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Danish Resistance and Rescue https://www.plu.edu/news/archive/2014/03/01/danish-resistance-and-rescue/

March 1, 2014 Danish Resistance and Rescue Scandinavian Cultural Center During the Powell-Heller Holocaust Conference, a educational display about the Danish Resistance and rescue will be available or public viewing. Prepared by the Danish Resistance Museum in Copenhagen, the exhibit tells the story of the effort by Danes to rescue Jews from the threat of German deportation. In October 1943, word leaked that Germany was planning to round up and deport the Jews of Denmark. Approximately 8,000 of

Professional Standards and Guidelines https://www.plu.edu/nursing-faculty-handbook/curricular-policies-practices-and-procedures/professional-standards-and-guidelines/

The following Professional Standards and Guidelines are used by the SoN academic programs: Required Professional Standards & Guidelines: The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (AACN, 2021, April) Standards for Quality Nurse Practitioner Education (NTF, 2022) Washington NCQAC Administrative Code Specialty Standards & Guidelines: Competencies and Curricular Expectations for Clinical Nurse Leader Education and Practice (AACN, 2013) Nurse Educator Competencies

Compliance and Immunization Requirements https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/clinical-practice-policies-and-health-requirements-expectation/compliance-and-immunization-requirements/

Students are required to maintain compliance with all health and clearance requirements. These requirements are in place to comply with the policies of the clinical agencies where students receive learning experiences; protect the university by ensuring strict adherence to its guidelines; ensure that clients receive quality care, protect the health and wellbeing of clients, and protect the student in the clinical area. Failure to comply with these requirements will prevent the student from

Textbooks and Course Resources https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/general-academic-policies/textbooks-and-course-resources/

Textbooks and other required course materials are a major resource for your professional development. Students will be responsible for materials and content assigned, even if it is not directly covered in class. Textbooks purchased for nursing courses may be required in subsequent courses or be needed as reference materials for NCLEX-RN preparation; students are strongly discouraged from renting textbooks or purchasing short-term access to eBooks / resources for this reason. Nursing students

Student Awards and Scholarships https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/orientation-and-ceremonies/student-awards-and-scholarships/

Students may apply for Nursing-specific scholarships on an annual basis. Undergraduate and graduate students are emailed an application form during Spring Semester each year and must comply with the due dates assigned. All applicants will be considered by the Recruitment, Admission, and Progression (RAP) Committee for any scholarship for which the student qualifies. Scholarships available for award by the School of Nursing vary each year in criteria and amount. Many students apply each year

Integrity and Academic Integrity https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/professional-conduct-and-values-of-the-nursing-profession/integrity-and-academic-integrity/

Integrity is an essential characteristic for nursing students and practicing nurses. Integrity involves the demonstration of honesty, trustworthiness, accountability, truthfulness, and reliability. The practice of the profession of nursing involves close interactions with a wide range of individual and groups of clients. The nurse must act to safeguard those clients and the public in matters of health care and safety. One aspect of professionalism is the maintenance of one’s own integrity

Intimate and Sexual Relationships https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/professional-conduct-and-values-of-the-nursing-profession/intimate-and-sexual-relationships/

Nursing students are strongly advised to recognize appropriate professional boundaries. As such, they are advised to refrain from inappropriate intimate or sexual relationships with classmates or clinical agency personnel. Intimate and/or sexual relationships with faculty or members of the instructional team are strictly prohibited. Maintenance of appropriate personal and professional boundaries is an essential component of professional relationships and does not include the inappropriate

Values and Professional Behaviors https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/professional-conduct-and-values-of-the-nursing-profession/values-and-professional-behaviors/

Baccalaureate and graduate education for professional nursing include processes that foster the development of values, attitudes, personal qualities, and value-based professional behaviors. Values are defined as beliefs or ideals to which the individual is committed and which guide behavior. Values are reflected in attitudes, personal qualities, and consistent patterns of behavior. Attitudes are inclinations or dispositions used to respond to persons or situations, while personal qualities are

Military and Veteran Services https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/school-of-nursing-and-plu-resources/university-services/military-and-veteran-services/

PLU stands ready to welcome military vets with a complete veteran support cadre including a Director of Military Outreach, VA Certifying Officials, Vet Corps Navigators and more. Veteran Services at PLU begins with the Director of Military Outreach (DMO.) The DMO supports military affiliated students so they can focus on their academics by working with and finding resources within community resources and military transition authorities. Students eligible to receive VA benefits, must contact the

Welding and Cutting Procedures https://www.plu.edu/occupational-health-safety-manual/welding-and-cutting-procedures/

Chapter 296-307 WAC, Part V1.0 Gas Welding and Cutting 1.1 Handling Compressed Gas Cylinders Follow these procedures when handling gas cylinders: Valve protection caps must be in place and secured. Cylinders will be moved by tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges. They must not be intentionally dropped, struck, or permitted to strike each other violently. Cylinders must be either firmly secured on a special carrier intended for this purpose or regulators must be removed and valve