an integral part of nursing practice. Federal regulations guide the scope of

practice of health care workers to safeguard protected health information (PHI) through the Department

of Health and Human Services and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Protected Health Information is defined by Health and Human Services to mean demographic and health

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information that makes the individual identifiable. This information includes but is not limited to names,

addresses, date of birth, social security or medical records numbers.

As a student in the Thomas Nelson Community College Nursing Program, you are required to learn

about and abide by the health information privacy requirements HIPAA. All clinical agencies require

that students are trained and familiar with the HIPAA regulations.

Students who violate HIPAA requirements may be subject to disciplinary action, which could lead to

dismissal from the program.

The following guidelines are to be followed by students and faculty:

Maintain confidentiality by only sharing PHI with those who are considered individuals who

need to know.

When you need to discuss PHI, hold conversations in private areas where others cannot hear the

conversation.

Shred PHI, which is no longer necessary to maintain in approved shredding bins, if shredding

bins are not available, destroy the document before disposal.

Do not use patient names, date of birth, medical record number or social security numbers on any

written course or clinical assignments.

Do not share PHI with family members, peers or those individuals who are not directly involved

with care of the patient.

Information shared during the clinical day and pre/post conference is not to be shared outside of

the conference area and cannot be discussed outside of the clinical setting (i.e. home, work, other

public settings)

Students may not access any electronic health records outside of the assigned clinical facility.

Students may not leave/save any patient, family, faculty, clinical facility or student information

on any open access desktop or hard-drive.

PHI is not to be left open in public areas.

PHI (medical record) is not to leave the clinical site.

Computer screens and electronic health records with PHI are not to be left unattended, students

are expected to log out before leaving the workstation.

Students are not allowed to share their personal login or password information.

PHI and even descriptions of clinical cases should never be shared or addressed over electronic

communications including email, text and social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc).


XIV. CELL PHONE POLICY:

Students are not allowed to use cell phones in class, lab, clinical, or simulation unless permission is

granted by the instructor. For emergency situations, students may give the assigned clinical facility’s

phone number or the main number for the nursing office (757-825-2808), nursing clinical unit number,

and the division email [email protected].

Cell phones may not be used as calculators during the pharmacological calculations tests.

Revised October 2020

XV. SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY


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Background

“Social networks and the internet provide unparalled opportunities for rapid knowledge

exchange and dissemination among many people, but this exchange does not come without risk.

Nurses and nursing students have an obligation to understand the nature, benefits, and

consequences of participating in social networking of all types. Online content and behavior has

the potential to enhance or undermine not only the individual nurse’s career, but also the nursing

profession.”

ANA’s Principles for Social Networking

Nurses must not transmit or place online individually identifiable patient information.

Nurses must observe ethically prescribed professional patient-nurse boundaries.

Nurses should understand that patients, colleagues, institutions, and employers may view

postings.

Nurses should take advantage of privacy settings and seek to separate personal and

professional information online.

Nurses should bring content that could harm a patient’s privacy rights or welfare to the

attention of appropriate authorities.

Nurses should participate in developing institutional policies governing online conduct.

Six Tips to Avoid Problems

1. Remember that standards of professionalism are the same online as in any other

circumstance.

2. Do not share or post information or photos gained through nurse-patient relationships.

3. Maintain professional boundaries in the use of electronic media. Online contact with

patients blurs this boundary.

4. Do not make disparaging remarks about patients, employers, or co-workers, even if they are

not identified.

5. Do not take photos or videos of patients on personal devices, including cell phones.

6. Promptly report a breach of confidentiality or privacy.

Potential Consequences

Potential consequences for inappropriate use of social and electronic media may be reported to

the Board of Nursing (BON). The laws outlining the basis for disciplinary action by a BON vary

between jurisdictions. Depending on the laws of a jurisdiction, a BON may investigate reports of

inappropriate disclosures on social media by a nurse on the grounds of: unprofessional conduct,

unethical conduct, moral turpitude, mismanagement of patient records, revealing a privileged

communication, and breach of confidentiality. If the allegations are found to be true, the nurse

may have disciplinary action by the BON, including a reprimand or sanction, assessment of

monetary fine or temporary fine, or temporary or permanent loss of licensure.

[American Nurses Association Retrieved from www/nursingworld.org & National Council of

State Boards of Nursing (2011). White paper: a nurse’s guide to the use of social media.

Retrieved from www.ncsbn.org].

http://www.ncsbn.org/

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All of these principles apply to nursing students. The nursing faculty adhere to the professional

standards of the nursing profession and will discipline any nursing student who fails to adhere to

the professional standards outlined above. Discipline may take various forms, but could result in

suspension, course failure, or dismissal from the nursing program.


XVI. ADA REQUIREMENTS

Title 11 of the ADA prohibits discrimination against a "qualified individual with a disability."

This term is defined as an individual with a disability who can perform the "essential functions"

of a position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

In order for a student with a disability to be admitted to the Thomas Nelson Community College

Nursing Program, the student must:

A. meet the prerequisite admission standards as defined in the college catalog.

B. perform the essential functions for participation in the nursing program with or without

reasonable accommodation.

Generally, the term essential functions includes those fundamental duties that the individual who

holds the position must be able to perform, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable

accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is "any change in the student environment or in

the way things are customarily done that enables an individual with a disability to enjoy equal

opportunities." In order to be considered for appropriate accommodations the student must make a

request with Disabled Student Services (Room 323 Hastings Hall). Since the ADA expressly

prohibits inquiries regarding disabilities, the responsibility of disclosure is borne by the individual

having the disability.

The reasonableness of an accommodation is determined on a case by case basis. The

accommodation offered does not have to be the "best available" but needs to be sufficient to meet

the needs of the individual being accommodated. The nursing faculty has determined that to

successfully complete the classroom and clinical components of the Thomas Nelson Community

College Nursing Program, the student must be able to perform defined essential functions. These

essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

Attendance:

Regular classroom and clinical attendance as defined by the nursing department student policies.

Essential Mental Abilities:

1. Maintain reality orientation accompanied by short and long term memory.

2. Adapt to school and clinical environment.

3. Follow rules and instructions.

4. Assimilate and apply knowledge acquired through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and

readings.

5. Comprehend and apply basic mathematical skills.

6. Demonstrate safe nursing practice within the defined clinical time period.

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7. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by the comprehension and application of abstract

concepts.

8. Adhere to the ethical/legal standards of nursing practice.

Essential Communication Skills:

1. Speak clearly in order to communicate with patients, families, health care team members,

peers and faculty.

2. Interact appropriately and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and groups

from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

3. Communicate and organize thoughts in order to prepare written documents.

4. Prepare written documents that are correct in style, grammar and mechanics.

Essential Physical Abilities:

1. Stand and walk for six to eight hours/day.

2. Walk for prolonged periods from one area to another over an eight hour period.

3. Bend, squat and kneel.

4. Assist in lifting or moving patients of all age groups and weights.

5. Perform CPR, i.e., move above patient to compress chest and manually ventilate patient.

6. Work with arms fully extended overhead.

7. Use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

8. Demonstrate eye/hand coordination for manipulation of equipment, i.e., syringes,

procedures, etc.

Essential Sensory Abilities:

1. Possess tactile ability to differentiate changes in sensation.

2. Possess tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.

3. Possess auditory acuity to note slight changes in the patients condition, i.e. lung sounds, etc.

4. Possess auditory acuity to hear patient calls for assistance without facing the patient.

5. Possess auditory acuity to interpret various equipment signals and use the telephone.

6. Possess visual acuity to read and distinguish colors, to read handwritten orders, and other

handwritten and printed data.

7. Possess visual acuity to clearly view monitors and scales in order to correctly interpret data.

8. Possess olfactory ability sufficient to detect differences in odor


STUDENT POLICY AGREEMENT

(Student Copy)

Please sign and keep this form for your records.

I have read and agree to adhere to the 2020 Nursing Program Policies set forth by the Thomas Nelson

Community College Nursing Department.

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Signature _____________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________

NURSING DEPARTMENT - BUSINESS PARTNER

STUDENT RELEASE OF INFORMATION FORM

Enrollment and participation in the Thomas Nelson Community College Nursing program(s) requires that

students provide proof of general and specific health status, immunization records, CPR certification,

criminal background check, social security number, driver's license/photo identification card, academic records,

urine/blood tests for drug screening and any other information that may be required by the college, clinical facility

and/or field agency policy or legal mandate to establish students’ fitness to care for live patients in a clinical

and/or field setting.

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The Health Professions Division, Nursing Department/Program is required to share some or all of the

aforementioned information with clinical facility and/or agency partners who provide sites for the required

clinical and internship/training portions of the programs courses.

Additionally, the Health Professions Division, Nursing Department/Program is required to share some or all of

the aforementioned information with other entities for accreditation, course validation, certification eligibility,

testing, certification issuance and/or other purposes in support of the student and/or the educational program.

Further, the Thomas Nelson Community College Health Professions Division, Nursing Department/Program

utilizes the services of third-party software vendors for some educational/course work, as well as for the

clinical and field verification and documentation purposes (a list of current software, clinical and field locations

is available upon request). The Health Professions Division, Nursing Department/Program is also required to

enter some or all of the aforementioned information into software programs and/or databases not contracted by

and out of the control of the College, i.e. Virginia Department of Health, American Heart Association, ACEN,

etc.

Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1 74, 20 U.S.C. 1231g (“FERPA”), the college

and/or any of it agents may not release information without the written consent of the student; subject to the

exceptions specified under FERPA. You may obtain more information about Student Rights and Responsibilities

(FERPA) from your course catalog, student handbook, or college website www.tncc.edu. The clinical facilities

and/or field agencies are required to maintain the confidentiality of these records and may only use them to

determine that a student meets the standards of the institution and thus does not present a threat to their patients

or staff.

Choosing to not provide permission for the release of this information will prohibit participation in Thomas

Nelson Community College Health Professions Division, Nursing Department/Program as it will result in a ban

from the clinical facilities where students are required to complete the clinical portions of training. Admission

to and successful completion of the clinical training portions of Nursing courses are required for program

enrollment and completion.

NAME OF STUDENT (Last, First, Middle Initial) STUDENT ID NUMBER

ADDESS (Street, City, Zip)

EMAIL ADDRESS

Nursing Department/Program

Student Release of Information Form

Page 2

PART I

I understand that some of my records are protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and

cannot be released without my written consent. I hereby grant permission for access to and/or the release of all applicable

records described above to clinical facilities and/or field agencies and grant access to those records by agents of those

clinical facilities, field agencies, agents of third-party software used for records retention and clinical/field competency

validation in use by the program/courses as required for my participation in and/or completion of the Thomas Nelson

Community College Health Professions Division, Nursing Department/Program and/or courses in which I am or intend to

be enrolled.

I certify that this consent has been given freely and voluntarily. I may revoke this consent at any time by providing

written notice of such revocation to the Thomas Nelson Community College Health Professions Division Health

Professions Division, Nursing Department. Further, I understand that revocation of this consent will result in ineligibility

http://www.tncc.edu/

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to enroll in and/or continue in any Thomas Nelson Community College Nursing programs/courses. This authorization is

in effect for the duration of my participation and enrollment in Thomas Nelson Community College Health Professions

Division, Nursing Department/Programs and/or courses, unless revoked in writing, photocopies of this release form may

be accepted, when presented in person with appropriate identification.

Student Printed Name Student Signature Date

PART II

ALL AFFILIATED STUDENTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW Business

Partner/Employer Release of Information Authorization

In accordance with the aforementioned documentation pertaining to the release of information and the various types of

information to be released, I do hereby grant permission to Thomas Nelson Community College, the Health

Professions Division, Nursing Department/Program and its authorized agents/representatives to release any and/or all of the aforementioned information to:

Company/Organization Authorized Agents/Representatives

Address

City State Zip Code

Upon request of the Company/Organization Authorized Agent/Representative.

Student Printed Name Student Signature Date

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS

FAILURE TO EXECUTE PART I OF THIS FORM BY THE ESTABLISHED DEADLINE WILL RESULT IN YOUR

ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE NURSING PROGRAM/COURSE. FAILURE OF AFFILIATED

STUDENTS (WHO REQUIRE INFORMATION RELEASES TO THEIR EMPLOYER) TO COMPLETE PART I

AND II OF THIS FORM RESULT IN YOUR ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE NURSING

PROGRAM/COURSE.

US Department of Education Statement for Nursing Programs

Pursuant to United States Department of Education (US DOE) regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), Thomas Nelson

Community College, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program provides the following information for all prospective

and current students:

The Thomas Nelson Community College ADN program meets all Virginia Board of Nursing requirements for pre-

licensure nursing education programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, the Thomas Nelson Community

College ADN program meets all requirements for nationally recognized accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for

Education in Nursing.

The Commonwealth of Virginia participates with 32 other states in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing

(NCSBN) National Licensing Compact (NLC) to allow nurses licensed in one state to provide nursing care across state

lines in other compact states. The Uniform Licensing Requirements (ULRs) are found

at:https://www.ncsbn.org/NLC_ULRs.pdf.

States currently in the NLC are found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/nlcmemberstates.pdf. Prospective and current students

are strongly encouraged to evaluate all state requirements in jurisdictions where they intend to practice nursing. A list of

all state requirements is found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm.

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Thomas Nelson Community College has not determined if the ADN program meets the requirements of any other states.

This statement serves to meet the USDOE regulation until further notice.

Nursing Information Release Form 1142018

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Appendix A

National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc.

Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct

PREAMBLE

Students of nursing have a responsibility to society in learning the academic theory and clinical skills needed to provide

nursing care. The clinical setting presents unique challenges and responsibilities while caring for human beings in a

variety of health care environments. The Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct is based on an understanding that to

practice nursing as a student is an agreement to uphold the trust with which society has placed in us. The statements of the

Code provide guidance for the nursing student in the personal development of an ethical foundation and need not be

limited strictly to the academic or clinical environment but can assist in the holistic development of the person.

A CODE FOR NURSING STUDENTS

As students are involved in the clinical and academic environments we believe that ethical principles are a necessary

guide to professional development. Therefore within these environments we:

1. Advocate for the rights of all patients.

2. Maintain patient confidentiality.

3. Take appropriate action to ensure the safety of patients, self, and others.

4. Provide care for the patient in a timely, compassionate and professional manner.

5. Communicate patient care in a truthful, timely and accurate manner.

6. Actively promote the highest level of moral and ethical principles and accept responsibility for our actions.

7. Promote excellence in nursing by encouraging lifelong learning and professional development.

8. Treat others with respect and promote an environment that respects human rights, values and choice of

cultural and spiritual beliefs.

9. Collaborate in every reasonable manner with the academic faculty and clinical staff to ensure the highest

quality of patient care

10. Use every opportunity to improve faculty and clinical staff understanding of the learning needs of nursing

students.

11. Encourage faculty, clinical staff, and peers to mentor nursing students.

12. Refrain from performing any technique or procedure for which the student has not been adequately trained.

13. Refrain from any deliberate action or omission of care in the academic or clinical setting that creates

unnecessary risk of injury to the patient, self, or others.

14. Assist the staff nurse or preceptor in ensuring that there is full disclosure and that proper authorizations are

obtained from patients regarding any form of treatment or research.

15. Abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages or any substances in the academic and clinical setting that impair

judgment.

16. Strive to achieve and maintain an optimal level of personal health.

17. Support access to treatment and rehabilitation for students who are experiencing impairments related to

substance abuse and mental or physical health issues.

18. Uphold school policies and regulations related to academic and clinical performance, reserving the right to

challenge and critique rules and regulations as per school grievance policy.

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Appendix B

NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN PRACTICUMS, CLINICAL

ROTATIONS, AFFILIATIONS AND INTERNSHIPS AND QUALIFYING FOR

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

Welcome to the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Thomas Nelson Community College. We hope you will succeed in

both the academic and practical aspects of your course of study. College policy does not require students to undergo

criminal background checks, drug screenings, credit checks or the like as a condition of acceptance or enrollment.

Clinical experiences or field internships, however, may be an integral part of your academic program and many of the

clinical affiliates with which the College contracts to provide such clinical experiences, do require criminal background

checks, health screenings or drug screens as a condition of allowing students to participate in the clinical experience.

Some affiliates may also require credit checks, DMV records check, and review of professional disciplinary records,

registry searches of certain types of sex offenders and/or verification of Social Security Numbers or legal residency.

Students assigned to a clinical rotation or internship at an outside facility are personally responsible for completing the

required checks or screenings and assuring that results are obtained by the facility that asks for them. This means that

students also may be required to bear the costs of such tests. It will be the decision of the clinical affiliate whether the

student will be allowed to participate in the clinical activities.

Thomas Nelson Community College does not assume any responsibility for obtaining or evaluating the results of a

criminal background check, drug screen or other check, maintaining the records of results or for delivering them to

clinical sites.

Please select one of the following:

Students may not request to be assigned only to those sites that do not require such checks. Students who refuse

to undergo a criminal background check or drug screen or other required check may not be able to be placed at

another facility and consequently may not be able to complete program requirements.

School may try to arrange for alternative placement sites with less intensive background screening under certain

circumstances.

The College will make reasonable efforts to place all enrolled students in clinical training.

Students are also reminded that licensing boards for certain occupations and professions may deny, suspend or revoke a

license or may deny the opportunity to sit for an examination if an applicant has a criminal history, is convicted, or pleads

guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or other serious crime. Students should consult the licensing board of their intended

profession for further information. Successful completion of a program of study at Thomas Nelson Community College

does not guarantee licensure, the opportunity to sit for a licensure examination, certification or employment in the relevant

occupation.

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Appendix C

Simulation Lab Latex Response Plan

POLICY: It is the policy of the THOMAS NELSON Nursing Program to make students and employees aware that when

working in the clinical setting or the nursing simulation labs, faculty and students may be exposed to latex and other

allergens.

PURPOSE: To provide annual education, screening and a review of guidelines for faculty and students to reduce the

likelihood of a sensitivity or exposure reaction to latex or any other substance while in the Nursing Simulation Laboratory

and to provide action steps in case of a life-threatening reaction in a nursing simulation lab.

PROCEDURE:

1. Latex Products in Use signage will be posted in each Nursing Simulation Laboratory.

2. All faculty and students will complete and sign the Latex sensitivity section at the bottom of this policy, annually.

3. Students or faculty with a known latex sensitivity/allergy should consult with their primary health care provider

about their sensitivity/allergy, risks, treatment, and that in your current school/employment you will be exposed to

Latex and other possible allergens.

4. Students are to inform their classroom instructor, their clinical instructor and the simulation lab supervisor of your

sensitivity/allergy to Latex.

a. Latex-free gloves will be provided to you. Know that the lab environment and clinical facilities are NOT

Latex free.

b. Inform the members of your educational team noted above of your plan to respond to a reaction.

5. In case of a life-threatening reaction in a nursing lab, an ambulance will be summoned immediately.

a. Any faculty member or student may dial 911 on a personal cell phone or school phone, state that you

have a life threatening “Latex emergency” and need an ambulance. Epinephrine will be needed.

b. Do not handle the victim with any latex products.

c. Student/faculty member will be transferred to a hospital in the community by ambulance. It is helpful for

the ambulance personnel to know the victims allergies, current medications and any medical conditions.

6. A copy of this form will be given to each student/faculty member yearly. The signed original will be placed in

the student /employee’s permanent file.

I have reviewed the above policy and understand that questions regarding this policy are to be directed to the Nursing

Program Director and Nursing Simulation Lab Supervisor.

Student/Faculty signature______________________________Date:_____________________

Printed Name_______________________________________

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Appendix D

Documentation of Student/FacultyPhoto/Videotape Release Form

POLICY: It is the policy of the THOMAS NELSON Nursing Program to have each student participating in Nursing

Simulation in the Simulation Lab to sign the Thomas Nelson, Photo/Videotape Release Form below.

PURPOSE: To receive permission from students to photograph or videotape while in the Nursing Simulation Laboratory.

PROCEDURE:

1. Prior to the first nursing simulation experience the students will be given the THOMAS NELSON

Photo/Videotape Release Form and will complete and sign.

2. Completed forms will be turned in to the Simulation Lab Supervisor to be logged in and forms will be filed in the

students’ record on campus.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

I certify that my signature being affixed below on this consent form gives permission to Thomas Nelson Community

College the full right to use my photograph(s), videotaped image and sound byte in its marketing, public relations,

promotional or instructional efforts. I willingly agreed to have my photograph(s), videotaped image, sound byte taken

knowing that it could be used in various publications.

I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect and/or approve the finished product or the advertising copy that may

be used in connection therewith, or the use to which may be applied.

I hereby release, discharge and agree to save Thomas Nelson Community College or its employees from any liability by

virtue for any blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite form, whether intentional or otherwise,

that may occur or be produced in the taking of said pictures, or in any processing tending towards the completion of the

finished produce.

Student Name:________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________

Tel:________________________ E-mail:___________________________________

Signature: _____________________________Date:__________________________

For students under 18 years old, parent’s signature is requi

Parents' Name: ________________________________________________

Tel: ______________________ Email: _________________________

Signature:___________________ ______________Date: ___________________

Please tell us the reason why you enrolled at Thomas Nelson Community College.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Appendix E

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THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM

PRE-ENTRANCE MEDICAL EXAMINATION

A pre-entrance medical examination is required for all students enrolled in the THOMAS NELSON Nursing Program. This form

must be completed by a health care provider and returned directly to the nursing office by the designated date. Please be sure it is

filled out completely, and retain a copy for your records.

Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________________

(Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Initial)

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

(Number and Street)

_________________________________________________________________________________

(City) (State) (Zip Code)

Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________________________

(Month) (Day) (Year)

To be completed by Student:

STUDENT’S HEALTH HISTORY

Check any conditions that apply if you have (or have had in the past) these problems. Provide details of positive answers below.

o Anemia

o Asthma

o Bleeding

Disorder

o Cancer

o Colon problem

o Diabetes

o Eating disorder

o Eye disorder

o Kidney infection

or stone

o Hearing loss

o Heart disease

o Hepatitis or liver

disease

o High blood

pressure

o Hospitalizations

o Lung disease

o Mental health

o Migraine

headaches

o Mononucleosis

o Organ transplant

o Pneumonia

o Rheumatic fever

o Rheumatoid

arthritis

o Seizure disorder

o Stomach

problems

o Substance abuse

o Thyroid trouble

o Tuberculosis

o Other

______________

______________

Details:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALLERGIES: Medications, Foods, Pollen, etc. (include reaction) _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDICATIONS List medications (including birth control, acne drugs, antidepressants, etc.) you are currently taking (include medication/dosage and reason for taking them).

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Drug___________________________________ Dose_______________ Reason__________________________________

Drug___________________________________ Dose_______________ Reason__________________________________

Drug___________________________________ Dose_______________ Reason__________________________________

Drug___________________________________ Dose_______________ Reason__________________________________

Drug___________________________________ Dose_______________ Reason__________________________________

Hospitalizations/Surgeries (List procedures and dates):

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________

FAMILY HISTORY

Check any that apply, if condition exists in your family (immediate family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)

o Allergies

o Asthma

o Bleeding

Disorders

o Cancer

o Diabetes

o Eye disorders

o Heart disease

o High blood

pressure

o Lung disease

o Mental illness

o Rheumatic fever

o Stroke

o Tuberculosis

o Ulcer

o None

o Other_________

______________

Statement of Understanding Regarding Pre-Entrance Medical Examination

The answers that I have given regarding my health status are true to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of any information in the

questionnaire may result in dismissal from the THOMAS NELSON Nursing Program. I understand that the information will be used

to determine whether I am capable of performing the physical requirements for the nursing program. My signature below indicates

my understanding of the above statement.

Date: ____________________ Student Signature: ______________________________________

To Be Completed by the Health Care Provider:

Please assess the following systems. Describe fully any abnormal findings. Use additional sheet if needed.

Height: ______________ Weight: ______________

WNL WNL

YES NO YES NO

Head, Ears, Nose or Throat o o_________________________ Musculoskeletal o o_________________________

Eyes o o_________________________ Metabolic/Endocrine o o_________________________

Respiratory o o_________________________ Neuro o o_________________________

Cardiovascular o o_________________________ Psychiatric o o_________________________

Gastrointestinal o o_________________________ Skin o o_________________________

Genitourinary o o_________________________

DIAGNOSIS:

O Excellent health with no chronic medical problems OR O Other diagnosis and recommendations – please list: ___________________________________________

___________________________________________

The nursing faculty has determined that to successfully complete the classroom and clinical components of the Thomas Nelson

Community College Nursing Program, the student must be able to perform defined essential functions. These essential functions

include but are not limited to the following:

Attendance:

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Regular classroom and clinical attendance as defined by the nursing department student policies.

Essential Mental Abilities:

1. Maintain reality orientation accompanied by short and long term memory.

2. Adapt to school and clinical environment.

3. Follow rules and instructions.

4. Assimilate and apply knowledge acquired through lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and readings.

5. Comprehend and apply basic mathematical skills.

6. Demonstrate safe nursing practice within the defined clinical time period.

7. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by the comprehension and application of abstract concepts.

Essential Communication Skills:

1. Speak clearly in order to communicate with patients, families, health care team members, peers and faculty.

2. Interact appropriately and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional,

cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

3. Communicate and organize thoughts in order to prepare written documents.

4. Prepare written documents that are correct in style, grammar and mechanics.

Essential Physical Abilities:

1. Stand and walk for six to eight hours/day.

2. Walk for prolonged periods from one area to another over an eight hour period.

3. Bend, squat and kneel.

4. Assist in lifting or moving patients of all age groups and weights.

5. Perform CPR, i.e., move above patient to compress chest and manually ventilate patient.

6. Work with arms fully extended overhead.

7. Use hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.

8. Demonstrate eye/hand coordination for manipulation of equipment, i.e., syringes, procedures, etc.

Essential Sensory Abilities:

1. Possess tactile ability to differentiate changes in sensation.

2. Possess tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.

3. Possess auditory acuity to note slight changes in the patient’s condition, i.e., lung sounds, etc.

4. Possess auditory acuity to hear patient calls for assistance without facing the patient.

5. Possess auditory acuity to interpret various equipment signals and use the telephone.

6. Possess visual acuity to read and distinguish colors, to read handwritten orders, and other handwritten and printed data.

7. Possess visual acuity to clearly view monitors and scales in order to correctly interpret data.

8. Possess olfactory ability sufficient to detect differences in odor.

At this time, are you aware of any health conditions that would affect this individual’s progress in the nursing program?

_________ Yes _________ No

Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Date: _______________ Healthcare Provider’s Signature: ________________________________________________

Healthcare Provider’s Printed Name: _____________________________________________

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Nursing Student Immunization Form (Please attach supporting documentation for each titer.)

Student’s Name: Date: Ref# Vaccine Dates Titer

1 MMR

/ /

M D Y

/ /

M D Y OR

/ /

M D Y Immune: Yes______ No______

2 Varicella

(Chicken Pox) / /

M D Y

/ /

M D Y OR

/ /

M D Y Immune: Yes______ No______

3 Hepatitis B / /

M D Y

/ /

M D Y

/ /

M D Y OR

/ /

M D Y

Immune:

Yes______

No______

OR

I have reviewed the Hep. B

information sheet. I decline

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 for which

there is no cure.

____________________

Signature/Date

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Tetanus (Td) AND

/ /

M D Y

Must be within the last 10 years

Pertussis OR

/ /

M D Y

Tetanus With Pertussis

(TdaP)

/ /

M D Y

Must be within the last 10 years

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Tuberculin Test (PPD Yearly) Step 1 and 2

1st Academic Year Step 1 / /

Date Given

/ /

Date Read Test Results:

____mm Chest X-Ray is required if PPD is

positive

Chest X-Ray

Results:___________

Date:__________________

1st Academic Year Step 2 / /

Date Given

/ /

Date Read

Test Results: ____mm

2nd Academic Year / /

Date Given

/ /

Date Read

Test Results: ____mm

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Influenza (0.5 mL Injection

Preferred)

First Academic Year / /

Date Given Required annually by October 1st.

Second Academic Year / /

Date Given Required annually by October 1st.

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Appendix F

THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

REMEDIATION FORMS

THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM

HESI Remediation Plan and Contract (Initial contract):

Student Name - ________________________________________Date – ___________________

Exam Type (specialty or exit) - Fundamentals Overall HESI Score - _________

Identify lowest category in Nursing Process

1)

Identify lowest category in Client Needs

1)

Identify three lowest categories in Nursing Concepts

1)

2)

3)

Based on overall HESI score, hours of HESI online post exam remediation to be completed-____

Adaptive Quizzing Topics /s (10 question custom quiz – must achieve 80%) - # quizzes - _______

Case Studies Topic/s (must achieve 80%) –# case topics - __________

Other –

Plan approved by – ____________________________________________________________

Date - _____________________

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THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM

HESI Remediation Plan and Contract (Plan completed):

Student Name - ________________________________________Date – ___________________

Exam Type (specialty or exit) - Fundamentals Overall HESI Score - _________

Identify lowest category in Nursing Process

1)

Identify lowest category in Client Needs

1)

Identify three lowest categories in Nursing Concepts

1)

2)

3)

Based on overall HESI score, hours of HESI online post exam remediation to be completed-____

Adaptive Quizzing Topics /s (10 question custom quiz – must achieve 80%) - # quizzes - _______

Case Studies Topic/s (must achieve 80%) –# case topics - __________

Other –

After plan is completed, submit this form to your nursing instructor.

I ________________________ (name) verify that I have completed the above remediation plan by

___________ (date).

Verified by – ____________________________________________________________

Date - _____________________

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Recommended Student Remediation Plans based on HESI scores are as follows*-

HESI Score

800 or above

1- Complete online remediation provided in HESI Student Access specific to

the Exam. A minimum of four hours of study is required.**

2- Develop two 10 question custom quizzes in Adaptive Quizzing two

content area of weakness based on your HESI Exam Student Report.

Continue to take quizzes in that content area until 80% correct is

achieved.***

HESI Score

750 – 799


the Exam. A minimum of five hours of study is required.**

2- Develop three 10 question custom quizzes in Adaptive Quizzing three



achieved.***

3- Select one HESI Case Study in a content area of weakness based on your

HESI Exam Student Report and complete with 80% score.****

HESI Score

700 - 749


the Exam. A minimum of six hours is required.**

2- Develop four 10 question custom quizzes in Adaptive Quizzing four



achieved.***

3- Select one HESI Case Study in a content area of weakness based on your

HESI Exam Student Report and complete with 80% score.****

HESI Score

699 or below


the Exam. A minimum of six hours is required.**

2- Develop four 10 question custom quizzes in Adaptive Quizzing four



achieved.***

3- Select two HESI Case Studies in a content area of weakness based on

your HESI Exam Student Report and complete with 80% score.****

*Student can develop other forms of remediation that are subject to faculty approval (document how this completion of

remediation will be determined).

**Student must be logged into their HESI Student Access account and the online test specific remediation content for the

number of hours specified. Don’t print and log out of HESI remediation to study. Time spent in remediation content is

monitored and student can break up the required remediation hours into multiple sessions.

***When using Adaptive Quizzing as remediation after HESI exams, use Custom Exams and not Mastery Exams.

Additionally it is advised that only one content area be selected for each weakness area (as opposed to combining multiple

topic areas into a quiz with more questions).

****HESI Case Studies that are not used in class assignments can be used. (Students will get access to Case Studies and

Practice Tests during the first semester, after all HESI payments are processed.)

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HESI Remediation for Exit-1 (Last Semester of Program)

Deadline for Completion: __________. o If you score:

900 or above

Complete individualized online HESI remediation for 4-hours-REQUIRED

Complete the Multidisciplinary Practice Quiz: Student must get 90% on the quiz- REQUIRED

Review CPE-1, 2 ,3-Recommended

Complete at least 1 case study from the following sections: Fundamentals, Medsurg, OB, Peds

(redo- if done before) Recommended

Review CPE- 1, 2 ,3-Recommended

o If you score:

850-899

Complete individualized online HESI remediation for __6________hours- REQUIRED



(redo- if done before) Recommended

Review CPE- 1, 2 ,3-Recommended

o If you score:

800-849



Review CPU 1, 2 ,3- REQUIRED


(redo- if done before)- REQUIRED

o If you score:

799 or below



Review CPU 1, 2 ,3- REQUIRED


(redo- if done before)- REQUIRED

Remediation hours and activity will be monitored within evolve to verify the required hours and

activity details

Student must keep up with their own hours. ONLY ONLINE STUDY TIME UNDER

REMEDIATION COUNTS FOR REMEDIATION.

Failure to complete remediation= Students will not be able to take the Exit-2

For remediation to be considered completed (determined by the course instructor)) the student

must spend the required time doing the following:

Access all recommended categories of remediation in the HESI remediation for the specific exam.

Access and Review the online remediation

Review Specialty and Sub specialty areas

Quick book review

In-depth Book review

View and submit practice questions in each area that included in the HESI remediation packet if

applicable

View and submit case studies if applicable.

View multimedia if applicable.

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Only creating and printing study packets will not count as doing remediation, student must spend time

studying the material that is recommended.

The total time spent under the online remediation will count towards the required remediation hours.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR REMEDIATION

Go to: http://evolve.elsevier.com/studentlife/ Click on "HESI" tab Under Get Started: you will find several links. Please review these links and this will tell you how to access

your remediation for your HESI exams. TECHNICAL SUPPORT HESI/EVOLVE: CALL 1-800-222-9570

ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK FORM

I agree that as a participant in the ____________________________________________at

___________________________ associated with ________________________Community College (the “College”)

scheduled for __________________ to __________________, I am responsible for my own behavior and well-being. I accept

this condition of participation, and I acknowledge that I have been informed of the general nature of the risks involved in this

activity, including, but not limited to slips and falls, needle pricks, and contracting diseases such as COVID-19, also known as

the coronavirus disease.

COVID-19 is a pandemic of respiratory disease that spreads from person-to-person. COVID-19 can cause mild to

severe illness; most severe illness occurs in older adults. Nevertheless, people of all ages with severe chronic medical conditions

including, but not limited to, heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes are also at a higher risk of developing serious COVID-

19 illness. Healthcare workers caring for patients with COVID-19 have a higher risk of exposure and I understand that the

clinical facility may have patients recovering from COVID-19. At this time, there is no vaccine to protect against COVID-19

and no medications approved to treat it.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Reported illnesses range from very mild

(including some with no reported symptoms) to severe, including death. If I feel sick, I agree not to go to the clinical facility

and that I will stay home, except to receive medical attention if necessary. I also agree to take all necessary precautions

recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including but not limited to washing my hands thoroughly

and often, avoiding gatherings of ten or more people, covering my mouth and nose if I cough or sneeze, and avoiding public

transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

I agree to abide by any and all specific requests by the College and the clinical facility for my safety or the safety of

others, as well as any and all of the College’s and the clinical facility’s rules and policies applicable to all activities related to

this program. I understand that the College and the clinical facility reserve the right to exclude my participation in this program

if my participation or behavior is deemed detrimental to the safety or welfare of others.

In consideration for being permitted to participate in this program, and because I have agreed to assume the risks

involved, I hereby agree that I am responsible for any resulting personal injury or illness which may occur as a result of my

participation or arising out of my participation in this program, unless any such personal injury or illness is directly due to the

negligence of the College and/or the clinical facility. I understand that this Assumption of Risk form will remain in affect

during any of my subsequent visits and program-related activities, unless a specific revocation of this document is filed in

writing with ______________________________________, at which time my visits to or participation in the program will

cease.

In case an emergency situation arises, please contact (name) at

(phone number).

I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this document. I further acknowledge that I am accepting

these personal risks and conditions of my own free will.

I represent that I am 18 years of age or older and legally capable of entering into this agreement.

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_____________________________________

Participant’s signature

_____________________________________

Date

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Address

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If participant is less than 18 years of age, the following section must be completed:

My child/ward is under 18 years of age and I am hereby providing permission for him/her to participate in this

program, and I agree to be responsible for his/her behavior and safety during this event.

_____________________________________

Child’s Name

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Address

_____________________________________

Parent’s or guardian’s signature

_____________________________________

Date

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