Table of Contents

Section I: General Information

Mission, Purpose, and Standards
School of Nursing History: St. Luke's Crest and Logo
Organizational Chart

Section II: The Nursing Program

Program Philosophy
Nursing Program Outcomes
Graduation Requirements
The Major in Nursing
Program of Study in Nursing (Classes 2010-2012)
Program of Study in Nursing (Classes of 2013 and 2014)
Program Accreditation
RN to BS Program

Section III: Academic Program Policies

Attendance
Classroom Etiquette
Clinical Etiquette
Acceptance and Progression in the Program
Core Performance and Standards in Nursing
Grading System for Nursing Courses
Clinical Performance Evaluation
Procedure for Challenge of Nursing Courses
Auditing Nursing Courses
Summer Session Study at Other Institutions
Withdrawal from the Nursing Program
Leave of Absence (LOA) from the Nursing Program

Section IV: St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network

St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network Philosophy of Nursing
Access to Hospital Campus Facilities and Trexler Hall
Nursing Arts Learning Laboratory
Nursing Computer Laboratory
Estes Library

Section V: Student Supports and Policies

Advisement Program
Support Services
Clinical Requisites
Substance Abuse/Drug Alcohol Testing Policy
Temporary Medical Disability Policy
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan
Clinical Exposure to Infectious Patient During Pregnancy
Professional Dress Code
CPR Certification Policy
Background Check Policy
Student Personal Transportation
Special Events
Student Leadership
Student Representation to Faculty Organization and Standing Committees
National Student Nurses Association
Upsilon Alpha Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, International
Nursing Student Rights and Responsibilities
Scholarships

Section VI: Graduation and RN Licensure

Graduation Activities
Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Preparation for NCLEX-RN
Pennsylvania State Board of Nusing and NCLEX-RN
Temporary Practice Permit/Licensure Fees
Nursing Graduation Fees
Student Satisfaction Survey
Alumni Association

Section VII: Grievance and Professional Conduct

Grievance Procedure
Standards of Conduct
Non-Progression Policy

Section VIII: Program Evaluation

Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
ATI Assessment Policy
Portfolio Policy
Core Components
Glossary of Terms

Section IX: Forms

Nursing Major Application
Student Forms
(Physical Examination Form, Learning Outcomes Documentation Sheet, Request for Exception to Policy)

Section X: Faculty

Nursing Faculty