NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK AY 2021-2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER I Raritan Valley Community College Mission Statement 6 II Nursing Program 7 A. Philosophy 7 B. Nursing Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes 9 C. Conceptu ... al Framework 10 D. Program of Learning 11 E. Accreditation Status 12 III Educational Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Nursing Programs 12 IV Curriculum Plan and Options 16 A. Generic Program in Nursing Admission Requirements, Program Sequence 17 B. PNAD Program Admission Requirements and Program Sequence 21 C. Advanced Standing Options 24 V Transfer and Articulation Agreements 24 A. AAS to BSN Admission Articulation Tract/Kean University 25 B. Transfer and Articulation Agreements 25 VI Nursing Program Modes of Teaching and Learning 25 A. Teaching and Learning Modalities and ATI testing 26 B. Nursing Simulation Laboratory/Learning Laboratory 28 C. Clinical Experiences 28 VII Nursing Program Requirements 34 A. Heath Maintenance, Immunization, CHBC and Drug Screening Policy 34 B. Insurance Coverage 38 C. American Heart Association: CPR and BLS-C Certification 39 D. Attendance Policy 41 VIII Course and Program Completion 41 A. Required Academic Grade Policy 41 B. Nursing program Grading System 41 C. Clinical Performance Grading Policy 41 D. Nursing Program Examination ATI Assessment Policy 41 E. RVCC Grade Appeal Process 45 F. ATI Predictor Examination 45 G. New Jersey Board of Nursing Requirements 45 IX Reinstatement to the Nursing Program 46 A. Nursing Program Exit Interview 46 B. Requirements for Reinstatement to the Nursing Program 46 C. Nursing Program Readmission Appeal Process 48 X Nursing Faculty/Staff Support and Communication 49 4 A. Communication 49 B. Messages 49 C. Faculty and Staff Contact Information 49 D. Faculty Office Hours 50 E. Department Administrative Assistant 50 F. Complaints and Chain of Command 50 XI General Student Information 51 A. Nursing-Related General Information 51 1. ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses 51 2. Nursing Student Code of Conduct, Academic Integrity 52 3. Nursing Practice Act: 45:1-21 53 4. NCLEX-RN Test Plan 53 5. Nursing Social Media Policy 54 B. RVCC-Related General Student Information 55 1. Academic and Course Calendars 55 2. Final Semester Grade Reports 55 3. ADA Compliance and Disability Services 55 4. RVCC Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, Safety Report Policy 56 5. Confidentiality Information (FERPA) 60 6. The Academic Support Center 61 7. Online Services and Educational Support 61 8. Computer Services 61 9. Library Services 63 10. Financial Aid 64 11. Graduation 64 a. Eligibility 64 b. Expenses 64 c. Degree completion/Letter to BON 64 12. Mental Health Resources 64 13. COVID -19 Resources 64 XII Clinical Agencies 65 XIII Appendices 66 Document FAQ to apply to the Generic RN Program and PNAD Program - 2022 66 Verification for Student Health Maintenance Documentation 2020- 2021 68 Health Maintenance R2quirments 70 Nursing Program Readmission Appeal Policy 78 Criminal History Background Check and Drug Screening Policy For Clinical Placement 79 Influenza Vaccination Record 81 Adams Safeguard 84 Acknowledgement of Re-entry Process 87 5 Program Exit Form 88 ATI Usage Policy 89 Acknowledgement of Nursing Program Student Handbook 91 [Show More]

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