Graduate ProgramGeneral regulations found in the School <strong>of</strong> Graduate Studies are deemed to be part <strong>of</strong> rulesand regulation <strong>of</strong> the Graduate Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> Science. Refer to the SGS calendar atwww.sgs.utoronto.ca/current/calendar.Grading PracticesStudents should consult the School <strong>of</strong> Graduate Studies <strong>Calendar</strong> for information on grade scalesand grading procedures. All assignments submitted for evaluation must be typed. Thedepartmental definition <strong>of</strong> grades used in grading graduate level nursing assignments is asfollows:A+AExcellentA-B+BGoodB-FZInadequateCR/NCRCredit/No CreditA final grade <strong>of</strong> „FZ‟ or „INC‟ does not count toward degree credit. A student who obtains apermanent incomplete or a failing grade must repeat the course or substitute another course in itsplace. If the failed course is a required course, the student must successfully repeat the course,normally in the next term in which the course is <strong>of</strong>fered after receiving written notification <strong>of</strong> theFZ grade. A second failure <strong>of</strong> this or any other course will constitute grounds for recommendationto SGS by the Committee on Standing that the student‟s registration and candidacy beterminated.”** In this and all matters related to program standing, students have recourse to the AcademicAppeals Process (see School <strong>of</strong> Graduate Studies <strong>Calendar</strong>)Departmental Appeals ProcedureGeneralStudents should consult the "Appeals" section in the School <strong>of</strong> Graduate Studies <strong>Calendar</strong>.Website: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/calendar.htmUniversity <strong>of</strong> Toronto <strong>Lawrence</strong> S. <strong>Bloomberg</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> 92
Standards <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice Behaviour for all Health Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalStudentsPreambleHealth pr<strong>of</strong>essional students engage in a variety <strong>of</strong> activities with patients/clients undersupervision and as part <strong>of</strong> their academic programs. During this training, the University, trainingsites, and society more generally expect our health pr<strong>of</strong>essional students to adhere to appropriatestandards <strong>of</strong> behaviour and ethical values. All health pr<strong>of</strong>ession students accept that theirpr<strong>of</strong>ession demands integrity, exemplary behaviour, dedication to the search for truth, and serviceto humanity in the pursuit <strong>of</strong> their education and the exercise <strong>of</strong> their pr<strong>of</strong>ession.These Standards express pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice and ethical performance expected <strong>of</strong> studentsregistered in undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs, courses, or training (for thepurposes <strong>of</strong> this policy, students includes undergraduate/graduate students, trainees includingpost doctoral fellows, interns, residents, clinical and research fellows or the equivalents) in the:(a) <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Dentistry;(b) <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Medicine;(c) <strong>Lawrence</strong> S. <strong>Bloomberg</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong>;(d) Leslie Dan <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Pharmacy;(e) <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Physical Education and Health;(f) Factor-Inwentash <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> Social Work:(g) Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE Programs in School and Clinical ChildPsychology; Counseling Psychology for Psychology Specialists; Counseling Psychologyfor Community and Educational Settings).By registering at the University <strong>of</strong> Toronto in one <strong>of</strong> these Faculties or in courses they <strong>of</strong>fer, astudent accepts that he/she shall adhere to these Standards. These Standards apply to studentsin practice- related settings such as fieldwork, practicum, rotations, and other such activitiesarranged through the <strong>Faculty</strong>, program <strong>of</strong> study, or teaching staff. Other Faculties that havestudents engaged in such activities in health settings may also adopt these standards.These Standards do not replace legal or ethical standards defined by pr<strong>of</strong>essional or regulatorybodies or by a practice or field setting, nor by other academic standards or expectations existingat the University <strong>of</strong> Toronto. Action respecting these Standards by the <strong>Faculty</strong> responsible for theprogram or course does not preclude any other action under other applicable University policiesor procedures, action by program regulatory bodies, pr<strong>of</strong>essional bodies, or practice/field settings,or action under applicable law including the Criminal Code <strong>of</strong> Canada.Breach <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> these Standards may, after appropriate evaluation <strong>of</strong> a student, and inaccordance with applicable procedures, be cause for dismissal from a course or program or forfailure to promote.University <strong>of</strong> Toronto <strong>Lawrence</strong> S. <strong>Bloomberg</strong> <strong>Faculty</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> <strong>Calendar</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> 93