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  School of Nursing 2021-2023 Academic Policies and Procedures School of Nursing Student Standards of Conduct  

School of Nursing Student Standards of Conduct

To ensure a dynamic and respectful learning environment in the School of Nursing community for both undergraduate and graduate students, the faculty have adopted these Standards of Conduct, which outline student expectations. This code is in accordance with federal and state law, professional nursing, and academic parameters that include:
  • New Jersey State Board of Nursing Regulations
  • American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and Interpretive Statements
  • ICN Code of Ethics
  • American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice
  • CCNE Accreditation Standards
  • Rutgers University Code of Student Conduct
  • Rutgers Code of Ethics
It is expected that every student adheres to these guidelines and maintains professional conduct in all academic and clinical settings. Specific behaviors include but are not limited to:

General
Use of Electronic Devices
Use of electronic devices should not be disruptive to others. Electronic devices include, but are not limited to mobile phones, laptop computers, tablets, laser pointers, Bluetooth devices, and music players.

Substance Abuse
The possession, production, distribution, and/or use of illegal substances is prohibited at Rutgers University and within the nursing profession. The misuse of controlled substances will not be tolerated.

Professional Attire
Students are expected to wear attire that best reflects the image of the School of Nursing and the nursing profession.
 

Time and Attendance
Students are expected to be on time and to attend all School of Nursing functions: class, clinical, and other agreed upon commitments.

Professional Language/Respectful Communication
It is important to use respectful and professional language when interacting with faculty, staff, peers, patients, and others. Profanity and other disrespectful language will not be tolerated in the professional environment or via electronic communication medium including social media.

Civility in Professional Relationships/Bullying
Civility is to be exercised in all professional, academic,
electronic, and therapeutic relationships and communications. Disagreements should be handled directly with the other party and reported to an appropriate third party if mediation is necessary.

Treatment of School of Nursing Facilities and Equipment
Students are expected to be respectful of all School of Nursing facilities and property. It is the responsibility of all in the community to ensure that facilities are well-maintained and that property is not abused or stolen.

Academic Integrity
All students are expected to adhere to the Rutgers University Academic Integrity Policy. All work is expected to be original or properly attributed. Cheating or sharing of any information appearing on an exam is a violation of the academic integrity policy.

In-Class
Utilization of Electronic Devices
If allowed while in class, electronic devices should only be used for academic purposes.

In-Class Behavior
While in class, students are expected to be respectful of the faculty and fellow students. Distractions caused by private conversations, electronic devices, etc., take away from the learning experience of others.

Clinical Settings
Confidentiality and Patient Privacy
Patient privacy is governed by HIPAA. Information about patients and/or their circumstances should not appear on social media sites.

Substance Abuse
Students are expected to maintain a safe practice environment for patients, colleagues, faculty, and staff. Attending class or clinical under the influence of controlled substances is prohibited.

Professional Attire
When participating in clinical, the School of Nursing uniform should be clean, pressed, and well-maintained. Students are expected to wear the uniform in its entirety unless otherwise directed.

Time and Attendance
Punctuality is essential in the clinical environment. Missing a clinical is not acceptable. Emergencies must be reported to clinical faculty immediately.

Patient Safety
A student who recognizes that she or he has made a clinical error is obligated to report the situation to their instructor immediately and to take necessary measures to ensure subsequent patient safety.

 
A report of student misconduct or infringement with regard to this code may initiate a grievance process that could lead to dismissal and, if appropriate, may be reported to the New Jersey State Board on Nursing. Violation of federal, state, and local laws may be applicable, and, as appropriate, would be reported to law enforcement officers. These standards of conduct shall not diminish or remove the applicability of policies and procedures and, where in conflict, policies shall control over the standards herein. A report of student misconduct or infringement with regard to this code may initiate a grievance process that could lead to dismissal and, if appropriate, may be reported to the New Jersey State Board on Nursing. Violation of federal, state, and local laws may be applicable, and, as appropriate, would be reported to law enforcement officers. These standards of conduct shall not diminish or remove the applicability of universitywide policies and procedures and, where in conflict, universitywide policies shall control over the standards herein.
 
For additional information, contact RU-info at 848-445-info (4636) or colonelhenry.rutgers.edu.
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