RN to BSN PROGRAM HANDBOOK

• Must be able to detect and respond to emergency situations, including audible alarms (e.g.,
monitors, call bells, fire alarms).
Motor Function and Endurance
• Must have sufficient strength and mobility to work effectively and safely with patients and carry
out related nursing care.
• Must be able to complete assigned periods of clinical practice.
• Must be able to respond at a speed sufficient to carry out patient assignments within the allotted
time.
Behavioral
• Must possess mental and emotional health required for total utilization of intellectual abilities.
• Must be able to tolerate physically taxing workloads.
• Must be able to respond and function effectively during stressful situations.
• Must be capable of adapting to rapidly-changing environments, and respond with flexibility in
uncertain situations.
• Must be able to interact appropriately with others (patients, families, members of health care
team) in various health care contexts.
L. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN CLINICAL SETTING
Clinical agencies may have additional or agency-specific technical standards, which take precedence over
Fisher College technical standards. In such instances, the program will attempt to provide a comparable
alternative learning experience but if that is not possible, students may not be able to progress in the
program or complete program requirements.
M. TRANSPORTATION
Students are responsible for their own transportation to all practice experience agencies.
VII. GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN PAPERS
Faculty expect that all required papers prepared by students will be carefully typed (double spaced) and
proofread before submission, and that papers will be well-written in terms of composition, grammar and
spelling. The proper citing of references, quotations, etc., is essential to satisfactorily complete written
assignments. Individual course syllabi will detail standard for the particular course.
A. APA FORMAT
Students beginning the RN to BSN Program are assumed to have foundational writing skills that will be
developed over the course of the program. Students will be provided assistance as needed/requested,
with writing skills and APA. To that end, all formal papers must conform to guidelines of the
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6`I' edition (2011), with the exception
that page numbers must be included on all pages. In addition to the Manual, students may find the
following references helpful:
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