Disciplinary Actions

4. If for any reason a student withdraws or is dismissed, and badges completing the Program, SOVAH ID badges and DCC computer lab badge must be returned. Failure to return the badge will result in the student’s DCC account being blocked for any future classes and the student will be unable to obtain any official transcripts. It is recommended that the ID badge be returned immediately.

Unsafe Clinical Practices

Students are expected to meet clinical objectives as outlined in the Clinical Evaluation Tool, Nursing Handbook, and course syllabus. Unsafe clinical practice is any behavior that may place the patient, family member, staff, instructors, or other students in any physical or emotional harm. Unsafe clinical practice will result in failure of the course and immediate dismissal from the nursing program.

Disciplinary Actions

Students are subject to disciplinary action, including course or program suspension or dismissal, under certain circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Exhibiting behavior in the clinical area that a faculty member deems

potentially life threatening (i.e., medication error and/or inappropriate medication administration) or that results in patient injury.

2. Failing to act in a responsible or prudent manner in carrying out professional duties. 3. Coming to clinical and demonstrating behavior that affects judgment and/or ability to perform patient care responsibilities: such as (but not limited to) being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or being mentally or physically incapacitated. 4. Demonstrating behavior that is defined as misconduct as stated in the DCC Catalog, DCC Student Handbook, DCC Nursing Policies or syllabi.

Student Misconduct Process

A student found guilty of violating Danville Community College’s or Nursing regulations will be referred to the Nursing Director for disciplinary consideration.

The Nursing Director will then make recommendations to the Dean and Vice President of Instruction and Student Development regarding final disciplinary action.

The student will be notified regarding the disciplinary recommendation to allow for due process. (As defined in the DCC Handbook).