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School of Nursing Policies
School of Nursing Policies
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
The School of Nursing provides easy-to-use orientation information for new students. You'll get a notification about the orientation before your first term begins. All nursing students are expected to complete orientation activities. The orientation provides specific information to help you succeed.
You may also need to complete separate orientations for your clinical placements during the program.
Drug-Free Learning Practice Environment
Drug-Free Learning Practice Environment
The University Catalog provides general policies and information related to drug use and substance issues. Here we provide additional policies and information related to maintaining a drug-free learning and practice environment that are specific to the role of professional nurses and the expectations and standards related to the nursing profession and nursing students.
Code of Student Conduct
Code of Student Conduct
As a student, you have certain rights and responsibilities. These rights and the associated responsibilities will establish a student code of professional conduct. Primary to this code is the access to an environment free from interference in the learning process.
All students are required to abide by the Code of Student Conduct found in the University Catalog.
Code of Ethics for Nurses
Code of Ethics for Nurses
In addition to the University Code of Conduct and Honor Code, the School of Nursing has established that nursing students are expected to comply with the Code of Ethics for Nurses, as published by the American Nurses Association (ANA). The Code of Ethics for Nurses is adhered to while you are a nursing student in clinical settings.
The Code of Ethics for Nurses is outlined as follows:
Provides a succinct statement of the ethical obligations and duties of every individual who enters the nursing profession
States the profession’s nonnegotiable ethical standard
Expresses nursing’s own understanding of its commitment to society
Nursing Program Expectations and Policies
Nursing Program Expectations and Policies
Associate of Science in Nursing program outcomes can be found in the University Catalog.
School of Nursing Background Check Policy
School of Nursing Background Check Policy
The University requires that you complete a criminal background check to progress in your program.
Additional state background check requirements include:
Nebraska: All students completing clinical experiences at healthcare facilities located in Nebraska must complete the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NE DHHS) Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Check.
Iowa: All students completing clinical experiences at healthcare facilities located in Iowa must complete the Iowa Department of Human Services Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Check.
Nursing Licensure (Iowa Students Only)
Nursing Licensure (Iowa Students Only)
Any applicant who is an Iowa licensed practical nurse (LPN) and seeking admission to the nursing program will be denied admission due to any of the following (pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code 655-2.8(5)):
The applicant has been denied licensure by the Board;
The applicant’s license currently is suspended, surrendered, or revoked in a U.S. jurisdiction; or
The applicant’s license/registration currently is suspended, surrendered, or revoked in another country due to disciplinary action.
Professional Performance Expectations
Professional Performance Expectations
Students are expected to place the highest priority on maintaining the standards of conduct defined by the nurse practice act and the clinical institution as well as those established for nursing professionals.
Immersive Learning Experiences
Immersive Learning Experiences
You must meet all requirements before being assigned to immersive learning activities.
High Fidelity and Virtual Reality Skills and Simulation Based Experiences
High Fidelity and Virtual Reality Skills and Simulation Based Experiences
A safe space to learn, develop, and refine your nursing skills through simulation.
Progression
Progression
You must successfully complete the theory and immersive learning components of each course in the nursing program to pass the course and progress in the curriculum.
Student Nursing Guidelines
Student Nursing Guidelines
Accidents and Incidents
Exposure to Blood & Body Fluids
Confidentiality
Immunizations & Health Records
Essential Functions of Nursing Students
Student Forms
Student Forms
The forms listed below are for reference only. You will receive a link to a HelloSign document that includes all required forms in one file. Sign only via the HelloSign link.
For more ASN program resources, visit the ASN Nursing Student Resources Site.
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