Nursing Program
A. Philosophy Pages 6-8
B. Nursing Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes Page 9
C. Conceptual Framework Pages 10
D. Program
... [Show More] of Learning Pages 10-11
E. Accreditation Status Page 11
III. Educational Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Pages 12-17
Nursing Programs (NLN, 2000)
IV. Curriculum Plan and Options
A. Curriculum Design Page 17
B. Program Sequence and Admission Requirements Page 17-21
1. Generic Program Page 17-19
2. PNAD program Page 23
C. Advanced Standing Options Page 24- 25
D. AAS to BSN Dual Admission Articulation Tract Page 25
V. Modes of Teaching and Learning
A. First Year Page 26
B. Second Year Page 26
C. Service Learning Projects Page 26
D. Honors Options Courses Page 26
E. Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) Testing Page 27
VI. Clinical Experiences
A. Assignment to a Clinical Group Page 28
B. Criminal History Background Checks & Drug Screening Page 28
C. Clinical Agencies Sites Page 28
D. Travel Arrangements Page 28
E. Illness Page 28
F. Emergency Contact for Students Page 28
G. Uniform Policy Page 29
H.Clinical Evaluation of Student Performance Pages 30-33
I. Clinical Practice Reports Pages 34-35
VII. Learning Laboratory Policy: NURS 101 and NURS 111
VIII. Program Requirements
A. Health Maintenance & Clinical Practice Requirements Page 36
B. Attendance Policy Page 37
C. Insurance Coverage Page 37
D. American Heart Association: CPR and BLS–C Certification Page 38
E. Course and Program Completion Page 38
1. New Jersey Board of Nursing Requirements Page 38
2. ATI Exit Examination Page 39
3. Requirements for Reinstatement to the Nursing Program Page 39
4. Required Academic Grade Policy Page 40
5. Clinical Performance Grading Policy Page 40
6. Nursing Program Grading System Page 41
7. RVCC Grade Appeal Procedure Page 41
8. Nursing Program Readmission Appeal Committee Page 41
F. Academic Integrity Page 41
G. Nursing Program Examination Policy Page 41
H. Nursing Program Exit Interview Page 42
IX. General Student Information
A. Course Calendar Page 42
B. Final Semester Grade Reports Page 42
C. ADA Compliance Statement and Disability Services Page 42
D. Communication with Faculty Page 43
1. Messages Page 43
2. Faculty & Staff Roster /Telephone Extensions Page 43
3. Faculty Office Hours Page 43
4. Complaints Page 43
5. Department Administrative Support Page 44
E. Confidentiality Information (FERPA) Page 45-46
F. Social Media Policy Page 46-47
G. ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses Page 47
H. The Academic Support Center Page 48
I. Online Services & Educational Support Page 48
J. Computer Facilities Page 49
K. Library Resources Page 50
L. Financial Aid Page 51
X. Transfer and Articulation Agreements Page 52
XI. Miscellaneous
A. Graduation Page 52
1. Eligibility Page 52
2. Expenses Page 52
B. 2010 NCLEX-RN Test Plan Pages 52-58
XII. Directions to Clinical Agencies Pages 59-61 [Show Less]