COMMITMENT TO LEARNING

The AUHS nursing faculty is committed to helping students learn. Learning is seriously comprised if assignments are not completed. Therefore, in order to pass each course in nursing, the student must satisfactorily complete each of the following criteria.

1. The student must submit all course work on time in the format described in the course syllabus. Any late or missed assignment may be subject to a grade reduction, as specified in the course syllabus or by the faculty.
2. The student must be present and must verbally participate in classroom and clinical activities including pre- and post-conferences in the clinical area (see Attendance Policies).
3. The student must meet all scheduled commitments when assigned.
4. Students must purchase ATI and must take the periodically scheduled ATI Examination series.
5. Internet access at agencies and clinical sites may be limited to obtaining information directly related to patient care.
6. Text messages, instant messaging and cell phone use for personal business are prohibited during clinical or theory courses.
7. The student must exercise responsibility in ensuring make up of all missed assignments.

Behaviors that are disrespectful to faculty or fellow students are disruptive and prohibited. Therefore, students may not bring anyone not enrolled in the course to class or leave such persons unattended on campus or at off-site clinical facilities. Other prohibited classroom behaviors include refusing to be seated, talking during lectures, sleeping, eating, non-class reading, entering the classroom late or leaving early without authorization and using cellular devices during exams or graded activities. Faculty may also communicate the time and manner for student questions and expression of points of view in the instructional setting. Faculty may establish, communicate, and enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and decorum. These rules are not intended to discourage appropriate classroom expression, discussion, or disagreement, but to promote respectful interactions. Disruptive or disrespectful behaviors in the classroom are grounds for discipline and possible dismissal from the nursing program and/or the University.

Students that exhibit a chronic pattern of hostility and intimidation as indicated by the issuance of more than one Adverse Action form, including (but is not limited to) verbal abuse, shouting, profanity, stalking, swearing, bullying, threatening communication of any kind, or any other activity that meets the legal definition of harassment, shall be dismissed from the program.