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Health
No student will be allowed in any health care agency without clearance from the Health Services of Nassau Community College. Nursing students are required to submit evidence of a physical examination, antibody tiers, and inoculations prior to their first clinical assignment in NUR103 and annually thereafter.
Drug screening may be required at some affiliating institutions. Failure of the screening will mean that student cannot attend the clinical practicum and will not be able to satisfactorily complete the course requirements.
Following an alteration in a student's health status, the student may be required to submit health clearance before further participation in clinical activities. Professional practice requires that when the student is in the clinical area, the student must be free of any stressor that could potentially impair functioning. Students who are injured or become ill in the clinical area should immediately report the injury or illness to their clinical instructor.
Malpractice Insurance
Coverage for student is mandatory and arranged through the college. The fee for this insurance is included in the bill from the Bursar's Office.
Professional Attire
When in uniform students should be aware that they represent both the Nursing Department and the profession. Nursing students must supply their own required uniforms and equipment.
The student uniform may be worn only during scheduled clinical experiences. A complete description of the uniform is found in the Nursing Student Handbook and Student Course Outlines.
Professional Ethics
Nursing students must be of good moral character and may be subject to criminal background checks and random drug screenings. Nursing students must be legally eligible for employment and professional licensure in the United States. Candidates for licensure as a registered Professional Nurse in New York State must comply with Title VIII of the New York Education Law. Further information may be obtained from the Nursing Handbook of the NYS Education Department.
Readmission Policy
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Students who stop out (successfully complete prior course but do not enroll in the following semester’s nursing course), withdraw from, fail, or receive a grade below "C" in any one of the Nursing courses may be considered for readmission to that course.
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Readmission is neither guaranteed nor is it an automatic process.
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Students may repeat only one Nursing course.
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Students may repeat a Nursing course only one time.
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Requests for readmission must be made in writing to Nursing Department Chair.
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The Academic Standing Committee reviews all readmission requests.
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Readmission requests must include current transcript and documentation that Academic Development Recommendations have been completed.
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If the student is accepted for readmission with additional recommendations imposed, all requirements must be met prior to review by the Academic Standing Committee.
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Students requesting readmission to a designated semester must complete all corequisites
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Students will be readmitted upon the availability of seats in the following priority: Stop; Withdrew passing; Withdrew failing; Failed.
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Readmission may be denied to any student who has exhibited physically or verbally abusive behavior or who has otherwise exhibited unprofessional conduct.
Transfer Between the Day and Evening Option
The Academic Standing Committee will review all written requests for transfer between the day and evening session on an individual basis.
Transfer of Credits into Nursing
College course applicable to the Nursing Program completed at other colleges must be transferred prior to admission to the Nursing Program. Science courses completed more than ten years prior to admission will not be accepted. Change of Area students should transfer in all courses applicable to the Nursing Program at the time of admission.
Transportation
Students are responsible for travel to and from the clinical facilities which are dispersed throughout Long Island. Nursing students are required to provide their own transportation. |