College of Nursing
Undergraduate Nursing Department
Nursing Student Handbook
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ABSENCES FROM CLASS
Absences – Health Reasons (reference Office
of Student Affairs)
1. Absences from class are a matter for the
student and the instructor to handle. Therefore, it is the student’s
responsibility to contact professors in case of illness or disability.
2. The Student Health Service or health care
provider will verify the existence of health problems and disabilities
on written release of students (a)
during final exam periods and (b) when the student is physically unable
to participate in a wellness class.
3. In case of incapacitating illness, prolonged
hospitalization, serious injury or other extenuating circumstances where
it is impossible for the student to contact his or her instructors, the
Dean of Student Affairs (or designee) will contact the student’s advisor
and the student’s instructors. It is the responsibility of the student
to contact the Dean of Student Affairs at 688-493
General Attendance
Policy (reference 2000-2002 South Dakota State University
Bulletin p.22)
1. Class attendance requirements will be established
by each instructor and specified in writing at the beginning of the term
on a course syllabus.
2. Regular class attendance is the responsibility
of all students.
Military Service (reference South Dakota Board
of Regents Policy 5:7)
Military Service – Withdrawal Without Penalty
Students required to withdraw from state supported
institutions before completing a semester may receive credit or refund
privileges if they are regularly enrolled and belong to a military unit
called for duty or are drafted and not eligible for deferment, and, the
discontinuance of class attendance is on the last practicable day before
reporting for duty as determined by the college or university in which
they are enrolled. Eligible students who are required to report for
military duty not earlier than four calendar weeks prior to the date a
semester ends as stated in the official catalog of the institution, or
after completion of at least seventy-five percent of the enrollment period
in a non-standard semester course, may, when authorized by the instructor,
be given full credit for all courses for which they have an average of
“C” or better. Eligible students who received credit or an incomplete
or credit for a course in which they are enrolled shall be entitled to
a full refund of tuition and academic fees.
College of Nursing addendum: The Undergraduate
Nursing Department accepts a minimum of a “C” grade.
NOTE: Absence from the non-nursing courses
comes under the prerogative of other departments. It is the responsibility
of the student to ascertain and follow those guidelines.
College of Nursing
Excused Absences
Within each academic year there are activities
that are regarded as College of Nursing approved events for excused absences
from nursing or health science classes, laboratory or practicum.
Such events include the South Dakota Nurses’ Association Convention; the
Student Nurses’ Organization Convention; the Student Nurses’ Organization
meetings, workshops or board meetings; wellness or health forums on campus
sponsored by the University; South Dakota Environmental Health Association;
South Dakota Public Health Association. Department Heads will review
events not included in this list on an individual basis.
The guidelines to be used to arrange an absence
that applies to the above events are as follows:
1. Students may request an excused absence
from class to attend these events. Because these are official College
approved events, it is expected that faculty will encourage students attendance.
2. Students must be attending these events
either in conjunction with their participation in the organization or as
a class assignment.
3. Students must arrange in advance with the
faculty for the excused absence and determine what accountability is necessary
due to the absence.
4. Students participating in official University
extra-curricular activities, (e.g., basketball, track, band, drama), should
be excused to the extent feasible, but with the expectation that time will
be made up. Arrangements must be made well in advance of the University
extra-curricular event that necessitates the absence(s). If participation
in an extra-curricular activity is so time-consuming that it disrupts continuity
of instruction so that safety in clinical performance is threatened, the
faculty and advisor should dialogue with the student about taking a reduced
credit load.
5. This is a concept of general approval and
not blanket approval. Students are expected to make individual arrangements
with faculty members well in advance of the activity.
6. University policies pertaining to absences,
trip permits, and travel will be followed.
7. Absences for verified medical reasons,
death of family member or significant other, or other verified extenuating
circumstances judged acceptable by the instructor or the institution will
also be honored. Students will be given equivalent opportunities
for obtaining grades as students who were in attendance. (2004-2005 South
Dakota State University Bulletin, see Attendance p. 23).
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