 Lutheran
School of Nursing
Student Handbook
2007 - 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: PHILOSOPHY, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
St. Alexius Hospital Mission Statement
LSN philosophy
Essential Competencies for the Graduate Nurse
Essential Functions of the Student Nurse
Curriculum Objectives
Definitions of Curriculum Terminology
Terms Related to Theory and Laboratory Components of Curriculum
Non-Discrimination Statement
Educational Policy
Changes to Policies and Procedures
CHAPTER
TWO: STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Rights and Responsibilities
School Responsibilities
General Student Rights and Responsibilities
Resident Student Rights and Responsibilities
CHAPTER
THREE: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
Student Mailboxes
Student Messages - Emergency and Non-Emergency
Faculty Messages
Bulletin Boards
School Cancellation Notices
CHAPTER
FOUR: ACADEMIC POLICIES
Admissions, Promotions and Academic
Standards Committee
Class Attendance Policies - Theory, Clinical/Classroom Laboratory
No-Call, No-Show Policy
Test Absences
Scholastic Standards
Comprehensive Review Program
Student At Risk Program
Course Unit Test Failure
Level II Remediation Program
Course Grade Below a “C”
Academic Probation
Academic Good Standing
Academic Excellence
Grading System for Nursing Courses
Transfer Credit Hours
Graduation and the NCLEX
Withdrawal and Leave of Absence Procedures
Readmission Policies
Maintenance of Student Records - Student and Graduate
CHAPTER
FIVE: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Level I Nursing Courses
Level II Nursing Courses
University Courses
CHAPTER
SIX: STUDENT SERVICES
Counseling Services
Faculty Mentor Program
Group Workshop/Individual Service
New Student Orientation Program
Campus Crime Report
Services for Students with Disabilities
General Services
Student Leadership Programs
Student Body Government Association By-Laws
CHAPTER
SEVEN: STUDENT CONDUCT
General Conduct
Major Conduct Violations
Uniform Requirements, Appearance and Dress Code
CHAPTER
EIGHT: DISCLIPINE AND DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES
Disciplinary Actions
Due Process - Due Process Rights, Grievance Process
Appeal Process - Process for Making an Appeal, Course Audit
Appeal Form
CHAPTER
NINE: LIBRARY SERVICES AND POLICIES
Library Services
Circulation and Related Policies
Audio-Visual Services
Photocopy Services
Library Hours
CHAPTER
TEN: CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS & STUDENT HEALTH
Child Abuse Or Neglect/Criminal Background Check
Health Requirements - Level I, Level II and CPR Certification
General Policies - Insurance Coverage, Injury/Illness, Return To
School After Hospitalization, Pregnancy
CHAPTER
ELEVEN: FINANCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION
Financial Aid Office
Tuition, Additional Fees
Employee Reimbursement
Financial Aid Programs
Disbursement Policy
Refund Policy
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress and Eligibility
CHAPTER
TWELVE: RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Health Requirements
Commuter Rooms
Community Living Guidelines
Assignment Process and Costs
Nurse’s Residence Hall Services
Residence Hall Policies
Visitation Policy
Entry to the Nurse’s Residence Hall
CHAPTER
THIRTEEN: SAFETY AND SECURITY GUIDELINES
St. Alexius Security Department
Personal Safety
Student Parking Program
Emergency Procedures
“Street Smarts” From The St. Louis Police Department
APPENDIX
A: SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION INFORMATION
APPENDIX B: STATE OF MISSOURI NURSING PRACTICE ACT
(Missouri Statues, Chapter 335)
APPENDIX C : STUDENT AGREEMENT FOR AUDIO-TAPING
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