Nursing Handbook.pdf

1. Christ-centered: Believing God is the foundation of all wisdom and knowledge, and being led by Christ in the search for truth.
2. Passionate learners: Fostering a journey of lifelong learning, encouraging one another to seek truth with fervor, and enriching relationships, the world, and faith in Jesus Christ.
3. Servant leaders: Reflecting servant leadership as seen in Jesus Christ, humbly setting aside self-interest for the interests of others, and creating a culture characterized by joyful service.
4. Compassionate peacemakers: Embracing "shalom" - the peace that God intends for humanity, and committing to build the "peaceable kingdom" by practicing loving kindness, restoring justice, and advocating for the dispossessed.
5. Global citizens: Seeing, encouraging, and celebrating the image of God in others, welcoming and including the 'stranger', respecting differences in world views, and seeking common ground.

The Department of Nursing's mission and philosophy are centered around these core values, with a focus on student learning outcomes, expected program outcomes, and community of interest. The nursing program is accredited and adheres to professional nursing standards and guidelines.

Key policies include:

- General policies: student contact information, admission criteria, transfer credit policy, student engagement in outside employment, disabilities requiring accommodation, dress code, and professional and community standards.
- Academic policies: academic integrity, grading plans, incomplete grades, late assignments, and academic requirements for continuation in the program.
- Clinical policies: VCI, clinical prerequisites, CPR, verification of health, health requirements, professional appearance, and nursing alert.

The program also has an addendum for student expectations for online delivery of the RN to BSN program.