UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON - BECKLEY

Wiseman Hall
609 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Phone (304) 929-1446
www.ucwv.edu

Division of Health Sciences

Associate Degree in Nursing Program

STUDENT HANDBOOK
2014-2015

Academic Year 2014 2015

Table of Contents
Introduction...4
General Information..5
Nondiscriminatory Statement...6
Policy for Students with Disabilities ..6
Accreditation Information..7

ACEN....7

WVBOERPN....7

HLC...7

ADN Faculty and Staff Contact Information.8

Mission and Philosophy...9
Curriculum...12

Student Learning Outcomes...12

Academic Integrity..14

Advising and ADN Policies..17

Notification of Policy Change.17

Academic Advising..17

Progression18

Repeat of Course..19

Withdrawal...20

Leave-of-absence..20

Readmission..21

Attendance21

Registration..22

Schedule Change..22

Audit of Classes....22

Guidelines for Student Status.22

Student Records...22

Student Employment...23

Electronics Policy.23

Social Media Policy..24

Graduation...26

Exit Exam.....26

Grievance..27

Adverse Weather..28

Scented Product Policy.......28

Orientation...29

Grade Point Average and Progression Policy...30

Student Services and Activities........31

University Offices and Services.......31

Copying Equipment Policy......32

ADN Awards..33

Outstanding Nurse Scholastic Award...33

Personal Achievement Award....33

Student Class Representatives.... 34

Pinning Ceremony .34

University Facilities and Services..45

Personal Counseling.......35

Financial Counseling..........35

Career Services....35

Nursing Department...35

Beckley Library..36

Literature on Review...36

West Virginia Library Commission...36

Computer search.37

Learning Commons Center....37

Learning Center...38

Computers....38

Nursing Labs38

Report of Non-Functioning Equipment.39

Skills Lab Operation39

Clinical Courses and Policies.40

Lab Absence.40

Core Performance Technical Standards of ADN Program.41

Patient Safety Policy...43

Health Requirements..45

Blood Borne Pathogens...45

Background Check Policy...47

CPR ......48

Malpractice Insurance.48

Medication Administration48

Incident Report50

Nursing Skills and Procedures50

Grading Policies in Clinical Component of Nursing Courses..50

Professional Dress.51

Charting/Title53

Transportation...53

Parking53

Clinical Agencies..53
Faculty Role and Responsibility.55
Student Role and Responsibility....55
Legal, Ethical and Professional Standards...55

American Nurses Association (ANA)...55

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses (WVBOERPN)...55

Evaluation of Student Performance...57

Grading Policy57

Make-up Exams.58

Testing Policy..59

Standardized Testing.60

Comprehensive ATI Exam....65

Guidelines for Written Work.....66

HSCI Committee Structure.66

Appendices A thru I..68

INTRODUCTION
Dear Nursing Students,
I want to take this opportunity to welcome each of you to the associate degree in nursing (ADN)
program. You have chosen a profession that is both challenging and rewarding.
The challenge: As patient needs and care environments have become increasingly more
complex, nurses need to attain requisite competencies to deliver safe, high-quality nursing care.
Our nursing graduates must be prepared to meet an ever-expanding diversity of patients needs
and possess the knowledge and ability to provide competent care to the individual, family and
community. Knowledge and skills related to health care policy, system improvement,
technology, and evidence-based practice as well as teamwork and collaboration are essential .
The reward: Nurses work on the front lines of patient care and have a direct effect on patient
outcomes. Nurses maintain frequent, close proximity to their patients and possess a body of
scientific, nursing knowledge implicit to providing quality care across the continuum of health
care. Our nursing graduates will make a difference in the lives of the people they care for and
influence the future of health care.
The aim of the ADN program is to develop nurse graduates who have the capacity to deliver
safe, quality patient-centered care and to prepare students for a future of productive work,
enlightened living and community service. We continue our commitment to meet the needs of
healthcare and to promote the health of the community.
The purpose of this handbook is to communicate student rights and responsibilities. The
purpose of the student handbook is to acquaint new and current students, faculty and staff with
the activities, policies, organizations, services, and regulations of the ADN program. Each
student should become familiar with the contents of the Handbook and is responsible for
complying with the policies and regulations. This Handbook, the University of Charleston
Catalog, and website provide students with information that define a students rights and
responsibilities. The ADN student is to become aware of information within the entirety of this
publication. The Student Handbook and University Catalog are available on the UC website
www.ucwv.edu.
The ADN student handbook will serve as a guide to the resources, activities and policies of the
program. It will assist you in staying informed with accurate and current information regarding
the ADN program.
The faculty and I wish you the best in regards to your endeavors during the academic school year
at the University of Charleston-Beckleys ADN program.

Duane Napier, MSN, RN

Director and Assistant Professor
ADN Program
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GENERAL INFORMATION
a.

Name, Address, and Telephone Number of the Governing Organization:

University of Charleston
609 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Telephone: 1-877-345-5061
UCBStudents@ucwv.edu
www.ucwv.edu/Beckley
Department of Nursing:
Nursing Office Phone Number:
Nursing Office Fax Number:

b.

304-352-0061
304-352-0083

Regional Accrediting Body:

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools: Initial
Accreditation 1958

c.

Date of Most Recent Regional Accreditation:

January 2005 2015:
Full Accreditation
Next Visit: Continued Accreditation through 8/12/2015

d.

Name, Title of Chief Administrative Office:

Dr. Jerry Forster, Regional President

e.

Name and Title of Administration of the Unit in Nursing

Duane F. Napier, MSN, RN, Director

f.

Year nursing program was established:

Pending

g.

Length of program(s), total credit hours required:

16 months, 60 credit hours

h.

Name of State Board of Nursing and Approval Status:

West Virginia board of Examiners for Registered Profession Nurses
(WVBOERPN)
101 Dee Drive, Suite 102
Charleston, WV 25311
Approval Status: Pending

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT
The University of Charleston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender,
sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its
educational policies, admission, scholarship, athletic activities, or other school-administered
programs. Evidence of practices, which are inconsistent with this policy, should be reported to
the Provost.
This Handbook is not a contract, expressed or implied, and the contents herein are subject to
change, revision, cancellation, or withdrawal without published notice and without liability.
The ADN faculty reserves the right to make changes in policies, curriculum, course
requirements, graduation requirements and any other matters related to the program. Course
syllabi are controlling in matters of course and clinical performance evaluations. Students will be
notified of changes in a timely manner to ensure the greatest likelihood of student success.

POLICY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

It is the policy of the University of Charleston to provide reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with documented disabilities. This college will adhere to all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as regards to affording equal educational opportunity. It is the student's
responsibility to contact the disability coordinator and provide current documentation from
appropriate credentialed persons. The disability coordinator will assist students and faculty in
arranging appropriate accommodations. This is in accordance with Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Disability Coordinator Contact Information:
Allison Grassie
allisongrassie@ucwv.edu
(304) 347-6993

ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
The University of Charleston in Beckley Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is
pending approval by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
(WVBOERN) and will apply for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing (ACEN) when deemed appropriate by the faculty. Contact information for WVBOERN
and ACEN is:
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
101 Dee Drive
Charleston, WV 25311-1620
Phone - 304-558-3596
www.wvrnboard.com
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone 1-404-975-5000
Fax 1-404-975-5020
www.acen.org
University of Charleston Accreditation
Full Accreditation by the
Higher Learning Commission of North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Initial Accreditation 1958.

ADN ADMINISTRATION and FACULTY

Duane Napier, MSN, RN
Director
Assistant Professor

Wiseman Hall
304-929-1446 or 304-357-4966
duanenapier@ucwv.edu

Kennita L. Thomas, BA
Administrative Assistant

Wiseman Hall
304-352-0061
kennitalthomas@ucwv.edu

MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY

Building upon the mission, vision, and values of the University of Charleston, the Associate
Degree in Nursing mission is to prepare the professional nurse generalist for productive work
as registered professional nurse who engages in continuing professional development and
service to professional and personal communities. Graduates are qualified to apply to take the
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become
registered nurses.

Education occurs in a liberal learning environment that develops critical thinking skills in the
application of the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on the life-long development of
ethical, legal, and evidence-based practice of professional nurses. Graduates learn to
implement therapeutic nursing interventions using the nursing process that value and
optimize health and abilities of clients.

The mission of the Associate Degree in Nursing program encompasses the University of
Charlestons mission to prepare each student for a life of:
1. Productive work as registered professional nurses;
2. Enlightened living recognizing the need for life-long development for evidence-based
nursing practice; and
3. Community involvement serving society in interactions as professional nurses.

The ADN program provides a solid foundation for BSN completion education.

PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the program flows from the University of Charleston mission statement and
from the ADNs belief about human conditions, social systems, health, nursing, populations,
learning, students, faculty and professional nursing practice. The faculty views humans as unique
with varied physical, intellectual, spiritual, and behavioral dimensions that develop across the life
span. Social systems are believed to be the organizational units for human interaction and
relationships with others. Health is a generally desired state of human functional and structural
integrity, which is defined in accord with cultural beliefs and values of individuals, families,
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communities and populations. Nursing is considered a deliberate human action designed to assist
people throughout the life span with health-related self-care activities.

The faculty views

students as individuals with strengths, needs, and limitations. Each faculty member facilitates
learning by encouraging students to think independently, be creative, question and make prudent
decisions related to nursing situations. Faculty serve as resource persons and role models for the
student.

The Philosophy of the program flows from the University of Charlestons mission statement
and is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards and Scope of Practice
as well as the departments belief about nursing, person & environment, health, and
education.

Nursing
Nursing is a caring profession and is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health
and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis
and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families,
communities, and populations (ANA, 2010,p.3). Nurses engage in critical thinking and
clinical judgment to demonstrate competent/safe, culturally sensitive and patient-centered
care decisions utilizing the framework of the nursing process to enhance the self-care of
individuals, families, communities, and populations. Nursing encompasses continued practice
and education, collaboration, evidence based practice, leadership and active involvement in
the community and its decisions about health and health care.

Person & Environment

Humans are social, holistic creations composed of mind, body and spirit who influence and
are influenced by the environment. The environment consists of social systems that are
culturally unique and diverse individuals, families, communities, and populations. The
external surroundings and the dynamic exchange between these two subgroups are supported
by the fostering of growth and developmental potential while maintaining optimal self-care.

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Health
Health is the desired state of human well-being. Health is individually perceived and defined in
accord with cultural beliefs and values. Health is a dynamic state, is vulnerable to, and
influenced by multiple internal and external factors. Continuous, therapeutic self-care is required
for healthful living. The degree to which people experience health is dependent upon their
individual unique abilities, opportunities, and limitations. The ability to alter self-care practices
in light of changing health states is essential. The acquisition and maintenance of health is the
responsibility of a society and its individual members. Nursing is the complex ability to
contribute to the individual's health state by affecting self-care behavior.

Education
Education is a lifelong interactive process of relationships between individuals that produces
change within the learner. Guided by evidence-based practice, the faculty facilitates
movement of the learner from simple to complex allowing individuals to expand intellectual
achievement, self-awareness, ethical practice, and critical thinking. The learner has the
responsibility to participate actively and maintain academic integrity in each teaching-learning
situation. The learner is accountable to participate fully in the academic program that provides
preparation for professional responsibilities and licensure. This relationship promotes
enlightened living and mutual support with an appreciation of diversity and life-long
learning. Each student is an individual with strengths, needs, and limitations that may affect
learning. The student develops his/her own personal goals to meet the outcomes of the
nursing program.

The faculty is committed to nursing education. Their role is to facilitate student learning in a
student-centered culture of caring, trust and openness while responding to different learning
styles and developmental levels. Faculty assists the student learner in the development of
behaviors, skills, knowledge and critical thinking as they apply to nursing practice. Faculty
serves as role models in promoting professional socialization and lifelong learning. As
experts in the practice of nursing, the faculty serves as resource persons, demonstrating
leadership and service in a variety of professional and community roles.

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Curriculum

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon graduation from the ADN program, students are expected to achieve seven
student learning outcomes.

Each course and level will have syllabi which are

specifically designed with readings, assignments, activities and clinical experiences

designed to assist the student in meeting these outcomes. Outcomes will be measured
throughout the curriculum by University and ADN rubrics, clinical evaluations, theory
assignments, exams, and ATI Content Mastery Series Exams.

Graduates of the associate degree in nursing program will be able to:

1. Use the nursing process in a variety of settings to assist individuals to maintain optimal
wellness or to manage health-deviated states.
2. Communicate effectively through a variety of methods.
3. Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory guidelines of professional nursing.
4. Recognize the need to continue developing nursing knowledge and skills through
formal and informal educational programs.
5. Recognize the importance of being involved in community and professional activities.
6. Demonstrate nursing knowledge by successfully passing a comprehensive exit
examination

The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program consists of 60 credits including 46 credits of Nursing
Science, 8 credits of Biological Science, 3 credits of Psychology, and 3 credits of COMM 101.

1st Semester
Fall/Spring

nd

2 Semester
Spring/Fall

NURS 104
NURS 113
NURS 113L
BIO251/251L

Foundations of Health Care Professionals

Foundations of Nursing Practice
Foundations of Nursing Practice Lab
Anatomy & Physiology

Total credits
NURS 114
Adult Nursing I
NURS 114L
Adult Nursing I Lab
NURS 115
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NURS 115L
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Lab
BIO 252/252L Anatomy & Physiology
HSCI 307
Pharmacology I
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1 credit
4 credits
3 credits
4 credits
12 credits
4 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credits
4 credits
2 credits

3rd Semester
Summer/Fall

NURS 208
NURS 208L
NURS 209
NURS 209L
NURS 210
PSYCH 212
HSCI 308

Total Credits
Adult Nursing II
Adult Nursing II Lab
Nursing of the Childbearing Family
Nursing of the Childbearing Family Lab
NCLEX Preparation I
Life Span Development
Pharmacology II

15 credits
4 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credit
3 credits
2 credit

4th Semester
Fall/Spring

NURS 211
NURS 211L
NURS 212
NURS 212L
NURS 219
NURS 220

Total credits
Adult Nursing III
Adult Nursing III Lab
Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric Nursing Lab
Nursing Seminar
NCLEX Preparation II

16 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
2 credits
1 credits
1 credit

Total credits

14 credits

**COMM 101 Freshman Writing is a 3 credit hour portfolio

course. The ADN students will meet the outcomes for this course
throughout the program. Students are to save all work.

3 credits

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS

60 credits

STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN A 2.75 CUMULATIVE GPA AND A 2.75 GPA IN

THE MAJOR (HEALTH SCIENCE AND NURSING COURSES) IN ORDER TO
PROGRESS IN THE ADN PROGRAM AND IN ORDER TO GRADUATE.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICIES
All policies, principles and practices regarding academic integrity can be found in the UC
Academic Catalog. These include definitions, examples of violations, procedures to prevent
violations, procedures for handling cases involving allegations of dishonesty, and grievance.
Students are responsible for reviewing and adhering to these policies.

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For a community of learners to thrive, all members must engage in the educational
process with honesty and integrity. The University of Charleston community holds firmly to
the belief that all members of the community are responsible for promoting and protecting
academic integrity. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, or facilitating academic dishonesty will
not be tolerated.
It should be noted that a hearing involving academic dishonesty discussed below
is an academic matter, and not a criminal or civil legal proceeding. Rather, it is a process
unique to the community of scholars that comprise a university. It is designed to protect the
rights of the students accused of violating integrity standards, to educate students, and to
deter further violations. Faculty members may use evidence and their professional judgment
to determine whether a student has violated academic integrity. The expectation is to follow
the rules of preponderance of evidence rather than evidence beyond a reasonable doubt
in the process described below.
The University of Charleston believes that students learn and develop greater
knowledge of academic integrity as part of our educational process. The Academic Integrity
process is designed to facilitate a students development of this understanding while
requiring accountability for violation of the policy. The following is an outline of the levels
of academic integrity infractions and sanctions:

Academic Dishonesty Levels

1) Minor Infraction
a. Examples include but are not limited to:
i. Repetitive improperly formatted citations
ii. Omission of reference(s)
iii. Partial paraphrase, makes an attempt but lacks understanding
b. Consequences
i. First infraction-training
ii. Second infraction-Failure of assignment or exam
iii. Third and all subsequent minor infractions - See section 2-c-i
2) Standard Academic Violations
a. Cheating, Plagiarism, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty
b. Examples include but are not limited to:
i. Methodical omission of sources
ii. Cut and paste w/o proper citation
iii. Cheating on exam
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iv. Giving away answers

v. False insertion of citation
vi. Third minor infraction
c. Consequences
i. First infraction (or third minor infraction) - Failure of course with
dishonor (FX). A student can repeat the course but the grade will
remain on the students transcript and will be calculated in their GPA.
ii. Second infraction - See section 3-c-i
3) Egregious Academic Violations
a. Above and beyond standard academic violations
b. Examples include but are not limited to:
i. Second standard academic violation
ii. Providing exams or class work for the purpose of cheating
iii. Stealing/copying exams
iv. Impersonating another student
v. Buying work from another student or source and using as own
vi. Widespread collusion of student violators
c. Consequences
i. Failure of course with dishonor (FX) and expulsion from the university

Procedure
If a faculty member has reason to believe that a student may have committed a
violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, the faculty member will conduct an investigation
to confirm or deny the violation. If the violation is confirmed then the faculty must make a
reasonable effort to notify the student within two business days. The faculty member should
schedule a meeting with the student within two business days of the notification.
When the student meets with the faculty member, the student should be presented
with the evidence of the violation, told the level of infraction and the sanction for that
infraction. The faculty member should also inform the student of his/her right to appeal the
decision. If the student should choose to appeal, he/she should notify the Dean of the
instructors school in writing within two business days of the meeting. If the student does not
appeal within two business days, the decision will be upheld and the infraction/sanction will
be recorded.
Appeal Process

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During an appeal process, the student should continue to attend class until a decision
is rendered. The Academic Integrity Review Board will oversee the appeal hearings for all
undergraduate and graduate students. .
If the student notifies the Dean of his/her intent to appeal, the Dean will notify the
Chair of the Academic Integrity Review Board. Within two business days of receipt of the
appeal, the chair of the Academic Integrity Review Board or his/her designee will send a
letter to the student to inform him/her of the date of the appeal hearing.
If the violation is a minor infraction, one person from the committee will meet with
the student, review the appeal and decide whether or not to uphold the faculty members
decision or to reverse the decision. The student will be notified of the decision by the chair of
the Academic Integrity Board or his/her designee. If the decision is upheld, the
infraction/sanction will be recorded into the students record. If the decision is reversed, the
students record will reflect the reversal.
If the violation is a standard infraction, three people from the committee will review
the appeal and decide whether or not to uphold the faculty members decision or to reverse
the decision. The committees decision will be based upon a two-thirds majority. The student
will be notified of the decision by the chair of the Academic Review Board or his/her
designee. If the decision is upheld, the infraction will be recorded and the student will receive
an FX in the course. If the decision is reversed, the students record will reflect the
reversal.
If the violation is an egregious infraction, the entire committee will review the appeal
and decide whether or not to uphold the faculty members decision or to reverse the decision.
The committees decision will be based upon a two-thirds majority. The student will be
notified of the decision by the chair of the Academic Review Board or his/her designee. If
the decision is upheld, the infraction will be recorded, the student will receive an FX in the
course and the student will be expelled from the university. If the decision is reversed, the
students record will reflect the reversal.
Note on timing: It is recognized that there may be times that, due to illness, travel, scheduled
breaks, etc., the precise schedules indicated in the preceding paragraphs may not be
achievable. In such cases, all participants must make good faith efforts to come as close to
the schedules as possible. Hearings for alleged integrity violations that occur at the end of the
spring semester present special challenges. For returning students, the schedule in the
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preceding paragraphs will remain in effect. Students suspected of violating academic

integrity must work with faculty to attempt to resolve the integrity issue within two weeks of
the last official day of the semester or wait until the beginning of the following semester to
seek resolution. For a graduating senior suspected of violating academic integrity, he/she
may walk at graduation if all other academic requirements have been met, but he/she will not
receive a diploma until the integrity matter has been resolved. (Adopted, August 2012)
ADVISING AND ADN POLICIES
NOTIFICATION OF POLICY CHANGES
Students will be duly notified of changes in policy, curriculum, course, progression,
graduation or other requirments in a timely manner.

Changes made during the academic year: Students will be notified in class or by
written documentation. Student will sign documentation and a copy will be filed in
students file.

Changes made after academic year has ended: Students will be notified by mail,
email, posting on website, and/or at first day of class.

ACADEMIC ADVISING
The process of advising is a central component of the nursing program. Students work very
closely with their discipline advisor and mentor from the point of pre-enrollment through to
graduation. The primary responsibility of a discipline advisor is to assist students in
understanding and implementing program procedures, in defining their educational and
career goals, and in designing a course of study that meets the students goals and fulfills
institutional requirements.
The student will be notified of the name of his/her discipline advisor and is encouraged to
contact this person to set up an initial advising meeting. Discipline advisors are available by
appointment and during their individual office hours. Discipline advisors schedules of office
hours are posted on their doors and students should make appointments directly with their
discipline advisor. In the event of extraordinary circumstances, a student or faculty member
may request a change of advisor. This request must be approved by the ADN Director.
It is the students responsibility to meet with the instructor a minimum of twice a semester.
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1. To fill out advising documentation prior to the third week of classes.

2. Registration and/or pre-registration during University scheduled registration dates.
It is the students responsibility to know what his/her GPA is: cumulative and major (HSCI
and Nursing) at all times. He/she is to seek out the advice of the adviser, and/or registrar to
gain this knowledge.

STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN A 2.75 CUMULATIVE GPA AND A 2.75 GPA IN

THE MAJOR (HEALTH SCIENCE AND NURSING COURSES) IN ORDER TO
PROGRESS IN THE ADN PROGRAM AND IN ORDER TO GRADUATE.

Students are responsible for keeping abreast of their Academic Program Plan. Advisers will
review this plan with the student each semester during advising session.

ADN Student Policies

PROGRESSION
Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in all basic sciences (e.g. Anatomy and
Physiology). Students must also earn a minimum grade of C in all Health Science (HSCI)
courses in order to enroll in the nursing courses for which these classes are listed as prerequisites in the UC Catalog.
Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C in the theory portion and a grade of
Pass (P) in the laboratory portion of all nursing courses in order to enroll in the next nursing
course in the sequence and to be eligible for graduation. If a student fails one component of a
nursing course (either theory or laboratory) the student will receive a failing grade earned in
each component.

To progress to the next nursing course, both components of the course will have to be
repeated with achievement of a minimum of C in the theory portion and a P in the
laboratory portion. All nursing courses must be taken in the sequence published in the
Academic Catalog.
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To progress to subsequent semesters of study in nursing, a student must have both a

university based cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a GPA of 2.75 in the major (i.e. NURS
and HSCI courses) published in the UC Catalog.

Students are cautioned that their successful performance in NURS courses is highly reliant
upon content mastered in the HSCI courses. While students must earn a minimum grade of
C in all HSCI courses, the faculty encourages students to earn the highest grade possible in
each HSCI course, since the HSCI course content is an integral support to NURS course
work, and supports the development of the knowledge and skill necessary for assuming the
role of a professional nurse.

All nursing students graduating from the University of Charleston will take and pass end of
program comprehensive and cumulative testing. Refer to the ADN Handbook for the
standardized testing and comprehensive assessment of nursing knowledge policy.
(Reviewed May 2012, 2013)

REPEAT OF NURSING COURSES

1. Students may enroll in any nursing course a maximum of two times.
2. Students who are unsuccessful in completing a nursing course must have a
cumulative and major GPA of 2.75 before being allowed to repeat the course.
3. Students may only repeat one nursing course. Students wishing to repeat a nursing course
will be required to audit the prior nursing courses. (Example: If repeating NURS
208/NURS 208L, then NURS 114/NURS 114L would be audited).
4. If more students apply for re-admission into the nursing course than space allows, readmission will be based on rank order using cumulative grade point average. If the
cumulative grade point averages of the students applying for re-admission are equal,
then the student with the earliest initial enrollment in the first nursing course will be
given priority.
5. Students repeating courses will not displace first time enrollees.
6. Students must submit a letter requesting re-admission to the Director, ADN
Department no later than 30 days prior to the anticipated re-admission semester
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7. Students repeating a nursing course with an associated laboratory component must

retake both the theory and laboratory components.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE NURSING PROGRAM

A student who wishes to withdraw from the nursing program must contact his faculty
advisor, complete appropriate forms, and return them to the Department Director.
Completion of this process is necessary to facilitate accurate records in the event of future
transfer or re-entry requests. Students withdrawing from the University are advised to follow
University guidelines for the withdrawal process.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A leave of absence for one semester will not be considered as a withdrawal from the
department, provided the student submits a formal letter of request to the Department
Director clearly defining the need for the absence. A student requiring a leave of more than
two semesters, must withdrawal from the program and seek university and program readmission prior to continuing study in the nursing program.

READMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR

Any student who has withdrawn from the program or been absent for two semesters or more
(with an approved leave) must apply for re-entry through the University Admissions Office
and the Department of ADN program and meet ADN admission and progression policy.

READMISSION PROCESS TO THE NURSING MAJOR

The letter requesting readmission to the Program should include:
1. a description of the situation surrounding withdrawal
2. an explanation of the steps which the student has taken or will take to change the
situation, and the reasons why readmission to the program is justified.

Decisions on applications for readmission are dependent upon availability of space in clinical
nursing courses and other required courses, and the students previous academic standing in
the Nursing Program.
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Students who are readmitted must meet those curriculum requirements currently in affect for
the class with which they will graduate, and may be required to audit nursing didactic or
support courses to refresh knowledge and skills.

ADN CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

Class attendance is required in all nursing courses. Methods for monitoring attendance and
effects of absences/tardiness on course grades may vary among courses. Specific procedures
will be explained in course syllabi and reviewed the first day of class.

Excused student absences are those identified in the UC Class Attendance Policy in the UC
Catalog. Legitimate reasons include illness of a student, attendance at a University-approved
function, e.g., a field trip; personal or family emergency, e.g., severe illness or death of a
parent. If there is to be an excused absence, it is the responsibility of the student to inform the
instructor in advance, if possible. Students must supply documents verifying an excused
absence such as a doctors excuse for illness, letters on official letterhead from agencies
involved with events, etc. The formal, written excuse must be signed by the practitioner
and be on that clinics approved excuse form.
REGISTRATION
All students must meet with their discipline advisor to plan their educational program and to
register for courses. Please contact your advisor during registration periods and for
questions/concerns.

SCHEDULE CHANGES/WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES

Any schedule change or withdrawal from a course must be with the knowledge and signature
of your discipline advisor or through the department director of the associate degree program.
Advice from other persons or other departments may be in error and could result in problems
related to eligibility for the next course or for graduation. Therefore, do not drop or add any
course, without first contacting your discipline advisor.

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AUDITING NURSING COURSES

Only non-clinical courses and didactic portions of clinical courses can be audited. Students
must pay an auditing fee as determined by the University. Students may not bring
unauthorized individuals to University classrooms.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT STATUS

FULL-TIME STUDENTS
A student in the University of Charleston Nursing Program is considered a full-time student
when registered for at least 12 credit hours per semester.

PART-TIME STATUS
Part-time students at the University of Charleston are eligible for financial aid when they
enroll in six or more credit hours per semester.

STUDENT RECORDS
The educational records of students are protected by the provisions of the Federal Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Congruent with that legislation, conversation with
anyone other than the student or relevant educational personnel is prohibited without the
expressed written permission of the student. While the official records are kept in the
Registrars Office, a copy of each students advising record is maintained in the nursing
department while students are enrolled in the program. Upon graduation, official records are
retained in the Registrars Office and nursing department advising records are stored for 2
years then shredded.
Any student wishing to review his/her record may do so using the following process:

Make an appointment with the ADN Chair

Review the materials in the presence of the ADN Chair.

Student records from the ADN program are stored and kept for two years.

Clinical readiness documents will not be released. Students are to maintain the original
vaccination, titer, PPD, CPR, etc. record. Students are to submit copies of these records.
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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
WHILE IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT MANY STUDENTS MUST WORK TO MEET
FINANCIAL

NEEDS,

THE

FACULTY

STRONGLY

RECOMMEND

THAT

EMPLOYMENT HOURS BE LIMITED AND SCHEDULED TO FACILITATE

ACADEMIC SUCCESS. Research in nursing education suggests that students working
more than 16 hours per week are substantively less likely to meet their academic objectives
effectively.

ELECTRONICS IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Cell phones in their clinical facilities patient care areas are prohibited. Cell phones or any
other form of electronic device capable of transmitting voice, written or visual images will be
prohibited at any clinical facility patient care area. Cell phones may be used in conference
areas as assigned by faculty. Cell phone use will be limited to meal periods and rest breaks
per policy for students and faculty.
As faculty and students, we are invited guests at these clinical sites, therefore it is our
responsibility to conform to safety, infection control, and other specific policies and
procedures set forth by our clinical agencies.

ELECTRONICS POLICY IN THE CLASSROOM

1. CELL PHONES ARE TO BE TURNED OFF AND KEPT OUT OF SIGHT (KEPT
IN BOOKBAGS, POCKETBOOKS, ETC.) DURING CLASS TIME.
2. LAPTOPS ARE TO BE USED FOR CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS ONLY.
3. TAPING OF CLASS ACTIVITIES IS BY INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION ONLY.
IN THIS INSTANCE, THE STUDENT IS TO:
a. ASK PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR AT THE BEGINNING OF
EACH CLASS PERIOD.
b. THE RECORDER IS TO BE PLACED ON THE DESK IN VIEW OF THE
INSTRUCTOR AT ALL TIMES.
c. SHOULD THE RECORDING PROCESS BECOME DISRUPTIVE TO
CLASS ACTIVITIES, THE RECORDING IS TO STOP.
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d. ONLY STUDENTS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES DOCUMENTED AND

ON FILE WITH CATHERINE MOORE IN THE LEARNING CENTER
HAVE EXPRESS PERMISSION TO TAPE CLASSROOM CONTENT.
e. RECORDERS ARE NOT TO BE USED IN CLINICAL SETTINGS
EXCEPT IN WITH PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR AND USED
WITHIN DESIGNATED OR ASSIGNED AREAS.
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Background
Social networking is an effective way to communicate with colleagues and is being utilized
readily in medical education, wikis and discussion boards. Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter,
have exceedingly grown in application and users are able to post content and share
information virtually worldwide. Higher education and health care institutions, are rapidly
integrating the use of the social media into their educational, outreach and marketing
strategies.

This does indeed create opportunities for enhanced communication and collaboration. It also
makes individuals and institutions more vulnerable and susceptible to potential harm,
especially those involved in the healthcare field. Contingent on the privacy setting, any
person with access to the internet can obtain profiles, photos, posted opinions, health care
information and can share them anywhere and with anyone. The prospective impact on
privacy, confidentiality, professional careers and on the health care profession is an important
consideration. It is imperative, therefore, to develop a policy which addresses the social
media and social networking.

Policy Statement
This policy is being adopted to protect and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of
students, patients, faculty and other parties connected to the University of Charleston. Please
adhere to the rules that apply to your responsibilities as a UC nursing student, including
professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and the safety and security of your patients.

1. Faculty and staff may not befriend students on social-media sites.

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2. Nursing students may not disclose any confidential or proprietary information of

or about UC or any clinical agency used by the Program.
3. Use of social media is prohibited while performing direct patient care activities or
in unit work areas, unless social media use for business purposes in these areas
has been previously approved by the clinical institution. Students should limit
their use of social media in hospital or clinic spaces during rest or meal breaks,
unless social media use for business purposes has been previously approved by
the clinical site.
4. Any identifiable patient information of any kind may not be used or disclosed on
any social media venue. Patient privacy must be maintained in all
communications. Do not disclose information that may be used to identify
patients or their health condition.

Any information may be recognized by

patients, their families, or their employers.

Information leaks, whether the

individual is identified by name or not, will constitute a violation of the Health

Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and appropriate
action will be taken.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Course Hours and GPA

Candidates for an associate in nursing degree at UC must complete a minimum of 60
semester hours, which shall include all UC Liberal Learning Outcomes and the required
courses in the ADN curriculum. The ADN program currently requires a cumulative 2.75
GPA and a 2.75 GPA in the major (health science and nursing) to graduate.

When

appropriate, students must file an application for graduation. Please check with your advisor
or Student Solutions for application deadlines. Students must also pass an exit exam.

The ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor exam serves as the ADN comprehensive assessment.
Students must score at the level determined by the ADN program. Students who are
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unsuccessful after two attempts of the comprehensive exam are not eligible to graduate from
the ADN program.

ATI Comprehensive Predictor Plan for Remediation & Success (ACPPRS) Exit Exam
It is the policy of the University of Charleston that The student is responsible for completing
all requirements of the major program, including mastery of exit-level outcomes at
designated standards before they will be able to graduate. (UC Catalog, 2013). The UC
ADN Department currently uses the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor exam to meet this
ADN program Outcome and the University of Charlestons requirement for a final
comprehensive assessment of learning and content mastery in the discipline of nursing.
Students failing to successfully complete the RN Comprehensive Predictor at the faculty
determined benchmark score of 70.7% will receive an incomplete grade for N219.
Incomplete grades must be completed per the University of Charleston Incomplete Grade
Policy located in the UC Academic Catalog (ADN Handbook, 2014). Therefore, according
to the University of Charleston and the ADN Program policy, if a student failed the exit level
exam, he/she failed to meet the program outcome which renders you ineligible to graduate
from the ADN program and the University of Charleston.

We, the faculty of the ADN program, want you to be successful. Therefore, the following
ACPPRS has been developed to help you remediate and succeed with your goals for
graduation and taking the RN-NCLEX exam. If you choose to participate in the ATI Virtual
Instructor Program, you will be able to participate in the Pinning Ceremony and walk at
Graduation.

This AACPP gives you a second chance for success. However, you are required to complete
a Virtual-ATI NCLEX review course with an ATI Virtual Instructor. The ATI Virtual
Instructor will work with you until they feel you are ready to take the Comprehensive
Predictor and the NCLEX-RN examination. The ATI Virtual Instructor will be available to
you six days a week and will tailor your tutoring sessions based on identified areas of
weakness. Please be aware that you will be responsible for the fee for the ATI Virtual
Instructors review. Fee is determined by ATI.
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The ATI Virtual Instructor will evaluate your progress and determine your readiness to retake the ATI Comprehensive Predictor at completion of the review.

After successful

completion of the comprehensive exam, The ATI Virtual Instructor will notify the Director.
You will then petition the chair to change the grade of incomplete and convert that grade to
the letter grade you earned for the course. At this time, your transcripts will be released for
submission to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and
you may complete the requirements to take the RN-NCLEX exam.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
The grade appeal policy is outlined in the UC Academic Catalog. Students in the Associate
Degree in Nursing program should follow these guidelines for appealing grades in nursing
and health science courses.

Student appeals of policies related to admission, progression, and graduation are addressed
within the nursing department. Waivers of these policies are made in rare circumstances and
with the professional judgment of the program faculty and leadership, as these policies
impact the program integrity, academic standards, and capacity of students to perform
successfully on national licensure examinations.
Student appeals of a course grade follow the Universitys policy on grade appeal found in the
Academic Catalog. Individual test/assignment grade disputes rest with the course faculty
member(s) and the program chair. Resolve individual grade disputes within the span of the
semester as faculty are not available usually during semester breaks or during the summer
break.

ADVERSE WEATHER POLICY

Since the University is a residential institution, we can never close completely because of
snow or other weather conditions. However, in the interest of safety, certain activities may
have to be delayed or curtailed. Weather emergency notification and policies can be found in
the UC Student Handbook.
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SCENTED PRODUCT POLICY

As a starting point for addressing health and safety concerns related to air quality on the
campus of the University of Charleston DOHS and clinical sites, we present these
recommendations in the spirit of cooperation and caring for fellow community members.

The University of Charleston DOHS recognizes that suitable air quality is important in
fostering a healthful and creative learning and working environment. We recognize that all
members of the community and those who visit the campus share the air.

I.

Definitions
A.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Environmental Illnesses (MCS/EI) is defined as

a hypersensitivity to common chemical and environmental stimuli. Even low levels of the
stimuli may trigger reactions in people reporting these conditions. Wide ranges of symptoms
have been reported, including fatigue, migraine headaches, rashes, difficulty breathing and
dizziness.

B.

Triggers

Triggers are products or stimuli that induce symptoms in people reporting MCS/EI.
Common triggers include tobacco smoke, cologne, perfume, scented body sprays, scented
hair spray/gel/mousse and other leave-in hair products, lotions, scented powder, after shave,
richly scented deodorant/ antiperspirant, air fresheners (solid or spray), bathroom
deodorizers, candles, potpourri, and many products currently used for cleaning floors,
carpets, and other surfaces.

II.

Process

The goal of these guidelines is to improve communication and affect fair, uniform, and
timely resolution of air quality complaints and concerns.
A.

Air Supply

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Community members are asked to exercise care when undertaking projects, which may affect
building air quality by mitigating or eliminating pollutants from, for example, heavily
scented markers for sign making, or chalkboard cleaners.
B.

Use of Scented Products

Community members are asked to be sensitive to be sensitive to others' known triggers (see
IB above).
C.

Individual as a Source

This refers to a personal source, such as an individual who uses scented products that cause
adverse health effects.
1.

Approach the individual, explain the problem, and ask for

consideration or changes in behavior that can improve the situation. If no resolution results,
2.

Request the assistance of your department chair or faculty.

ORIENTATION
ADN ORIENTATION IS A PROGRAM REQUIREMENT. STUDENTS NOT
ATTENDING ORIENTATION MAY NOT ATTEND THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
UNTIL THEY MEET WITH THEIR ADVISOR AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO MAKEUP
AND OBTAIN THE INFORMATION MISSED. DURING ORIENTATION, CLINICAL
READINESS DOCUMENTS ARE COLLECTED, FORMS ARE SIGNED RELATED TO
THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLICIES/PROCEDURES REGARDING COURSE
AND THE CLINICAL AREAS ARE DISCUSSED.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND PROGRESSION POLICY

It is the students responsibility to maintain awareness of his/her grade point average. The
student is to seek out advice from their faculty adviser if there are any questions regarding
GPA. To progress to subsequent semesters of study in nursing, a student must have both a
university based cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the major (i.e.
NURS and HSCI courses) published in the UC Catalog.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES

UNIVERSITY OFFICES AND SERVICES

International and ESL Programs

304-357-4881

Academic Success Center (ASC)

304-357-4776

Center for Career Development (CCD)

304-357-4977

Director, Academic Success Center

Room 302 Clay Tower Building
2300 MacCorkle Avenue, S.E.
Charleston, WV 25304
304-347-6983
allisongrassie@ucwv.edu

These offices or services are not available on the

weekend
Student Life Office
304-357-4745
Tutoring
Testing Services
Disability Services
Dining Services
Fitness Center
Shuttle Service
Wellness Services
Counseling

These offices or services are not available

on the weekend
Website for Current UC Students
www.ucwv.edu/Students/

These offices or services are not available on the

weekend
UC Libraries
Director of Library Services
Schoenbaum Library
304-357-4780
librarian@ucwv.edu304-357-4780
Anna Hughes, HSCI Librarian
357-4778
UC Beckley Librarian
Judy Altis
304-929-1414
Students attending class on the weekends will have
access to the library Monday Friday 8:00 AM
6:00 PM and Sunday 2:00 PM 5:00 PM
Financial Aid
304-357-4944
FAX 304-357-4769
ucfinancialaid@ucwv.edu
Student Life Office
304-357-4745
Student Solutions Center
304-357-4947
These offices or services are not available on the
weekend

Academics

Department of Safety & Security

Student Curriculum Maps

Majors & Programs
Catalog
Honors & Recognitions
Academic Calendar

NON Emergency Calls

Main Office: 304-357-4857
FAX: 304-357-4715

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Transcripts
Online Resources
Online Tutoring Smarthinking.com
Turnitin.com

911
Primary: 304-859-2755
Secondary: 304-859-2757

Auto Registration
Lost and Found

COPYING EQUIPMENT POLICY

Copying machines are available to students in the University of Charleston Beckley library.
In addition, copying services are available in the LRC room 300 and 301 from 6:00 PM
8:00 PM Monday through Thursday. There is a charge for this service. Students should be
aware that the copyright law prohibits the duplication of certain materials.
As students of the University of Charleston, nursing students are encouraged to participate in
University activities. Specific information regarding campus organizations is available in the
UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK.

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ADN AWARDS

OUTSTANDING NURSING STUDENT SCHOLASTIC AWARD

Criteria:
Highest cumulative GPA at or above 3.5
Process:
The ADN program will identify the student meeting the criteria.

OUTSTANDING NURSING STUDENT CLINICAL PRACTICE AWARD

Criteria:
o maintains nursing GPA of 3.5
o demonstrates high standards of practice
o applies nursing process in depth and with increased breadth
o incorporates theory into practice
o demonstrates self-awareness, confidence, genuineness, and caring in
interpersonal skills
o meets high standards in communicating in written and verbal form
o demonstrates initiative and has significant potential for contributions to the
profession
Process:
The Director of the ADN program will compile a list of students having a nursing
GPA of 3.5.
From this list, individual ADN faculty will choose those who meet the criteria.
The faculty will meet and compile a list of names nominated.
After discussion, a vote will be taken by the ADN faculty.

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (to be awarded at pinning)

Criteria:
Demonstrates significant growth in ability to relate to people
Demonstrates visible growth in self-awareness and confidence
Shows much improvement in scholastic achievement
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Process:
A list of candidates will be generated from ADN faculty.
After discussion, a vote will be taken by the ADN Faculty.
NOTE: More than one or no awards may be granted under each category except Outstanding
Nursing Student Scholastic Award.

PINNING CEREMONY
At the completion of the nursing programs, a recognition ceremony is held to honor
graduating students. This event provides opportunity for those having significant ties to the
graduates to appropriately honor them and celebrate the completion of the nursing program.
The pinning ceremony is not intended in any way to substitute for the University
commencement and all nursing graduates are encouraged to participate in both events. The
ceremony is a combined effort of graduates from both the associate and baccalaureate degree
programs. Student representatives from each nursing program will work with faculty to
coordinate planning.

The pinning ceremony symbolically represents the transition from the role of student to
graduate and is highlighted by the "pinning" of graduates by faculty members who are
selected by the graduating classes.

Students are responsible for the individual cost of their pins and invitations and may elect not
to purchase these items.

The location of the pinning ceremony will be announced when it is identified.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available to all University students.
information.

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See the University catalog for

UNIVERSITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

PERSONAL COUNSELING
Counseling Services are available through the University Office of Student Life.

A full

range of personal counseling services is offered to commuting as well as residential students.

The intention of this program is to offer guidance and support to students as they face a
number of problems, which may include emotional distress, peer pressure, substance abuse,
or even family conflict. All conservations with Counseling Services are confidential. Call
357-4745 (Student Life) for more information.

FINANCIAL COUNSELING
The University of Charleston offers a comprehensive financial aid program. Many students
miss the opportunity for financial aid during their college years because they do not apply.
Every student is encouraged to apply in order to determine eligibility. The Financial Aid
Office coordinates all assistance awarded to students including academic scholarships,
grants, loans, student employment, veteran benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and external
scholarships.

CAREER SERVICES
Please refer to the University Catalog for a full listing of services.

NURSING DEPARTMENT FACILITIES

Administration and faculty offices of the ADN Department are located on the first floor of
Wiseman Hall. The nursing skills/simulation lab is located on the 2nd floor of Wiseman Hall.

As the University has adopted a N0-SMOKING policy campus-wide, students and faculty
may only smoke outside in specially designated areas.

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON Library

The Schoenbaum Library on the Charleston campus contains approximately 110,000 books
and bound periodicals with materials in all areas of the curriculum for both two and four year
programs, and three master degree programs. It occupies three floors of reading and stack
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space operated on an open stack basis. The library is open seven days a week. The library
on the Beckley campus contains books, periodicals, computers and meeting rooms for
student use. Consult the Library Web Page at http://www.uchaswv.edu/library/hours.html
for specific hours of operation.

The Library provides access to a wide variety of resources in nursing as well as in the
biological, chemical, environmental and medical sciences, psychology and other allied fields.
In addition to the hard copy periodicals received by the Library, 221 full text journals
(indexed in CINAHL) are available through Health Reference Center Academic on Searchbank through the Library Web Page. Search bank also provides full text of several books
such as Mosby's Medical, Nursing and Health Dictionary as well as more than 500
pamphlets from such places as the National Institutes of Health, the Public Health Service,
various associations devoted to specific illnesses, and drug companies. Computerized search
capability is available in the University Library and for those students needing assistance;
Library staff is available to help during the regular Library hours. Contact the Health Science
Librarian, Anna Hughes, annahughes@ucwv.edu, or Judy Altis (judyaltis@ucwv.edu), Head
Librarian (Beckley campus) for library information.

LITERATURE ON REVIEW
Periodically, through the four years, literature will be placed on closed reserve. Please check
for the reserved materials at the circulation desk. You must have your I.D. card to check
materials, including reserve.

WEST VIRGINIA LIBRARY COMMISSION

COMPUTER SEARCH
The West Virginia Library Commission Reference Library offers online searching of
computerized databases as an extension of its traditional reference services. The databases
are computer-readable versions of printed indexes and abstracts. Most of the databases cover
a period of 5 to 10 years.

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Patrons who want to use the service should call the 1-800-642-9021 directly. Results will be
mailed to the patron. There is no charge for the service to residents of the state. Because of
the costs involved for the Library Commission, however, casual use and use of the service
for class assignments is discouraged.

Guidelines and policy for use of the service are as follows:

Requests must be made in person or by telephone by the person needing the search.
Requests via the Commission's toll-free number are not acceptable as this precludes the
necessary interview.

Topics must be appropriate for computerized searching. Appropriateness is determined

by the WVLC searcher after an interview with the patron.

Topics must require the inter-relationships of at least 2 concepts; (example: A search on

"psychological tests" is not appropriate; a search on using a specific psychological test to
determine reading readiness is very appropriate.)

Concepts must be represented by single words or brief phrases.

The search must have a clearly defined scope.

Only 2 computer searches will be permitted for each individual during a 30-day period.

The SVLC searchers will determine the databases to be searched and the number of years
searched in each database. The number of citations printed will also be at the discretion
of the searcher. Normally a patron can expect approximately 35 of the most recent
citations on a topic. The patron will be informed of the limitations on his search through
inclusion on the printout of the search strategy. Abstracts will be included only on those
rare occasions when less than 5, highly relevant citations are retrieved.

The equipment used to conduct computer searches will be used only by trained WVLC
staff members.

LEARNING COMMONS CENTER

The Learning Commons Center, a department of Learning Support Services, provides a
variety of services designed to help students succeed in course work and achieve the Liberal
Learning Outcomes identified for graduation from the University of Charleston. Faculty
provide developmental and skill enhancement instruction in mathematics, reading, study
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skills, and English grammar and spelling. Computer based courses and tutorials are available
for a number of subjects. A peer-tutoring program is in place to provide extra support for
selected

courses.

Contact

the

learning

center

director

Allison

Grassie,

allisongrassie@ucwv.edu, for more information.

The Learning Commons Center works with other Learning Support Services and Student
Life professionals to provide workshops and other learning experiences designed to promote
academic success. Examples of such activities include workshops on library research, career
exploration, and time management.

LEARNING CENTER
Students with diagnosed learning disabilities will be provided with the necessary
accommodations and counseling to help them achieve success in coursework and in meeting
the Liberal Learning Outcomes. The student must provide documentation of the disability,
validating the need for services based on an individuals current level of functioning.
Admission standards and graduation requirements are not altered in any way for LD students.
Tutoring services are also available. The Learning Center is located on the second floor of
the library. Contact Allison Grassey, Director at 304-357-4800 for more information.

COMPUTERS
Computers are available for student use in word processing in the library UC-Beckley and in
the computer labs, rooms 101 and 103 in the LRC.

NURSING SKILLS LAB

A Skills Lab is provided to simulate the hospital setting permitting the student learning and
practice time for clinical skills. The lab includes areas devoted to patient care, practice,
assessment, and analysis of data with computer programs. Students may not bring unauthorized
individuals to on campus nursing skills/assessment or simulation laboratory. While the setting
only provides for simulation of nursing procedures, the students will find this to be an integral
step toward developing competent nursing skills and confidence.

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There is a section in your course outline that lists the skills schedule for the semester. You
must be prepared to perform these skills in the clinical setting by the date stated. Your
responsibility includes being knowledgeable of and being able to perform the skills safely
and correctly in the care of your assigned patients.

Your instructor may assign reading and/or video skills demonstrations prior to lab time.
Practice sessions are available for each skill. You must come to your skills lab practice
prepared. Additional practice sessions must be scheduled if you are unable to perform the skill
safely.

If difficulties or errors are noted in skill performance in the clinical setting, your clinical lab
instructor will assist you in identifying those weaknesses. If a theory deficit is noted, you
will be instructed to review the appropriate resources. If a deficit in manual dexterity is
noted, you will be required to attend the skills lab for a supervised practice session. You must
schedule time with your instructor for extra practice in the labs.

REPORT OF NON-FUNCTIONING EQUIPMENT

If a piece of equipment in the lab or computers labs is not functioning, please contact the
nursing faculty.

SKILLS LAB OPERATION

No food or drink is allowed in the skills lab area. No smoking is allowed in the skills area as
in the rest of the campus buildings. Supplies and equipment in the skills lab are not to be
removed. A student can be held responsible for materials missing after an independent
practice session. If the student has a special need, it can be discussed with an instructor or the
lab coordinator. Computer programs, displays and posters are available to enhance learning.
Please contact your instructor or the director for assistance with independent practice.

LAB FOOD AND DRINK POLICY

It is the policy of the Division of Health Sciences that under no circumstance will food and/or
drink (including gum) be permitted in any lab by faculty, students, or others (including
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children). In addition, faculty or students will be responsible for any damages incurred by
their guests or those under their supervision.

CLINICAL COURSES AND POLICIES

In order to be in compliance with Accrediting Council on Education for Nursing (ACEN) and
the West Virginia Board of Registered Professional Nursing (WVBOERPN), it is necessary
that all ADN students complete the required lab and clinical experiences. Lab and clinical
experiences, performance and attendance will be closely monitored by the faculty and ADN
Director; all ADN students are required to adhere to lab and clinical policies at all times.
Failure to do so may alter the student's progression in the nursing program. All students must
meet the expectations and adhere to the policies of their clinical agencies.

LAB ABSENCE POLICY

When a student is going to be absent for lab, the student must notify the instructor and/ or
the assigned unit prior to the absence. See your course syllabus for specific instructions.

Students are responsible for making up all laboratory objectives missed due to absence.

Primary responsibility for determining a plan for satisfactorily meeting missed objectives
rests with the student.

Using the instructor as a resource person, the student is to identify the laboratory
objectives missed for each clinical absence. The student is then to develop a plan for
meeting these missed objectives.

The instructor reserves the right to modify the plan.

Unless there is an opportunity to make up a missed lab or clinical, each laboratory

absence within a clinical course will result in a letter grade cut. The clinical or lab group
is limited to a 1:10 faculty student ratio by the West Virginia Board of Registered
Professional Nursing. There can be no more than 10 students in a lab group. Therefore,
it may not be possible to attend another lab or clinical session to make up the lab content
missed.

Three laboratory absences within a clinical course will result in failure of that clinical
course.

*More specific exam and absence policies are included in each ADN course syllabus.
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CORE PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL STANDARDS OF THE ADN PROGRAM

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program at the University of Charleston is a rigorous and
intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in
the program. The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of
employment settings and render care to a wide spectrum of individuals requiring professional
nursing care. Admission criteria do not discriminate against persons with disabling
conditions. All candidates must meet minimum technical standards to function successfully
as students.

The core performance standards set forth by the ADN Program establish the essential
qualities considered necessary for students to achieve the knowledge, skills and competencies
of the programs accrediting agency. Appropriate accommodations and services for
applicants or students that self-report the inability to perform one or more of the core
performance standards unless providing those measures of assistance would alter
(fundamentally) the course or would result in an undue burden. It is the responsibility of the
applicant or student to make disabilities known and seek accommodations.

The following abilities have been identified as necessary to meet with or without reasonable
accommodation the core performance standards for admission, academic progression, and
graduation.
Core Performance Standards
Requirements

General Abilities/
Observational Ability

Standards

Examples
(includes some but not all)

The functional use of the

sense of:
Sight
Touch
Hearing
Smell
in order to assess, monitor
and care safely for
individuals in potentially
hazardous environments.

A student must be able to

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Ability to observe clients and

respond with appropriate
treatments. Interpret written word
Ability to palpate during a physical
assessment of a client. Sensitivity
to heat and cold.
Ability to hear and interpret alarms
from equipment used to monitor
clients.
Aware of smells involved in
particular disease processes.
Collection of subjective and

Requirements

recognize and treat pain in a

client.

objective data from patients

Standards

Examples
(includes some but not all)

The ability to communicate

effectively and sensitively
with clients and colleagues,
including individuals from
different cultural and social
backgrounds. Students must
be able to understand and
speak the English language
at a level consistent with
competent professional
Communication Ability
practice.

Ability to explain treatment

procedures to clients.
Ability to provide client education.
Documentation of client status,
treatment and procedures, and
nursing actions.

The ability to document

assessment findings and
treatment information
clearly and accurately either
written or electronically.
Communication includes
speech, reading and writing.

Motor Ability

Requirements

Intellectual,
Conceptual, and
Quantitative Abilities

Postural and neuromuscular

control and coordination to
perform appropriate
assessments and treatments
using accepted techniques
to use equipment and
materials safely and
efficiently while caring for
patients.

Standards

Positioning of clients.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Perform functions required for
patient care.

Example
(includes some but not all)

The mental capacities to

assimilate, analyze,
synthesize and integrate
concepts and problem solve
to formulate assessment and
therapeutic judgments and
to be able to distinguish
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Implementation of the nursing

process.
Application of information learned
in class to clinical

commonly recurring
deviations from the
anticipated norms

Behavioral and Social

Attributes

Ability to Manage
Stressful Situations

Display behavior and

personal attributes that such
as respect, care and
compassion that are
conducive to developing
effective relationships with
clients.
The capacity to maintain
composure and continue to
function well during
periods of high stress. This
includes the affective
behaviors and appropriate
demeanor and rapport that
relate to professional
education and quality
patient care. Emotional
stability and the ability to
accept responsibility and
accountability in order to
exercise judgment and
adjust to changing
situations.
The student must respond
immediately and effectively
to emergent situations that
may arise during the care of
clients.

Establish rapport with clients.

Concern for others

Maintain professionalism during

stressful times in class and in
clinical.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Display respect to faculty, peers
and clients.
Provide safe patient care.

References
Southern Regional Education Board. (2008). Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications
for Nursing Education. Retrieved November 28, 2012 from
http://www.sreb.org/page/1390/the_americans_with_disabilities_act.html
PATIENT SAFETY POLICY
As guests to our clinical and community agencies students represent the University of
Charleston and the ADN program. Professional behavior and dress is an expectation of all
students while they are on-site at these agencies. Students not adhering to the policies of the
University, ADN program and/or Course will not be permitted to attend their clinical
experience or will be dismissed from the clinical. Examples of unsafe clinical practice
include, but are not all inclusive:

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Failure to come prepared to perform patient care;

Failure to articulate theoretical knowledge necessary to perform safe patient care;

Failure to demonstrate the ability to safely perform patient care procedures;

Patient safety and security is to be maintained at all times. Safe clinical practice is required
for academic success in the nursing program.

Any action by ADN students which

compromise the safety and security of the patient may result in dismissal from the
program.

Examples of unsafe clinical practice include, but are not all inclusive:

Compromising the confidentiality of the patient by disclosing or exposing patient

information;

Attending the clinical site with non-University of Charleston ADN Program persons
such as family, friends, or personal acquaintance;

Demonstrating behavior which is inappropriate in the clinical setting;

Attendance in the clinical setting under the influence of any substance which alters
the thought process and ability to demonstrate safe clinical judgment.

Inability to develop and maintain appropriate, respectful, and trustworthy

interpersonal relationships required for building and sustaining relationships with
patients, their families and collaborating providers

Actions evidencing values incongruent with those required for ethical practice as
defined by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the WV Board of Examiners for
Registered Professional Nurses.

Any behavior demonstrated by the ADN student which is determined by the

instructor or agency staff to be threatening or compromising the safety of others.

Students removed from practice because of unsafe clinical practice will be unable to pass
courses with clinical components, as safe clinical practice is required for academic success in
the nursing program. Periodic conferences will be held throughout the semester to keep
students apprised of their progression in meeting clinical criteria.

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HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Students failing to submit a complete health record will be barred from the clinical setting.
This is a protective safeguard for the benefit of both the student and the patient.

The following information is required:

Criminal Background Check.

PPD intermediate strength skin test, if previous PPD skin test is positive, it requires
evidence of a chest x-ray and follow-up and evaluation by a physician or midlevel
provider.

Varicella titer documenting immunity.

Rubella titer documenting immunity.

Rubeola titer documenting immunity.

Mumps titer documenting immunity.

Hepatitis B Vaccine titer documenting immunity.

An annual PPD test is required to update your health record.

DTAP

An annual Flu vaccine.

If in the professional judgment of the nursing faculty, documented evidence of safety for
clinical practice is needed, a student may be required to have a statement from a nurse
practitioner, physician or other health care provider for readmission and/or continuance in the
nursing program following illness, hospitalization, physical injury, pregnancy, emotional
disorder, etc.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN POLICY AND GUIDELINES

The University of Charleston adopts recommendations of the Center for Disease Control
safety guidelines for the handling of blood and body fluids in teaching laboratories.
Laboratory courses requiring exposure to blood will use disposable equipment and no lancets
or other bloodletting devices should be re-used or shared.
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Health Science students in the clinical agencies are expected to follow the Universal
Precautions as prescribed by agency procedures and protocols. Students may not bring
unauthorized individuals into any on or off campus clinical practice setting. In the event of
exposure to the blood or body fluids of another individual in the clinical setting, the student
and faculty member will complete the appropriate incident forms and seek evaluation and/or
consultation with the Employee Health Service of the agency.

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BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY

Policy: Criminal Background Check
All students will have on file in the ADN program office (Room 113 Wiseman Hall)
current criminal background checks.

The criminal background check is a confidential

process required for compliance with Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals
and Health Care Organizations (JACHO). Each student will have clinical laboratory practice
in our contracting agencies and to comply with agency standards and University of
Charleston contractual obligations to our clinical agencies a satisfactory criminal background
check is completed on each person who has patient access in a facility subject to JACHO
requirements.

Process:
1.

The student logs in on line at www.CertifiedBackground.com.

Certified Background check is a background check service where results are
posted to the Certified Background check site in a secure, tamper-proof
environment, where the applicant, as well as the Director

of the ADN

Program and the Administrative Assistant for the ADN Program can view the
background check.
2.

Once you have reached the web site, click on Applicants and then on Order
Now.

3.

You will be provided a code unique to UC-B, ADN Program.

4.

Select a method of payment. Acceptable methods of payment will

Be Visa, MasterCard and money orders.

5.

Once your order is submitted, you will receive a password to view results of
your background check. The results will be available in approximately 48-72
hours after you place your order.

5.

You are cleared for clinical practice once your record is reviewed by the
program chair, and you are notified of no violations.

6.

If a violation is present on the record, the program chair will notify our
clinical agencies of the violation or pattern of violations, but not the name of
the student. The clinical agencies then have the right to accept the risk of
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clinical practice for a person with violations on record or not. If an agency in

which clinical practice is required objects to the record, the program chair will
inform the candidate. Once an agency rejects the violation or pattern of
violations, the program chair will notify the candidate that completion of the
degree is not feasible in the current major and will assist the candidate in
finding an alternate major at UC where they can study and complete their
degree.
7.

If you have questions about this policy or procedure the program chair or
faculty can assist you. Please feel free to ask for information you may need.

8.

Criminal Background checks from other sources are not admissible as

validation since the scope of the background services is not assured to meet
the agency standard.

CPR CERTIFICATION
All students are required to complete the American Heart Association Basic Life Support
CPR Certification at the Health Care Provider level prior to the first clinical course. This
certification must be maintained through completion of the nursing program.

MALPRACTICE (LIABILITY) INSURANCE

For the protection of the nursing student, malpractice insurance is required for the entire
period of enrollment in clinical nursing courses. This insurance will be provided by a group
policy for the University and the student will be billed for the allocated premium each
semester in which the student is engaged in clinical practice. This policy covers nursing
students regardless of setting, so long as the student is functioning within the student's role.
Nursing students are responsible legally for their own actions. Nursing students must not
provide any type of nursing care that they have not been taught. ADN students are required
to enroll in the liability insurance coverage plan. Students may not bring unauthorized
individuals/children/pets into any University classroom, course, or clinical practice setting.

STATEMENT ON STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN GIVING MEDICATIONS AT

ALL LEVELS OF THE CURRICULUM
In the process of giving medications to patients, each student must:
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Receive supervision in all steps of administering all types of medications until the
instructor determines that knowledge and proficiency has been demonstrated.

Notify their instructor before giving the medication, unless otherwise instructed.

Mark the medication administration record and inform the medication nurse of those
patients to whom they are giving medications.

Refuse to take orders for medications, redirecting the physician to licensed nursing
professionals authorized to accept a verbal order.

Check the accuracy and currency of the medication sheet, care plan, or medication
administration record against the physician's order prior to administration.

Be able to state indications, actions, usual dosage, route of administration,

precautions and nursing implications for every medication, they intend to give to
patients and/or for every medication a patient receives.

Evidence safe knowledge and proficiency in drug administration until the student
meets safety, knowledge, ability and proficiently, they will not be allowed to
medicate their patient.

Refuse to give any medication that is not properly labeled or is outdated as indicated
by the expiration date.

Adhere to the prescribed technique for administering medications as taught in the

Nursing Clinical Lab.

Demonstrate the ability to calculate and measure accurately drug dosages.

Adhere to hospital policies for proper documentation and signature for narcotic and
controlled drugs.

Have charting of all drugs administered cosigned by an instructor.

Request assistance in giving medications to patients who are disoriented, hyperactive

or otherwise uncooperative, or where there is reason to question one's ability to
administer medication safely.

Advise their instructor(s) of any deficiencies in preparation and/or experiences in

giving medications, and plan with the instructor(s) means of gaining proficiency in
this area.

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INCIDENT REPORTS
An incident is any event that is inconsistent with the routine operation of the health care
institution or with quality patient care. An incident report must be completed when an event
occurs that jeopardizes a patient's care, for example, a medication error. It may be an accident
or a situation, which might result in an accident. Incidents may result in legal action against
the institution, student, or faculty member, and adequate reporting is essential. Incident
reports must be completed by the student/faculty involved in the incident. The following
procedures should be followed in reporting incidents:
The procedure of the agency where the incident occurs should be followed in filing the report
in that agency.
Documentation of the incident should be done on the student advising form.

Documentation of the incident should include:

Date, time, location, nursing personnel involved.

A summary of the incident.

Description of actions taken because of the incident.

Description of the remedial instruction interventions taken with the student.

The documentation of the incident becomes a part of the advising record, which is
kept on file in the Department of Nursing.

In no instance, will the documentation retained in the student record violate HIPAA
provisions.

NURSING SKILLS AND PROCEDURES

It is the expectation of the ADN department that upon graduation, students will have
completed the list of: Assessment Skills (Appendix H), Skills & Procedures (Appendix I) and
Nursing Diagnosis (Appendix J) and satisfactorily achieved the clinical competencies listed
in the Clinical Competency Evaluation (Appendix K).

GRADING POLICIES IN CLINICAL COMPONENT OF NURSING COURSES

Grading or evaluation of students in clinical components of nursing courses is based upon
successful completion of designated criteria specified for each course. These criteria will be
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provided in the beginning of each nursing course. Criteria are based upon the stated
objectives identified for each course. The grades that may be earned from the clinical
experiences are Pass/Fail.

PROFESSIONAL DRESS
As representatives of the University of Charleston and the nursing profession, students are
expected to maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance consistent with medical
asepsis and the policies of the clinical facilities. Failure to adhere to the specified guidelines
can result in students not being permitted to participate in the clinical experience, and will be
counted as a laboratory absence.

The approved uniform consists of:

The University of Charleston uniform approved scrubs
White leather or simulated leather clinical shoes
Student name pin with University of Charleston logo
Student photo ID
Seamless white hose or white socks
Uniform warming jacket is optional

All students must have a:

White University of Charleston laboratory coat with UC emblem
Watch with second hand
Bandage scissors
Goggles and CPR airway

Students are expected to present a neat, clean appearance in uniform. The uniform is to be
worn only in the hospital and/or specified clinical settings. The lab coat is not to be worn
over the uniform while having patient contact. When not in the clinical setting, the student
must change to street clothes.

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Students may wear engagement rings and/or wedding bands if they choose except in those
situations where all jewelry is contraindicated (O.R., applying sterile gloves, etc.). Students
are not permitted to wear class rings or jewelry in the laboratory.
In accordance with hospital policy, you may wear small, inconspicuous pierced earrings
one in each earlobe only. For student safety, no dangling earrings permitted. Body piercings
are allowed including but not limited to tongue piercings, nose piercings, eyebrow piercings,
etc. Tattoos must be covered. Bandages are not appropriate coverings for tattoos or piercings
since the patient can mistake the bandage for a sign that the student has an infection or open
wound. Body alterations, modifications or mutilations are not permitted if they are visible or
may be observed by the patient population.

Hair must be confined neatly out of your face. If the hair is longer than the uniform collar, it
must be pinned up. Plain, inconspicuous barrettes may be worn. Beards and mustaches are
permitted if kept clean, evenly trimmed, and well groomed at all times.

Fingernails should be kept short and smoothly filed. No artificial nails, tips or polish are
permitted.

The female skirt uniform may not be shorter than one inch above the knee.

Smoking is strongly discouraged and permitted only in designated places. Students who have
a strong tobacco scent or odor will not be permitted to care for patients.

Strong scents, including perfumes and after shaves, are not to be worn in the laboratory
setting. Students arriving on the unit with a strong scent or odor will not be permitted to care
for patients.

Chewing gum is not permitted during clinical experiences.

The lab coat and student name pin are worn over appropriate street clothes when researching
assignments or at other designated times when you are representing the ADN program. No
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blue jeans, shorts, mini-skirts, low necklines, clothes that expose the waist or hips, or
any open-toed shoes are to be worn to clinical experiences.

Do not wear nursing uniforms (or any other uniforms/scrubs) on campus anywhere outside of
the skills lab or clinical setting (i.e. shopping, eating at restaurants, etc.).

Students will be wearing clean scrubs to practice in the assessment, skills and Sims Lab.

CHARTING TITLE
When signing charts, students use the title: "UCNS".

TRANSPORTATION
Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from the clinical facilities
and other laboratory experiences. Carpooling is encouraged.

STUDENT PARKING AT FACILITIES

Parking accommodations have been provided at each clinical facility. The student is
responsible for any cost incurred.

CLINICAL AGENCIES

CLINICAL FACILITIES
The following facilities are utilized by the Department of Nursing at the University of
Charleston-Beckley for clinical laboratory experiences.

The student may be assigned

experiences in a variety of facilities in one semester. Facilities will also differ from semester
to semester. Agencies are selected as needed to provide students opportunity to meet course
objectives. Students may not bring unauthorized individuals (i.e. spouses, children, friends,
etc.) to clinical agencies, practice units or sites.

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Name of Agency
VA Medical Center

VA Medical Center

Raleigh General
Hospital
Appalachian
Regional Healthcare
Appalachian
Regional Healthcare
Appalachian
Regional Healthcare
Raleigh General
Hospital
Raleigh General
Hospital
Raleigh General
Hospital
Appalachian
Regional Healthcare
Raleigh General
Hospital
Appalachian
Regional Healthcare
Raleigh General
Hospital
Raleigh General
Hospital

Location
200 Veterans
Avenue
Beckley, WV
200 Veterans
Avenue
Beckley, WV
1710 Harper
Road
Beckley, WV
306 Stanaford
Road
Beckley, WV
306 Stanaford
Road
Beckley, WV
306 Stanaford
Road
Beckley, WV
1710 Harper
Road
Beckley, WV
1710 Harper
Road
Beckley, WV
1710 Harper
Road
Beckley, WV
306 Stanaford
Road
Beckley, WV
1710 Harper
Road
Beckley, WV
306 Stanaford
Road
Beckley, WV
1710 Harper
Road
Beckley, WV
1710 Harper
Road
Beckley, WV

Course # and Content Area Faculty to Students Accredited

NURS 113L
Foundations of Nursing
Practice
NURS 113L
Foundations of Nursing
Practice
NURS 114L
Adult Nursing I

1:10

JCAHO

1:10

JCAHO

1:10

JCAHO

NURS 114 L
Adult Nursing I

1:10

JCAHO

NURS 115L
Psychiatric and Mental
Health Nursing
NURS 115L
Psychiatric and Mental
Health Nursing
NURS 208L
Adult Nursing II

1:10

JCAHO

1:10

JCAHO

1:10

JCAHO

NURS 208L
Adult Nursing II

1:10

JCAHO

NURS 209L
Nursing of the
Childbearing Family
NURS 209L
Nursing of the
Childbearing Family
NURS 211L
Adult Nursing III

1:10

JCAHO

1:10

JCAHO

1:10

JCAHO

NURS 211L
Adult Nursing III

1:10

JCAHO

NURS 212L
Pediatric Nursing

1:10

JCAHO

NURS 212L
Pediatric Nursing

1:10

JCAHO

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FACULTY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY

The faculty member is accountable for fulfillment of academic and professional roles and
responsibilities. The faculty facilitate student learning in the development of behaviors, skills,
knowledge and critical thinking as they apply to nursing practice. The faculty, as experts in the
practice of nursing, serves as learning facilitators, resource persons and role models for the
student. The Faculty is responsible for adhering to the University of Charlestons Faculty
Handbook, the ADN Faculty Handbook and Syllabi, legal, ethical and professional standards of
the ANA, ACEN, and WVBOERPN. Faculty members are to maintain a minimum of five
office hours per week. Schedules are posted on faculty doors.

STUDENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ADN students are responsible for being aware of and adhering to all University of Charleston
policies, all ADN Department of Nursing policies, course and clinical policies, and all legal,
ethical, and professional standards and policies set forth by the West Virginia Board of
Registered Professional Nursing and American Nurses Associations Scope and Standards of
Practice, Code for Nurses, and Social Policy Statement.

LEGAL, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The nursing student is responsible for adhering to and following the POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES OF THE ADN PROGRAM AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON.
ADN students are responsible to abide by the standards for professional practice set forth by
the American Nurses Association and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered
Professional Nurses.

American Nurses Association (2010). Scope and Standards of Care

American Nurses Association (2010). Code for Nurses
American Nurses Association. (2010). Social Policy Statement

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WV Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses: www.rnboard.com

AMERICAN NURSES' ASSOCIATION CODE FOR NURSES

PREAMBLE
The Code for Nurses is based on belief about the nature of individuals, nursing, health, and
society. Recipients and providers of nursing services are viewed as individuals and groups
who possess basic rights and responsibilities, and whose values and circumstances command
respect at all times. Nursing encompasses the promotion and restoration of health, the
prevention of illness, and the alleviation of suffering. The statements of the Code and their
interpretation provide guidance for conduct and relationships in carrying out nursing
responsibilities consistent with the ethical obligations of the profession and quality in nursing
care.

CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES

1. The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for
the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by
considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health
problems.
2. The nurses primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family,
group, or community.
3. The nurse promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety, and rights
of the patient.
4. The nurse is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and
determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurses obligation
to provide optimum patient care.
5. The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to
preserve integrity and safety, to maintain competence, and to continue personal and
professional growth.
6. The nurse participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving health care
environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality
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health care and consistent with the values of the profession through individual and
collective action.
7. The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to
practice, education, administration, and knowledge development.
8. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting
community, national and international efforts to meet health needs.
9. The profession of nursing, as represented by associations and their members, is
responsible for articulating nursing values, for maintaining the integrity of the
profession and its practice, and for shaping social policy.

American Nurses Association (2010). Guide to the code of ethics for nurses: Interpretation
and application. Silver Spring, Maryland.

EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE

GRADING POLICIES
In matters of course grading and clinical performance, the course syllabi are controlling.
However, the following represents the faculty agreed upon grading scale:
93-100

87-92

80-86

73-79

72-below

All end of semester grades are final. If there is a grade dispute, the student is to follow
the grade appeal policy as stated in the University of Charleston Catalog.

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Calculation Methods:

No grades will be rounded.

Students earning a calculated grade resulting in the

hundredths decimal place will be awarded the whole number grade (e.g. a grade of 92.45
or 92.51 would remain 92).

Faculty in each course will determine the weight of various assignments and assessment
methodologies as indicators of overall student learning. This information will be provided
for students in the course syllabi.

Omission of Exam Questions

Every effort will be made on the part of the instructor to use reliable and valid exam
questions. If 70% or greater of the students taking the exam get a question wrong, the
instructor will take the question to the faculty for a peer review of that question. If the
faculty determines an error of fact within the question has occurred, the question will be
omitted. Should the question be omitted, no student will receive credit for that question.
The overall points possible for the exam will then be recalculated.

GRADING NOTIFICATION POLICY

In order to assure student confidentiality, no grade will be given to the student over the
telephone. Test results and final grades will be made available by individual instructor.

MAKE UP EXAM POLICY

Students unavoidably missing an examination due to an excused absence must:

Notify their course instructor, by phone or email.

Make-up exams must be taken within one week after the student returns to classes, unless
the faculty syllabus announces superseding policy.

Make-up exams will cover the same content as the missed exam but the format may
differ.

Excused absence examples: death of immediate family member, valid University-based

excuse/requires verification, illness of self or immediate family member/requires valid
medical excuse

*More specific exam and absence policies are included in each ADN course syllabus.
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TESTING POLICY

Purpose:

Every nursing student should have opportunity to participate in constructive testing

environments. Each student should have equivalent access to secure testing/assessment
activities. Faculty and students have responsibility to contribute in as many ways as possible
to this constructive environment.

Exam Review: Student access to exams is limited to the periods of testing and
scheduled reviews in secure environments. Tests are SECURE materials and the
property of the UC ADN Nursing Program. It is illegal to reproduce these materials
in any form, to have access to secure materials outside the classroom, or to release
secure materials to students or any other individual or group.

Implementation of the policy:

A valid university based absence or a medical provider excuse is required in order to take
a missed exam.

Statements regarding academic integrity/dishonesty are included in all course syllabi.

During testing/assessment activities, no electronic devices will be used. Cell phones,

PDAs, and beepers must be turned off and left in the front of the room. With approval
from course faculty, basic calculators for number calculation may be permitted during
exams. No calculators with word processing capabilities will be permitted.

During testing, all books, purses, coats, hats, papers, electronic devices, etc. are to be
placed along the floor in the front of the room.

Barring a medical emergency or a legitimate facility evacuation order, leaving the room
during a test or assessment activity is not allowed.

Faculty professional judgment will be used to determine whether late arrivals may take
the exam/assessment.

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Faculty will not answer questions during tests. Students, who are unsure of how to
interpret a question, should answer as best they can and write a note on the test
explaining their question and rationale for the answer they selected.

Seating during a test or assessment activity will be determined by individual course

faculty.

STANDARDIZED

TESTING

AND

COMPREHENSIVE

ASSESSMENT

OF

NURSING KNOWLEDGE POLICY

Background
The ADN Department at the University of Charleston-Beckley uses the Comprehensive
Assessment and Review Program by Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (ATI)
developed from the NCLEX-RN Test Plan as a resource for students to help them achieve
content mastery in the discipline of nursing through formative and summative standardized
testing.

Formative testing occurs throughout the program at prescribed intervals. Summative testing
occurs during the spring semester of the senior year using the RN Comprehensive Predictor
exam. The RN Comprehensive Predictor exam allows students to demonstrate content
mastery of the material tested on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and serves as the BSN
Departments comprehensive exit exam for the major.

Purpose:
The purpose of ATI assessments and remediation assignments is to prepare students for the
end of program comprehensive assessment and the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Policy:
A variety of ATI assessments and remediation assignments will be used throughout the BSN
Program. Faculty reserve the right to add new assessments when available and to require
remediation assignments when needed for identified student learning needs.

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Critical Thinking Assessment:

A Critical Thinking Assessment will be administered at the beginning of the first nursing
course and at the end of the ADN program at a designated time. Scores on the critical
thinking exams provide data for program assessment related to development of critical
thinking skills in nursing students across the ADN curriculum. These exams will only be
given once and will not be included into students course grades.
Content Mastery Series Assessments:
Content Mastery Series (CMS) examinations will be administered throughout the ADN
Program.

Students will have two (2) opportunities to take each Content Mastery Series exam
during the semester of the correlating course.

A students highest achieved individual composite score % or corresponding item

point score at the discretion of the faculty member for the two (2) attempts of any
content mastery assessment will be used as an exam score and weighted average as
5% of the total course grade per a category called ATI Exam. In courses in which a
content mastery assessment is to be administered, students are assigned the
corresponding ATI Review Module as required course content materials.

ADN Schedule of Assessments

ATI proctored exams will be administered in the following courses.
Course
N/A
NURS 113

Test Name
TEAS
Critical Thinking-Entrance

NURS 115

Mental Health Nursing

NURS 208

Fundamentals

NURS 209

Maternal Health

NURS 211
NURS 212
NURS 219

Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Critical Thinking-Exit
Leadership & Management

NURS 220

RN Comprehensive

Purpose of the Testing

Admissions
Baseline Data
Collection
Formative
Evaluation
Formative
Evaluation
Formative
Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Comprehensive Exit Exam for the Major

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ATI Testing Procedures

1.

Each student is required to attend the ATI orientation session provided by ATI on
campus each fall. Attendance will be taken and students who do not attend must
complete a remediation assignment demonstrating knowledge acquisition of the ATI
Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program.

2.

Each student must sign on to ATI and get an entry password within one week of the
ATI orientation session. The same logon and password are to be used throughout the
ADN program so students should secure this information for continued use.
The NCLEX-RN is administered as an online-proctored computer based test. All

3.

ATI exams are administered as online-proctored computer based assessments to

provide students practice experiences in computerized testing similar to NCLEXRN.

Remediation Assignments:
Before and after each CMS assessment or RN Comprehensive Predictor is administered
each student must complete remediation assignments for identified areas of content
weaknesses. Pre/post CMS and COMP remediation assignments will count as 5% weight of
the total course grade per a category called ATI Pre/post remediation in courses were ATI
CMS and COMP exam testing are offered.

A pre CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor remediation assignment consists of

completion of an on-line practice exam at the 100% level in the content area to be
tested,

An ATI online focused review demonstrating 1 minute of remediation time per

missed topic and a handwritten document consisting of the rationale and page number
per missed topic on an online practice exam.

Online practice exams have a 24-hour time constraint between each attempt thus are
limited to one take every 24 hours.

A completed pre CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor remediation assignment is

required for entrance into each CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor exam.

The pre CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor remediation assignment should be

submitted to the proctor prior to entering the assessment site.
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Individual course faculty will grade the pre CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor
remediation assignment using the ATI Remediation Assignment Rubric (see attached)
and add the points into the course grade book.

Failure to complete and submit the pre CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor

remediation assignment will result in a zero for this assignment and the student will
forfeit the ability to sit for the exam. No opportunity will be made for a make-up
exam.

After each take of a CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor exam all students must complete a
post remediation assignment for identified areas of content weakness.

Students will use their Individual Performance Profile on each CMS or RN

Comprehensive Predictor exam to determine their Topics to Review to complete the
post CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor remediation.

A post CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor remediation assignment consists of a

completed online focused review with 1 minute of remediation time for every topic
missed and handwritten remediation consisting of the rationale and page number for
each topic missed on each take of a CMS and COMP exam.
Instructions:
o List the deficiency identified by your ATI item analysis.
o Create your focused ATI review.
o Document the rational for the answer along with the reference and page
numbers.

For each Topic to Review on the profile, students must write a paragraph (minimum
of 3 sentences) related to the topic and include the page number(s) and reference(s) in
which the information was found (remediation is not limited to the ATI Review
Modules).

Individual course faculty will grade all post CMS or RN Comprehensive Predictor
remediation assignments using the ATI Remediation Assignment Rubric (see
attached) and add the points into the course grade book.

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Remediation Rubric
1
Insufficient

2
Emerging

3
Acceptable

4
Proficient

5
Exemplary

Assignment not
submitted by due
date;
0

Assignment
submitted by due
date;
10

Assignment
submitted by due
date;

Assignment
submitted by
due date;
22

Assignment
submitted by due
date or before;

Expectations
unmet;
0

Expectations unmet;

Exceeds
expectations in
parts of the
activity;
22

Clearly exceeds
expectations
throughout.

No evidence of
focused review;
0

20
Meets expectations.
20

10

Focused review is
completed but fails
to demonstrate a
minimum of 1
minute of time per
deficit area;

Focused review is
completed
demonstrating a
minimum of 2
minutes of time per
deficit area;
20

10

No documentation
of resources.
0

Used non- peer

reviewed resources
to explain rationale

10

Focused review
is completed
demonstrating 2
to 3 minutes of
time per deficit
area;
22

Used 1 peer
reviewed resource to
explain the rationale

20

Used 2 peer
reviewed to
explain the
rationale.
22

25

25

Focused review is
completed
demonstrating >3
minutes of time per
deficit area;
25

Use of 2 or > peer

reviewed resources
is demonstrated to
explain the rationale

25

ATI Remediation Assignment Expectations and Rubric

Students must:

Follow ATI focused review guidelines and instructions.

Remediation has to be neat, legible and in students own handwriting.

Only peer reviewed nursing resources may be used.

Student is to use the Focused Review Documentation Guide.

Individual remediation assignment/activities will be evaluated using the Assignment

Rubric on a scale of 1 to 5.

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Students must score a minimum of 3 to achieve competency complete the remediation

assignment.

If a student scores less than 3 on the remediation assignment, the student must revise
the assignment and resubmit within one week from receipt of the initial grade, however,
the highest grade awarded in that event will be 3.

COMPREHENSIVE ATI EXAM

RN Comprehensive Predictor Assessment:
The UC ADN Department currently uses the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor exam to meet
the University of Charleston requirement for a final comprehensive assessment of learning
and content mastery in the discipline of nursing. Students must score a 70.7% to pass the
predictor which serves as the University Exit exam.

A maximum of two attempts on the RN Comprehensive Predictor will be permitted.

A students highest achieved individual composite score % or corresponding item
point score at the discretion of the faculty member for the two (2) attempts of the RN
Comprehensive Predictor assessment will be used as an exam score and count as 5%
of the total course grade per a category called ATI Exam.

Both attempts will be provided before the end of the final semester of a students
progression during the NURS 220 NCLEX-RN Review course. Students are assigned
all of the CMS ATI Review Modules as required course content materials in the
NURS 220 NCLEX-RN Review course where the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor
is assigned.

Students failing to successfully complete the RN Comprehensive Predictor at the

faculty determined benchmark score of 70.7% will receive an incomplete grade for
N220. Incomplete grades must be completed per the University of Charleston
Incomplete Grade Policy located in the UC Academic catalog.

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GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN WORK

All papers must be:
1.

Word processed documents without spelling or grammatical errors. If there are more
than five (5) spelling or grammatical errors, the paper will be returned to the student
for correction, before grading for content. If returned to the student for errors, the
professor has the right to specify that the grade for the paper will be reduced one
letter grade. Students are strongly encouraged to use the Learning Center to get help
on their papers prior to submission.

2.

Word processed on 8 1/2" X 11" size, white, unlined paper unless otherwise indicated
by individual course outlines or instructors.

3.

Numbered in the upper right hand corner and stapled together (no paperclips).

4.

Labeled with the student's name on each page of the written work in the header.

5.

Dated on the first page of the paper (date submitted).

6.

Turned in on time. The student must seek permission to submit a paper late. The
instructor reserves the right to accept or reject a late paper on an individual basis.

7.

Written per the standards of the latest edition, American Psychological Association
(APA) manual. These standards are carefully and rigorously enforced.

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HSCI COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Committee Functions

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE - ADN PROGRAM

The committee shall be composed of assigned ADN faculty and two students (one
from each level). Sub-committees may be added as needed. The functions of the committee
shall be to:
1.
2.

Review and update and philosophy of the ADN program.

Review and update the purpose of the ADN program and definition of the
technical nurse.
3.
Review the conceptual framework and see that it is consistently incorporated
into the curriculum.
4.
Review coordination of courses in relation to implementation of the
curriculum and development of the product.
5.
Review suggested changes in curriculum as presented by others.
6.
Work with Division of Health Sciences Student Affairs Committee in
purchasing and maintaining educational materials.
7.
Review textbook selection in respect to overall use in the curriculum.
8.
Develop and conduct an ongoing program evaluation: conceptual framework,
curriculum strengths and weaknesses, graduate/employer survey and unit, course and agency
evaluations. (A copy of the unit, course, and agency evaluations must go to the curriculum
committee and be included in the course minutes.
9.
Review evaluation tools in relation to the total curriculum.
10.
Make recommendations for purchase of library and A/V materials.
11.
Maintain a current inventory of books and publications in the University
Library related to the ADN program.

STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - ADN PROGRAM

The student affairs committee shall be composed of assigned faculty, the CANS
faculty advisor, and two student representatives (one from each level). The committee will
develop resources for the general welfare of students and review processes pertaining to
student progress. The committee shall:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Annually update the ADN student handbook.

Track the student evaluation process through the program.
Hear student grievances at the Department level.
Review the student admission, advisement, progression, and graduation
process.
Promote student socialization within the Department and Division.
Consult with class faculty advisors concerning ceremonial functions.
Serve as a resource to the CANS advisor.
Serve as an advisory committee to faculty regarding student academic or
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9.
10.

clinical problems.
Provide for selection of students for academic recognition.
Work with Division Student Affairs Committee in student recruitment and
retention.
RESOURCE COMMITTEE

The Resource Committee shall be composed of assigned faculty, and two student
representatives (one from each level). The committee will review and recommend for the
general welfare of students and the program. The committee shall:
1.
2.
3.

Review and recommend audio/visual and computer programs for purchase.

Recommend purchase of equipment for use in multiple HSCI programs.
Facilitate use of departmental resources among all HSCI programs.

4.

Review & evaluate utilization of University wide student resources.

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APPENDICES

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APPENDIX A

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON-BECKLEY
609 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25801 Phone (304) 929-1446 www.ucwv.edu
Division of Health Sciences
Associate Degree in Nursing Program
NURSING DEPARMTENT HANDBOOK SIGNATURE PAGE FORM

I am able to access and read the University of Charleston Catalog and the ADN Student Handbook.
I am able to discuss the policies contained within these documents particularly:

Academic Integrity
American with Disabilities Policy
Advising
Progression Policy/GPA Policy: To progress to subsequent semesters of study in nursing, a student
must have both a university based cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the major
(i.e. NURS and HSCI courses) as published in the UC Catalog and the ADN Student Handbook. It is
the responsibility of the student to stay aware of their GPA throughout the ADN Program.
Repeat of Classes
Withdrawal from Classes
Attendance Policies
Student Evaluation
Testing Policies
Clinical Policies
Patient Safety

I understand I can seek information about other policies in the ADN Student Handbook and/or the University of
Charleston Catalog in regards to any policy that I do not understand.

It is my responsibility to read the above referenced documents. I acknowledge that I am to abide by all the
policies in the UC catalog and ADN Student Handbook.
I understand that meeting my responsibilities as outlined in these documents is necessary to my successful
progress in the Nursing Program.

Student Signature

________Date______________________________

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APPENDIX B

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON-BECKLEY
609 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25801 Phone (304) 929-1446 www.ucwv.edu
Division of Health Sciences
Associate Degree in Nursing Program

NURSING DEPARTMENT HONOR PLEDGE FORM

On my honor, as a member of the UC Nursing Department Community, I pledge to act

with integrity, compassion and respect in all my academic and professional endeavors.

Signature

Date

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APPENDIX C

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON-BECKLEY
609 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25801 Phone (304) 929-1446 www.ucwv.edu
Division of Health Sciences
Associate Degree in Nursing Program

ADN STUDENT NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION INFORMATION

ADMISSION CRITERIA
I.

Students must gain admission to the University of Charleston prior to applying for
admission to the ADN Program. The clinical facilities and the number of faculty
available limit the number of students enrolled in the Associate Degree in Nursing
Program. Applicants must be academically admissible or re-admissible.

II.

Student applications will be reviewed using a point schedule that weighs GPAs,
course work, and TEAS scores.

A. All applicants must take a standardized nursing entrance exam.1.If you have taken the
TEAS exam within 1 year of the application date and scored in the PROFICIENT range
you do not need to retake the test.
B. Complete and submit a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a nationally
standardized nursing entrance exam that allows students to demonstrate academic
competence in Reading, Math, Science, and English.
C. Students wanting to prepare for the TEAS exam prior to testing may order a study guide
from http://www.atitesting.com.
D. TEAS exams are scheduled by the University of Charleston Beckley campus Testing
and Tutoring Services, Wiseman Hall, Room 145.
E. Scores below proficient level require remediation and retesting.
F. Students may schedule a retest if needed up to three (3) total attempts. There must be at
least two (2) weeks between attempts.
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III. Applicants who are recent high school graduates must:

A. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all core academic subjects taken on the
secondary level. Two units of high school math are required and one unit must be Algebra I.
A minimum grade of C in both math units is required. High school science classes with
labs are strongly recommended.
B. Earn a composite score of 21 or above on ACT test or a total score of 1000 or above on
the re-centered SAT test.
C. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the high school grade point average or
ACT-SAT scores may have these requirements waived when they have completed 12 college
level credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above.
D. Transfer applicant requirements:1. Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of
2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale for minimum of 12 college level credits.
E. Credit earned from an accredited college is usually acceptable to the University of
Charleston; however the ADN program reserves the right to decide what transfer credits will
apply to a degree in nursing.
F. Applicants who do not meet admission requirements may develop an individual success
plan of course work under the guidance of ADN faculty. Final decision regarding admission
will be determined after requirements are met.
G. Students who have taken nursing courses at a community college or university must have
a letter of good standing from the previous institutions nursing program director.
H. Submit completed standardized testing requirements within accepted scoring levels.
I. Submit a letter of good standing and official transcripts. The department of ADN faculty
reserves the right to evaluate all transfer credits.

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J. Foreign language requirements:1.Submit copy of the Test of English as a Foreign

Language (TOEFL) if a student for whom English is a second language. Must achieve a
minimum score of 560.
Admission into the ADN Program occurs by application prior to the beginning of the Fall or
Spring course sequence.
Schedule for Consideration into the ADN Program
Fall Semester
May, 3rd Wednesday all required documents are to be in the Admissions Office in Beckley
May, 4th Wednesday all files are processed by the Admissions Office staff
June, 1st Monday Only the complete files where the students meet the admission
requirements will be sent to the ADN Program Admissions Committee for review. The
committee will score each applicant and chose the candidates for fall admission. Those
students chosen for admission will be notified by mail within 5-7 business days.
Spring Semester
September, 3rd Wednesday all required documents are to be in the Admissions Office in
Beckley
September, 4th Wednesday all files are processed by the Admissions Office staff
October, 1st Monday Only the complete files where the students meet the admission
requirements will be sent to the ADN Program Admissions Committee for review. The
committee will score each applicant and chose the candidates for fall admission. Those
students chosen for admission will be notified by mail within 5-7 business days.
Admission Application Documents
In order to be considered for admission, admission documents have to be submitted in
entirety. Applications will not be reviewed until all the following have been received:
1.Proof of admission to the University of Charleston: Admission letter.
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2. Submit official high school or college transcript demonstrating a grade point average of
2.75 or above.
3. Complete and submit a Nursing Application for Admissions;
4. Successfully complete and submit a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Scores
below proficient level require remediation and retesting. Students may schedule a retest as
needed and are limited to a total of three (3) attempts. If TEAS exam I is failed, it is expected
that the student will remediate deficit areas prior to taking TEAS exam II.
5. Submit a copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if you are a student
for whom English is a second language with a minimum score of 560.
6. Submit official transcripts & score reports to the following:
University of Charleston Beckley
609 S. Kanawha St.
Beckley, WV 25801
ATTN: Admissions Processing

Advanced Placement (AP) Score Report Requests:

https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores/score-reporting

West Virginia Earn a Degree Graduate Early (WV EDGE):

https://www.wvhepc.org/survey/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=51Mmo312l641G

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CLEP Exam Score Report: University of Charleston Beckley Code: 5054

http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/clep/clep-transcript-request-form.pdf

DANTES/DSST Exam Score Report: University of Charleston Beckley Code: 8887

http://getcollegecredit.com/images/uploads/documents/DSST_transcript.pdf

Transfer Nursing Students

1. Submit proof of admission to the University of Charleston: Admission letter.
2. Submit official transcripts and standardized test scores.
3. Submit a copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if you are a student
for whom English is a second language with a minimum score of 560.
4. Take and pass the TEAS entrance exam/scoring proficient or better. Successfully complete
and submit a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), a nationally standardized nursing
entrance exam that allows students to demonstrate academic competence in Reading, Math,
Science, and English. Students wanting to prepare for the TEAS exam prior to testing may
order a study guide from http://www.atitesting.com. Scores below proficient level require
remediation and retesting. Students may schedule a retest as needed and are limited to three
total TEAS Exam attempts. If TEAS exam I is failed, it is expected that the student
remediates deficit areas prior to taking TEAS exam II.
5. Submit a letter of good academic standing from the nursing program director.
6. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale and a 2.75 GPA in nursing.
7. Have completed nursing courses with a C or better in nursing theory and a C or P
or better in nursing lab or clinical. Students with prior Ds or Fs in nursing courses from
other nursing programs will not be considered for admission.
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8. The Nursing Program has to be accredited by a State Board of Nursing.

9. Have completed standardized testing requirements within accepted scoring level of the
University of Charlestons ADN program.
10. The ADN Department has to have a transfer equivalency of course work completed by
the registrar. The ADN department of nursing reserves the right to evaluate all transfer
credits. Additional departmental testing may be required to determine student retention level
and placement. The ADN faculty will assess competency levels for placement in the
program.

The admissions process will not begin until all completed materials are submitted to:
Admissions Processing
University of Charleston - Beckley
609 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801

After Admission: Clinical Readiness Documents

After official admission to the ADN program, the student must submit the following
documents in entirety prior to the semester of enrollment:
1. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Card.
2. Negative PPD tuberculosis test result or chest x-ray result.
3. Laboratory results for mumps, rubella, Rubeola, Varicella, and Hepatitis B serum titers
demonstrating immunity. If any titer shows non-immunity then also submit evidence of
receiving vaccination against that specific disease. Students accepted with the initial vaccine
in the series, who do not have titers indicating immunity, will be accepted conditionally.
Those conditionally admitted are expected to present evidence of continuing the series of
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vaccines required to establish immunity on schedule and subsequently to present the

evidence of a titer confirming immunity. Students who do not meet these continuing
responsibilities are not eligible for clinical labs in the Universitys collaborating agencies and
thus cannot pass the nursing classes required.
4. Verification of the DTaP Vaccination.
5. Certified background check from www.CertifiedBackground.com.
AND:
1. Submit a copy of a current documented flu vaccination.
2. Attend the annual ADN orientation to be held: Actual date, time and location will be
announced.

If you have any questions or need to set up an appointment to discuss the ADN program,
please contact Duane F. Napier, MSN, RN Program Chair, at duanenapier@ucwv.edu.

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APPENDIX D

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON-BECKLEY
609 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, WV 25801 Phone (304) 929-1446 www.ucwv.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS to PARENT FORM
I, _____________________________________, give the UC Nursing Faculty permission to
discuss the following:

my academic progress, including GP, and course grades

information regarding my advising meetings with my advisor

clinical education experiences

other: __________________________________________________________

with my custodial parent(s):____________________________________________.

(name/s)

I understand this release is in effect until permission is repealed.

_____________________________________________
Students Signature

________________
Date

REPEAL OF PERMISSION
I, ____________________________________, repeal the above permission effective
on: ________________________________.
(date)
_____________________________________________
Students Signature

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Date

APPENDIX E
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NURSING DEPARTMENT
RELEASE of STUDENT RECORDS to OTHERS FORM

I, _____________________________________, give the UC Nursing Faculty permission to (select one or

both)
_______ discuss my student file

_____ photocopy and mail/fax my student file

for the following items (mark all that apply):

my entire NURSING student file

my academic advising, progress, course grades, GPA, program application, and related material

clinical education experiences/sites, hours, evaluations, and related material

clinical proficiencies and psychomotor skills

other: __________________________________________________________
with the following individual(s):
Name:______________________________

Phone:________________________

Address:____________________________

Fax:__________________________

_____________________________

Email:________________________

_____________________________

I understand this release is in effect until permission is repealed.

_____________________________________________
Students Signature

________________
Date

REPEAL OF PERMISSION
I, ____________________________________, repeal the above permission effective
on: ________________________________.
(date)

_____________________________________________
Students Signature

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Date

APPENDIX F
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Professionalism
Students should function in a professional manner at all times. Professionalism is demonstrated by a student
who:

adheres to the conduct expectations outlined in the Nurse Practice Act of West Virginia.
follows the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code for Nurses
follows the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Guidelines to Professional
Boundaries (www.ncsbn.org)
follows the NCSBN Guidelines for the Use of Social Media (www.ncsbn.org)
uses appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication
is punctual
is reliable, dependable, and accountable for ones actions
behaves in an ethical manner
produces quality work
accepts constructive criticism and modifies ones behavior as necessary
is cooperative (e.g. non-argumentative; willing and helpful)
is non-judgmental (student demonstrates an attitude of open-mindedness towards others and
situations; does not stereotype others or prejudge situations)
communicates assertively with honesty and integrity (actively and appropriately engages in
dialogue or discussion)
is self-directed in undertaking tasks, self-motivated
is respectful (demonstrates regard for self, patients, peers, faculty, staff and university
property)
is empathetic (demonstrates appreciation of others positions; attempts to identify with
others perspectives; demonstrates consideration towards others)
handles stress (remains calm, levelheaded, and composed in critical, stressful or difficult
situations)
is an active learner (seeks knowledge; asks questions, searches for information; takes
responsibility for own learning)
is confident (acts and communicates in a self-assured manner, yet with modesty and humility)
follows through with responsibilities (in the event of being assigned to a task that calls for skills not
possessed, the students responsibility is to seek out the assistance of the instructor).
is diplomatic (is fair and tactful in all dealings with patients, peers, faculty and staff)
demonstrates a desire to exceed expectations (goes above and beyond the call of duty; attempts to
exceed minimal standards and requirements for tasks, assignments, and responsibilities)
utilizes time efficiently (allocates and utilizes appropriate amounts of time to fulfill responsibilities;
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APPENDIX G

University of Charleston
Nursing Department

NCLEX-RN ID REQUIREMENT and FORFEITURE NOTICE

Pearson Professional Center (PPC) Guidelines: Acceptable Forms of Identification
The staff members at each PPC follow designated procedures to ensure that the operation
of the PPC meets NCSBN's criteria for standardized testing. Candidates are required to
present their Authorization to Test (ATT) letter and a valid, acceptable ID with their photo
and signature.
Candidates will not be admitted to the examination without the acceptable identification
and their ATT letter; if either of these requirements are not met, they will be turned away and
be required to reregister and repay the $200 examination fee. If the candidate paid the
additional international scheduling fee of $150, that will be forfeited as well.
The only forms of identification accepted at PPCs located in the U.S.* are:

a.
b.
c.
d.

U.S. driver's license (Department of Motor Vehicle-issued)

U.S. state identification (Department of Motor Vehicle-issued)
Passport
U.S. Military Identification

The only identification accepted at PPCs located outside of the U.S.* is a passport.
For more information about acceptable identification, refer to the NCLEX Candidate
Bulletin on NCSBN's Web site at https://www.ncsbn.org/1213.htm.
* The U.S. includes American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S.
Virgin Islands.

________________________________
Student Signature
Date

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APPENDIX H
Assessment Skills
General survey Explain
Head & neck
Hair distribution
Palpate scalp
Palpate temporal arteries
Palpate lymph nodes (Know 6 Pre-auricular, Posterior
auricular, Occipital, Submandibular, Sub-mental,
Supraclavicular)
Palpate carotid arteries
ROM neck
Swallow (CN=s IX & X)
Eyes
Inspect lids, conjunctiva & sclera
Assess visual acuity (CN II)
Test visual fields (confrontation test)
Cover test
Assess pupils (PERRLA)
EOM=s (CS=s III) (diagnostic positions test) (6 cardinal fields
of gaze)
Corneal light reflex
Red light reflex
Ears
Assess acuity (CN VIII) (whisper test)
Inspect & palpate external ear
Inspect canals & tympanic membrane
Nose
Palpate sinuses (Frontal, Ethmoid, Maxillary, Sphenoid)
Assess patency of nares
Assess smell (CNI)
Inspect membranes/turbinate
Mouth
Inspect & palpate lips, mucosa, ducts, gums & teeth
Tongue - inspect and palpate
Inspect and palpate floor, palates, uvula, tonsils (CN X) (grade
tonsils)
Back / lungs
Inspect the posterior chest
Evaluate symmetric expansion
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Spinal tenderness/CVAT
Tactile fremitus
Vocal fremitus
Auscultate the posterior chest
Percuss posterior chest
Diaphragmatic descent (excursion)
Thorax and Lungs
Inspect anterior chest (visible structures)
Palpate anterior chest (palpable structures)
Percuss anterior chest
Auscultate lungs (identify location of each lobe)
Cardiovascular
Palpate carotids
Inspect jugular venous pulse
Check for JVD
Assess chest wall movements
Locate and palpate point of maximal impulse (PMI)
Auscultate bell & diaphragm (locate, aortic, pulmonic,
tricuspid, & mitral; identify S1 & S2)
Assess peripheral pulses (Temporal, carotid, brachial, apical,
radial, ulnar, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibia, dorsalis pedis
Inspect lower extremity edema
Breasts (on model)
Inspect with patient sitting
CBE - vertical strip method (pt. Supine)
Check nipples
Palpate nodes (axilla)
Instruct SBE
Abdomen
Size, shape, contour, scars, symmetry, umbilicus, skin
Auscultate bowel
Determine liver size via percussion
Percuss all 4 quadrants
Light palpation
Deep palpation
Femoral pulses and inguinal nodes
Lower extremities
Inspects for color, hair distribution, pulses, edema
Homan's sign
Heel shin
Hip, knee, ankle ROM
Palpate joint
Toes proprioception
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Short term recall test
Short term memory instruction
Long term memory
Hypoglossal (speech arctic) (CN XII)
Stereogenosis/graphesthesia
Kinesthesia
Follow three step command
Spinal access/sternocleidomastoid (CN XI) neck
strength/shoulder shrug
Large muscle strength biceps/triceps/quadriceps/gastrocnemius
Hand grip
Wrist/elbows/shoulders ROM/palpate
RAMS (finger opposition/hand slaps)
Finger nose
Temporal/masseter muscles (CN VII)
Facial - expression, strength & sensation (CN VII)
Deep tendon reflexes
Sensation - soft/sharp/dull/vibratory
Spine ROM
Patient standing
ROM including spine/touch toes, gait, heel/toe, hop on one
foot, shoulder
Tandem walking
Romberg/pronator drift
Male exam
Instruct STE (self-testicular exam) (on model)

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APPENDIX I

Skill or Procedure Name

Assessment
Collects sufficient, accurate data from a variety of sources.
(Preplanning)
Performs complete physical assessment
Temperature (Oral-Rectal-Tympanic)
Pulse (Apical-Radial-Pedal)
Respirations
Blood Pressure (Manual/Electronic)
Auscultation: Heart-Identify S1 and S2, Murmurs, Rubs, Valve
Locations
Auscultation: Lungs - Identify Lung sounds (vesicular, bronchial,
bronchial vesicular, rales, rhonchi, and wheezes as well as stridor
with upper airway) Identify lobes and correct placement and use
of stethoscope.
Bowel Assessment - Bowel sounds and proper demonstration of
procedure for palpation and percussion.
Neuro Checks
Vascular: extremity check, identify pulses, assess for edema,
capillary refill
Use of a Doppler
Laboratory/Diagnostic Test and Evaluation
Chemistry
CBC with/without differential
Coagulation Profiles
Culture
EKG
Urinalysis/ Urine Culture
X-ray Report
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
Documentation
Computerized Documentation
Graphic Sheet (Computerized Documentation of Vitals)
Narrative Nursing Notes
Nursing Flow Sheet
IPOC Documentation
Braden Scale (Skin Assessment)
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Morse Scale (Fall Assessment)

Frequent Observation Flow Sheet
OR Preparation
Consent
Pre-op Checklist
Pre-Op Instruction
Variance/Occurrence (Incident) Report
Infection Control
Hand washing
Standard/Universal precautions
Clean gloving
Sterile gloving
Sharps disposal
Contaminated material disposal
Isolation technique (masking, gowning and gloving)
Sterile technique/Sterile field
Cleaning bodily fluid spills
Toileting
Use of bedpan
Use of urinal
Commode
Hygiene
Bed Bath
Partial bed bath
Tub bath
Shower
Oral care
Care of dentures, retainers, bridges
Shaving
Shampooing and hair care
Nail care (fingers and toes)
Foot care
Care of prosthetics (eyeglasses, contacts, eye prosthesis, hearing
aid, artificial limbs)
Eye, ear, and nose care

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Mobility, Immobility and Positioning

Body mechanics
Body alignment
Turning patient
Transferring patient; bed, stretcher, chair
Use of safety devices
Use of restraints
Use of devices to relieve pressure sores
Active range of motion
Passive range of motion
Ambulation
Use of wheelchair
Use of crutches
Use of cane
Use of walker
Bed making and Comfort Measures
Making occupied bed
Making unoccupied bed
Back rub
Use of the call bell
Transporting a patient
ID and allergy bands
I & O Calculation and Recording
Net balance calculation
Genitourinary
Straight catheter insertion/removal
Indwelling catheter insertion
Catheter irrigation
Continuous bladder irrigation
Catheter removal
Catheter care: indwelling, condom
Perineal care
Bowel Elimination
Enema
Selection/Application of ostomy appliances
Ostomy pouch care
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Ostomy irrigation
Removal of impactions
Nutrition
Gravity feedings: enteral, gastrostomy
Insertion/Maintenance of enteral feeding tube
Removal of feeding tube (not gastrostomy tube)
Feeding pumps
Wound Management
Clean dressing change
Superficial dressing change (dry, gauze, topical wound products)
Deep wound packing
Wet to dry dressing change
Sterile dressing change
Wound irrigation
Suture/Staple removal
Heat and Cold Therapy
Hot and cold applications
Safe Medication Preparation and Administration
Oral (tablets, capsules and liquids)
Topicals, intradermal and transdermal
Eye drops, ointment
Ear drops
Nose drops
Nasal sprays
Nasal inhalers
Rectal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Nasogastric/Gastrostomy
Reporting errors
Pain Management and Assessment
Qualitative and quantitative assessment
Patient controlled analgesia
Relaxation techniques
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Perioperative Care and Mobility
Pre-operative preparation and teaching
Post-operative teaching
Post-anesthesia care
Positioning: supine, prone and side-lying
Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg positioning
Orthopedic/Vascular Care
Traction care
Cast care
Continuous passive motion exercise
Prosthesis/Amputation care
Abduction pillow
Application of anti-embolism stocking (TED hose)
Application/Maintenance of Sequential Compression Device
(SCD)
Application of compression stocking/wraps
Use of Doppler
Basic EKG
Specimen Collection
Blood specimen/phlebotomy
Sputum specimen
Stool specimen
Fecal occult blood test (hemocult)
Gastric specimen from nasogastric tubes (gastrocult)
Glucose testing/finger stick
Tubes and Drains
Insertion of nasogastric tube
Nasogastric tube maintenance
Gastrostomy tube maintenance
Maintenance of drainage collection device(s): JP drains,
hemovacs
Respiratory Care
Pulse oximeters
Nebulizer
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Use of ambu bag/mask

Use of nasal cannula/rebreather
Oxygen mask
Turn, cough and deep breathe
Incentive spirometry
Postural drainage/chest physiotherapy
Closed chest tube drainage system care
Chest tube insertion site care
Tracheostomy care
IV Therapy
Tube priming
Set up single and multi IV line configurations
Peripheral IV maintenance
Peripheral IV site care
Peripheral IV removal
Central line management
Central venous catheter care
IV tube and bag changes
Use of infusion devices
Regulate flow rate
Heplock flush
IV medication push
IV piggyback medication
Assessment for inflammation/infiltration
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administration
Mental Health
Self-awareness and appropriate self-disclosure
Mental status examination
Therapeutic communication skills
Evaluate risk for suicide
Evaluate risk for violence
Antepartal Assessment
Obstetrical history
Estimation of DOB
Auscultation of fetal heart rate with Doppler
Measurement of fundal height in comparison with McDonald's
Rule
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Evaluate extent of edema
Evaluate deep tendon reflexes
Intra-partal Assessment
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fourth stage
Evaluate extend of edema
Evaluate deep tendon reflexes
External fetal heart rate
Assess contractions manually
Monitor contractions electronically
Demonstrate comfort/complementary measures for labor
contractions
Assist positions to promote maternal pushing in third stage
Postpartum Assessment (Vaginal or C-Section)
Breasts
Uterus
Perianal/Rectal area
Lochia
Elimination
Lower extremities
Assists with breastfeeding
Professional Role and Responsibilities
Maintains ethical and legal standards
On time, punctual, and prepared for clinical
Takes responsibility for learning
Comes to each clinical experience with adequate
resources/equipment
Keeps faculty and staff updated on pt. status
Respectfully discusses performance with faculty and staff
Serves as a resource/support person for peers
Follows dress/behavior code of BSN program

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Diagnosis Name
Activity Intolerance
Ineffective Airway Clearance
Latex Allergy Response
Anxiety
Risk for Aspiration
Risk for Bleeding
Risk for Unstable Blood Glucose Level
Disturbed Body Image
Bowel Incontinence
Ineffective Breathing Pattern
Decreased Cardiac Output
Caregiver Role Strain
Impaired Verbal Communication
Chronic Confusion
Constipation
Ineffective Coping
Impaired Dentition
Diarrhea
Risk for Electrolyte Imbalance
Disturbed Energy Field
Risk for Falls
Interrupted Family Processes
Fatigue
Fear
Deficient Fluid Volume
Excess Fluid Volume
Impaired Gas Exchange
Grieving
Complicated Grieving
Ineffective Health Maintenance
Impaired Home Maintenance
Hopelessness
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Functional Urinary Incontinence
Reflex Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence
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Risk for Infection
Insomnia
Decreased Intracranial Adaptive Capacity
Deficient Knowledge
Sedentary Lifestyle
Impaired Memory
Impaired Physical Mobility
Nausea
Noncompliance
Imbalanced Nutritional Less than body requirements
Imbalanced Nutritional More than body requirements
Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane
Acute Pain
Chronic Pain
Post-Trauma Syndrome
Powerlessness
Rape-Trauma Syndrome
Relocation Stress Syndrome
Self-Care Deficit
Situational Low Self-Esteem
Disturbed Sensory Perception: Auditory
Disturbed Sensory Perception: Visual
Ineffective Sexuality Pattern
Risk for Suicide
Impaired Swallowing
Ineffective Therapeutic Regimen Management
Impaired Tissue Integrity
Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion
Urinary Retention
Dysfunctional Ventilatory Weaning Response
Health-Seeking Behaviors
Readiness for Engaging in Regular Physical
Readiness for Enhanced Immunization Status
Readiness for Enhanced Nutrition
Readiness for Enhanced Sleep
Readiness for Managing Stress
Readiness for Smoking Cessation
Readiness for Weight Management

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Appendix K
Clinical Competency Evaluation Tool

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON

ADN Clinical Competencies: Evaluation Rubric NURS______

Student ________________________Date_________
Scale Label

Student
Level

Score

Independent

4th
semester

Standard of Performance

Supervised

3rd
semester

Assisted

2nd
semester

Marginal

1st
semester

Dependent

Any level

1: Critical
Score: Unsafe
practitioner.

Safe
Accurate
Achieved
intended outcome
Behavior is
appropriate to
context
Safe
Accurate
Achieved
intended outcome
Behavior is
appropriate to
context
Safe
Accurate
Achieved most
objectives for
intended
outcomes
Behavior
generally
appropriate to
context
Safe only with
guidance
Not completely
accurate
Incomplete
achievement of
intended outcome
Unsafe
Unable to
demonstrate
behavior
Lack of insight
into behavior
appropriate to
context

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Quality of
Performance
Proficient
Confident
Expedient

Level of
Assistance
Required
No
supporting
cues
required.

Prescription

None required.

Proficient
Confident
Reasonably
expedient

Requires
occasional
supportive
cues.

Brief review by
student.

Proficient
throughout most of
performance when
assisted

Requires
frequent
verbal and
occasional
physical
directives in
addition to
supportive
cues.

Student selfreflection and

remediation.

Unskilled
Inefficient

Requires
continuous
verbal and
frequent
physical
directive
cues.
Requires
continuous
verbal and
continuous
physical
directive
cues.

Student
contract and
remediation

Unskilled
Unable to
demonstrate
behavior/procedure

Student is to be
removed from
clinical practice
due to unsafe
behavior.
Student
contract.
Upon repeat
performance,
score of 1,
student will be
placed on
clinical
probation.
After review
and
reassessment, a
second score of
1 will result

in a grade of
F in the
clinical and
dismissed from
practice.
Not observed

Not observed
Bondy, K.. The five-point Bondy rating scale. Adapted from the Dreyfuss Model of Skill Acquisition

EVALUATION OF
NURSING PROCESS

ADN Student Learning

Outcomes (SLO)

Apply critical thinking

in the practice of
nursing.

Use the nursing

process in a variety of
settings with diverse
population.

Clinical
Competencies:
Adapted from the
American Nurses
Association Standards
(ANA)
Assessment: The
student collects
comprehensive data
pertinent to the
patients health or
situation.

.
These are the objectives the
faculty will review and ascertain
that the students have included
or have performed accurately.
These are not evaluated
individually.
Objectives: Adapted from the
American Nurses Association
Standards of Nursing
Practice.

Global Rubric Score and Comments: 0

4; Include feedback to student including
strengths and areas needed to be
developed or revised

Formative:
Midterm

Apply critical thinking

in the practice of
nursing.

Diagnosis: The student

analyzes the assessment
data to determine the
diagnoses or issues.

Use the nursing

process in a variety of
settings with diverse
population.

Collects data in a
systematic and ongoing
process in relation to client
population.
Involves the patient,
significant others, and
health care providers with
data collection process,
when appropriate.
Prioritizes data collection
activities based on the
patients immediate
condition or needs
determine the priority of
data collection.
Collects pertinent data
using appropriate
assessment and
communication
techniques.
Documents relevant data
in a retrievable form.
Analyzes, clusters, and
makes inferences to
diagnosis.
Derives diagnoses from
the assessment data.
Uses NANDA approved
diagnoses in relation to
client population.
Validates the diagnoses
with patient, significant
others, and health care
providers, when possible.
Documents diagnoses in a
manner that facilitates the
determination of expected
outcomes and plan of care.

Bondy Rubric
Score
Comments:

Bondy Rubric
Score:
Comments:

Bondy Rubric
Score:

Outcomes

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Summative: Final

Apply critical thinking

in the practice of
nursing.

Use the nursing

process in a variety of
settings with diverse
population.

identification: The
student identifies
expected outcomes for
a plan individualize to
the patient or the
situation.

Apply critical
thinking in the
practice of nursing.

Use the nursing

process in a variety
of settings with
diverse population

Communicates
therapeutically.

Implementation: The
student implements the
identified plan of care.

Apply critical thinking

in the practice of
nursing.
Use the nursing
process in a variety of
settings with diverse
population.

Evaluation: The
student evaluates
progress towards
attainment of outcomes.

Communicates
therapeutically.

Derives outcomes from the

diagnoses.
Formulates outcomes
mutually with the patient
and the health care
providers, when possible.
Outcomes are
developmentally and
culturally appropriate to
specific population.
Outcomes are realistic in
relation to the clients
present and potential
capabilities.
Defines expected
outcomes in terms of the
patient, patient values,
ethical considerations,
environment, or situation
with such consideration as
associated risks, benefits,
costs, current scientific
evidence, and clinical
expertise.

Comments:

Interventions are
consistent with the
established plan of care
in relation to specific
client population.
Implements
interventions in a safe
and appropriate
manner, documents
interventions.
Utilizes evidence
based interventions
and treatments
specific to the
diagnosis or problem.
Collaborates with
nurse colleagues to
implement the plan.
Utilizes agency or
community resources
and systems to
implement the plan.

Bondy Rubric
Score:

Evaluation is systematic
and ongoing.
Involves the patient,
significant others, and the
health care providers in the
evaluation process, when
appropriate.
Uses ongoing assessment
data to revise diagnoses,
outcomes and plan of care
as needed in relation to
client population.
Documents patients
response to care as well as
revisions in diagnoses,
outcomes, and the plan of
care.
Evaluates the
effectiveness.

ANA Standards of
Professional Performance.

Comments:

Bondy Rubric
Score:
Comments:

Bondy Rubric Score: 0 - 5

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Outcome

Competency

Evaluate quality of practice.

Quality of practice:
The student
systematically enhances
the quality and
effectiveness of nursing
practice.

Objectives

Integrate knowledge
from the humanities and
physical, behavioral and
nursing sciences in the
practice of nursing.

Function within professional

Standards and Evaluate
quality of practice.

Communicate
therapeutically.

Education: The student

attains knowledge and
competency that
reflects current nursing
practice

Professional practice
evaluation: The student
evaluates ones own
nursing practice in
relation to professional
practice standards and
guide line, relevant
statutes, rules and
regulations.

Communication: The
student will
communicate

Demonstrates quality by
documenting the
application of the nursing
process in a responsible,
accountable and ethical
manner.
Uses quality
improvement activities to
initiate changes in nursing
practice and health care
delivery system
Uses creativity and
innovation to improve
nursing care delivery
Incorporates new
knowledge to initiate
changes in nursing
practice if desired
outcomes are not achieved.
Observes or Participates in
quality improvement
activities.

Comments: Include feedback to student

related to strengths and areas needed to
be developed or revised.
Formative:
Midterm

Bondy Rubric
Score
Comments:

Participates in ongoing
educational activities
related to clinical
knowledge and
professional issues.

Bondy Rubric
Score:

Demonstrates
commitment to life- long
learning.

Comments:

Seeks experiences related

to clinical skills.

Seeks knowledge and

skills appropriate to the
practice setting and client
population.

Maintains documentation
that provides evidence of
competency and lifelong
learning.

Engages in self-evaluation
on a regular basis.

Bondy Rubric
Score:

Seeks constructive
feedback regarding ones
own practice.

Comments:

Participates in systematic
peer review as appropriate.

Practice reflects
knowledge of current
practice standards, laws
and regulations.

Provides age appropriate

care in culturally and
ethnically sensitive
manner.

Assesses and utilizes

preferred informatics &
preferred communication

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Bondy Rubric
Score:

Summative: Final

effectively in a variety
of formats in all areas
of practice.

Communicate
therapeutically.

Function within
professional standards.

Collaboration: The
student collaborates
with patient, family,
and others in the
conduct of nursing
practice.

Ethics: The student

integrates ethical
provisions in all areas
of practice.

format of healthcare
consumer, families and
colleagues.

Seeks continuous
improvement of
communication and
conflict resolution..

Discloses observations or
concerns related to hazards
and errors in care or the
practice environment.

Maintains compassionate
and caring relationships
with clients, peers and
colleagues.

Conveys information to
health care consumers,
families and team to
promote accuracy and
minimize risks to patient
safety.

Communicates with the

patient, significant others,
and health care providers
regarding patient care and
nursings role in the
provision of care.

Collaborates with patient,

family and others health
care providers in the
formulation of overall
goals and the plan of care.

Collaborates with others

in regards to the decisions
related to care and delivery
of services

Partners with others to

effect change and generate
positive outcomes.

Document referrals,
including provisions for
continuity of care, as
needed.

Practice is guided by Code

of Ethics for Nurses with
Interpretive Statement;
ANA Standards and
Scope or Practice;
WVBOERPN Standards
and Scope of Practice.

Maintains therapeutic and

professional patient-nurse
relationship and delivers
care in the manner of that
preserves patient
autonomy, dignity, and
rights.

Seeks available resources

in formulating ethical
decisions.

Reports illegal,
incompetent or impaired
practice

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Comments:

Bondy Rubric
Score:
Comments:

Bondy Rubric
Score:

Comments:

Incorporate knowledge from

the humanities and physical,
behavioral and nursing
sciences in the practice of
nursing.

Utilize management and

leadership skills.

EBP and Research:

The student integrates
research findings in
practice.

Leadership: The
student provides
leadership in the
professional practice
setting and the
profession.

Maintain patient
confidentiality within legal
and regulatory parameters.

Utilize best available

evidence including
research findings to guide
practice decisions.

Identifies clinical
problems suitable for
nursing research.

Observes or Participates in
a unit, organization, or
community research
committee.

Critiques research for

application to practice.

Incorporates research as a
basis for learning.

Engages in team work.

Works to create and
maintain healthy work
environments.
Exhibits creativity and
flexibility during
change.
Directs coordination of
care.
Serves in key roles in
the work setting by
observation of
committees or
administration.

99

Bondy Rubric
Score:

Comments:

Bondy Rubric
Score:

Comments:

Evaluate quality and

effectiveness of nursing
practice.

Resource utilization:
The student considers
factors related to safety
effectiveness, cost, and
impact on practice in the
planning and delivery of
nursing services.

Incorporate knowledge
from the humanities and
physical, behavioral and
nursing sciences in the
practice of nursing.

Environmental Health:
The registered nurse
practices in an
environmentally safe and
healthy manner.

Nursing Process

Communication

Formative: Midterm

Evaluates factors related

to safety, effectiveness,
availability and cost.
Assists the patient and
family in identifying and
securing appropriate and
available services to
address health related
needs.
Assigns or delegates tasks
as defined by the state
nurse practice acts and
according to the
knowledge and skills of
the designated care giver.
Assigns or delegates tasks
based on the needs and
condition of the patient,
the potential for harm, the
stability of the patients
condition, the complexity
of the task, and the
predictability of the
outcome.
Assists the patient and
family in becoming
informed consumers
about the cost, risks, and
benefits of treatment and
care.

Bondy Rubric Score:

Attains knowledge of
environmental health issues.
Promotes a practice
environment that reduces
environmental health risk for
workers and health care
consumers.
Assesses the practice
environment for factors that
threaten health and safety of
workers and clients.
Communicates
environmental health risks
and exposure reduction to
parties of interest.
Utilizes scientific
evidence/research to
determine if product or
treatment is threat to
environment.

Bondy Rubric Score:

Comments:

Comments

Student Signature__________________________________

Faculty Signature__________________________________

Date: _______

Student Comments and Self-Evaluation:

Summative: Final
Student Signature__________________________________
Faculty Signature__________________________________ Date: _______

Student Comments and Self-Evaluation:

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Resources
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing www.acennursing.org
Americans with Disabilities Act www.ada.gov
American Nurses Association . (2010). Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
www.ananursingworld.org
Bondy, K. N. (1983). Criterion-referenced definitions for rating scales in clinical evaluation. Journal
Nursing Education, 22(9):376-382.
Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
North American Nursing Diagnosis Association www.nanda.org
Southern Regional Education Board www.sreb.org
University of Charleston BSN Student Handbook. (2013 2014).
University of Charleston Catalog (2013 2014)
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses www.wvrnboard.com

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