Table of Contents

Welcome from the Dean

Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing

University Mission
School of Nursing Guiding Principles
School of Nursing Vision
School of Nursing Mission
School of Nursing Philosophy

History of the PLU School of Nursing

General Information

Culture of Respect
Equal Educational Opportunity
PLU’s Non-Discrimination Policy
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Interplay between PLU’s Student Code of Conduct and the School of Nursing

School of Nursing Administrative Offices

Contact Information for SoN Administrative Personnel
School of Nursing Organization

• SoN Organizational Chart
• SoN Governance Chart

Communications

• Appointments with Administration, Faculty, and Staff
• Change of Name, Address, or Telephone Number
• Electronic Resources
  • Email
  • Learning Management System
  • BannerWeb
• Changes to Student Policies

School of Nursing Curriculum

School of Nursing Conceptual Frameworks

• Operational definitions for conceptual frameworks
• SoN Conceptual Framework

School of Nursing Program Outcomes

• BSN Program Outcomes
• MSN Program Outcomes
• DNP Program Outcomes

Sample Programs of Study

• • Traditional BSN
  • Accelerated BSN
  • Entry Level Master’s
  • BSN to MSN
  • BSN to DNP Full-time – Family Nurse Practitioner
  • BSN to DNP Part-time – Family Nurse Practitioner
  • BSN to DNP Full-time – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • BSN to DNP Part-time – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • MSN to DNP Non-ARNP
  • Nurse Executive MSN to MBA/DNP
  • Post-ARNP to DNP

Student Governance/Organizations

Student Participation in School of Nursing Governance

• Recruitment, Admission, & Progression (RAP)
• Program Level Ad Hoc Curriculum and Performance Evaluation Committees
• Student/Faculty Assemblies

Student Participation in Program Evaluation

• Student Evaluation of Courses and Faculty
• End-of-Program Student Surveys & Meetings
• Student Participation in Faculty Recruitment

Student Organizations and Organizations of Student Interest

• Associated Students of PLU
• Delta Iota Chi
• Sigma Theta Tau International

Orientation and Ceremonies

School of Nursing Orientation
Opening Convocation
School of Nursing Recognition Ceremony
Commencement
Student Awards and Scholarships

School of Nursing and PLU Resources

Faculty Advisor
School of Nursing Learning Laboratories
University Services

• Academic Assistance
• Accessibility and Accommodation
• Bookstore
• Campus Ministry
• Campus Safety
• Career Services
• Center for Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability
• On-campus Employment
• Library
  • Writing Center
  • Help Desk
• Military and Veteran Services
• Student Financial Services
• Student Life
  • Counseling Center
  • Student Health Services
  • Fitness Services
• Title IX resources
• Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education

Professional Conduct and Values of the Nursing Profession

Code of Ethics
Values and Professional Behaviors
Integrity and Academic Integrity
Social Media & Electronic Communication
Netiquette
Intimate and Sexual Relationships

General Academic Policies

Licensing
Prerequisite and Co-requisite Courses
Textbooks and Course Resources
ATI Testing and Learning Platform
Program Outcomes Self-Reflection Paper
Exams
Essential Qualifications
Disability Services for PLU Students
Pregnancy
NCLEX Testing Accommodations
Letters of Recommendations and References
FERPA release for Letters of Recommendations and References

Professional Misconduct and Safety Issues

Personal working hours recommendation
Violations of Academic Integrity
Disruptive Behaviors
Sexual Misconduct and Non-Consenting Relationships
Drug, Marijuana, or Alcohol Misuse
Dismissal from the School of Nursing for Reasons of Conduct

Academic Advising

General Advising Information
Change of Advisor

Academic Performance

Attendance
Grading Scale
Academic Progression
Performance Progression Alert
Incomplete Grades
Probationary Status
Repeating a Course
Dismissal from the School of Nursing for Academic Reasons

Course Level Grade Issues

Courses Outside the School of Nursing
Course Failure
Grade Dispute Policy

• Informal Grade Dispute Guidelines
• Formal Grade Dispute Guidelines

Status and Enrollment

Part-time Enrollment
Leaves From the School of Nursing

• Leave of Absence
• Medical Withdrawal
• Withdrawal from the Term
• Absence in Excess of One Year

Returning from Leave of Absence

• Returning from Leave
• Returning to Program Following Medical Withdrawal
• Returning from Withdrawal of the Term
• Returning from Leave in Excess of One Year

Petitions

The General Petition Process

Clinical Practice Policies and Health Requirements/Expectation

Clinical Placement
Compliance and Immunization Requirements
Health Requirement Submission Deadlines
Criminal Background Checks (Annual)
Maintenance of Washington State RN Licensure
Uniform Policy
Grooming and Appearance
Photo IDs
Transportation
Privacy Protection / Computer Security
Health Protection Policy/health insurance requirements
Clinical Placement Compliance
Incident Reports

• Managing Healthcare Risk
• Just Culture
• Errors
• Hostile Environment
• Clinical Facility Incident Reporting
• Needle Stick Injury/Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure/Exposure to Communicable Disease

Professional Relationships

Nurse Technician
N407 Clinical Placements
Clinical Attendance
Liability Insurance
Clinical Evaluations

Appendices

Appendix A – Incident Evaluation Tool