Table of Contents

Mission, Philosophy, and Outcomes

School of Nursing Mission

School of Nursing Philosophy

Baccalaureate Program Outcomes.

Master of Science Program Outcomes

General Information for Students

School of Nursing Building

Organizational and Administrative Structure

Dean

Chair of Academic Programs

Faculty

Students

Counseling and Developmental Studies

Facilities and Services in the School of Nursing

Bulletin Boards

Student Lounge

Vending Machines

Student Mail

Suggestion Box

Computer Lab/Faculty Conference Room

Photocopying

Coursework

Fundraising

Facilities and Services at Delta State University

Bookstore

Library

Computer Accounts/E-Mail

Cafeteria/Food

Academic Support Lab and Writing Center

Messages

Publications

Financial Aid

Emergency Services

Delta State Police Department

Fire

Health Services

Student Health Center

Pregnancy

Parking

Substance Abuse

Smoking Policy

Student Conduct

Professional Behaviors

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Sexual Harassment

Confidentiality of Records

Special Events

School of Nursing Research Day

Nursing Career Day

Professional Organizations

Mississippi Nurses Association

DSU Nursing Alumni Association

Mississippi Association of Student Nurses

DSU Chapter of Mississippi Association of Student Nurses

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Pi Xi Chapter

Academic Advisement

Academic Regulations and Policies

Criminal Background Checks

Basic Life Support Certification

Professional Liability Insurance

Equipment Purchase

Physical Examination & Health Requirements

Licensure

Health Insurance

Required Documentation

Change of Name

Technical Standards for Admission, Progression, and Graduation

Universal Precautions

HIV Status, Management, Educations, etc

Incident and/or Accident Report

Retention of Course Materials/Records

Registration

Class/Clinical Attendance and Absence

Visitors

Testing

Grading System

Communication Regarding Academic Status

Student Academic Grievance Policy

Cheating and Plagiarism

Course Syllabi

Student Possession and Use of Electronic Devices

Student Access to Medical Records

Guidelines for Papers

Posters

Used Books

Withdrawal from the University

Graduation

Pinning

Orientation

Scholarships

Uniform Code/Equipment

Clinical Evaluation Policy

School of Nursing Evaluations

Safety

Undergraduate Skills Check-offs

Home Visits

Tardiness

Late Assignments

Dismissal from the Program

Undergraduate Academic Dismissal

Undergraduate Application for Reinstatement

Undergraduate Program Progression following Reinstatement

Undergraduate Enrollment at an Institution other that DSU SON

Americans with Disabilities Act

Potential Risk Statement

Transportation

Emergencies

Inclement Weather

Additional Policies Specific to the MSN

Graduate Nurse Role

Admission to the Graduate Program

Graduate Provisional Admission

Progression in the MSN Program

Graduate Academic Suspension and Dismissal

Readmission to the Graduate Program

Graduate Program of Study

Graduate Degree Candidacy

Second Master’s Degree

Add-on Certificate

Graduate Course Time Limit

Graduate Transfer Credit for the MSN Degree

Undergraduate Students Enrolling in Graduate Coursework

Unsatisfactory Progress in the Graduate Program

Comprehensive Examinations

DSU School of Nursing Research Day – Graduate Participation

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate Dress Code

Graduate Assistantships & Financial Assistance

Research Project and Thesis

Appendix A – Assignments/Testing Policy

Appendix B – Research Project/Thesis Documentation

Index