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I. GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Mission Statement
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences Mission Statement
Purpose Statement
Undergraduate/Graduate Nursing Philosophy
Definition of Curriculum Terms
Roles Based on Patterns of Knowing
Examples of Function

II. BACCALAUREATE NURSING

BSN Program Outcomes
BSN Objectives
Rationale for BSN Course Placement

III. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Program Description
Clinical Focus
Special Features of the Program

IV. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN)

All MSN information is in the Graduate Student Handbook linked on the MSN General Information web page located at http://www.uccs.edu/bethel/msn.htm

V. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Scholarships
Loans
Work Opportunities

VI. COLLEGE SERVICES

Academic Advising and Counseling

RN to BSN Advising Guidelines
Ongoing Advising Responsibilities
Final Advising Responsibilities

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VII. POLICIES WHICH PROMOTE A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Communicable Disease Policy

Required Immunizations and Tests
Student Responsibility

Illness or Injury

Insurance

Regulations to Maintain a Drug-Free College Environment

The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act

Nursing Arts Laboratory Equipment
Library Resources

VIII. POLICIES WHICH PROMOTE AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY

Academic Freedom Policy

Class Attendance Credit for CSNA Convention Attendance
Disability Statement
Professional Interactions and Confidentiality
Attendance Policy
Academic and Professional Conduct Committee Policies and Procedures

IX. POLICIES WHICH PROMOTE  THE ACADEMIC PROCESS

Course Categories

Academic Policies
Grading System
Failed Courses
Clinical Probation
Transfer Credit Request
Honors for Baccalaureate Degrees
Degree Completion
Promotions and Graduation
Leave of Absence Policy
Dismissal

Formal Paper Guidelines

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X. POLICIES WHICH PROMOTE THE CLINICAL LEARNING PROCESS

Skill Laboratory Practice
Affiliating Agency Policies
Protection of Vulnerable Populations
Professional Uniform Standards
Compliance Standard
Hospital Property
Employment Opportunities
Clinical Practicum Policies
Basic Rules for Controlled Substances
Legal Limitations of Student Nurses: Controlled Substances
Miscellaneous Policies
Intravenous Therapy Administration by Students
Incident Reports and Medication Errors
Dr. Blue/Code Blue

XI. POLICIES WHICH CREATE A "USER-FRIENDLY"
ENVIRONMENT

Bulletin Boards
Phone System
Lost and Found Service
Make-Up Examinations
Student Residence
Child Care Facilities

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XII. POLICIES WHICH PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Damage to College Property
Policy for Faculty Evaluation by Students
Grievance Procedure
Academic Grievance Procedure
Standards of Conduct Policy and Procedure

XIII. POLICIES WHICH CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Snow and Inclement Weather 
Fire Policy
Fire Exit Plan
Bomb Threat Procedure
Safety Policy

XIV. OTHER PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Alumni Association
American Indian Nurses' Association, Inc
Colorado Council of Black Nurses, Inc
Colorado Student Nurses Association
Nurses Christian Fellowship
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

Description of College Communities

Beth-El Nursing & Health Sciences Club
Faculty Organization
Curriculum Committee
Student Dean
Class Officers

XV. STUDENT LIFE

Video Media/Computer Software

APPENDIX A: Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Statement

APPENDIX B: Student Request for Faculty Reference Letter

APPENDIX C: Beth-El Health Sciences Club Constitution