Student Accountability

Students in the PND program are accountable for their own learning and for facilitating the learning of their classmates. Students demonstrate accountability by:

• Being truthful

• Being consistently prepared

• Seeking assistance when needed

• Being on time for class and practicum

• Giving prior notice of intended absences

• Completing assigned tasks as negotiated

• Informing the group of absences prior to class time

• Supporting classmates and guests during presentations

College of Nurses Code of Conduct

The Code explains to the public the behaviour and conduct to expect from a nurse when receiving care. It also informs nurses of the standard of practice that they are professionally accountable for. Student nurses ARE also responsible for behaving within this Code of Conduct.

Actions and behaviours that violate the code of conduct while in a nursing program may be reportable to the College of Nurses.

The Code consists of six principles: http://www.cno.org/en/protect-public/code-of-conduct-for-nurses/

• Nurses respect the dignity of patients and treat them as individuals

• Nurses work together to promote patient well-being

• Nurses maintain patients’ trust by providing safe and competent care

• Nurses work respectfully with colleagues to best meet patients’ needs

• Nurses act with integrity to maintain patients’ trust

• Nurses maintain public confidence in the nursing profession

Student Code of Conduct

Please see the Student Code of Conduct here: www.senecacollege.ca/about/policies/student-code-of-conduct.html

Seneca College Nursing Students are accountable for their behaviour at all times in all places. This is something that the Seneca College Faculty take very seriously, protecting students and faculty from environments that are counter to the rights and responsibilities explained in all the above areas.

Discrimination/Harassment

All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.