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Nursing Student
Handbook
2020-2021
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
WELCOME TO REGENT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING …………………………………………………………………. 4
Purpose of the Handbook …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
MISSION VISION PHILOSOPHY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
MSN OVERVIEW …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
MSN-NURSE EDUCATOR CONCENTRATION ……………………………………………………………………………………… 9
MSN-NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION ………………………………………………….. 10
CURRICULUM …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
POLICIES FOR ADMISSION, PROGRESSION, RETENTION ADMISSION CRITERIA …………………………………….. 15
SCHOOL OF NURSING GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRESSION POLICY …………………………………………………….. 15
ACADEMIC PROBATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17
MSN POLICY AND PROCEDURES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
DISABILITY SERVICES …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
GRADING SCALE FOR NURSING COURSES………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
PRECEPTOR AND AFFILIATION INFORMATION ……………………………………………………………………………….. 18
PRECEPTOR REQUIREMENTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19
COMPLIO …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND 10-PANEL DRUG SCREEN PROGRESSION …………………………………… 19
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
UNSAFE AND UNETHICAL NURSING PRACTICE ……………………………………………………………………………….. 20
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY/PLAGIARISM …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY IN PRACTICE (HIPAA) ……………………………………………………………………. 21
LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
COMMUNICATION POLICY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
ONLINE LEARNING RESPONSIBILITY / EMAIL ETIQUETTE ………………………………………………………………….. 23
COURSE EXPECTATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
STUDENT EVALUATION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
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STUDENT RIGHTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
ACCESS TO RECORDS (FERPA) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
ACADEMIC ADVISING ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
STUDENT GRIEVANCE AND APPEALS PROCEDURE …………………………………………………………………………… 24
APPENDIX B ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
APPENDIX C …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME TO REGENT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
We are delighted that you decided to continue your Master of Science in Nursing. We
are honored that you chose to pursue your graduate education with us at Regent
University. Your educational experience is important to us and we strive to promote a
positive and meaningful environment that will allow you to meet your personal and
professional goals.
Our Christ-centered curriculum has been designed by nursing faculty with the intent to
further develop skills and competencies already cultivated through education and
experience.
progress through our program and as you carry out Regent’s mission as Christian leaders
that change the world through your caring, competent and compassionate service to
others.
It is our pleasure to support you, guide you and mentor you as you
May grace and blessings be in your path,
Regent Nursing Faculty
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask
God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,
10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work,
growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that
you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you
to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the
dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption,
the forgiveness of sins.
~Colossians 1: 9-14
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Purpose of the Handbook
This handbook is designed to provide information for graduate students seeking a Master of Science in
Nursing degree at Regent University regarding policies, procedures and resources. It is designed for
students currently enrolled in the MSN program. This handbook is intended to supplement Regent
University student handbook the Regent University graduate catalog and other Regent University
policies as indicated.
Changes made within the academic year will be communicated via e-mail and/or posted in Blackboard.
Students are responsible to use this handbook as a resource when questions arise as well as a guide
through academic and non-academic policies and procedures.
It is the responsibility of the student to review and understand any changes made to the handbook
during the entire time they are enrolled in Regent’s nursing program as well as recognizing that
changes made to policies and procedures may impact them as a student. The updated handbook will
be located on the University’s MSN website.
Students are required to read the handbook in its entirety and to sign the Handbook
Acknowledgement document. (Appendix A)
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