Grounds for a Grade appeal may include any or a combination of the following: •
A calculation error in the grade.
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Assignment of a grade based on factors other than student achievement.
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Inconsistently applied standards for evaluation of student academic performance.
Professional Organizations and Ceremonies Professional Organizations As part of the nursing profession, students are encouraged to become a part of a professional nursing organization. This may provide resources, connections, networking, and scholarly achievement opportunities that may be beneficial to the student nurse. The nursing student organizations at USN include the Student Nurses Association (SNA) and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (planned). The SNA is recognized as an important pre-professional organization that gives students an opportunity to be involved in a social, political, and regulatory network prior to graduation. The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing is internationally recognized as the standard for superior scholarships, research, and unification with professional nurses from other countries. It is an honor which may be conferred upon students who demonstrate excellence in their nursing program. Students must have completed at least one half of the required nursing components to be nominated to Sigma Theta Tau. Pinning Ceremony The pinning ceremony is a time-honored tradition dating from before the 1800’s. Traditionally, the pinning ceremony marks the passage from student to professional nurse. It is a special event that students share with family and friends. Students will be dressed in the specified attire, and pinned by the Dean (Henderson) or Campus Dean (Utah) of the College of Nursing.
Skills Laboratory Policies Expected Behavior •
Students will be assigned specific laboratory Groups.
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Attendance in lab and working with lab Group is mandatory.
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No food, gum chewing, or drinks will be allowed, except for water containers with tops.
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Come prepared to practice the assigned skill(s).
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Speak in low soft voices.
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As a Group member, help your Group clean up. Leave the lab area cleaner than you found it.
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Respect for fellow students and efficiency of time is expected at all times.
Professional Appearance •
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