Welcome
Letter from the Assistant Dean of Nursing
Mission
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Nursing Program Goal Statements
Philosophy
Conceptual Framework
National Guidelines and Standards
National Guidelines and Standards
Outcome Statements
Code of Ethics
Undergraduate Nursing Program
Admission to Program
Admission to Program
Mandatory Requirements for All Students
Course Descriptions
For course descriptions please refer to the USI Bulletin Nursing Major, BSN
General Information
All students and faculty are expected to abide by the policies found in the CNHP Handbook. The handbook is located on the CNHP website listed under “About the College.”
Clinical Agency Requirements
All students selected for admission to the nursing program must also meet clinical agency requirements and be able to perform essential functions as outlined in the CNHP Handbook, be eligible for RN licensure, and capable of fulfilling clinical practice requirements.
CPR and TB Requirements
HIPAA Requirements
OSHA Requirements
CNHP Infection Control
Zachary Law Compliance Policy
Health Requirements
Information regarding the College of Nursing and Health Profession’s essential functions that are necessary to meet the clinical/practice/field/work can be found in the College of Nursing and Health Professions Handbook.
Immunization Schedule
Documentation of Health Requirements
Pregnancy and Change in Health Status
Health Insurance and Healthcare Responsibility
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Academic Advising
Academic Advising
Academic Success
Grading Scale
Progression, Withdraw, Readmission and Dismissal
Progression Policies
Delay in Progression and Readmission
Withdrawal and Dismissal Policies
Readmission Form
Performance Improvement Plan
Performance Improvement Plan Form
Policy Regarding Incomplete
Transfer Students
Assessment Technologies Institute, Inc. (ATI)
Assessment Technologies Institute, Inc. (ATI)
Academic Intervention and Assistance (AIA)
Academic Intervention and Assistance (AIA)
Attendance and Absence Policies
Attendance
Tardiness
Preparation
Assignments
Clinical Make-ups
Planned Student Absence Form
Promotion of Patient Safety and Error Prevention
Examination and Test Review Policy
Examination and Test Review Policy
Clinical Learning Policies
Confidentiality
Clinical and Skills Lab Experiences
Transportation
Errors and Incidents in Clinical Laboratory
Review of Medical Records
Child Abuse
Clinical Experience
Dress Code Policy
Professional Behavior
BSN Professional Behavior Agreement
Social Media Policy
Professional Code of Conduct and Meeting Attendance Contract
Preceptors Guidelines and Forms
Preceptor Criteria
Undergraduate Nursing Program Preceptor Agreement
Guidelines for Clinical Preceptors and Students
Academic Rights and Appeal Policies
Refer to the University Policy at: Academic Integrity
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Graduation
Application
Deadlines
Degree Completion and Licensure Fees
Dress Requirements for Recognition Ceremonies
Day Learning Resource Center
Day Learning Resource Center Policies and Procedure
Clinical Simulation Center
Writing Skills Requirements (APA)
Writing Skill Requirements (APA)
Student Organizations and Participation
Students are required and/or encouraged to actively participate in college and university organizations.
Conference Attendance
Program and College Committees
Omicron Psi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau
Fundraising and Other College Activities