
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates integrity and commitment to professional nursing standards.
Violations of student conduct are classified as serious and critical.
Serious Offenses
Serious offenses are violations of College values and/or policy.
Examples of serious offenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Violation of Academic Honesty Policy
- Filming, recording, or photographing at a clinical site
- Non-compliance with Clinical/Practicum Requirements
- Violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Critical Offenses
Critical offenses are egregious violations of College values and/or policy.
Examples of critical offenses may include, but are not limited to:
- Willfully or recklessly endangering the physical or mental health of any person
- Possession of weapons, firearms, or explosives on the College or clinical sites premises
- Possession of illegal drugs or an open container of an alcoholic beverage on the College or clinical site premises
- Being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on the College or clinical site premises
- Vulgar, demeaning, or offensive language
- Conviction of a felony, including a nolo contendere plea
Disciplinary Actions
Serious Offense
1st Offense: Written reprimand
2nd Offense: Student may be suspended up to three (3) days. During the suspension period, students shall be prohibited from participating in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and school-related activities, and will be marked absent from all scheduled classes. May result in dismissal from the College.
3rd Offense: Dismissal from the College.
Critical Offense
1st Offense: Student will be suspended for three (3) days. During the suspension period, students shall be prohibited from participating in classroom, laboratory, clinical, and school-related activities, and will be marked absent from all scheduled classes. May result in dismissal from the College.
2nd Offense: Dismissal from the College.
Any behavior that unreasonably interferes with patient safety is grounds for immediate dismissal.