RN to BSN PROGRAM HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Number
I. FISHER COLLEGE RN to BSN PROGRAM 1
A. Mission 1
B. Philosophy and Goals 1
C. Program Outcomes 3
D. Curriculum Map 4
E. Course Descriptions 5
F. Policy on Transfer Courses 6
II. STUDENT SERVICES 7
A. Advisement 7
B. Online Tutoring 7
C. Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) 7
D. Library 7
E. Blackboard 7
F. Emails 7
III. ACADEMIC POLICIES 8
A. Overview Statement: Policies & Procedures 8
B. Professional Behavior Responsibilities 8
C. Grading 8
D. Registration, Course Add/Drop 9
E. Progression 9
F. Dismissal from the Program 9
G. Grade Review Procedure 9
H. Grievance Policy 9
I. Leave of Absence 10
IV. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 10
A. Cheating 10
B. Plagiarism 10
C. Interference 11
D. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty 11
V. CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 11
A. Class Attendance 11
B. Excessive Absences 11
C. Cancellation of Class/Clinical 11
D. Smoking 11
E. Communication 11
F. E-Mail Accounts 11
VI. CLINICAL/LABORATORY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 13
A. American Nurses Association Code of Conduct 13
B. Professional Liability Insurance 13
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