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Photo IDs https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/clinical-practice-policies-and-health-requirements-expectation/photo-ids/

All students will wear picture identification tags when in a clinical setting. Students will obtain

Uniform Policy https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/clinical-practice-policies-and-health-requirements-expectation/uniform-policy/

While in clinical agencies and throughout clinical rotations, students are representing PLU and the nursing profession and must wear the PLU uniform. A professional appearance is imperative. The PLU uniform may be used in the clinical agencies only when a student is on official school business as assigned by the faculty. Failure to comply with the uniform policy will result in dismissal for that clinical day. Pre- Licensure Uniform: For Pre-Licensure students, the PLU uniform consists of gray

Netiquette https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/professional-conduct-and-values-of-the-nursing-profession/netiquette/

“Netiquette” refers to the etiquette of online communication. The rules of netiquette were created by Virginia Shea and can be looked into in more depth on the Netiquette website. The core of netiquette includes the same principles that are used in all other realms of interpersonal communication and professional relationships. Online communications last forever and can be used in a court of law. To prevent harm and avoid later and/or unintended consequences, be sure to present yourself in a

Personal working hours recommendation https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/professional-misconduct-and-safety-issues/personal-working-hours-recommendation/

The School of Nursing recognizes that many students must maintain employment outside of their academic obligations. The School of Nursing also recognizes that working over 12 hours (class, lab, clinical, and personal work hours) in a 24-hour period poses patient safety, personal health, and academic risks. Students should be mindful of these risks and manage their time accordingly. It should be noted that the SoN’s recommendation for pre-licensure Entry-Level MSN students is not to work during

Violations of Academic Integrity https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/professional-misconduct-and-safety-issues/violations-of-academic-integrity/

Academic integrity is honesty concerning all aspects of academic performance including clinical performance. Academic integrity in the classroom is defined in the PLU Student Rights and Responsibilities. Academic dishonesty in the clinical setting include, but are not limited to: Plagiarizing clinical assignments, including care plans, drug reviews, falsifying data in a patient’s record, or other required work, Submitting work written by others as one’s own work, Unauthorized collaboration with

Leaves From the School of Nursing https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/status-and-enrollment/leaves-from-the-school-of-nursing/

the signed academic program contract may result in delay in progression through the nursing curriculum, and ultimately dismissal from the major or delay in graduation. The nursing program is a specialized program at PLU. The course sequence is both highly structured and rigorous, requiring commitment and intensive focus from students. The structure of clinical placement further differentiates the nursing program from other academic programs. Because clinical placements are limited, competitive

How to Access Funds https://www.plu.edu/student-club-organization-handbook/financial-policies-and-procedures/how-to-access-funds/

A club can access their funds in multiple ways. All forms are available on the Business Office website at https://www.plu.edu/financial-services/documents/ as well as the Clubs website at https://www.plu.edu/clubs/documents/. Club funds may not be spend on alcohol, drugs, gambling, or other items that violate PLU’s Student Code of Conduct or local and federal law. If you have any questions about how to fill these forms out, contact the Office for Student Engagement.Account ChargeImpact and

Organization Advisers https://www.plu.edu/student-club-organization-handbook/starting-and-maintaining-a-student-club/organization-advisers/

Each recognized student organization is required to have an advisor who is a full-time member of the University faculty or staff. If a group does not have an advisor, Student Engagement can assist the group in finding one. In the event a club is affiliated with an external organization, and has an advisor through that organization, it is still required to have a full-time PLU faculty or staff member as the lead advisor. FUNCTIONS OF AN ADVISOR An advisor assists the organization to function in

Speakers / Guests on Campus https://www.plu.edu/student-code-of-conduct/additional-information-and-procedures/speakers-guests-on-campus/

Pacific Lutheran University is committed to educating students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other persons, for the community, and for the earth. In accordance with this principle, any recognized university organization may invite speakers to campus that further PLU’s educational mission. Effort should be made to inform the academic and larger community that sponsorship of a guest speaker does not necessarily imply approval of the views expressed or

Tobacco-Free Campus Policy https://www.plu.edu/student-code-of-conduct/additional-information-and-procedures/tobacco-free-campus-policy/

Revised October 2022Pacific Lutheran University is committed to sustaining a healthy, safe, and caring community. The use of tobacco is a health hazard and is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. More than 1,000 Americans die every day from tobacco-related illnesses, and more than 16 million Americans are living with diseases directly attributable to smoking. For these reasons, on June 1, 2012, PLU became a tobacco-free campus. PLU recognizes that tobacco cessation can