B.S.N. Academic RegulationsNursing students are expected to be familiar with policies and procedures specific to their level of study and to review these each semester for updates and changes. These can be found in the UMKC General Catalog and in the School of Nursing's Policies and Procedures manual, which can be found at the "Policies" link on the School's home page (http://www.umkc.edu/nursing).
Academic DishonestyStudents in the School of Nursing abide by the University of Missouri Student Conduct Code (listed in the appendices of this catalog).
Academic ProbationThe cumulative GPA for retention in the program is 2.75.
Advisement PolicyAll students must meet with an academic adviser each semester to review their plan of study, to be certain all immunizations are current, and to be released in the system to be able to enroll. If a student is experiencing difficulty in academic, financial or professional matters, a faculty mentor will be assigned to assist the student.Immunization/Confidentiality/AIDS PolicyPrior to enrollment in coursework, registered nurses must submit a copy of their nursing license. In addition all students must sign the "Personal Responsibility Statement" which attests to the student's understanding of the general catalog, program guides, policies and maintaining confidentiality during clinical rotations. It also verifies their understanding and knowledge of the UMKC AIDS policy and Center for Disease Control Universal Precautions for the prevention or the transmission of AIDS and other infectious diseases in client care.Prior to enrollment in a clinical course, students must also submit written documentation of a TB skin test within the last 12 months, MMR or titer showing immunity, tetanus/diphtheria or TdaP within the last 10 years, completion of the Hepatitis B series, their current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification card (or Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification card), criminal background check, possible drug screen and other documentation as required by the clinical agency. Failure to submit this information will result in the student's inability to enroll in clinical courses (or removal from a clinical course), which could jeopardize completion of the student's program of study as planned. R.N.-B.S.N. students must also be able to meet minimum expectations for performance in clinical coursework and professional nursing. In addition they must submit a copy of their current RN license(s) which must not have any sanctions or revocations upon admission or during program tenure. Any infractions will result in immediate dismissal from the program.
Leave of AbsenceUnder specific circumstances, students may be granted a leave of absence for one semester. A request for a leave of absence should be submitted to the appropriate Nursing Program Committee no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester for which the leave is requested. In the event of unexpected emergencies, students may petition the appropriate Nursing Program Committee for a leave of absence within the semester in which the coursework is to be dropped. Petition forms can be obtained from the Nursing Student Services Office.Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment (exclusive of summer sessions) will be required to complete an application for re-admission to the University and the School of Nursing and are liable for any intervening curriculum changes. Students who have been granted a leave of absence must complete a Request to Re-Enroll Form and may continue the curriculum under which they were initially admitted; however, enrollment in clinical courses may be affected and may extend the student's matriculation. If the leave occurs during the clinical sequence, students are responsible to re-enter clinical coursework at the same level of competency as their peers who were not on leave.
Option for Academic MinorAn academic minor may be taken in many departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. The academic minor is optional. The minor must be declared no later than the beginning of the student's senior year.A minimum of 18 hours is required in the minor area with at least nine of those hours being upper-division courses. The courses and total number of hours are determined by the department granting the minor. A minimum of nine hours for the minor must be earned at UMKC.
Undergraduate Graduation RequirementUndergraduate students anticipating graduation from the School of Nursing program must successfully complete the undergraduate assessment examinations during the last semester of coursework.
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