The Rush University College of Nursing Student Guidebook is published as a guide for students and faculty. The College reserves the right to add, amend, delete, or deviate from any specifications herein at any time and to apply such changes to registered and accepted students. Students are responsible for reading the information provided and acquainting themselves with the College and University policies and regulations to which they are required to adhere.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter from the Dean
Introduction to the University and Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) Description
Rush University Medical Center Mission, Vision and Values
Rush University Mission, Vision and Values
Rush University College of Nursing (CON)
College of Nursing Mission, Vision, Conceptual Framework, and Philosophy
College of Nursing Description and History
College of Nursing Seal and Pin
College of Nursing Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
Terminal Program Objectives
Programs of Study
Authorization for the CON to Operate in Other States
Policies and Procedures
Admissions
Entry Points
Exit Options
Conditionally Admitted Students
Readmission
Transcript and Licensure Delinquency
Student-at-Large Status
Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Matriculation
Registration
Continuous Enrollment
Application of Academic Credits for Continuing Education Licensure/Certification Renewal
Dropping and/or Adding Classes
Leave of Absence or Withdrawal
Transfer of Credit
Credit by Proficiency
Application to Transfer Between Programs
Independent Study
Request for Support or Accommodation
Communication with Students
FERPA
FERPA Description
HIPAA Exception Letter, Danger to Self or Others
Health and Safety
Student Health and Safety Requirements
Hazardous Exposure Policy
Illness During Class or Clinical
Counseling Services
Academic Civility
Filing an Academic or Non-Academic Complaint
Prohibition Against Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct
Progressions Policies and Procedures
Academic Progression for All Students Enrolled in the CON
Progression Policies
Incomplete Grade(s)
Unsafe Student in the Clinical Setting
Policies Concerning Academic Honesty and Student Misconduct
Fitness to Progress
Drug and Alcohol Free Workforce
Course Policies
Preparation for Class
Attendance at Class
Online Courses
Uniforms/Practice Attire for GEM students
Clinical Unit Behavior
Academic Improvement
Testing
Grading Policies
Assignment of Grades
Auditing a Course
Pass/No Pass Option
Student Academic Appeal Process
Graduation and Commencement
Degree Requirements
Graduation and Commencement Requirements
Advisement Guidelines
Academic Advising Process Overview
PhD Advisement Process
PhD Program of Study Guidelines
Guidelines and Forms for PhD Matriculation
Statistical Support
PhD Products by Year of Program
Student Authorship Guidelines
DNP Advisement Process
Introduction
DNP Student Project Team
Evolution of a DNP Project
GEM Advisement Process
Forms and Documents
CNL Advisement Process
Post-Graduate Certificate Advisement Process
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