College of Nursing
Undergraduate Nursing Department

Nursing Student Handbook
 

Introduction

2-3

Technical Standards

3-5

English as a Second Language

6-7

Advising

7-9

Advising Foreign/International Students

9-10

References, Release of Information and Recommendation

10-15

Nursing Students' Rights and Responsibilities

15 

Statement on Illegal Drugs and Alcohol

15-17

Academic Honesty Policy

18

Eligibility for Nursing Licensure in the State of South Dakota

18-19

Students as Research Subjects and Participants

19

Independent Study Courses

19

Proof of Immunizations and Completion of Health Status Report

19-21

CPR, Health Status Report and Immunization Requirements

21-22

Infectious Disease

22

Pregnancy Policy

22

Needle Stick Policy

2-25

Health Service

25-26

Nursing Student Uniform

26-28

University Sponsored Trip Approval

28-30

Use of Personal Vehicles

29

Use of Public Transportation

30

Required Automobile Liability Insurance

30

Lodging Arrangements

30

Student Driving Policy

30-31

Reporting an Accident

31

Use of Telephones

32

Mandatory Malpractice Insurance and Medical Insurance

32

Financial Aid

32

Scholarships and Loans

32-37

Grading and Evaluation

37-38

Final Examinations

38-40

�C� Grade Requirement

40

Progression in a Course

40-42

Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

42

Absences from Class

42-44

Visitors in Class/Auditors

44

Brookings Nursing Resource Lab

44-47

Rapid City Nursing Resource Lab

47

Appendix A � Forms:HealthStatusReportandImmunizations

47-52

Appendix B - History of the College of Nursing

52-58

Appendix C - Registration Procedure for Spring and Fall Semesters

58-59