Undergrad Nursing Handbook - D'Youville College

SCHOOL OF NURSING 

UNDERGRADUATE 

STUDENT HANDBOOK 

2012-2013

INTRODUCTION 1 

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS 1 

COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 2 

BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNICATIONS 2 

SCHOOL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION 3 

PROGRAM COORDINATORS 3 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 3 

HISTORY OF THE D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING 4 

THE MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS OF NURSING 5 

ADVISEMENT 15 

ADVISORS 15 

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 15 

POLICY ON NURSING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 16 

ACADEMIC POLICIES ** 2012 - 2013 19 




ACADEMIC POLICIES ** 2008 – 2009 30 

ACADEMIC POLICIES ** 2007 – 2008 32 

COURSE POLICIES 34 

STUDENT CONDUCT 34 

READING ASSIGNMENTS AND TEXTBOOKS 35 

RN LICENSING EXAM 35 

DIRECTED STUDIES: 35 

AUDITING OF COURSES: 35 

LEARNING CENTER 36 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY 36 

STUDENT GRIEVANCES 37 

CLINICAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 37 

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE GUIDELINES 39 

CLINICAL ATTENDANCE POLICY 40 

EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS 41 

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG POLICY VIOLATIONS 41 

MAIL BOXES FOR NURSING STUDENTS 42 

CAREER SERVICES CENTER 42 

IMPORTANT WEBSITE LINKS AND RESOURCES 42 

ON-CAMPUS NURSING LABS 42 

COMPUTER LABS 42 

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION 43 

SCHOOL OF NURSING COMMITTEES 43 

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 45 

FACULTY LIST 46

INTRODUCTION 

This Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook is intended to provide information that is specific to the 

School of Nursing. All nursing students are responsible to comply with these policies. Academic policies 

related to progression, retention, and readmission policies are specific based on student’s date of entry 

into the nursing program (see pages 21-35). 

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS 

Programs offered in the School of Nursing include: four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program 

preparing for the NCLEX professional nursing licensing examination; Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

program for already licensed registered nurses; combined Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of 

Science (Community Health Nursing) for already licensed registered nurses; Bachelor of Science in 

Nursing and Master of Science (Choice of Clinical Focus) for already licensed RNs; combined Bachelor of 

Science and Master of Science (Family Nurse Practitioner) for already licensed registered nurses; Master 

of Science (Family Nurse Practitioner) program; Master of Science (Choice of Clinical Focus); and Master 

of Science in (Community Health Nursing) with preparation in management, teaching, and advanced 

clinical track. A post master’s Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) is also offered. All programs are 

approved by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the CCNE – Commission on 

Collegiate Nursing Education. Clinical affiliations are conducted with a majority of the health care 

institutions in Western New York. 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – BSN 

This four-year Bachelor of Science in nursing program prepares graduates for the NCLEX Professional 

Nursing Licensing Examination. A minimum of 131 credits in nursing is required for the B.S.N. degree. 

The community-based curriculum focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for the 21 st century. Six 

credits of undergraduate management courses are required for management preparation. The clinical 

experience emphasizes collaboration and partnerships with clients, health care professionals, and 

agencies. Clinical nursing courses begin in the second year while students are completing the 

prerequisite science courses and core liberal arts courses. The strong clinical preparation is acquired 

through a variety of clinical experiences. Multiple options are available to link with the other graduate 

nursing programs. 

Program for RNs – AAS-RN BSN 

This special curriculum for RNs is planned to meet the needs of already licensed RNs with a diploma or 

an associate degree in nursing. RNs are advised on an individual basis and transcripts are evaluated for 

maximum transfer credits. Associate Degree students either transfer in or are exempted from up to 65 

credits of course work. Some humanities courses may be met by CLEP exams (see credit by 

examination). RNs applying with an associate degree can complete this program in two years of full-time 

study. Course schedules are flexible when possible for day or evening, full-or part-time study. RNs have 

the option to complete the program at D’Youville on campus on in a cohort group off-site. A minimum of 

130 credits is required for BSN completion. In the process, three credits can be earned toward the 

nursing master’s degree. A 50 percent tuition savings is available for RN students. The Office of 

Admissions and Financial Aid must have all requested financial data to process the special tuition rate. 

Combined BSN/MS Program for RNs – AAS-RN BSN/MS* 

This program is designed to allow associate degree registered nurses to complete the BSN and MS in a 

combined program of study. The program is shorter in length than the two programs of study if pursued 

separately. That is, the credit hours for three courses will be double counted for both the undergraduate 

and graduate components of the program. Combined BSN/MS (Choice of Clinical Focus) program for 

RNs students choose an area of clinical focus for the 9-credit clinical capstone course. 

Combined BSN/MS (Community Health Nursing) program for RNs* 

This program is designed to allow associate degree registered nurses to complete the BSN and MS in a 

combined program of study with eligibility for certification. 

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Combined BSN/MS (Family Nurse Practitioner) for RNs* 

This program allows the student to complete the Family Nurse Practitioner program with eligibility for 

certification. Graduate course work can be completed in all day Thursday or Friday classes (all classes 

based on enrollment). 

The undergraduate clinical rotations are offered (based on enrollment) on either a day or evening format. 

The graduate component may be completed in the evening program (classes in the evening based on 

enrollment) or in the Friday program (all classes on Fridays based on enrollment). 

*Refer to the Graduate Catalog for information on the Graduate portion of these programs 

COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

D'Youville College Calendar, Planner, and Resource Guide 

This publication notes events, deadlines, meetings, and useful information. In addition, it includes 

information about student services, committees, student rights, parking, housing, policies and procedures, 

etc. It is distributed in orientation packets in September, and is available in the Connections Office 

located in the Academic Center. 

The Catalyst 

The Catalyst is the student newspaper. It provides a forum for students to express their opinions and 

keeps students informed of current campus issues. It is published monthly and is available in offices and 

racks throughout the campus. 

Administrative Announcements 

Letters and announcements from various offices are posted on bulletin boards to keep the college 

community informed. Announcements are also available via e-mail. All students are advised to secure a 

D’Youville College e-mail account and STACI account. 

College Catalog 

Program and course descriptions for all undergraduate programs, including the combined 

bachelors/masters degree in nursing, are listed. 

BULLETIN BOARD COMMUNICATIONS 

While college publications provide access to much of the information students need within the School of 

Nursing, bulletin boards on the fifth floor in the Alt Building are a prime source of current information. 

Official announcements, policy changes, events, deadlines, requirements, advisors, etc. are posted on 

the following bulletin boards. Please note that students will not receive general information by mail; 

therefore, these bulletin boards must be scanned regularly (weekly) by nursing students. Students are 

advised to also check MOODLE course specific site, undergraduate nursing student site, and School of 

Nursing site. Faculty post updated program and course specific information frequently, for which students 

are responsible. 

School of Nursing Chair’s Information/Research - Opposite ALT 508 

Graduate Program - Next to ALT 506 and middle corridor - 5th floor 

Family Nurse Practitioner Program - Opposite ALT 506 

Grants and Scholarship Information - Next to ALT 510 

Senior Nursing courses - Middle corridor – 5 th floor - Alt Building 

Sophomore/Junior Nursing courses - Outside ALT 128 

R.N. Bulletin Board - next to ALT 509 

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Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Nu Chapter (Nursing Honor Society) - Next to elevators - 5th floor – Alt 

Building 

Student Nurses Association - Across from the elevators - 5th floor – Alt Building 

Advisor listing and undergraduate policies - official bulletin board - Next to ALT 509 

The School of Nursing FAX Number 

The School of Nursing may be reached by FAX number 716.829.8159. Be sure to include the faculty 

member's name on the cover sheet. 

SCHOOL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION 

School of Nursing Dean – Dr. Judith Lewis 

Dr. Lewis is responsible for oversight and organization of School of Nursing under the leadership of the 

VPAA. Dr. Lewis sets academic excellence, oversees program development and evaluation, and 

supervises accreditation of the program. 

School of Nursing Chair – Dr. Eileen Nahigian 

Serves as the liaison between the students and faculty, supervising all academic activities of the School 

of Nursing within the framework of the philosophy and overall policies of the College. Students who wish 

to contact the School of Nursing Chair may do so by making an appointment with the secretary, in ALT 

509, 716.829.7783 or 829.7855. 

Director of the Graduate Nursing Programs - Dr. Abigail Mitchell 

Administers the graduate programs in nursing. These include the Masters of Science (Family Nurse 

Practitioner), Master of Science (Choice of Clinical Focus), and Master of Science (Community Health 

Nursing). Students who wish to contact the Director of Graduate Nursing Programs may do so by making 

an appointment with her in ALT 509, 716.829.8379 

Family Nurse Practitioner Program – Director – Dr. Denise Dunford 

Dr. Dunford directs the Masters of Science (Family Nurse Practitioner) and the Doctorate in Nursing 

Practice (D.N.P.) programs. 

Dr. Denise Dunford can be reached in ALT 505 at 716.829.7607 

PROGRAM COORDINATORS 

Prelicensure – Prof. Sandra Englert 

Ms. Sandra Englert can be reached in ALT 516 at 716.829.8217 

RN Program – Dr. Ann Caughill/ Professor Beth Bright 

Dr. Caughill can be reached in ALT 514 at 716.829.7892 

Professor Beth Bright can be reached in ALT 526 at 716.829.8276 

Graduate Community Health – Dr. Abigail Mitchell 

Dr. Abigail Mitchell can be reached in ALT 543A at 716.829.8218 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 

Student Affairs Coordinator – Ms. Sharon Ross 

Ms. Sharon Ross can be reached in ALT 550 at 716.829.8428 

Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator – Ms. Colleen Koszelak 

Ms. Colleen Koszelak can be reached in ALT 128 at 716.829.7852 

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HISTORY OF THE D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING 

1936 - D'Youville College began discussing the possibility of a nursing major 

1942 - Nursing program (BS in Nursing) was launched at D'Youville College 

1946 - Seven students received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing 

1951 - Rapid growth of the College led to the establishment of the School of Nursing 

1967 - Health Science Building, designed to house the School of Nursing, was opened 

1973 - Evening and Summer Sessions were offered, enabling students to graduate in August & 

December 

1980 - New curriculum and bylaws were developed by the School of Nursing; Student Nurses 

Association, D'Youville College Chapter, was founded 

1981 - Day and evening divisions merged; the Nursing Honor Society, Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Nu 

Chapter, received its charter 

1982 - National League for Nursing granted the Department of Nursing 8 years re-accreditation 

1983 - Graduate program, MS in Community Health Nursing with functional tracks in Management and 

Teaching, was initiated 

1987 - National League for Nursing granted 8 years re-accreditation of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

program and initial accreditation of the Master of Science in Nursing program. 

1988 - Friday Graduate Nursing Program was started 

1990 - D'Youville College Nursing Center was officially opened at 286 Lafayette Avenue, in the CEM 

Crane-Cutting Community Center 

1990 - Combined BS/MS in Community Health Nursing program for RNs was initiated 

1991 - Community Addictions Nursing program was offered as a third functional preparation in the 

Graduate Nursing Program 

1994 - National League for Nursing granted the Division of Nursing 8 years re-accreditation through 2002 

1996 - Feasibility study for Nurse Practitioner program approved 

1997 - Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Program was initiated 

1997 - Generic Masters in Nursing Program was started 

1998 - 5 Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Nursing started 

2000 - Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate started. 

2001 - Post-baccalaureate certificates started in: 

Addictions in the Community } 

Holistic Nursing Practice } Discontinued 2005 

Hospice and Palliative Care } 

Nursing and Health Related Professions Education 

2002 - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education granted the Department of Nursing programs 5 

years of accreditation through December 2007 

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2005 – Combined BS/MS in Family Nurse Practitioner for RN’s initiated 

2007 - Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education granted the Department of Nursing programs 5 

years of accreditation through December 2012 for the BSN and 10 years for the Master’s programs 

through 2017 

2009 – Department of Nursing became the School of Nursing 

2010 – Approval of Post Master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. 

THE MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS OF NURSING 

The mission of the School of Nursing is to educate competent, compassionate, knowledgeable 

professional nurses who provide patient directed health care to a culturally and spiritually diverse 

population in a variety of settings. Graduates will be responsible, ethical, and accountable members of 

the nursing profession committed to the pursuit of excellence in practice, communication, innovation, 

research, and lifelong learning. 

The School of Nursing will be a leader in educating nurses who will be advocates for change within the 

health care system, promote a healthier society, improve nursing practice, and preserve and enhance 

human dignity and self-determination. 

The School of Nursing shares beliefs about the major concepts of patient, health, society, nursing care 

and nursing roles in the health care system and education. 

The patient or recipient of nursing care may be an individual, family, group (aggregate), or community. 

Nurses consider support and personal belief systems and other environmental or cultural influences when 

delivering care. 

Nursing is a primary health care profession that exists to promote, maintain, and restore the health, well 

being, and quality of life (including, when necessary, nurturing a peaceful death) of all people, irrespective 

of socioeconomic class, age, sex, lifestyle, health status, religion, ethnicity, and/or cultural background. 

The nursing profession is a constitutive component of a larger complex health delivery system, which in 

turn exists within a great complex society. Nursing practice is therefore influenced by internal 

professional values and the societal, environmental, educational, religious, cultural, legal, economic, and 

political values and forces of the external health care system. 

Nursing care (the art and science of nursing) is an expression of nursing, scientific, and humanistic 

knowledge, which has as its intention and foundation, compassionate human concern and caring as core 

moral values. As professionals, nurses are accountable to themselves, patients, the nursing profession, 

and society. At the professional and societal levels, nurses advocate socially and politically for changes 

in the health care system that will produce a healthier society, improve nursing, and advance and 

preserve human dignity and self-determination. Community based and community health nursing are 

interwoven in the very fabric of our society and nurses deliver care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, 

patient homes, schools, work places, crises sites, and a multitude of other community and organized 

health care settings. Nursing provides essential human services and those services should be directly 

available to the public, particularly the underserved, wherever and whenever human health care needs 

exist. 

Nurses contribute and function in roles at multiple levels (e.g., primary health care) within the complex 

health care system. They contribute their professional knowledge and skills through providing direct 

patient care as well as shaping and influencing the greater system by utilizing management and 

leadership skills. As direct care providers, nurses in partnership with their patients and other health care 

professionals, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care directed towards facilitating healing and 

wholeness. Nurses promote self-responsibility and empowerment through teaching and counseling. 

These services assist patients in clarifying personal beliefs, values, and perceptions about health, quality 

of life, and treatment decisions or choices available. Because these decisions may have profound 

implications, nurses must be insightful about moral and ethical issues and know how to advocate 

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effectively for patients. As case managers and members and leaders of the health care team, nurses 

identify and measure processes and outcomes of care. They plan how care can be delivered in ways that 

promote both quality and cost effectiveness, and coordinate and manage staff in the delivery of care. 

The primary role of nursing educators is to assist students in acquiring knowledge and skills that will 

allow them to have a strong professional identity and to be able to deliver creative, compassionate, 

humane, and flexible nursing care in an ever-changing health care delivery system. Learning is greatly 

enhanced when the relationship between student and faculty is an interactive partnership, with the faculty 

functioning as facilitator. Students must be prepared to function competently in multiple roles and 

multiple settings. This expectation demands that students acquire a broad liberal arts and science 

foundation; develop interpersonal and communication skills; learn to think critically and creatively; 

interpret, utilize, and support research efforts; problem solve; evaluate their own learning needs; and 

become lifelong learners. 

We further believe that the level of sophistication of application of nursing knowledge varies with the 

obtained level of education and skills of each individual so that: 

1. Baccalaureate education is viewed as preparation for the nurse to function as a generalist with a 

comprehensive approach to health care within both acute care and community settings. The 

entry level to professional practice is the baccalaureate degree. 

2. Graduate education is focused on the refinement of the knowledge and practice base acquired 

through baccalaureate nursing education. This level of education is viewed as the foundation for 

a wide variety of advanced practice roles, including clinical nurse specialists and nurse 

practitioners. 

The specialized area of study at D'Youville College is that of a Master of Science degree in 

Community Health Nursing with concentrations in management, high risk parents and children 

and/or nursing education. Nurses educated at this level are prepared to function autonomously 

as community health clinical nurse specialists. Further, nurses are prepared and empowered to 

improve and advance nursing within health care and nursing educational systems. Community 

health nursing has the obligation to care for individuals, families, groups, and communities. The 

community health nurse implements interventions within nursing theoretical frameworks at 

optimal, episodic, and continuous health restoration levels. The use of research and nursing 

theoretical models contributes to nursing's knowledge base and promotes needed changes in 

health care. 

The family nurse practitioner specializes in providing primary care to underserved populations, 

focusing on managed care for the entire family with appropriate referrals for needed services. 

Clinically, the nurse practitioner will assess, diagnose, and prescribe treatments for individuals 

and families in need of care, within the legal and ethical parameters of the nurse practitioner role. 

The Master of Science degree in nursing program is perceived as providing preparation for a 

wide variety of nursing practice roles at an advanced level, including primary caregiver, 

consultant, entrepreneur, researcher, manager, and educator within the health care system. This 

advanced level of knowledge and skill is viewed as essential to the pursuit of certification within a 

wide variety of specialty areas of nursing. The current climate of health care is changing at a 

rapid pace and will be facing continual transitions within the next decade. Accordingly, this 

generalized program has been designed to allow students the opportunity to customize their own 

focus for clinical specialization within a wide variety of changing options. 

3. Doctoral education in nursing involves in-depth research adding to the knowledge base obtained 

at the masters level and is perceived as the terminal degree. 

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Outcomes of the Baccalaureate Program 

Graduates of the baccalaureate program will be able to: 

1. Integrate liberal education and nursing education to a level of understanding to critically 

assess, implement and evaluate nursing care outcomes. 

2. Develop a framework of professional values and ethics to effectively interact with patients, 

their families, allied health professionals, and the public, to promote optimal care. 

3. Perform needs assessments in the health promotion of individuals, families, groups, and 

communities with consideration to: culture, race, religion, socio-economic status, education, 

age, gender, and lifestyle. 

4. Provide quality, safe, cost effective patient care in diverse clinical settings. 

5. Demonstrate acquisition of therapeutic communication and technical skills for the delivery of 

nursing. (The American Association of Colleges of Nursing lists technical skills expected to 

be performed in the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education For Professional Nursing 

Practice, copyright 2008.) 

6. Demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability through adherence to professional 

nursing standards, the application of evidence based practice and commitment to the pursuit 

of excellence in practice, research and life long learning. 

7. Demonstrate leadership abilities, through effective collaboration, negotiation, delegation, and 

communication, when practicing within the interdisciplinary health care teams. 

8. Empower patients through continual health teaching and counseling. 

9. Utilize information systems and technology in the planning, delivery and evaluation of 

evidence-based nursing care to individuals, families, and communities. 

10. Embrace a plan for professional growth and lifelong learning. 

Outcomes of Graduate Programs 

Graduates of the master’s programs will be able to: 

1. Use advanced theoretical and empirical nursing knowledge as the foundation for advanced 

nursing practice. 

2. Demonstrate expertise in nursing diagnosis and treatment responses necessary for 

promoting, maintaining, and/or restoring health of individuals, families, groups, and/or 

communities. 

3. Practice as culturally competent advanced practice clinicians in a variety of health care 

settings. 

4. Evaluate proposed new methods for providing safe, efficient, and cost-effective nursing care 

to meet societal demands. 

5. Demonstrate leadership roles in advanced nursing practice. 

6. Participate in research to improve nursing practice and quality of care. 

7. Demonstrate a commitment to advancement of the nursing profession. 

8. Demonstrate advanced communication skills through professional presentations and 

publications. 

9. Demonstrate moral, ethical, legal, political, environmental, and economic principles 

applicable to advanced nursing practice. 

10. Embrace a plan for professional growth and lifelong learning. 

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Year 1 Fall Year 3 Fall 

M BIO 107 Anatomy & Physiology 3 cr M MAT 123 Introduction to Applied Statistics 4 cr 

M BIO 107L Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 cr M NUR 360 Nursing Care of Adult Patient with 7 cr 

M CHE 114 Applied Chem for Health Sciences 4 cr Acute/Chronic Health Conditions 

CHE 114L Applied Chem Lab 0 cr NUR 360L Nursing Care of Adult Patient Lab 0 cr 

C CSC 110 Computer Science/Informatics for 3 cr M NUR 380 Evidenced-Based Practice 3 cr 

Health Science/Med Term C Free Elective 2 

3 cr 

C ENG 111 English Communications I 3 cr 

C FOC 101 Focus Seminar 0 cr Year 3 Spring 

C PSY 203 Developmental Psychology 3 cr C ECO 201 OR Prin of Econ - Macro OR 3 cr 

ECO 202 OR Prin of Econ - Micro OR 

Year 1 Spring PSC 201 American Government & Econ. 

M BIO 108 Anatomy & Physiology 4 cr M NUR 471 4 

Nursing Care of Childbearing and 6 cr 

M BIO 108L Anatomy & Physiology Lab Child Rearing Families 

C ENG 112 English Communications I I 3 cr NUR 471L Childbearing & Childrearing Lab 

C HIS 103 OR Comp World Civilizations OR 3 cr C Hum Elective 3 

3 cr 

HIS 111 OR Growth of Western Culture OR C Free Elective 2 

3 cr 

HIS 203 OR Am Econ/Social Hist to 1865 OR 

HIS 204 Am Econ/Social Hist since 1865 Total Credits Year 3: 32 cr 

M NUR 110 Population-Based Nursing 3 cr 

C SOC 101 OR Principles of Sociology OR 3 cr Year 4 Fall 

SOC 102 Social Problems M NUR 470 4 

Nursing Care of Patients in 

Community/Mental Health Settings 

6 cr 

Total Credits Year 1: 33 cr NUR 470L Community/Mental Health Lab 0 cr 

M NUR 485 Systems Leadership for Quality 3 cr 

Year 2 Fall Care and Patient Safety 

M BIO 208 Microbiology 1 

4 cr C Hum Elective 3 

3 cr 

BIO 208L Microbiology Lab 1 

0 cr C Hum Elective 3 

3 cr 

M NUR 210 Health Assess. Across Lifespan 4 cr 

NUR 210L Health Assessment Lab 0 cr Year 4 Spring 

M NUR 240 Fundamentals of Nursing 4 cr M NUR 480 Nursing Care of Patients with 6 cr 

NUR 240L Fundamentals of Nursing Lab 0 cr Complex Health Needs 

M NUR 280 Pathophysiology for Nursing 3 cr NUR 480L Clinical Immersion Lab 

M NUR 495 Licensure Preparation/ 1 cr 

Year 2 Spring NCLEX Review 

M NUR 260 Nursing Care of Older Adult with 5 cr C Hum Elective 3 

3 cr 

Chronic Health Conditions C Free Elective 2 

3 cr 

NUR 260L Nursing Care of Older Adult Lab 0 cr 

M NUR 285 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 3 cr Total Credits Year 4: 28 cr 

C PHI 201 OR Ethics OR 3 cr 

RS 201 Religion & Social Responsibility 

C Hum Elective 3 

3 cr 

Total Credits Year 2: 29 cr 

BSN Curriculum (2012) 

for students whose curriculum includes NUR 110 

KEY: 

1 

Microbiology may be taken during the summer semester between years 1 and 2. 

2 

Free Electives: Nursing and Nutrition electives are encouraged. 

3 

Humanities Electives - choose from at least 3 areas: 

Literature, Religion, Foreign Language, Philosophy, Fine Arts 

4 

NUR 470 and NUR 471 (with labs) are offered fall and spring. 

These courses are not required to be taken sequentially. 

M Course required for Major 

C Courses are part of College Core requirements 

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Year 1 Fall Year 3 Fall 

M BIO 107 Anatomy & Physiology 3 cr M MAT 123 Introduction to Applied Statistics 4 cr 

M BIO 107L Anatomy & Physiology Lab 1 cr M NUR 330 Professional Nursing I I I 9 cr 

C ENG 111 English Communications I 3 cr NUR 330L Clinical I I I 0 cr 

C PSY 101 OR General Psychology OR C Free Elect. 3 cr 

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology 3 cr 

M NUR 100 Intro to Professional Nursing 3 cr Year 3 Spring 

FOC 101 Focus Seminar 0 cr C ECO 201 Prin of Econ - Macro OR 3 cr 

ECO 202 Prin of Econ - Micro OR 

Year 1 Spring PSC 201 American Government & Econ. 

M BIO 108 Anatomy & Physiology 4 cr M NUR 420 Professional Nursing IV 8 cr 

M BIO 108L Anatomy & Physiology Lab NUR 420L Clinical IV 

M CHE 114 Chem for Health Sciences 4 cr M NUR 314 Nursing Research 3 cr 

M CHE 114L Chem Lab C Hum Elect** 3 cr 

C ENG 112 English Communications I I 3 cr 

C HIS 103 OR Comp World Civilizations OR Total Credits Year 3: 33 cr 

HIS 203 OR Am Econ/Social Hist to 1865 OR 3 cr 

HIS 204 OR Am Econ/Social Hist since 1865 OR Year 4 Fall 

HIS 111 Growth of Western Culture M NUR 430 Professional Nursing V 9 cr 

C SOC 101 OR Principles of Sociology OR 3 cr NUR 430L Clinical V 0 cr 

SOC 102 Social Problems C Hum Elect** 3 cr 

C Free Elect 3 cr 

Total Credits Year 1: 30 cr C Free Elect 3 cr 

Year 2 Fall Year 4 Spring 

M BIO 208 Microbiology 4 cr M NUR 450 Professional Nursing VI 9 cr 

BIO 208L Microbiology Lab 0 cr NUR 450L Clinical VI 

M NTR 325 Nutrition and Health 3 cr M HRM 309 Prin of Human Resource Mgmt OR 3 cr 

C CSC 110 Computer and Computing 3 cr MGT 435 Health Care Management 

M PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr C Hum Elect** 3 cr 

M MGT 305 Principles in Management 3 cr C Hum Elect** 3 cr 

Year 2 Spring Total Credits Year 4: 36 cr 

M BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3 cr 

M NUR 333 Pharmacology 3 cr KEY: 

M Course required for Major 

M NUR 230 Professional Nursing I I 4 cr C Courses are part of College Core requirements 

NUR 230L Clinical I I 0 cr 

C PHI 201 OR Ethics OR 3 cr 


C Hum Elect** 3 cr 


BSN Curriculum Schema (2010) 

for students whose curriculum includes NUR 100 

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D'Youville Campus RN to BSN Curriculum Schema 

Transfer/Exemption/Waived Credits (Maximum of 65 credits): 

NURSING PREREQUISITES Year 1 Fall 

M BIO 107 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 cr C CSC 110 Computer Science 3 cr 

M BIO 107L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 cr M MAT 123 Intro to Applied Statistics 4 cr 

M BIO 108 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr C PHI 201 OR Ethics OR 3 cr 

M BIO 108L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab RS 201 Religion & Social Responsibility 

M CHE 114 Chemistry for Health Sciences 4 cr M MGT 305 Principles of Management 3 cr 

M CHE 114L Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab M NUR 314 Nursing Research 3 cr 

M BIO 208 Microbiology 4 cr 

M BIO 208L Microbiology Lab Year 1 Spring 

M NTR 325 Nutrition 3 cr M NUR 440RN Professional Nursing V 6 cr 

M PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr NUR 440RNL Clinical V 1 cr 

M BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3 cr C HIS 103 OR Comparing World Civilizations OR 3 cr 


CORE REQUIREMENTS HIS 204 OR Am Econ/Social Hist since 1865 OR 

C ENG 111 English Communications I 3 cr HIS 111 Growth of Western Culture 

C ENG 112 English Cimmunications II 3 cr C PSC 201 OR American Govt & Economics OR 3 cr 

C SOC 101 OR Principles of Sociology OR 3 cr ECO 201 OR Princ of Economics - Macro OR 

SOC 102 Social Problems ECO 202 Princ of Economics - Micro 

C PSY 101 OR General Psychology OR 3 cr 

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology Total Credits Year 1: 29 cr 

NURSING COURSES Year 1 Summer 

M NUR 100 Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 cr C **Hum Elect. 3 cr 

M NUR 230 Professional Nursing II 3 cr C **Hum Elect. 3 cr 

M NUR 230L Professional Nursing II Lab 1 cr C Free Elect. 3 cr 

M NUR 330 Professional Nursing III 6 cr C Free Elect 3 cr 

M NUR 330L Professional Nursing III Lab 3 cr 

M NUR 333 Pharmacology 3 cr Total Credits Summer Year 1: 12 cr 

M NUR 420 Professional Nursing IV 5 cr 

M NUR 420L Professional Nursing IV Lab 3 cr Year 2 Fall 

M NUR 460RN Professional Nursing V 6 cr 

Total Credits This Section: 64 cr NUR 460RNL Professional Nursing V Lab 1 cr 

M MGT 435 OR Health Care Management OR 3 cr 

HRM 309 Princ of Human Resources Mgt 

C **Hum Elect. 3 cr 

Year 2 Spring 

M NUR 609+ Professional Role Development 3 cr 



C Free Elect. 3 cr 


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Nursing Prerequisites Year 2 Fall 

M BIO 107 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr NUR 441 (II) RN Professional Nursing V (II) (WIP) 3 cr 

M BIO 108 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr 

Humanities Elective 3 cr 

Year 2 Spring 

M CHE 114 Chemistry for Health Sciences 4 cr NUR 461 (I) RN Professional Nursing VI (I) 3 cr 

M CHE 114L Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab NUR 461 RN L Clinical VI 1 cr 

M BIO 208 Microbiology 4 cr Humanities Elective 3 cr 

M BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3 cr 

M NTR 325 Nutrition 3 cr Total Credits Year 2: 13 cr 

M PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr 

Year 2 Summer 

Nursing Courses MAT 123 Intro Applied Statistics 4 cr 

M NUR 100 Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 cr MGT 305 Principles of Management 3 cr 

M NUR 230 Professional Nursing II 3 cr 

M NUR 230L Professional Nursing II Lab 1 cr Total Credits Summer Year 2: 7 cr 

M NUR 330 Professional Nursing III 6 cr 


M NUR 333 Pharmacology 3 cr Year 3 Fall 

M NUR 420 Professional Nursing IV 5 cr NUR 461 (II) Professional Nursing VI (II) 3 cr 

M NUR 420L Professional Nursing IV Lab 3 cr Humanities Elective 3 cr 

Total This Section 52 cr 

Year 3 Spring 

Core Requirements (Some or All Transfer) NUR 314 Nursing Research 3 cr 

C ENG 111 English Communications I 3 cr Humanities Elective 3 cr 

C ENG 112 English Cimmunications II 3 cr 

C SOC 101 OR Principles of Sociology OR 3 cr Total Credits Year 3: 12 cr 

SOC 102 Social Problems 

C PSY 101 OR General Psychology OR 3 cr Year 3 Summer 

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology MGT 435 OR Health Care Management OR 3 cr 

C Free Elective 3 cr HRM 309 Principles of Human Res 

C Free Elective 3 cr PSC 201 OR American Government & Economics OR 3 cr 

C Free Elective 3 cr ECO 201 OR Principles of Economics- Macro OR 

Total This Section 

21 cr ECO 202 Principles of Economics- Micro 

Year 1 Fall Total Credits Summer Year 3: 6 cr 

CSC 110 Computer Science 3 cr 

NUR 609 Professional Role Development 3 cr 

Year 1 Spring 

NUR 441 (I) RN Professional Nursing V (I) (WIP) 3 cr 

NUR 441 RN L Clinical V 1 cr 

Humanities Elective 3 cr 

Year 1 Summer 


PHI 201 OR Ethics OR 3 cr 


HIS 103 OR Comp. World Civ. OR 3 cr 

HIS 203 OR Americal Economic &Social 

HIS 204 OR History since 1865 

HIS 111 Growth of Western Culture 

Total Credits Summer Year 1: 6 cr 

Off-Site RN to BSN Curriculum Schema 

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RN to BSN to MS (Choice of Focus) 


NURSING PREREQUISITES Year 1 Fall 






M CHE 114L Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab M NUR 314 Nursing Research 3 cr 


M BIO 208L Microbiology Lab Year 1 Spring 

M NTR 325 Nutrition 3 cr M NUR 440RN Professional Nursing V 6 cr 

M PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr NUR 440RNL Clinical V 1 cr 

M BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3 cr C HIS 103 OR Comparing World Civilizations OR 3 cr 


NURSING COURSES HIS 204 OR Am Econ/Social Hist since 1865 OR 

M NUR 100 Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 cr HIS 111 Growth of Western Culture 

M NUR 230 Professional Nursing II 3 cr C PSC 201 OR American Govt & Economics OR 3 cr 

M NUR 230L Professional Nursing II Lab 1 cr ECO 201 OR Princ of Economics - Macro OR 

M NUR 330 Professional Nursing III 6 cr ECO 202 Princ of Economics - Micro 


M NUR 333 Pharmacology 3 cr Total Credits Year 1: 29 cr 


M NUR 420L Professional Nursing IV Lab 3 cr Year 1 Summer 


CORE REQUIREMENTS C **Hum Elect. 3 cr 

C ENG 111 English Communications I 3 cr C Free Elect. 3 cr 

C ENG 112 English Cimmunications II 3 cr C Free Elect 3 cr 

C SOC 101 OR Principles of Sociology OR 3 cr 

SOC 102 Social Problems Total Credits Summer Year 1: 12 cr 

C PSY 101 OR General Psychology OR 3 cr 

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology Year 2 Fall 

M NUR 460RN Professional Nursing V 6 cr 

Total Credits This Section 64 cr NUR 460RNL Professional Nursing V Lab 1 cr 

M MGT 435 OR Health Care Management OR 3 cr 

HRM 309 Princ of Human Resources Mgt 


Master's Level Courses Years 3 + 4 

Year 2 Spring 

M NUR 609+ Professional Role Development 3 cr 





Supportive Component (9credits) 

Project Option (4 - 6 credits) 

SOC 600 Epidemiology 3 cr NUR 610 Project Seminar 3 cr 

PHI 600 Philosophical Methods 3 cr NUR 629 Project Advisement 1 cr 

HSA 615 Health Systems Organization and 

Management 

3 cr NUR 629 Project Advisement 1 cr 

NUR 629 Project Advisement 1 cr 

NUR 609 

Nursing Component (12 credits) 

Professional Role Development 3 cr OR 

NUR 630 I Professional Nursing VII 3 cr 

NUR 630L I Professional Nursing Clinical VII 2 cr 

Thesis Option (9 - 12 credits) 

NUR 630 II Professional Nursing VII 2 cr GRA 610 Thesis Seminar 3 cr 

NUR 630L II Professional Nursing Clinical VII 2 cr GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 3 cr 

GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 3 cr 

Research Component (6 - 7 credits) 


GRA 600 Theory Development 3 cr GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 1 cr 

GRA 601 Research Methodology and Design 3 cr GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 1 cr 

*GRA 602 Statistics Seminar 1 cr 

(Extension Request Required to Continue) 



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Nursing Prerequisites 

Year 1 Fall 






M CHE 114L Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab 


Year 1 Spring 

M BIO 208L Microbiology Lab M NUR 440RN Professional Nursing V 6 cr 

M NTR 325 Nutrition 3 cr NUR 440RNL Clinical V 1 cr 

M PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr C HIS 103 OR Comparing World Civilizations OR 3 cr 

M BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3 cr HIS 203 OR Am Econ/Social Hist to 1865 OR 

HIS 204 OR Am Econ/Social Hist since 1865 OR 

Nursing Courses 

HIS 111 Growth of Western Culture 

M NUR 100 Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 cr C PSC 201 OR American Govt & Economics OR 3 cr 

M NUR 230 Professional Nursing II 3 cr ECO 201 OR Princ of Economics - Macro OR 

M NUR 230L Professional Nursing II Lab 1 cr ECO 202 Princ of Economics - Micro 


M NUR 330L Professional Nursing III Lab 3 cr Total Year 1 Credits: 26 cr 

M NUR 333 Pharmacology 3 cr 


Year 1 Summer 

M NUR 420L Professional Nursing IV Lab 3 cr C **Hum Elect. 3 cr 


Core Requirements 


C ENG 111 English Communications I 3 cr C Free Elect 3 cr 


C SOC 101 OR Principles of Sociology OR 3 cr Total Summer Year 1 Credits: 12 cr 

SOC 102 Social Problems 

C PSY 101OR General Psychology OR 3 cr 

Year 2 Fall 

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology M NUR 460RN Professional Nursing V 6 cr 

NUR 460RNL Professional Nursing V Lab 1 cr 

Total Credits This Section 64 cr C **Hum Elect. 3 cr 

M MGT 435 Health Care Management OR 3 cr 

HRM 309 Prin. Of Human Resources Mgmt. 

M NUR 609+ 

Year 2 Spring 

Professional Role Development 3 cr 




M GRA 600+ Theory Development 

(Prerequisite to GRA 601) 

3 cr 

Total Year 2 Credits 28 cr 

Year 3 Fall (Master's Level) 

Year 4 Fall (Master's Level) 

SOC 600 Epidemiology 3 cr M NUR 607 Clinical Practicum II 3 cr 

NUR 604 Community Health Nursing I 3 cr M PHI 600 Philosophical Methods 3 cr 

GRA 606 OR (T) Curriculum Development OR 3 cr M GRA 610 OR Thesis Seminar OR 3 cr 

M HSA 613 (M) Healthcare Admin & Organiz cr NUR 610 Project Seminar 

M NUR 631 (A) Adv Health Assessment and 3 cr M GRA 608 OR (T) Teaching Practicum OR 3 cr 

M NUR 631L (A) Adv Health Assessment Lab 1 cr HSA 648 OR (M) Financial Mgt in Healthcare OR 

Year 3 Spring (Master's Level) 

NUR 333 (A) Pharmacology 

M GRA 601 Research Methodology & Design 3 cr 

Year 4 Spring (Master's Level) 

M NUR 605 Community Health Nursing II 3 cr M HSA 672 Practicum 3 cr 

M GRA 607 OR (T) Teaching Strategies OR 3 cr M GRA 629 Thesis Advisement OR 3 cr 

HSA 616 OR (M) Human Resource Mgmt OR cr M NUR 629 Project Advisement 

NUR 632 (A) Advanced Pharmacology cr 

Total Year 4 Credits: 18 cr 

Total Year 3 Credits: 22 cr 

M NUR 606 

Year 3 Summer (Master's Level) 

Clinical Practicum I 3 cr 

Total Summer Year 3 Credits: 3 cr 

RN to BSN to MS (Community Health Nursing) 

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Nursing Prerequisites 

Year 1 Fall 



M BIO 108 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr M NUR 250 Health Assessment 3 cr 

M BIO 108L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab C PHI 201 OR Ethics OR 3 cr 

M BIO 208 Microbiology 4 cr RS 201 Religion & Social Responsibility 

M BIO 208L Microbiology Lab 

M BIO 307 Pathophysiology 3 cr Year 1 Spring 

M CHE 114 Chemistry for Health Sciences 4 cr C ECO 201 OR Princ of Economics - Macro OR 3 cr 

M CHE 114L Chemistry for Health Sciences Lab ECO 202 OR Princ of Economics - Micro OR 

M NTR 325 Nutrition 3 cr PSC 201 American Govt & Economics 

M PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr C HIS 103 OR Comparing World Civilizations OR 3 cr 

HIS 111 OR Growth of Western Culture OR 

Nursing Courses 


M NUR 100 Introduction to Professional Nursing 3 cr HIS 204 Am Econ/Social Hist since 1865 

M NUR 230 Professional Nursing II 3 cr M NUR 440RN Professional Nursing V (WIP) 6 cr 

M NUR 230L Professional Nursing II Lab 1 cr NUR 440RNL Clinical V 1 cr 


M NUR 330L Professional Nursing III Lab 3 cr Total Year 1 Credits: 26 cr 

M NUR 333 Pharmacology (NOT EXEMPT) 3 cr 

M NUR 420 Professional Nursing IV 5 cr Year 1 Summer 

M NUR 420L Professional Nursing IV Lab 3 cr C **Hum Elect. 3 cr 


Core Requirements 


C ENG 111 English Communications I 3 cr C Free Elect 3 cr 


C PSY 101 OR General Psychology OR 3 cr Total Summer Year 1 Credits: 38 cr 

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology 

C SOC 101 OR Principles of Sociology OR 3 cr Year 2 Fall 

SOC 102 Social Problems M NUR 460RN Professional Nursing V 6 cr 

NUR 460RNL Professional Nursing V Lab 1 cr 

Total Credits This Section 64 cr M GRA 600 Theory Development 3 cr 

M GRA 601 

Year 2 Spring 

Research Methodology (DC) 1 

3 cr 





Total Summer Year 2 Credits: 25 cr 

Clinical Component (24 credits) Project Option (4 - 6 credits) 

NUR 631 Advanced Health Assessment 3 cr NUR 610 Project Seminar 3 cr 

NUR 631L Advanced Health Assessment Lab 1 cr NUR 629 Project Advisement 1 cr 

NUR 634 Health Promotion and Primary Care 3 cr NUR 629 Project Advisement 1 cr 

of Children and Families (Pediatric) NUR 629 Project Advisement 1 cr 

NUR 635 Health Promotion and Primary Care 3 cr 

of Women and Families (Women) OR 

NUR 637 Health Promotion and Primary Care 3 cr 

of Adults (Adult) Thesis Option (9 - 12 credits) 

NUR 638 Family NP Clinical Practicum in 3 cr GRA 610 Thesis Seminar 3 cr 

Pediatrics GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 3 cr 

NUR 639 Family NP Clinical Practicum in 3 cr GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 3 cr 

Women's Health Care GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 1 cr 

NUR 640S Family NP Clinical Practicum in Adult 1 cr GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 1 cr 

Health - Seminar GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 1 cr 

NUR 640CL Family NP Clinical Practicum in Adult 4 cr (Extension Request Required to Continue) 

Health Care - Clinical GRA 629 Thesis Advisement 1 cr 


Supportive Component (6 credits) 

NUR 632 Advanced Pharmacology 3 cr 

NUR 633 Advanced Physiology 3 cr 

and Pathophysiology 

Research Component (6 - 7 credits) 

GRA 600 Theory Development 3 cr 

GRA 601 Research Methodology 3 cr 

and Design 

*GRA 602 Statistics Seminar 1 cr 

RN to BSN to MS (Family Nurse Practioner) 

Master's Level Courses Years 3 + 4 

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ADVISEMENT 

Each semester advisement takes place during a specified time before Registration. Notices are 

posted in the lobby and on the fifth floor of the ALT Building. Each student has the responsibility 

of making an appointment with his/her assigned advisor for an academic conference. 

A list of current students with assigned advisor is posted on the bulletin board beside ALT 507 

and also posted on STACI: check it each semester. Advisors have sign-up times posted on their 

office doors 2 weeks before advisement. 

PIN numbers for on-line registration are given out by the advisor during your scheduled 

appointment. PIN numbers will not be distributed by phone or e-mail. If students miss the window 

for on-line registration, paper registration requiring a signed registration form will be necessary. 

Students who fail to meet with their advisors risk losing their registration appointment, course, 

and section preferences. Further, failure of the student to meet with their advisor relinquishes all 

responsibilities of the advisor during that semester. 

Note: Appointments with advisors generally need to be made at least a week in advance of the 

actual advisement period! 

ADVISORS 

On admission to the School of Nursing, each student is assigned an academic advisor. The 

advisor is responsible for giving academic advisement, assisting with the choice of courses, 

offering direction in the program of study, assessing the student's progress and distributing PIN 

numbers for on-line registration. The advisor and the student shall review the following: previous 

semester grade reports and semester GPA; overall GPA; current performance in course work; 

registration for upcoming semester; and any difficulties experienced by the student. 

Students should feel free to contact their advisor to discuss concerns related to their studies. 

Each faculty member holds three (3) open office hours weekly at times posted on his/her office 

door; appointments at other times can also be arranged. Messages for advisors can be left with 

the School of Nursing secretaries in ALT 509 or 506 or posted on individual faculty office doors. 

Advisors can also be reached via e-mail. 

A current list of students and their advisors is posted on the ALT 507 bulletin board. Students’ 

advisors are also available on STACI. A student wishing to change advisors should see the 

Student Affairs Coordinator (ALT 550) who coordinates advisement. 

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY 

The D’Youville College School of Nursing promotes the use of social media in the school setting to 

encourage and support learning. Various venues of social media include, but are not limited to: Moodle, 

D’Youville Webmail, Facebook, Twitter, You-Tube, MySpace, Flickr, and You Stream. These media can 

be used to maximize a students’ educational experience, and are recommended when used for this 

purpose. 

Use of social media by D'Youville College nursing students is expected to be consistent with professional 

guidelines established by the American Nurses Association. 

A summary of these guidelines may be accessed at the following website: 

http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/AboutANA/Social-Media/Social-Networking- 

Principles-Toolkit/6-Tips-for-Nurses-Using-Social-Media-Poster.pdf 

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It is expected that all students will use professional judgment when using social media, and refrain from 

harassment or defamation in the classroom and clinical setting. Do not upload any images of yourself in 

a clinical environment – these could be in breach of your code of conduct and lead to potential dismissal 

from the school. Social media will be used by the School of Nursing to investigate any student who is 

suspected of improper use of any such sites during their class or clinical settings. (Please see the 

College’s policy regarding HIPPA) 

Improper use of social media will result in disciplinary action. Any student who posts or references 

personally identifiable health information related to patient care will be immediately dismissed from their 

respective program and face possible removal from the school. 

POLICY ON NURSING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 

Introduction 

In accordance with the federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

of 1991 and Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, D’Youville College is committed to providing equal 

educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities (e.g., permanent or temporary sensory, physical, 

or psychological disabilities). The School of Nursing welcomes students with disabilities. To ensure 

equality of access for students with disabilities, reasonable accommodations are made including but not 

limited to auxiliary aids and modifications to courses, programs, services, activities and/or facilities. 

Accommodation(s) made cannot fundamentally alter the nature of the curriculum including the didactic 

component, laboratory sessions, and clinical experiences, cause undue hardship for the College or 

affiliating agencies, or jeopardize the health or safety of the individual or others. 

Essential Abilities 

Becoming a Registered Professional Nurse requires the completion of a nursing education program that 

is both intellectually and physically challenging. In order to be successful in completing the requirements 

for a bachelor of science degree in nursing at D’Youville College, students must be able to fully 

participate in both the academic and clinical environments. 

Full participation in the academic and clinical environments requires that students possess certain 

essential sensory/motor functional abilities and essential interpersonalcommunication/cognitive/emotional 

abilities. Details regarding these essential abilities are as follows; they 

are not intended to be all inclusive. 

Sensory/Motor Functional Abilities 

Adequate motor and sensory abilities are required to provide safe and effective nursing care and perform 

a variety of nursing activities. 

• Mobility/gross motor skills including the ability to: stand and maintain balance, bend, twist, 

stoop/squat, reach above shoulders, reach to floor, move within confined spaces, move with 

coordination and safe speed. 

• Fine motor skills including the ability to: pinch/pick-up objects with both hands, grasp small 

objects with hands/fingers, twist with hands, write with pen or pencil, and use electronic 

equipment. 

• Physical strength and endurance including the ability to: carry equipment and supplies, 

transfer/transport patients, and sit and stand for long periods of time. 

• Sensory including the ability to: 

o Tactile: feel vibration, detect temperature, feel differences in surface characteristics. 

o Hearing: hear, normal speaking level sounds, faint body sounds, and auditory alarms. 

o Visual: distinguish letters at 12-point font and objects both close and distant, use depth 

perception, use peripheral vision, and distinguish color and intensity of color. 

o Olfactory: detect smoke and odors. 

Interpersonal-Communication/Cognitive/Emotional Abilities 

• Interpersonal-Communication skills including the ability to: 

o Read, write, speak and understand English at a level consistent with successful course 

completion. 

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o Participate in classroom and laboratory discussions and activities. 

o Develop therapeutic patient and family relationships. 

o Establish professional relationships with faculty, other students, staff of affiliating 

agencies, and members of the community. 

o Express feelings and ideas in a professional manner. 

o Provide and accept feedback respectfully. 

• Critical thinking skills including the ability to: 

o Participate in intellectual activities requiring critical thinking, judgment, and analysis. 

o Demonstrate arithmetic competency. 

o Solve problems and plan care within reasonable time frames within a complex 

environment. 

• Emotional health including the ability to: 

o Fully use cognitive abilities 

o Adapt to unexpected changes and stressful situations. 

o Exercise good judgment 

o Provide safe and competent care. 

o Complete program responsibilities within a timely manner. 

o Establish and sustain mature, effective, and sensitive relationships with patients and 

colleagues. 

o Empathize with the feelings and situations of others. 

Process of Reasonable Accommodation 

The School of Nursing is committed to ensuring that otherwise qualified students with disabilities are 

given reasonable accommodations. Students with disabilities who wish to request these 

accommodations due to the effects of their disability are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of 

Disability Services at D’Youville College to begin the process for documenting their disability and 

determining eligibility for services prior to the start of the program. While the process can be initiated at 

any time, reasonable accommodations cannot be implemented retroactively so timeliness in requesting 

accommodations is essential. 

Since degrees of ability vary widely among individuals, the School of Nursing is committed to creating 

access to qualified individuals with a disability using a case by case analysis. The School of Nursing 

remains flexible with regard to the types of reasonable accommodations that can be made specifically in 

the college’s classroom and clinical settings. Students with disabilities are invited to offer suggestions for 

accommodations that have worked in the past. Accommodations made will specifically address the 

limitations of the disability. Our belief is that accommodation should be tailored to individual situations. 

The process for determining the type of reasonable accommodation shall be determined by a committee 

convened for that purpose. The committee is responsible for ongoing monitoring of compliance with 

essential requirements as they correspond to the Baccalaureate Nursing Program’s objectives for 

qualified nursing students with disabilities. 

The composition of the committee is as follows: 

(a) Chairperson of the School of Nursing 

(b) Nursing Faculty (with experience or expertise in ADA and/or disabilities) 

(c) Basic and Completion Level Coordinators of the School of Nursing 

(d) Coordinator of Disability Services 

(e) Faculty Representatives from Occupational and Physical Therapy 

Conclusion 

Students with disabilities are encouraged to assess their needs realistically, to take advantage of 

appropriate support, and to be clear and precise about gaining assistance in order to achieve their goal of 

becoming a baccalaureate-prepared registered professional nurse. 

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Sources 

Massachusetts General Hospital of Health Professions (Accelerated Program for students with degrees) 

Yocom, C.J. (1996). Validation study: Functional abilities essential for nursing practice. Chicago: National 

Council of State Boards of Nursing (Available in: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (1999). 

Guidelines for using results of functional abilities and other resources (Appendix A. pp. 56-57). Chicago: 

author.) 

University of Washington School of Nursing (2007), Essential behaviors for admission, continuation, and 

graduation for UW Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma masters students, UW Seattle DNP and post-licensed 

MEPN students, and UW Tacoma BSN students. 

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Students: Refer to Academic Policies for the year you entered the Nursing program 

ACADEMIC POLICIES ** 2012 - 2013 (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2012) 

** These policies are currently under review and may be subject to change. 

A. Grade and G.P.A. Requirements: 

1. Undergraduate Courses 

i. To be in good standing in the BSN program, students must maintain a cumulative 

GPA and a semester GPA of 2.5. 

ii. Maintain a minimum grade of C in all 100-400 level courses required in the major 

and for all other courses required for the major as outlined in progression 

requirements. 

2. Graduate Courses (for already licensed students in combination BSN/Master’s programs) 

i. To be in good standing, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all 500 and 

600 level courses in the program. 

3. Maintain a minimum grade of B in all 500-600 level courses required in the major. 

4. No more than a total of two supporting courses at the 500-600 level with grades lower 

than B (B-, C+, C) is applicable toward the degree. A grade of C- or lower is not 

applicable to the degree. 

5. A student who takes an incomplete grade in a prerequisite to a required nursing course 

will not be permitted to begin that nursing course until the pre-requisite course is 

completed with an acceptable grade. The incomplete grade in the prerequisite course 

must be satisfied one week prior to the start of the following semester. 

6. For any NUR course with a lab/clinical component, both the theory component and the 

lab/clinical component must be repeated if a passing grade is not achieved for either 

theory (minimum grade of C) and/or clinical(s) (minimum grade of S). 

B. Progression Requirements: 

1. A minimum grade of C must be attained in any course required for the major. This 

includes BIO 107/L, BIO 108/L, CHE 114/L, BIO 208/L, PSY 203, PSY 206, MAT 123, 

MGT 305, MGT 435 or HRM 309 and all required NUR courses. 

2. Students who fail to obtain a grade of C in a course required for the major will not be 

permitted to enroll in any course for which that course is a pre-requisite, until the C grade 

requirement for the pre-requisite course has been met. 

3. Students are permitted to repeat a course required for the major only once. 

4. All course and thesis/project policies currently in existence regarding the graduate level 

courses in the current MS nursing programs will be followed for the graduate level 

courses and thesis/project in the BSN/MS programs. 

5. Students accepted into the RN/BS, RN/BS/MS program must hold a current, unrestricted 

license as a registered professional nurse. Students not meeting this requirement at any 

time will be withdrawn from the nursing program. 

6. Students who are unsuccessful (receive less than a C) in any nursing course or a course 

required for the major will receive an academic warning letter regardless of GPA. 

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C. Probationary Standing and Dismissal: 

1. Students who are not in good standing in the School of Nursing, i.e., do not achieve a 

semester GPA and/or a cumulative GPA of 2.5 are placed on probation, limited to 13 

credits in the next semester in which they are registered. 

2. A student may remain on probation for no more than two successive semesters. Failure 

to meet standards after two successive semesters on probation will result in dismissal 

from the program. 

3. Students who have achieved less than a C in two science courses required for the major 

or two nursing courses or one of each will be dismissed from the program regardless of 

GPA. Two lab grades of less than a C will be considered one science failure. 

4. Students who fail to achieve a grade of at least C on a second attempt when repeating a 

course required for the major will be dismissed from the program. 

5. During the 500 or 600 level courses, a student placed on probation must achieve a 

semester average of at least 3.0, and achieve a cumulative grade point average of at 

least 3.0 within the next 2 semesters. Failure to meet the conditions of probation will 

result in dismissal from the program. 

6. Students demonstrating inability to deliver safe patient care or unprofessional conduct at 

any time will receive a grade of F for the course and be immediately dismissed from the 

program. 

D. Re-admission: 

1. Only students who are dismissed from the nursing program for continued probation are 

eligible for re-admission to the program. Such students can apply for re-admission after 

one semester, provided they meet the criteria for a student in good standing with the 

college and provide for the Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, and Retention 

committee a plan of action for their success in the program. 

2. Students who have been dismissed for unsafe practice or unprofessional conduct will not 

be eligible for re-admission. 

3. Re-admission to the program is decided by the Nursing Undergraduate Admissions, 

Progression, and Retention Committee based on readmission policies and potential for 

academic success. 

4. Students re-instated following dismissal will be on probation for one semester provided 

they maintain a GPA of 2.5. Any grade below C in a course required for the major 

following re-admission will result in dismissal from the program with no option for readmission. 

Two successive semesters on probation following re-admission will result in 

dismissal with no option for readmission. 

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a. To be in good standing in the BSN program, students must maintain a GPA and 

semester average of 2.5. 

b. Maintain a minimum grade of C in all 100-400 level courses required in the major 


requirements. 

2. Graduate Courses (for students in combination BSN/Master’s programs) 

a. To be in good standing, maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for all 500 and 


b. Maintain a minimum grade of B in all 500-600 level courses required in the major. 

c. No more than a total of two supporting courses at the 500-600 level with grades 

lower than B (B-, C+, C) is applicable toward the degree. A grade of C- or lower 

is not applicable to the degree. 


will not be permitted to begin the nursing course until the pre-requisite course is 


must be satisfied one weekprior to the start of the following semester. 

4. Both components of a course must be repeated if a passing grade is not received for 

either theory or clinical. 

5. A required course in which an unacceptable (U) grade is earned must be repeated. This 

includes all clinical rotations: NUR 230, NUR 330, NUR 420, NUR 430, and NUR 450. 


1. A minimum grade of C is required for any course in the major. This includes BIO 107/L, 

BIO 108/L, CHE 114/L, BIO 208/L, BIO 307, NTR 325, PSY 206, MAT 123, MGT 305, 

MGT 435 or HRM 309 and all required NUR courses. 

2. Students who fail to obtain a grade of C in a required pre-requisite course will not be 

permitted to enroll in major courses having a NUR or GRA prefix offered in subsequent 

semesters. 

3. Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be admitted into NUR 330/NUR 330L 

for the first time. 

4. Students are permitted to repeat a course only once. 


courses in the current MS in Community Health Nursing and the MS in Nursing programs 

will be followed for the graduate level courses and thesis/project in the BSN/MS 

programs. 

6. Students accepted into the RN/BS, RN/BS/MS program must be licensed to practice 

nursing by the completion of the first semester. Students will not be permitted to 

register for any clinical courses without a current and unrestricted license. 

Students not meeting this requirement will be withdrawn from the nursing program. 

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required for the major will be placed on academic probation regardless of GPA. 

3. Failure to meet standards for two successive probation periods will result in dismissal 



(see page 10) or two nursing courses or one of each will be dismissed from the program 

regardless of GPA. Two lab grades of less than a C will be considered one science 

failure. 

5. Students who fail to achieve a grade of at least C on a second attempt, i.e. when 

repeating a course required for the major will be dismissed from the program. 



least 3.0 within the next 2 semesters. Failure to meet the conditions of probation will 

result in dismissal from the program. 

7. Students demonstrating inability to deliver safe patient care or unprofessional conduct at 

any time will receive a grade of F for the course and be immediately dismissed from the 

program. 


1. Only students who are dismissed from the nursing program for the following reasons: 

continued probation OR one science and one non-clinical nursing course failure OR 2 

non-clinical nursing course failures may apply for re-admission to the program after one 

semester provided they meet the criteria for a student in good standing in college and 

provide for the Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, and Retention committee a plan 

of action for their success in the program. 






4. A student re-instated following dismissal will be on probation for one semester provided 

they maintain a GPA of 2.5. Two successive semesters on probation will result in 


E. Immunization, CPR, Health Insurance, and Professional Liability Requirements: 

1. Students must provide documentation of current adult and pediatric CPR certification to 

be enrolled in all nursing courses starting with NUR 330 and NUR 330L. 

2. Students must provide documentation for all immunizations and health assessments as 

specified by the Health Office and School of Nursing, to be enrolled in all nursing 

courses. Some clinical agencies may have additional requirements. 

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3. It is strongly recommended that all students carry health insurance coverage for the 

duration of the program experience. Students assume responsibility for their own 

medical care. Information regarding a basic injury and illness insurance plan is available 

through the College Student Health Service. In their capacity as students, students 

cannot access employee health care services free of charge at program clinical sites. 

Limited services are available through the Student Health Service. Students are 

responsible for any health care costs, even those that arise from clinical or laboratory 

assignments. The university assumes no responsibility for a student’s medical care. 

4. Students are required to carry the level of professional liability insurance specified by the 

program which is incorporated in nursing student fees. 

F. Background Checks: 

1. Some clinical sites may require background checks prior to attendance. Positive findings 

on a background check will make a student ineligible for assignment. 

2. Positive results on a background check will prevent academic progression. 

3. Students applying for licensure to practice as a professional nurse in New York State are 

required to disclose criminal convictions. Such disclosure may be cause for nonlicensure. 

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i. To be in good standing in the BSN program, students must maintain a GPA and 




requirements. 

2. Graduate Courses (for students in combination BSN/Master’s programs) 



ii. Maintain a minimum grade of B in all 500-600 level courses required in the major. 

iii. No more than a total of two supporting courses at the 500-600 level with grades 






must be satisfied one week prior to the start of the following semester. Both components 

of a course must be repeated if a passing grade is not received for either theory or 

clinical. 


includes all clinical rotations: NUR 230, NUR 330, NUR 420, NUR 430, and NUR 450. 




MGT 435 or HRM 309 and all required NUR courses 



semesters. 







programs. 


nursing. Students will not be permitted to register for any courses without a 

current and unrestricted license. 

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1. Students who do not achieve a semester average of 2.5 will be placed on Academic 

Warning and may be limited to 12 credits. Students with 2 successive semesters of 

Academic Warning will be placed on probation. 





required for the major will be placed on academic probation regardless of GPA. 




or two nursing courses or one of each will be dismissed from the program regardless of 

GPA. Two lab grades of less than a C will be considered one science failure. 





least 3.0 within the next 2 full-time semesters. Failure to meet the conditions of probation 

will result in dismissal from the program. 

8. In order to assure safe standards for the delivery of patient care, the following would 

constitute immediate dismissal from nursing program and receiving an F for the grade: a 

level of theoretical knowledge which interferes with appropriate judgment in the delivery 

of patient care-unsafe performance in the delivery of patient care appropriate to student’s 

level. 

9. Students will be dismissed from the program for unprofessional conduct at any time. 


1. Students who are dismissed from the nursing program for the following reasons: 

continued probation OR one science and one non-clinical nursing course failure OR 2 

non-clinical nursing course failures may apply for re-admission to the program after one 

semester provided they meet the criteria for a student in good standing in college and 

provide for the Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, and Retention committee a plan 

of action for their success in the program. 









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specified by the Health Office and School of Nursing to be enrolled in all nursing courses. 




through the College Student Health Service. In their capacity as students, students 







4/97, 9/00, 5/07, 5/08, 6/10 

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requirements. 

2. Graduate Courses 










must be satisfied one week prior to the start of the following semester 


includes all clinical rotations. 




MGT 435 or HRM 309 and all NUR courses. 



semesters. 







programs. 


nursing. Students will not be permitted to register for any courses without a 

current license. 

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cumulative GPA of 2.5 are placed on probation, limited to 12 credits in the next semester 

in which they are registered. 

2. Students who do not achieve a semester average of 2.5 will be placed on Academic 

Warning and may be limited to 12 credits. 

3. Students who are unsuccessful in any nursing course or a course required for the major 

will be placed on academic probation regardless of GPA. 



5. Students who have failed two science courses required for the major or two nursing 

courses or one of each will be dismissed from the program regardless of GPA. Two 

failures in a science lab will be considered one science failure. Three lab failures will 

result in failure. 








constitute immediate dismissal from nursing program and receiving an F for the grade: a 

level of theoretical knowledge which interferes with appropriate judgment in the delivery 

of patient care-unsafe performance in the delivery of patient care appropriate to student’s 

level. 

9. Students will be dismissed from the program for unprofessional conduct. 


1. Students who are dismissed from the nursing program may apply for re-admission to the 

program after one semester provided they meet the criteria for a student in good standing 

and provide for the Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, and Retention committee a 

plan of action for their success in the program. 









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specified by the Health Office and School of Nursing to be enrolled in all nursing courses. 




through the University Student Health Service. In their capacity as students, students 







4/97, 9/00, 5/07, 5/08 

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ACADEMIC POLICIES ** 2008 – 2009 (EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2008) 







and for all other courses required for the major. 










completed with an acceptable grade. 

4. A required course in which an unacceptable (U) grade is earned must be repeated. 




MGT 435 or HRM 309 and all NUR courses. 



semesters. 

3. Students must achieve a GPA of 2.5 to be admitted into NUR 330/NUR 330L. 





programs. 

6. Students accepted into the RN/BS, RN/BS/MS program must be licensed after the first 

semester in the program. Students will not be permitted to register for the following 

semester without a current license. 


1. Students who are not in good standing in the department, i.e., do not achieve a GPA 

appropriate and/or semester average of 2.5 are placed on probation, limited to 12 credits 

in the next semester in which they are registered, and will remain on probation until they 

achieve a GPA or semester average of 2.5. 

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3. Students who have failed two required science or nursing courses or a combination of 

one science and one clinical nursing course or one clinical nursing course and one nonclinical 

nursing course or two clinical or non-clinical nursing courses will be dismissed 

from the program regardless of GPA. 








constitute immediate dismissal from nursing courses: a level of theoretical knowledge 

which interferes with appropriate judgment in the delivery of patient care; unsafe 

performance in the delivery of patient care, appropriate to student’s level. 



1. Students who are dismissed from the nursing program because of academic difficulties, 

may apply for re-admission to the program after one year provided they meet the criteria 

for a student in good standing and provide for the Undergraduate Admissions, 

Progression, and Retention committee a plan of action for their success in the program. 

2. Students who have failed 2 clinical nursing courses or 2 science courses will not be 

eligible for re-admission. 

3. Re-admission to the program is dependent on Undergraduate Admissions, Progression, 

and Retention Committee decisions and will be done on a case by case basis. 

4. A student re-instated following dismissal will be on probation for the remainder of the 

program. 





specified by the Health Office to be enrolled in all nursing courses. 

3. Students must carry health insurance to be enrolled in all nursing courses. 

4. Students will be required to carry the level of professional liability insurance specified by 

the program. 

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ACADEMIC POLICIES ** 2007 – 2008 (FOR STUDENTS ADMITTED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2007) 


A. Grade and Q.P.A. Requirements: 


i. To be in good standing in the BSN program, seniors and juniors must maintain a 

QPA and semester average of 2.5; sophomores must maintain a QPA and 

semester average of 2.0; freshmen must maintain a QPA and semester average 

of 1.8. 


and for all other courses required for the major. 


i. To be in good standing, maintain a cumulative QPA of at least 3.0 for all 500 and 








completed with an acceptable grade. 

4. A required course in which an unacceptable (U) grade is earned must be repeated. 


1. A minimum grade of C is required for any course in the major. Students who fail to obtain 

a grade of C in a required pre-requisite course will not be permitted to enroll in major 

courses having a NUR or GRA prefix offered in subsequent semesters. 

2. Students must achieve a QPA of 2.5 to be admitted into NUR 330/NUR 330L. 





programs. 



GPA appropriate for their class year, are placed on probation, and will remain on 

probation until they achieve a GPA appropriate for their class year. 



3. Students who do not meet the required semester average for their class year will be 

placed on warning and will be limited to 12 credits. 

4. Students who have failed two required science and/or nursing courses will be dismissed 

from the program regardless of GPA. 







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constitute immediate dismissal from nursing courses: a level of theoretical knowledge 

which interferes with appropriate judgment in the delivery of patient care; unsafe 

performance in the delivery of patient care, appropriate to student’s level. 



1. A student who is dismissed from the nursing program because of academic difficulties, 

may apply for re-admission to the program after one year and must show evidence of 

academic and/or personal growth for consideration. 

2. Readmission to the program is dependent on School of Nursing Faculty Committee 

decisions. 


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specified by the Health Office to be enrolled in all nursing courses. 

3. Students must carry health insurance to be enrolled in all nursing courses. 

4. Students will be required to carry the level of professional liability insurance specified by 

the program. 

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General Academic Policies apply to all student, in any undergraduate Nursing major 

COURSE POLICIES 

In keeping with the Mission Statement of D’Youville College, the School of Nursing seeks to graduate 

students who are “responsible members of society and of their professions.” Therefore, students enrolled 

in either the undergraduate or graduate programs of the School of Nursing are expected to demonstrate 

high standards of academic integrity and professional behavior. Further, the Faculty of the School of 

Nursing are in agreement that adherence to the following policies and behavioral expectations are 

integral to the demonstration of professionalism and, consequently, required of all students enrolled in 

every nursing program offered by D’Youville College. 

STUDENT CONDUCT 

Students enrolled in the nursing program are expected to exhibit professional behavior, demonstrating 

responsible and mature conduct in both the academic and clinical environments. Unprofessional conduct 

will not be tolerated. Regardless of previous grades earned, it may result in failure in and/or dismissal 

from the course and/or program. Disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the course and/or School of 

Nursing faculty. For policies specific to the School of Nursing regarding grading, promotion, retention, 

dismissal, and unprofessional conduct, see academic policies of this handbook. 

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR 

College Policy on Professional Behavior 

Whenever a D’Youville student is required to act in a professional capacity as part of his/her major course 

requirements (e.g.: internship, clinical practice, community services), program-specific policies pertaining 

to student conduct and behavior in such settings are applicable. Students will be required to sign the 

Statement of Understanding indicating their knowledge of the program-specific policy governing their 

behavior in the course related professional activity. Individual programs may have additional Statements 

of Understanding. 

If a student refuses to sign the “Statement of Understanding” the student will be denied placement. 

School of Nursing Professional Behavior Expectations 

Professional behavior on the part of the student includes (but is not limited to) the following: 

1. Punctuality as dictated by the college, professor, or clinical agency. 

2. Maintaining patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and faculty requirements. 

3. Adherence to student conduct guidelines presented in the college catalog, course syllabus, and 

student handbook. 

4. Maintaining flexibility. Participating clinical agencies cannot always guarantee that you will be in an 

environment that will suit your exact needs with regard to completion of specific assignments. It is 

your responsibility to adjust to the situation and discuss your needs with your clinical preceptor or 

instructor. 

4. Demonstration of respect for patients, peers, facility staff, and faculty in the clinical/ classroom 

setting. 

5. Appropriate interpersonal verbal and non-verbal communication including maintenance of 

appropriate boundaries in interactions with faculty, peers, patients, and facility staff. 

Unprofessional behavior exhibited by a student in any college class, and/or cooperating clinical agency 

will result in immediate removal from the setting and may also result in failure of the course or clinical 

experience regardless of any previous grades earned. 

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Attendance 

Students are expected to be in attendance in all scheduled classes, clinical assignments, and any 

community-based assignments outside of classes. Failure to attend may result in a lower grade or, in 

community-based assignments, may result in failure. Students are expected to arrive at class on time 

and to stay until class has ended. Students who arrive late or who leave early may be considered absent 

for that class. This may result in a lowered grade. 

READING ASSIGNMENTS AND TEXTBOOKS 

Students are responsible for reading required assignments completely. However, the faculty may assign 

additional learning activities to guide learning and to emphasize certain content areas. 

It is impossible to learn everything in class and/or clinical; therefore, students need to read, investigate, 

and pursue learning as is expected of a professional. Texts, including science texts, should be kept for 

future reference and for NCLEX-RN reviews. 

Assignments 

Assignments must be submitted on the date and time that they are due. Late assignments may either 

receive a lowered grade or, at the discretion of the professor, not be accepted at all. Students whose 

assignments are not accepted due to lateness will receive a failing grade for that assignment. 

All assignments must be typed or computer generated, be neat in appearance, and be written in Standard 

English. Scholarly papers should be written in either a size 10 or size 12 font and be free of decorative 

graphics that are not an integral part of the work being presented. The current edition of APA style is 

required. Scholarly presentation of material is an important part of the nursing profession; therefore, work 

submitted that is not appropriate with regard to appearance, legibility, spelling, syntax, punctuation, and 

the use of Standard Written English will be penalized accordingly. 

Quizzes and or examinations 

Students are responsible for taking course examinations when scheduled. Any student who is unable to 

take an examination due to an unexpected and unavoidable circumstance must notify the faculty teaching 

the course, as specified in the course syllabus, prior to the time of the examination. Failure to provide 

notification prior to the examination will result in a grade of zero. Student may be required to provide 

documentation related to the reason for absence. Students who have given this notification and have an 

appropriate reason for missing the exam (as determined by the faculty of the course) will be given a 

make-up examination, as scheduled by faculty. The make-up examination might not be the same format 

as the original exam. No quiz or examination may be re-taken. 

RN LICENSING EXAM (NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION - NCLEX-RN) 

NCLEX-RN Exams are offered through scheduled computerized testing. Applications are available in the 

School of Nursing Office and should be completed during the last senior nursing course or near the 

completion of the program. Students need to begin preparation for the NCLEX-RN early in their program. 

Students will be required to participate in NCLEX-RN preparation activities during designated courses. 

DIRECTED STUDIES 

Directed Studies are not permitted in the nursing courses with a laboratory/clinical component. 

AUDITING OF COURSES 

Auditing of required nursing course is not permitted. 

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LEARNING CENTER 

The purpose of the Learning Center is to help students meet their academic goals. 

Housed in the Learning Center are the federally funded Title IV Student Support Services (SSS), and the 

Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), co-sponsored by the State Education Department and 

D’Youville College. 

The Learning Center staff administers the Skills Assessment Inventory (SAI), including reading, writing, 

math and chemistry components, to entering students, including transfers, in order to determine their 

readiness for required courses. It also provides non-credit college skills courses in reading and study 

skills, writing, critical thinking, and math. 

Professional tutorial assistance is provided in reading, writing, math, and selected courses. An intensive 

Pre-College Skills Program is offered in the summer to enable current and incoming students to improve 

their skills. 

Professional and peer tutors are available, on an appointment basis, to assist students in reading, writing, 

basic math and study skills. Content area tutoring is offered for high-risk courses depending on 

availability of tutors. 

In addition to the instructional programs, academic counseling is available to students in the areas of 

personal development, academic survival skills, academic policies, and college procedures. 

Appointments are recommended. Students with disabilities also have special services available to them 

through the Learning Center. 

Learning Center hours and further information are posted on the D’Youville College website. 

Appointments are recommended. Please call 829-7690 or make an appointment online by clicking “make 

an appointment” on the Learning Center’s page. 

http://www.dyc.edu/academics/learning_center/ 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY 

PLAGIARISM POLICY 

These policies are consistent with the college policy on academic integrity. 

Plagiarism is the presentation of writing or ideas of another individual as one's own without citation. 

Legally, socially, and academically it is considered a form of theft and usually results in automatic failure 

on the paper or course and may result in an inability to repeat the course. Students who have plagiarized 

may be referred to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Repeated plagiarism may result in dismissal 

from the college. 

Plagiarism includes papers copied directly from another source, submission of false information, 

cosubmissions, and papers with materials taken in part or in whole from other sources without sufficient 

documentation. Refer to the current D’Youville College Undergraduate Catalog Policy on Academic 

Integrity. Any student who submits an assignment that meets the criteria for plagiarism will receive a 

grade of zero for that assignment. There will be no option to resubmit that assignment. Students will 

submit two copies of any major paper. The electronic resource TurnItIn may be used to screen any 

student assignment for plagiarism, at faculty discretion. 

CHEATING 

During a written examination, if a student is observed to be cheating, the student will be removed from the 

examination room and given a grade of zero for the exam. Students will not be permitted to repeat or 

make-up the exam. Instances of cheating will be documented in the student's record and the student will 

face dismissal from the School of Nursing. 

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Students will follow faculty proctor’s instructions related to maintenance of exam security. Cheating 

includes but is not limited to: the use or provision of any unauthorized assistance when completing an 

exam or individual assignments; looking at another's answer sheet; using notes or crib sheets; talking to 

or communicating with another person during an examination. Use of electronic devices is prohibited 

during exams and review of exams; anyone found using such a device will be given a grade of zero for 

that exam. 

The appeal process related to Academic Integrity Policy is outline in the D’Youville College 

Undergraduate College Catalog. 

Repeated incidences related to academic integrity may result in dismissal from the program. 

STUDENT GRIEVANCES 

To resolve academic issues students must meet with faculty in the following sequence: Course faculty, 

Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Chair of School of Nursing. The appeal then proceeds as 

outlined below. 

Students with issues that remain unresolved may meet with the college Grievance Officer, currently the 

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Jeffrey Platt (AC 101). (See the current D'Youville College 

Calendar and Resource Guide.) 

The specific steps in the process should be adhered to for each grievance. 

CLINICAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 

1. All students enrolled in clinical nursing courses must have professional liability insurance. 

Students are automatically billed for this insurance when they register for a clinical course. 

2. All students enrolled in clinical courses are responsible for the costs of their own health care. It is 

highly recommended that they carry health insurance prior to the start of the semester. College 

student health insurance is available for a nominal fee through the Health Center. 

3. All students enrolled in clinical courses must have current health and immunization records on file 

in the Health Center and available to the health agencies used for student learning experiences. 

Students must provide evidence of immunizations as required by the college, School of Nursing 

and community agencies. Failure to comply with the health requirements will prohibit the student 

from going to the clinical agencies. 

Health Record Requirement 

Each student is required by New York State to have 2 measles, 1 mumps, 1 rubella immunization 

along with a signed meningitis waiver form before registering for classes. The college also 

requires each student to have a physical, PPD, and current tetanus immunization. 

In addition, sophomore, junior and senior courses require nursing students to participate in a 

variety of clinical experiences, necessitating taking preventive health measures for the health of 

the students, as well as of the patients with whom they interact. These health requirements also 

fulfill contractual agreements made by the College with various agencies to meet specified state 

and federal regulations. 

Each student must assume responsibility for filing/updating health requirements with the College 

Health Center. Validating these requirements early will facilitate the student's entry into the 

clinical nursing courses. For this purpose, information should be filed/updated beginning in the 

freshmen year. The following information may be required: 

MMR, Rubella vaccine (one shot required) or titer demonstrating immunity 

Tetanus/Diphtheria vaccination 

Proof of Chicken Pox (Varicella) disease, immunization, or titer 

Meningitis vaccination + 

Hepatitis B series or titer demonstrating immunity 

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2 Step Tuberculin Screen initially, to be updated annually 

Annual Physician's or Nurse Practitioner physical on file 

Health Insurance 

+Not required but the Meningitis Response Form must be returned to the Health 

Center. 

Students must meet all health requirements as identified above for all clinical nursing courses 

prior to enrollment in 200 level and above courses. Failure to meet health requirements will result 

in loss of clinical hours. Clinical hours will need to be made up at the student’s expense. 

A complete pre-entrance physical examination, which includes the New York state immunization 

requirement, is required of all students. Information about these requirements can be found here: 

http://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2370.pdf 

All the necessary forms (student health form, meningitis vaccination form, clinical rotation 

physical form, health records release form, etc.) and information can be found online at: 

http://www.dyc.edu/campus_life/services/health_center.aspx 

Health Insurance 

It is strongly recommended that all students carry health insurance coverage for the duration of 

the program experience. Students assume responsibility for their own medical care. Information 

regarding a basic injury and illness insurance plan is available through the college Health Center. 

Limited services are available through the Student Health Service. 

Students are responsible for any health care costs, even those that arise from clinical or 

laboratory assignments. The college assumes no responsibility for a student’s medical care. By 

federal law, all International Students must carry health insurance coverage. International 

students will be billed directly by the college. 

If you have any questions regarding the health record requirements, please contact the Health 

Center at 829.8777 or visit the Health Center’s website at: 

http://www.dyc.edu/campus_life/services/health_center.aspx 

4. Current certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for the 

Professional Rescuer is required for all nursing courses at and above the 200 level. 

There are several opportunities in the community for completion of the course including: 

American Red Cross courses and American Heart Association courses. Students can contact 

either organization by phone or via the organization websites for course schedules, locations and 

fees. 

Completion of exclusively on-line CPR courses is not acceptable. Acceptable courses must 

include a hands-on practice and testing component. 

5. Students must meet HIPAA requirements as specified by clinical facility. 

6. Students may be required to provide personally identifiable information to meet the requirement 

of clinical agencies. Failure to supply such information will result in student’s ineligibility to 

complete the nursing program. 

7. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites. 

8. Students may not register for on-campus courses on their scheduled clinical day. Hours vary at 

different clinical sites. Students may be required to attend clinicals at days/times for which they 

are not registered due to clinical site availability. 

9. Attire must follow uniform guidelines as outlined here and in the course syllabi. 

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BACKGROUND CHECKS 

1. Some clinical sites may require background checks prior to attendance. Findings on a 

background check might make a student ineligible for assignment to clinical sites. 

2. Findings on a background check might prevent academic progression. 

3. Students applying for licensure to practice as a professional nurse are required to disclose 

criminal convictions. Criminal convictions might result in ineligibility for licensure. 

4. D’Youville College and the School of Nursing do not require criminal background checks prior to 

admission to the School of Nursing. However, some clinical agencies do require current criminal 

background reports prior to a successive clinical placement. It is the student’s direct 

responsibility to arrange for the necessary criminal background check(s) (the nature of which 

can vary by clinical agency) and to submit the report(s) to the specific clinical agency(ies). 

Reported criminal activity might limit the student’s ability to progress in clinical placements and, 

therefore, to complete the nursing program. Criminal background might also prevent professional 

nursing licensure upon completion of the nursing education program. 

PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE GUIDELINES 

Students will be given opportunity to be measured for uniforms by Buffalo Scrubs and to purchase the 

uniforms when enrolled in the first Nursing class with an off-campus component. All students must wear 

the D’Youville College uniform style during any off campus rotation. General guidelines you will be 

required to follow during these off campus rotations are listed below: 

Uniform 

• Clean, pressed, professional, well-fitting white short sleeved top and clean, pressed, well-fitting 

navy pants. This uniform MUST be purchased from Buffalo Scrubs at the beginning of the 

semester. The cost of the uniform will reflect a student discount. During the first two weeks of the 

semester, representatives from Buffalo Scrubs will be available on campus to assist students to 

order the correct style and size of uniform. Further information will be provided during the first oncampus 

lab. 

• White stockings or socks 

• Clean, white uniform shoes (close toed and low heeled) or white leather sneakers without colorful 

logos/designs (no clogs or crocs) 

Alternate Uniform (when required for specified clinical rotations) 

• Khaki pants/slacks (dress/business type: NO cargo pockets or loops, or jean-like, athletic style, 

capri, crop length, or form-fitting pants). 

• Red DYC School of Nursing polo to be purchased from DYC Bookstore. 

• Low-heeled, closed shoes (no sneakers unless specified by faculty). 

Additional Requirements 

• Name tag: D’Youville picture ID (obtained from the Connections Office). Name tag should include 

your full name and your status as a student nurse from D’Youville College. 

• D’Youville patch should be securely and invisibly (i.e. no visible safety pins) attached to the left 

sleeve of your uniform top (patch can be obtained at the college book store) 

• no jewelry except plain wedding band and one pair small post pierced earrings; no dangling 

necklaces, bracelets, or earrings may be worn 

• no visible body piercings (e.g., tongue, lip, eyebrow, nose etc.) or visible body art (e.g., tattoos) 

• grooming - clean, well groomed; no heavy scents (e.g., tobacco, perfume, aftershave, etc); makeup, 

if worn, must be natural appearing 

• nails must be well groomed, clean, natural (e.g., no artificial nails or colored nail polish), and short 

in length (should not extend beyond fingertip); this policy follows OSHA guidelines 

• beards, mustaches trimmed 

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• hair: clean, natural colored (e.g., not purple, green, blue, fuchsia etc.), well groomed, and off the 

collar; no beads, ribbons, or unusual styles or head pieces other than those that are related to 

religious/cultural requirements 

• no gum 

Equipment 

Ballpoint pen (Black ink - no necklace pens), bandage scissors (found in the Lab Bag you will be 

purchasing), stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, functioning wrist watch with second hand, and handheld 

electronic device loaded with the required references. Be sure to place your name on equipment (i.e., 

scissors, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, notebooks, etc.) as appropriate. Please note that equipment 

required will vary according to rotation site and additional items may be added. 

Handheld Electronic Device with Applications 

Each student must purchase a handheld electronic device (e.g., iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry, Palm 

OS etc.), if they do not already own one. 

Required Applications: 

• Mosby’s diagnostic and laboratory test reference 

• Mosby’s dictionary of medicine, nursing, and health professions 

• Nursing diagnosis handbook 

• Pearson’s Nurses Drug Guide 

• Clinical companion medical-surgical nursing 

These references can be purchased on the D’Youville College Skyscape Webpage 

www.skyscape.com/dyouville . When you access this webpage you will find the required applications 

listed under Required Applications for Nursing 230; please note the list of supported platforms and the 

workshops and demos list; additionally you will have access to 24/7 technical support. Students may also 

purchase these applications from the D’Youville College Bookstore if required to do so related to financial 

aid issues. The webpage and its services will still be available for you to use in this case. Please alert the 

bookstore that you will be purchasing this software from them as soon as possible to allow them to order 

what you will need. 

Do not bring 

Purses, backpacks, textbooks. None of the agencies used have adequate, fully secure storage facilities. 

NOTE: If your appearance is deemed inappropriate, you will be dismissed from the clinical site and a 

make-up assignment will be required as detailed in the make-up policy. 

(See Clinical Attendance section below and clinical course syllabi.) 

CLINICAL ATTENDANCE POLICY 

1. Clinical attendance and completion of all required clinical hours and written clinical assignments 

is mandatory for students to successfully fulfill course requirements. 

2. Throughout the semester, student absences from clinical experiences will be tracked by their 

assigned clinical faculty and will be reported to the course clinical coordinator. Any student 

absent from a clinical experience due to an unavoidable circumstance must notify their 

assigned clinical faculty member before the start of that day’s clinical experience in accordance 

with the guidelines provided to the student by the assigned clinical faculty member. Calling the 

School of Nursing, text messaging, or notifying clinical faculty via another student does 

not meet the clinical faculty notification requirement for a clinical absence. Students must 

discuss the reason for their absence with their assigned clinical faculty member and may be 

required to provide documentation supporting the reason for the clinical absence. Failure to 

appropriately notify clinical faculty of a clinical absence may result in immediate dismissal from 

the clinical rotation and an unsatisfactory clinical performance evaluation. 

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3. Students are required to make up every hour of missed clinical time, including missed pre-or-post 

conference time. Assigned clinical make-up experiences will take place in actual and/or 

simulated patient care settings and will additionally involve a written clinical assignment. Make-up 

experiences and assignments will be consistent with and reflective of the clinical objectives for 

the course. Absence time of up to 12 clinical hours will be made up at no cost to the student. 

Absence time after 12 missed clinical hours and up to a maximum of 24 missed clinical hours will 

be made up at the student’s expense based on the hourly rate for missed clinical make-up time 

set by D’Youville College. Clinical absence time of greater than 20% of the total number of 

clinical hours required for the respective course will result in student withdrawal from the course. 

4. Scheduling of a clinical make-up experience is the responsibility of the student. All make-up 

clinical experiences must be approved of by the assigned clinical faculty member and the course 

clinical coordinator prior to student participation in the clinical make-up experience. In order for 

the student to receive a satisfactory clinical performance evaluation for the course, all make-up 

clinical experiences must be satisfactorily completed on date specified by clinical faculty member 

and the course coordinator . Any student unable to satisfactorily fulfill the clinical make-up 

requirement prior to the submission date for final semester grades will receive a grade of 

incomplete for the course. The student will not be allowed to progress to any nursing course 

for which the incomplete course is a pre-requisite, until this incomplete has been satisfied. 

5. Late arrival and early departure are subject to the above clinical make-up policy. Absence from a 

clinical experience for any portion of an hour will require one full hour of make-up experience. 

6. If a clinical site is unexpectedly closed or unavailable on a scheduled clinical day or if a clinical 

faculty member is unable to be present during a scheduled clinical day, students will be required 

to complete a make-up assignment, at the discretion of their assigned clinical faculty member 

that is consistent with and reflective of the clinical course objectives. If the college is closed due 

to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, students will not attend clinical and clinical makeup 

may be required. 

EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS 

Students enrolled in clinical courses should be familiar with the procedure to follow should they be 

exposed to blood borne pathogens, such as Hep B, Hep C, or HIV. Guidelines describing what 

constitutes exposure as well as the immediate procedure a student should follow if exposed, are available 

from the Health Center in Marguerite Hall. In addition, protocols are followed (and available) in our 

clinical affiliate agencies, should an incident occur. Students will follow the protocol of the clinical site 

first. 

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG POLICY VIOLATIONS 

(Also see current College Calendar, Resource Guide and Planner) 

In addition to the campus guidelines concerning alcohol and drug policy violations, specific clinical 

guidelines apply within the nursing program. Use of any kind of drugs may be cause for legal action 

and/or cause for prohibiting a student from continuing in nursing and/or sitting for the NCLEX. 

If a student is involved in a clinical/student teaching off campus setting, and is suspected of being under 

the influence of drugs or alcohol, the following will take place: 

1. The student will be immediately removed from the clinical/student teaching setting. 

2. The student will not be allowed to return to the clinical/student teaching setting until a disposition 

has been made through the judicial hearing process. 

3. The supervisor/instructor in meeting with the student will place the student on an immediate 

warning against repeating any such behavior. The student will also be required to participate in 

the Counseling Center's drug education program. 

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4. If the student repeats the behavior, the student will be permanently removed from the 

clinical/student teaching setting and suffer the academic consequences. Faculty involved in 

removing students from clinical/student teaching situations should be certain to provide written 

substantiation of the charges, and the names of any witnesses. 

MAIL BOXES FOR NURSING STUDENTS 

These mailboxes are located on the fifth floor of the ALT Building and should be checked regularly. 

CAREER SERVICES CENTER (ALT 315-316) 

The Career Services Center (CSC) helps freshmen through graduate level students and alumni prepare 

for the job market. Individual career counseling, resume/cover letter preparation, interviewing, job search 

advice, and reference file services are available. The purpose of a reference file is to provide possible 

employers or educational institutions with information about your qualifications. Junior and senior 

students should begin to collect letters of reference from their professors. In addition to nursing faculty 

members, nursing students should request recommendations from professors of other disciplines with 

whom they have studied. A variety of references provides a broader perspective and allows for possible 

changes in career focus. 

Job related classroom workshops, on/off campus career/job fairs, and a job search reference library keep 

students updated on career trends. Internet access provides students/alumni with valuable job-related 

assistance. 

A professional networking program connects students with alumni working in their field of interest. Other 

services include current scholarship and graduate school information, current full and part time job 

listings, and an on campus part time student employment program. 

IMPORTANT WEBSITE LINKS AND RESOURCES 

American Nurses Association Code of Ethics: 

http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses/Code-of- 

Ethics.pdf 

NY State Nurse Practice Act: 

http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/article139.htm 

American Nurses Association Standards of Pracitce: 

http://nursing.uchc.edu/nursing_standards/docs/Structure%20Standard%20Dept%20of%20Nursing%20- 

%20Appendix%201%20-%20General%20Nursing%20Standards.pdf 

American Nurses Association Professional Standards: 

http://www.nursingworld.org/nursingstandards 

Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Competencies: 

http://www.qsen.org/competencies.php 

ON-CAMPUS NURSING LABS 

On-campus nursing skills labs are available for students to practice nursing skills. Nursing labs are open 

and staffed with lab instructors during posted hours. It is the student’s responsibility to use on-campus 

nursing labs in order to practice and perfect nursing skills. 

COMPUTER LABS 

The computer labs are located at multiple sites on campus for student use. Refer to college website for 

location and hours. 

http://www.dyc.edu/computing/computer_labs.aspx 

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STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION 

The D'Youville College Chapter of the Student Nurses Association of New York State was founded in 

1980. Membership is recommended to all nursing students. 

The purposes of the Association are: 

- to foster individual growth of the student as a person and a professional; 

- to influence health care, nursing education, and nursing practice through legislation activities as 

appropriate; 

- to promote and encourage student participation in interdisciplinary activities, educational 

opportunities, and community affairs directed toward improvement of health care and resolution 

of related social issues. 

Additional information is posted on the Student Nurses Association bulletin board on the fifth floor of ALT. 

SCHOOL OF NURSING COMMITTEES 

1. Nursing students and nursing faculty members may nominate nursing students as School of 

Nursing committee representatives according to the School of Nursing bylaws. Any nursing 

student may self nominate. The students nominated should be in good academic standing. 

2. Students who are nominated for committee positions will be appointed to fill vacancies after 

consultation with the nursing faculty. By assuming responsibility on a committee, students 

provide input to faculty members making decisions regarding policies and procedures for the 

School of Nursing. 

Qualifications 

Student representatives should be able and willing to serve and attend scheduled meetings for one 

academic year. 

The following committees have student representation: 

Faculty Organization of the School of Nursing 

Purpose: The purpose of the Faculty organization is to plan, organize, implement and evaluate the 

educational programs and to enhance the academic activities of faculty and students in the School of 

Nursing of D’Youville College. 

Members: Two students, one junior level standing and one senior level standing, shall be contributory 

members to promote communication, exchange of ideas and provide a channel for academic concerns. 

Meetings: Every month during the academic calendar 

Course Coordinator Committee 

Purpose: Provide a mechanism for communication across courses. Monitor and coordinate course 

content across courses to ensure appropriate placement and continuity. Monitor progression of students 

through the course and make recommendations to undergraduate Progression/ Retention Committee. 

Recommend changes in the type and/ or location of learning activities, and/ or changes in textbooks 

based on needs and end of semester evaluation to Curriculum Committee. Make requests to the Library 

regarding the purchase of instruction materials. Complete end-of-year evaluation and planning report. 

Members: Two students, one from junior clinical course, one from senior clinical course. 

Meetings: Beginning and end of each semester, Additional meetings may be called by Committee Chair 

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Curriculum Committee 

Purpose: Coordinate the undergraduate and RN-BSN completion programs of study, as designed by 

faculty, in accordance with program outcomes. Receive recommendations from faculty concerning 

program changes, alterations within courses, and utilization of resources. Recommend changes in the 

program of studies based on appropriateness of outcomes and in relation to advances in sciences, 

nursing, and education practices. Approve additions and changes to courses and utilization of resources 

that do not affect the overall curriculum. Ensure integration of changes made to the conceptual framework 

and content map. Review end of course evaluations and planning reports. Chairperson prepares yearly 

curriculum committee report with committee input. Submit an end of the year report to the Dean of the 

SON and the Evaluation Committees. Monitor learning experiences that will develop the competencies 

expected at each level. Monitor utilization of consistent format for nursing course syllabi and performance 

evaluation 

Members: Two students, one junior level standing and one senior level standing shall be contributory 

members of the organization to promote communication, exchange ideas and provide a channel for 

academic concerns. 

Meetings: The curriculum committee shall meet three times each semester. Additional meetings may be 

called by the curriculum committee chair person. 

Graduate Nursing Committee 

Purpose: Make all decisions for the graduate program of the SON. Coordinate the graduate component of 

all BS-MS programs of study. Develop the graduate level curriculum. Evaluate the graduate level 

curriculum. Revise the graduate level curriculum. Make graduate academic policy decisions. Report to the 

SON committee all program and curricular changes, and decisions of the graduate committee. The Chair 

shall prepare yearly graduate committee report with input from the committee. 

Members: One graduate student representative shall be a contributory member to promote 

communication, exchange of ideas and provide a channel for academic concerns. The graduate student 

representative will be a student who has completed or is currently enrolled in a graduate level clinical 

course. 

Meetings: The Graduate Nursing Committee shall meet three times each semester. Additional meetings 

may be called by the Chairperson. 

Evaluations Committee 

Purpose: Develop plans for Systematic Program Evaluation. Communicate results of program evaluation 

to School of Nursing Faculty. Develop instrument to evaluate clinical rotations from a program 

perspective. Develop standardized format for student evaluation of individual courses. Maintain the 

records of systematic evaluation. Oversee annual and five-year follow up of graduates. Review annual 

reports of Standard and Special Committees annual reports for follow-up on approved and proposed 

recommendations for change. Provide to the Dean the yearly report on all changes generated by both 

Standing and Special Committees. 

Membership: Two student representatives (one graduate and one undergraduate level) will serve as 

contributory members. 

Research Committee 

Purpose: Encourage scholarly research of faculty by connecting faculty interests with grant funding 

opportunities. Review and make suggestions for faculty research proposals. Act as liaison to allocate 

existing research funds. 

Membership: One undergraduate student and one graduate student 

Meetings: Once per semester and as necessary and called by the Research Chair. 

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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 

The Financial Aid Office provides all students with complete information about government and 

institutional aid for which students are eligible through assistance programs. 

HONORS AND AWARDS 

D’Youville College Nursing Pin 

The D'Youville College School of Nursing Pin is a symbol of the school, the education, and the heritage 

that have contributed to each student's individual and professional development. Graduating pre-licensure 

students who have opted to purchase the pin receive it at the School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony at 

which all senior nursing students are honored. 

Sigma Theta Tau, Zeta Nu Chapter, Nursing Honor Society 

In 1979 Sigma Theta Tau, the National Honor Society of Nursing, was introduced at D'Youville College. 

The Zeta Nu Chapter received a charter in 1981. 

Zeta Nu is dedicated to the advancement of nursing as a profession and a science, and to the goal of 

nurses assuming leadership positions in research, scholarship, and public policy. 

Membership is open by invitation only, based on national criteria. 

Undergraduate Students eligibility criteria 

• Completion of ½ of the nursing curriculum; 

• Academic excellence (3.0 on a 4.0 grade point average scale); 

• Rank in the upper 35 th percentile of the graduating class; 

• Academic integrity. 

Registered Nurse Students eligibility criteria 

• Completion of 12 credit hours at current school; 

• Completion of ½ of the nursing curriculum; 

• Academic excellence (3.0 on a 4.0 grade point average scale); 

• Rank in the upper 35 th percentile of graduating class; 

• Academic integrity. 

Honorary Awards 

The Eleanor G. Alexander Nursing Highest Honor Award Plaque is awarded to the selected student. The 

second place student receives The Margaret Curry Award. Two honorary awards are presented annually 

to two seniors distinguished for leadership, judgment, professional responsibility, and interpersonal 

relations in the field of clinical nursing. Graduate nursing student awards include the Bernice 

Schneeberger Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice, the Marjorie Stanton Nursing Theory 

Research Award, and the Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Student Award. The awards are presented at 

the Honors Convocation. 

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FACULTY LIST 2012-2013 

Full-time Faculty/ Specialty Area Room # Phone # 829 E-Mail Address 

Prof. Theresa Arida ALT 529 -7763 aridat@dyc.edu 

Adult Health Nursing 

Prof. Patricia Bahn ALT 521 -7857 bahnpa@dyc.edu 


Prof. Mary Barone ALT 510 -8087 baronem@dyc.edu 

Child Health Nursing 

Prof. Beth Bright ALT 526 -8276 brightb@dyc.edu 

Prof. Ann Caughill ALT 514 -7892 caughill@dyc.edu 

Community Mental Health Nursing 

Dr. Denise Dunford ALT 549 -7607 dunfordd@dyc.edu 

Family/Ambulatory/Emergency Nursing 

DIRECTOR, FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER PROGRAM 

Prof. Sandra Englert ALT 516 -8217 englerts@dyc.edu 

Maternal/Child Health Nursing 

PRELICENSURE PROGRAM COORDINATOR 

Prof. Helena Kittleson ALT 511 -7898 kittlesh@dyc.edu 

Medical /Surgical Nursing 

Dr. Judith H. Lewis ALT 505 -7856 lewisj@dyc.edu 

DEAN 

Dr. Sharon Mang ALT 520 -8376 mangs@dyc.edu 


Prof. Sharon Manning ALT 510 -8088 mannings@dyc.edu 

Child Health, Medical/Surgical Nursing 

Dr. Kathleen Mariano ALT 513 -7855 marianok@dyc.edu 


Prof. Pati Matlock BFAC 004 -8096 matlockp@dyc.edu 

Maternity and Women’s Health 

Dr. Shannon McCrory-Churchill ALT 529 -7829 mccrorys@dyc.edu 


Dr. Abigail Mitchell ALT 512 -8218 mitchela@dyc.edu 

Adult Health Nursing, Community Health 

GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 

Prof. Michelle Mollica ALT 519 -8279 mollicam@dyc.edu 

Medical/Surgical Nursing 

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Full-time Faculty/ Specialty Area Room # Phone # 829- E-Mail Address 

Dr. Eileen Nahigian ALT 509 -8379 nahigian@dyc.edu 

Child Health Nursing / Nursing Administration / Research / Professional Practice 

CHAIR OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING 

Prof. Lauraine Neal ALT 514 -8112 neall@dyc.edu 


Prof. Karen Piotrowski ALT 517 -7851 piotroka@dyc.edu 

Maternity and Women’s Health 

Prof. Bernadette Pursel ALT 520 -8375 pursel@dyc.edu 

Community Health/Child Health Nursing 

Prof. Madonna Reddington ALT 543A -7540 reddingm@dyc.edu 

Medical / Surgical Nursing 

Prof. Pamela Riester ALT 526 -8446 riesterp@dyc.edu 

Pediatric Nursing 

Prof. Patricia Russo-Meck ALT 515 -7724 meckp@dyc.edu 

Community Mental Health Nursing 

Prof. Kendra Schmitz BFAC 004 -8342 schmitzk@dyc.edu 

Medical / Surgical Nursing 

Dr. Tina Sinatra-Wilhelm ALT 532 -7896 wilhelmt@dyc.edu 

Adult Health/Palliative Care Nursing 

Prof. Christine Verni ALT 543A -8447 vernic@dyc.edu 

Pediatric and Adult Health Nursing 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 

Stephanie Atti, Academic Advisor ALT 518 -8158 attis@dyc.edu 

Samantha Eisenhauer, Secretary, Graduate Nursing ALT 508 -7783 eisenhas@dyc.edu 

Colleen Koszelak, Clinical Skills Lab Coordinator ALT 128 -7852 koszelak@dyc.edu 

Dr. Judith H. Lewis, Dean ALT 505 -7856 lewisj@dyc.edu 

Valerie McCulley, Secretary, Nursing ALT 507 -7613 mcculley@dyc.edu 

Nissa Morin, Secretary to Dean ALT 506 -7856 morinl@dyc.edu 

Sharon Ross, Student Affairs Coordinator ALT 550 -8428 rossh@dyc.edu 

Lynette Towns ALT 544 -8157 townsl@dyc.edu 

Roberta Zastempowski, Clinical Skills Lab Assistant ALT 128 -8342 zastempr@dyc.edu 

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AFFIRMATION OF RECEIPT 

OF 

SCHOOL OF NURSING 

UNDERGRADUATE HANDBOOK 

2012 - 2013 

NAME (PRINTED) ________________________________________ 

SIGNATURE (HAND WRITTEN) ________________________________________ 

STUDENT ID # ______________________ 

My signature above affirms that I have received notice that the current Undergraduate Nursing 

Handbook 2012-2013 has been posted to the D’Youville College Nursing Website. I further 

affirm that I know how to access the Undergraduate Nursing Handbook, and that I have been 

notified that I am accountable for both the general policies/information and the date-of-entry 

specific policies presented in the handbook. I understand that in order to receive my PIN# and 

to be allowed to register for Spring semester, I must have submitted this completed and signed 

affirmation form to the School of Nursing Secretary. 

DATE ____________________________

Undergrad Nursing Handbook - D'Youville College

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