NON-DISCRIMINATORY

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

Prior to beginning the First-Year/Level Nursing courses, students must successfully complete:

1. A Nursing Assistant Course and the Nurse Aide Certification Exam.

• Written verification must be submitted.
  
• The only exception for this requirement is that students who take the Nursing Assistant Course in the summer that precedes the First-Year/Level of Nursing at Beebe must successfully complete the Nurse Aide Certification Exam by the completion of Foundations of Nursing.

2. College courses with a B or better:

• Anatomy & Physiology I & II must have been taken in the last five years. Anatomy & Physiology I & II can each be repeated one time to achieve a grade of B or better.

3. College courses with a C or better:

• Critical Reading & Thinking (requirement for students taking prerequisite courses at DTCC)
  
• English Composition
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Introduction to Computers
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Medical Terminology
• Nutrition or Human Development

College GPA must be at least 2.5 to be eligible for enrollment in First Year/Level Nursing.

Prior to entering the Senior Year/Level Nursing courses, students must complete the following college course with a C or better: Human Development or Nutrition.

ATTENDANCE

Student participation is valued and is an integral part of learning. Each student is expected to be prepared for and attend all classes and clinical experiences in order to achieve the objectives of each course and to demonstrate professional accountability. One hundred percent class attendance and clinical attendance is expected. Students are held accountable for all theory information presented if class is missed. If theory or clinical time missed exceeds the hours allowed, the student will be required to withdraw from the program. Written warning with probation occurs when time missed reaches 75% of the hours allowed.

STUDENT MATRICULATION

All students enrolled in Beebe School of Nursing must matriculate in the courses when offered in the curriculum. All students must complete the curriculum within one and a half times the length of the program.

HARASSMENT

Beebe School of Nursing does not tolerate harassment in the workplace or in any situation that is work/education related. Prohibited forms of harassment include sexual harassment and harassment on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Harassment on the basis of protected characteristics includes unwelcome conduct or comments targeting a protected characteristic that is so severe or so pervasive that it interferes with an individual's job/educational performance and creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Harassment may include teasing individuals about specific traits.

Prohibited harassment is considered to be misconduct and grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

ACADEMIC EVALUATION

The academic evaluation of a student is determined by written requirements, examinations, and clinical performance. The theoretical and clinical progress of each student is evaluated throughout each course. Students will be allowed three opportunities for a satisfactory clinical lab performance. If a student is unsatisfactory in the second opportunity, a faculty conference will be held with the student and an opportunity for independent remedial help will be allowed. A third, final clinical lab performance will be scheduled. If the student is not successful, the student will not be permitted to go to clinical and will be dismissed from the program. A different faculty member will evaluate each clinical lab performance opportunity. If it is determined prior to the end of a course that a student will not be able to meet the clinical requirements with a satisfactory grade, the student will be dismissed from the program. The following grading system is utilized to measure achievement:

Theory Grade

Letter Equivalent	Numerical Equivalent
A	93–100
B	86–92
C	80–85
F (Failure)	0–79

All theory grades are calculated and rounded to the tenth position. A final grade with a decimal point of 0.5 or greater will be rounded to the next whole number. Pass (P) or Fail (F) grade is recorded for Math Competency.

Clinical Grade

Letter Equivalent	Explanation of Performance
S	Satisfactory
U	Unsatisfactory

MATH COMPETENCY

For safe administration of medications, competency in math calculations must be demonstrated. Students are required to demonstrate math competency to continue in the program. Students must successfully pass the First Year/Level and Senior Year/Level Math Competency Exams with an 80%. Multiple testing opportunities are scheduled.

TESTING

Students are accountable for their learning. They are expected to attend class, read assigned textbook readings, and ask questions in order to clarify information.

If a student is late or absent on an exam day, the student must take a make-up exam on the day as scheduled with the Course Coordinator. The opportunity to make up the exam will be forfeited if the exam is not taken on the scheduled day and time. The student will receive a zero (0%) for the exam that was missed.

Special accommodations for testing will only be provided for a student who has been diagnosed by a specialist and certified to diagnose a Learning Disability or an Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Written documentation with specific accommodations must be provided by this specialist. A list of licensed specialists is available upon request.

A written plan and signed agreement for testing at Beebe School of Nursing will be developed for the student who requires special accomodations. The agreement form will be reviewed and signed each semester.

If a student has to leave the classroom for any reason while taking an exam, a faculty person will accompany them.

Any exception to this policy will be made by the Course Coordinator after consulting with the Director or designee.

WRITING COMPETENCY

Beebe School of Nursing requires students to demonstrate competency in all written work. The following are expected for all written assignments throughout the curriculum:

1. Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

2. It is the student’s responsibility to proofread papers and to utilize resources such as the computer (grammar and spell check) and peers to ensure the accuracy of all written work.

3. Papers that are submitted in an unacceptable form must be rewritten before being graded.

4. Beebe School of Nursing utilizes APA format as the acceptable standard for formal papers. Resources for the appropriate use of APA format are available in the Library and Computer Lab.

5. Plagiarism is a serious offense. If it is determined that plagiarism is unintentional (failure to use quotation marks or improper citation of material taken from a source), the student will receive 0 points for the format grade section. If plagiarism is intentional (i.e., buying, stealing, borrowing a paper or web reference, or hiring someone else to write your paper), the student will receive a 0 grade for the paper and this may be a cause for dismissal from the program based on the Disciplinary Policy (adapted from Purdue University).

6. All written work is mandatory and must be completed. Failure to complete the written work according to the criteria for the written assignment will result in an incomplete grade for the course.

7. Written work must be submitted on or before the due date. Five points will be deducted from the grade for each day the written assignment is late. Any requests for an extension must be submitted in writing to the course Faculty at least one week in advance of the due date. Approval or denial of the request will be determined by the course team members.

PROMOTION

It is the policy of the School to promote the student at the end of each semester. To be eligible for promotion, the student must complete the following:

1. A final Nursing Theory grade of 80.

2. A final satisfactory Clinical grade.

3. All financial obligations to the School of Nursing.

All courses or requirements within one year must be satisfactorily completed before advancing to the next year.

GRADUATION

To be eligible for graduation, the student must:

1. Successfully complete all the requirements within the curriculum.

2. Meet all financial obligations to the School of Nursing.

The graduate is awarded a diploma and the School pin. Perfect attendance award is given to eligible students at graduation.

Graduates of the School of Nursing are eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse. The State Board of Nursing determines this eligibility. Persons convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the practice of nursing as defined by the Delaware Board or Nursing may be denied the opportunity for licensure.

TUITION & FEES

Tuition/fees notice is mailed prior to the beginning of the semester/block. Tuition and fees for each semester/block MUST be paid in full on or before the designated due date. All First-Year/Level students must pay the enrollment fee and first tuition payment prior to the disbursement of Financial Aid or scholarship monies. A payment plan is required when school expenses (tuition, fees) are not paid in full with personal payment, financial aid, and/or scholarship money by the due date. A late fee is added to any outstanding balance if the tuition/fee is not paid within 5 business days of the due date. Students owing tuition/fees will NOT be allowed to attend class or clinical until the tuition/fees are paid or a payment plan is established.

A student having an outstanding debt will NOT be eligible to take the final exam until the payment is satisfied. Outstanding debts are: tuition payments, library fines, SCO dues and fees, etc.

Students are obligated for any outstanding debt (tuition, fees, etc.) if they withdraw before the disbursement of Financial Aid and/or scholarship monies or fulfillment of the payment plan. Refund of tuition is as stated in the Refund Policy.

Fees are assessed and must be paid in advance for the following:

• Application
• Registration
• Enrollment
• Materials
• Readmission
• Payment Plan
• Graduation
• Listener
• Record Request
• Reevaluation
• Clinical Make-up
• CPR Recertification
• Additional Lab Supplies

All fees are non-refundable, except Enrollment and Graduation fees.

REFUND

To be eligible for a refund, an official notice must be received in writing and the student voluntarily withdraws or takes a Leave of Absence (LOA).

Refunds are based on the following criteria:

• 100% refund of tuition if withdrawal occurs prior to the beginning of the semester/block.
• 75% refund of tuition if withdrawal/LOA occurs in the first week of the semester/block.
• 50% refund of tuition if withdrawal/LOA occurs in the second week of the semester/block.
• 25% refund of tuition if withdrawal/LOA occurs in the third week of the semester/block.
• No refund of tuition if withdrawal/LOA occurs after the third week of the semester/block.
• All fees are non-refundable except Enrollment and Graduation fees.
• Students who involuntarily withdraw (dismissed) are ineligible for a refund.
• Title IV Financial Aid monies are refunded based on the Return of Title IV Funds policy.
  
  

RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS

Students who receive federal financial aid are eligible for payment according to their enrollment status and attendance. Students who attend more than 60 percent of a semester (approximately 306 hours) are eligible to receive 100 percent of their payment. Students who attend 60 percent or less of a semester are eligible to receive a percentage of their payment, depending on the date of withdrawal from class. This percentage payment is calculated according to the Return of Title IV Regulations (34 CFR Article 668.22).

The formula to determine the percentage of federal financial aid money the student earned will be the number of hours completed divided by the total hours in the payment period times the federal financial aid money that could have been disbursed for the payment period.

EXAMPLE REFUND—DAY PROGRAM:

Fall semester runs August 13 to December 16. The student withdraws September 24 and completed 145 hours of the 510-hour payment period. $2,025 in federal financial aid money could have been disbursed for the fall semester. The student earned 28.4% (145 hours divided by 510 hours) of the $2,025.00 in federal financial aid money that could have been disbursed for the fall semester:

145 hours completed ÷ 510 hours x $2,025.00 = $575.10

Amount of money earned by the student: 28.4% x $2,025.00 = $575.10
The student is paid $575 (28.4% of $2,025) and $1,450.00 (71.6% of $2,025) is returned to the Department of Education.

DISTRIBUTION ORDER FOR RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS:

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan

2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan

3. Federal Pell Grant

This policy applies to federal financial aid money only and will be applied to students who withdraw from Beebe School of Nursing.

STUDENT RECORDS AND PRIVACY

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. A student once enrolled in Beebe School of Nursing shall have the right to inspect and review their records that meet the Act’s definition of educational records. A student who believes that information in his/her record is inaccurate or misleading or violates his/her privacy or other rights may request the records be amended. No personally identifiable information from the record of a student shall be disclosed without prior written consent of the student except under certain defined conditions by the Act. Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. If a student does not want directory information disclosed as allowed by law, the student must notify the Director in writing. Only school officials and authorized governmental and accrediting agencies may have access to student records. Requests to disclose information from the student record must be submitted in writing by the student. The student/graduate record is the property of Beebe School of Nursing. Any outstanding financial obligation to the school forfeits the privilege of the release of student/graduate records.

DRUG & ALCOHOL

Beebe Medical Center has a defined Drug & Alcohol Policy. Students must adhere to this policy.

SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE

Recognizing that smoking is a safety hazard and a health hazard, it shall be the policy of Beebe Medical Center to prohibit smoking and tobacco use in or on any property owned or leased by Beebe Medical Center. This applies to all hospital buildings including the School of Nursing, physician practices, and satellite clinics.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Beebe Medical Center has a defined Confidentiality Policy. All persons associated with Beebe Medical Center are held responsible for protecting the privacy and security of any confidential information. Students must sign a confidentiality agreement and adhere to this policy.

GRIEVANCE

This procedure provides an avenue of due process for grievances. A grievance is an alleged infringement of student rights or complaint regarding the implementation of established and published school policies, procedures, and rules. A complaint is a written expression of a dissatisfaction. Established and published school policies, procedures, and rules in and of themselves cannot be grieved.

HONOR CODE

We believe honesty and integrity are fundamental to the mission of higher education and the profession of nursing. Students enrolled in Beebe School of Nursing are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and demonstrate accountability in responsible decisions and actions. Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others’ academic endeavors.

Dishonesty undermines the confidence of the student in his or her ability to learn and perform. Students have a responsibility to each other to report dishonesty to the proper School authority.

CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE

Behavior in the classroom will be respectful to others utilizing the classroom and to the physical surroundings in order to promote an environment and atmosphere that is conducive to learning.

The entire Student Handbook is available to any applicant upon request prior to admission.