Removal from Practicum Site

You may be removed from the practicum site for any of these behaviors:

1. Failure to prepare for practicum, including inadequate knowledge of treatment, medications, or plan of care.
2. Tardiness or unexcused absence.
3. Unprofessional communication behaviors (examples: personal texting, use of social media in the practicum setting; using profane language with patients, visitors, staff, or faculty).
4. Failure to treat others with respect, honesty, and dignity.
5. Inappropriate professional dress and appearance (includes not being appropriately dressed and ready to go on time).
6. Inability to implement empathetic care.
7. Inattentiveness to practicum work as exhibited by being unavailable for patient/client care, engaging in personal discussions, texting, etc.
8. Failure to implement appropriate action to ensure safety of patients/clients.
9. Additional behavior(s) deemed unprofessional by faculty including being disruptive and/or refusing to follow faculty directions.
10. Arriving at a practicum setting under the influence of alcohol or other substances can impair judgment. You may be subject to drug and alcohol urine analysis at your own expense.
11. Misrepresentation of physical presence or participation in practicum experience.
12. HIPAA violation or any breach in patient confidentiality.
13. Misuse or unauthorized use of computer resources or information.
14. Purposefully destroying property at the practicum

15. Student illness (see below).

16. Stealing supplies or drugs.

17. Demonstrating unsafe practicum practice that places patient/client/family/staff/faculty in physical or emotional jeopardy, including neglect, abuse, or purposely injuring others:

    1. Physical jeopardy is the risk of causing physical harm.

    2. Emotional jeopardy means that the student creates an environment of anxiety or distress which puts the patient/client/family at risk for emotional or psychological harm.

18. Failure to comply with course or practicum site policies and protocols.

19. Misdemeanor or felony convictions.

A practicum site has the authority to remove or dismiss students from their facility at any point at their discretion. The SON will comply with the site’s request. Removal or dismissal from a practicum site may impact you in the following ways:

1. Delayed progression in the nursing program
2. Dismissal from the nursing program

Student Illness

Faculty members and practicum facilities have the right to decide when you will be required to leave the practicum practice area based on an objective determination that you are ill or have symptoms of illness.

Students with any of the following may not participate in the practicum experience without release from a primary care provider:

• Fever greater than 101
• Acute febrile upper respiratory infection, including Group A Streptococcal infection
• Influenza, COVID-19
• Acute diarrhea
• Herpes simplex
• Chickenpox, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• Draining abscesses, boils, impetigo
• Acute viral hepatitis
• Pulmonary tuberculosis
• Scabies*
• Conjunctivitis

* Restricted until treatment has lasted at least 48 hours

Return to Practicum Following Medical Care

If you require medical care, you must provide verification from an approved healthcare provider that returning to normal coursework without restrictions will not impact your recovery.

Policy on Practicum Absences

Attendance and engagement in practicum courses support learning and is critical to successful course completion. When you are absent from practicum, it compromises your ability to master course content, attain the necessary skills to meet course objectives, and ultimately pass the course.

Absences from practicum rotations for reasons other than illness are highly discouraged. If you are going to be absent, you must notify the faculty before the scheduled practicum time.

A practicum absence may result in failure to achieve course outcomes. Examples of absences that may result in failure to achieve course outcomes may include, are not limited to:

• Not calling in advance
• Not showing up for practicum
• Tardiness to practicum
• Taking personal vacations
• Taking a day off to study
• Taking a day off to work
• Missing practicum because practicum requirements and/or mandatory orientations are not completed.
• Not meeting the deadline for hospital-specific practicum requirements (for example, The Clinical Hub).

Students with practicum absence(s) will have to make up hours. Practicum makeup activities may include but are not limited to, a makeup day at the practicum site, simulation, assignments, and other activities.

• Students who obtain an absence due to instructor cancelation will make-up the hours.
• Students who obtain an absence due to not completing practicum requirements will not be allowed to make-up missed hours and will receive a zero for the day.

If you attend less than the required number of practicum hours, you may not successfully complete the course.

Unusual Occurrences During Practicum Experiences

An unusual occurrence is when an incident or accident occurs in the practicum setting, such as a needle stick; or to the patient, such as administering the wrong medication. In the event during practicum, you experience any unusual occurrence, you and faculty must complete an unusual occurrence report. A copy of the unusual occurrence report will be given to the Undergraduate Program Director and the faculty. A copy will not be placed in the academic record.

Protocol for Needle Stick or Blood to Blood Exposure for WSU College of Health Professions Students

1. Upon injury or exposure (blood-to-blood, eye or other potentially infectious material) at any applied learning site, thoroughly wash skin exposures/punctures or flush the eye(s) or other mucous membrane(s) ASAP.
2. You must notify agency staff and WSU faculty immediately. If the hospital or agency has a policy for reporting injuries, that policy should be followed.
3. Upon injury or exposure, documentation of the incident must be completed by you. These forms include:
   1. Agency incident report per agency policy - required
   2. School of Nursing Unusual Occurrence Form – required
   3. Student Health Services Exposure Report – recommended
   4. Students may choose to share their post-exposure health documentation with SHS by uploading it to their myShockerhealth portal.
4. Follow up with healthcare provider.
   1. Students may choose to share their post-exposure health documentation with SHS. SHS may provide recommended medications or follow-up testing as prescribed.
5. The incident report form will be maintained with the Undergraduate Director’s office.
6. The SON is not responsible for any costs of post exposure protection or treatment related to post exposure. Exposures are not covered by workman’s compensation.

Safety

The SON and any associated practicum agencies do not insure against theft, accident, or injury that may occur during practicum experiences on or off campus. The SON advises you to always use situational awareness. You are expected to act responsibly by taking necessary precautions to prevent accident, injury, or theft.

During practicum experiences, you are advised to only carry needed items, such as a small amount of money and car keys. You should leave valuables at home or locked in the trunk of your car prior to arrival at your destination. When entering and leaving practicum agencies, you should follow general rules of safety, such as parking in well-lit areas and walking in pairs.

Position Statement on Client’s Rights

The faculty of the SON affirms their commitment to protect client’s rights. The faculty believes that whenever possible the client should be involved in decisions regarding the care and treatment they receive and that this extends to the choice of whether they agree to have a student provide their care. The faculty believes that clients should be informed and allowed to accept or reject the faculty’s request for your clinical assignment.

Dress Code

The WSU School of Nursing dress code for practicum activities and lab finals is:

1. School of Nursing scrub shirt from approved vendor with WSU School of Nursing logo, and approved pants or skirt.
2. A plain white or black shirt may be worn under the scrub shirt. Long sleeves must be loose enough so that they can be pushed up to the elbows during handwashing; must meet facility and/or unit-specific policy requirements.
3. Footwear in practicum must be closed toe and closed heel, with good grip, in good repair and in compliance with facility policy.
4. A black scrub jacket with the approved WSU logo is an optional addition to the standard uniform.
5. WSU student nursing ID badge must be worn while at the practicum site. Additional ID badges may be required by practicum facilities.

Wichita State University School of Nursing scrubs and student badges are worn only for academic activities.

Personal Appearance

Personal appearance will reflect the professional nursing student role.

1. No dangling body jewelry or adornments allowed (infinity jewelry, necklaces, hoops and gauges included).
2. Fingernails must be trimmed short and well-maintained. Artificial nails, acrylic nails, shellac nails, dip nails, et al. will not be allowed. If nail polish is worn, it cannot be chipped.
3. Hair and/or accessories must be secured to eliminate potential contamination in the
4. Attention to personal hygiene is required.

Adherence to the dress code of the site or agency in which you are participating is required. The practicum faculty’s discretion is the final authority in determining the appropriate attire for students. Facilities have full legal authority to revise their expectations and students will be expected to comply. If your appearance is inappropriate, you will be sent home and will receive a zero/unsatisfactory for that practicum day.

Lab Supplies

You must have a stethoscope for use in the lab and practicum.

Review of Client Medical Records by Students

When you need to review medical records, the agency's regulations must be followed to ensure that they are not subject to unauthorized inspection. You are to review patient records for research and/or study purposes only. You may not remove any patient records or copies of patient records from a practicum agency. You may not take copies, pictures, or records in any format of any patient related items (patient charts, computer or digital screens, etc.) while on facility grounds. Removal or attempted removal of patient-related facility information will be considered a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and is grounds for dismissal from the School of Nursing.

Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty and Students to Practicum Agencies

The primary resource for you is your WSU faculty member.

Faculty members are responsible for developing practicum experiences in various agencies that meet course and program outcomes.

Since the practicum agencies are under contract, you have an important responsibility to maintain a positive relationship with the practicum facility. In this role, you are responsible for both agency policies, and your own learning experiences.

Philosophy of Practicum Evaluation

In an applied learning setting, the faculty role in evaluation of students requires two actions: description and judgment. Description is the process of providing necessary information about the student. Judgment involves a value component. The faculty member is qualified to decide the relative value of your performance in a practicum setting. Thus, practicum evaluation is a process of describing and judging your performance. Practicum outcomes are one source of input for determining the merit of your work and are further defined as practicum competencies that are specific to each course. The Practicum Evaluation Tool (PET) includes outcomes and competencies and is a graded component of each practicum course.

Practicum Evaluation

The practicum component of a course is a learning experience in which you practice and develop competence in providing care to clients (the recipient of professional nursing services; may be an individual, family, or group) based on nursing knowledge, safety principles and ethical practice. During the practicum experience you develop a trusting and mutually respectful relationship with practicum faculty and other practicum mentors. Through practicum preparation, experience, self-reflection and feedback received from faculty, you are supported in the development of practicum competence.

One purpose of practicum evaluation is to demonstrate development of practicum competence over time - both as you progress through a specific practicum experience and at the conclusion of the experience.

Another purpose of practicum evaluation is to ensure that a consistent evaluation process is used for all students in all courses, and that both you and faculty have a common understanding of the behaviors that are to be considered in the evaluation process. These competencies are terminal outcomes for the BSN program at WSU School of Nursing and are based on The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2021).

Faculty will discuss the tool with you at the beginning of each practicum rotation and describe how and when it will be used. You should direct any questions you have about the PET to your individual practicum faculty.

Simulation

Simulation is utilized in the SON using a variety of methods from low to high fidelity manikins to standardized patients. Research has shown that simulation is an effective teaching modality. In the SON, at least one simulation is done in place of one practicum experience per practicum course. Simulations are leveled to increase in complexity throughout the program. Students are asked to sign a confidentiality statement and permission for simulation recording.

Simulations may be recorded for promotional purposes and if so, students are asked to sign a waiver. If a photo or video of a student is used on a permanent platform such as a website or printed material, students will sign a Wichita State University model release form. That form can be accessed at: https://wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ByVqIUNQUQuHrM

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Student Conduct Review Process

If you violate academic or professional conduct, you are subject to the following consequences:

1. Filing of an incident report via the Student Conduct and Community Standards reporting system. This process is outlined at and reviewed by the WSU Student Code of Conduct office.
2. Report of the incident to the Undergraduate Director’s office.
3. Review of the incident by the Committee on Students at the request of faculty or the Undergraduate Director’s office.

Conditions in which you will be removed from practicum and must remain out of all practicum courses until investigation is completed (5 business days):

• Practicum agency removes you from the practicum site.
• Faculty members deem you unsafe to practice; unsafe to practice is at the faculty discretion using professional and academic guidelines.
• Adverse mark on your background check.
• Positive drug screen.

NOTE: Removal from practicum may delay progression or result in dismissal from the program

Behavior Concerns

Students not following expected behavior guidelines are subject to the following actions. See guidelines for classroom and practicum expectations:

1. You are expected to follow the policies as stated in the WSU Student Code of Conduct Handbook.
2. A serious lapse in expected behavior or an ongoing trend of not meeting behavioral expectations result in suspension from the nursing program pending conduct review process. You are not eligible for progression in the nursing program the allegation is being investigated.

Academic Warnings

The following steps may be implemented:

1. WSU uses the Student Early Alert System (SEAS) – this program alerts you, via email, that you are not meeting academic standards. The SEAS is generated from faculty. If you receive such notification, you are expected to meet with the faculty to determine areas for improvement.
2. Referral to College of Health Professions Student Success Coach.

Grade Appeal Process

Grade Appeals are processed through the Court of Student Academic Appeals. The Court of Student Academic Appeals only hears grade appeals, the court does not hear dismissal cases or advise professional programs regarding reentry into the nursing program.

If you are in an appeal process, you may be required to take a leave of absence from the nursing program. Appeals take a minimum of 4 weeks and up to 12 weeks to resolve. If the appeal is granted, all efforts will be made to grant reentry to the program the following semester, as space allows.

Grounds for a Dismissal Appeal

You may only file a dismissal appeal if you certify that at least one of the following conditions exist:

• The dismissal was not in accordance with the published Prelicensure Student Handbook Policy.
• The dismissal was arbitrary or capricious. Meaning your dismissal was made without a valid reason, was impulsive, or erratic.

Dismissal Appeal Procedure

1. You should meet first with the appropriate course faculty and/or lead faculty to resolve the grade dispute within five (5) working days (Monday-Friday; excluding university shut down/holidays) after official posting of WSU grades.
2. If the issue continues as unresolved at the course level, you will complete an appeal form sent by the Undergraduate Nursing Program Director.
3. You should meet with the Undergraduate Nursing Program Director to determine: (a) whether opportunities for resolving the problem with the faculty have been exhausted, and (b) whether the problem is resolvable through existing University or School of Nursing procedures other than court of appeals. The Program Director may indicate that a case is inappropriate, but students maintain their right to appeal if they wish to do so.
4. You are encouraged to make an appointment with the Student Advocate, 201 Rhatigan Student Center, for assistance in: (a) resolving the case and/or (b) preparing the appeal.
5. The completed appeal, with supporting documentation, is completed via an online form. The link to complete the online form will be sent to the student.
6. The completed appeal paperwork will be distributed to the individual(s) named in the appeal.
7. The individual(s) named in the appeal will submit a written statement on the case to the Director of the Undergraduate Nursing Program. After reviewing the case, the Program Director should form a judgment and/or attempt to resolve the issue without exerting pressure on either the faculty or the student. The Program Director should indicate on the form: (a) a recommendation to sustain the faculty’s decision, (b) a recommendation that the appeal be sustained, and (c) a statement that the issue cannot be resolved at this level.
8. After the Program Director has made a recommendation, the case is referred to the Undergraduate Nursing Committee on Students. The Chair of the Committee on Students, after receiving the case, will inform you and the faculty in writing of its receipt and request from each a written statement and any additional information the committee might need. This information must be received by the committee within two weeks. Both parties may visit with the committee Chair, or write to the committee about questions of procedure.
9. Both parties will be notified in writing no less than seven (7) days in advance of the projected date of the appeal hearing along with information pertaining to the exact time and place of the hearing. The committee will finalize the time of the appeal hearing after both you and the faculty member have been contacted and have indicated you can attend the hearing at that time.

These procedures will be followed in a hearing:

1. All hearings are closed.
2. Membership of the Grievance Committee is as follows:
   1. Chair: Chairperson of the Committee on Students, or designee.
   2. Faculty: Five voting faculty members from the SON Organization, excluding the Faculty of Record, any faculty that had direct involvement with the case, and any faculty member that was involved with an associated exception request decision.
   3. Advisory: Chairperson of Committee on Students, Undergraduate Program Director, and Coordinator of Clinical Education.
3. Hearings will be kept as informal as possible. A recorded transcript of the hearing, but not the deliberations, will be made. The recording and all written material will be treated as confidential information. The recording will be retained for one year.
4. The faculty and student are expected to appear at the hearing. If you do not appear for the hearing, the case will not be heard. The recommendation from the Undergraduate Program Director will stand as the final decision. If the faculty member does not wish to appear, the case will be heard. The Grievance Committee will have a final decision.
5. The student and faculty member may be represented by counsel from the University community but not by an attorney.
6. Either party may ask members of the university community (students, faculty, staff) to present testimony relevant to the case.
7. The faculty and student will have access to the written statement from each other at least seven days before the hearing. These statements will be treated as confidential material.
8. Relevant class records are available to the committee upon request.

The decision and the rationale for the decision are reported in writing to each party, the Undergraduate Program Director, and the Chair. If the committee has suggestions for improving or eliminating the conditions which lead to the case, these should be detailed in a separate letter to the faculty member with copies to his/her program director.

The Committee on Students does not rehear cases.

Following the appeals outcome, the students have a right to file an appeal through the College of Health Professions Grievance Policy.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student's Responsibility for Learning

You will find that nursing is a rigorous program. There are extensive reading assignments, written preparation, and time spent in the practicum area. You need to make sure you have efficient and useful study habits. You are responsible for your own learning. You need to be actively involved in the learning process and not expect to passively absorb information. Active, thoughtful participation in class discussion will enhance your learning. It is important to determine your own learning style and use study techniques which support that style. See the course faculty immediately if you are having trouble completing assignments and doing the necessary reading. The faculty are concerned about you as an individual and as a student, and can assist with priority setting, study skills, etc. Another resource to help with student success is the College of Health Professions Student Success Coach.

Statement on Student Bill of Rights

The Nursing Faculty supports the University statement on the rights and freedoms for students. The document may be obtained from the Student Government Association Office on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center or on the Student Government Association page of the Wichita State University website under the Rules and Regulations tab.

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Student Services and Resources

Applied Learning Center

Nursing students utilize the Applied Learning Center. The Applied Learning Center is designed to help you develop competence and confidence with nursing skills before performing these activities in a practicum setting. You will participate in simulation in the Applied Learning Center.

Student Records

A student wishing to review their records in the School of Nursing is requested to follow the procedures outlined below. By law, the SON may take up to 45 days to respond to the request, though in typical situations this should not be necessary (see "Open Records", Wichita State University Catalog).

• Submit a written request to the Undergraduate Program Director or Chairperson of the School of Nursing.
• The written request forms are available in the undergraduate nursing office and should contain:
  • Your name
  • Your identification number (WSU ID)
  • Date and time the student wishes to review materials.
• You will then be contacted in writing by the Undergraduate Program Director or Chairperson of the School of Nursing.
• Once written notification regarding the request's status is received, you are to contact the Undergraduate Program Director or Chairperson of the School of Nursing and present the previously received written notification and a photo ID.
• Requested materials will then be viewed in the presence of an appropriate school representative.
• Any portion of your records can be photocopied by an appropriate school representative; however, you must pay for any copies made.
• Once the form “Request to Review School of Nursing Records” is completed, it will be placed in your file.

Support of Lactating Students

Wichita State University and the College of Health Professions joins numerous health associations in supporting optimal breast/chest feeding as a significant primary prevention strategy in the United States. In 2023 Wichita State University was recognized as a Gold Level Employer Supporting Breastfeeding and a Breastfeeding Welcome Here campus. Lactating people are encouraged to continue breast/chest feeding while enrolled at WSU. The University and most practicum sites have private areas in the building that are available for pumping, hand expressing breast milk, or bbreast/chest feeding. Please see the CHP Dean’s Office receptionist located on the 4th Floor of Ahlberg Hall for a key to the Lactation Room located in room 253 Ahlberg Hall. Lactating people should feel free to speak to their faculty if some flexibility is required at WSU or the practicum site. Refer to the following links for additional information and support:

• Campus Lactation and Wellness Room Locations and Amenities
• Campus Lactation and Wellness Room Locations and Amenities Interactive Map
• Pregnant and Parenting Student Policies

Shocker Alert

You are encouraged to review the Shocker Alert website for information regarding campus closure due to inclement weather. If the University closes, you are not to be in the practicum setting.

School of Nursing Student Organizations

Student Committee Representation

The School of Nursing recognizes the value of student input. Currently enrolled students are welcome to attend undergraduate committee meetings to listen, share your thoughts on agenda topics, or present questions or concerns. Notification will be sent to all students prior to undergraduate meetings. Students may attend in-person or remotely.

Kansas Association of Nursing Students (KANS)

KANS is part of a nationwide organization, the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). It is the only national organization for students in nursing. NSNA and KANS offer the opportunity to participate now as a change agent and to develop the leadership skills needed as a nurse. NSNA is involved in speaking for all nursing students. NSNA is your "voice" in nursing and the healthcare profession. Issues of concern to NSNA include student rights and responsibilities, recruitment of minority students into the field of nursing, faculty competence, community health activities, and national and state legislation affecting the health care system. There is an annual state and national convention, plus activities on both the state and local levels. Officers at all levels (national, state, and local) are elected each year.

Nurses' Christian Fellowship (NCF)

NCF is the fellowship of nurses and nursing students who are concerned about the spiritual dimensions in the physical and psychosocial aspects of client care. The NCF urges nurses and students to meet for Bible Study, prayer, and fellowship; so that they may become more spiritually mature and be better prepared to help their clients. For additional information about any of the NCF's ministries, contact your local NCF representative or write:

Nurses Christian Fellowship
P.O. Box 7895
Madison, WI 53707-7895

Epsilon Gamma Chapter-at-Large of Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Theta Tau International is the honor society of nursing. Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International is an honor conferred on students in baccalaureate and graduate programs who have demonstrated excellence in their nursing programs.

Membership is by invitation. Undergraduate senior students and graduate students who have completed one-half of their professional classes are eligible. Grade point average, activities in nursing and related fields and leadership potential are considered. Active participation in Chapter activities is expected. The purposes of Sigma Theta Tau International are to:

• Recognize superior achievement.
• Recognize the development of leadership qualities.
• Foster high professional standards.
• Encourage creative work.
• Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession.

Students in the upper 35% of their class are eligible for membership. Eligible students will receive letters of invitation from the Epsilon Gamma Chapter-at-Large.

College of Health Professions Student Organizations

There are student involvement and leadership opportunities available at the College and University level.

• To learn more about the College of Health Professions opportunities visit here.
• University student involvement and leadership opportunities can be found here.

University Services

The following link provides information on a wide variety of services offered to WSU students:

• Learner Support

Other links:

• Office of International Education
• Rhatigan Student Center
• Career Development Center
• Office of Financial Aid
• Nursing Scholarship Information
• Military and Veterans Services

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Exam Procedures

Beginning of Semester

1. Academic Honesty Statement: You must refer to course syllabi each semester for instruction on how to complete an academic honesty statement, if needed.
2. Review the course syllabus and understand the exam policies set forth by your faculty.
3. You are expected to apply knowledge learned during their pre-nursing coursework. Nursing content builds on the social and natural sciences.
4. If you need testing accommodations, you must work with the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing and have documentation on file with each faculty before you may utilize your accommodations.

Procedure Day of the Exam

1. Exams will start and end on time. Students who arrive late for the start of an exam will not be granted extra time to complete an exam. The faculty highly recommend you arrive 10 minutes before your assigned exam start time. Once you sign into the exam, the time clock for the exam will begin.
2. All student personal belongings such as backpacks, phones, electronic devices, calculators (unless needed), writing utensils with the exception of 1 pencil, food or food containers, hats, clothing with a hood, must be stored at the back of the room. The only exception: clear, unlabeled, water bottles are allowed.
3. No cell phones, ear buds, or watches are to be used during exams.
4. No hats, hoodies, jackets, or coats may be worn during exams.
5. If the exam requires colored scratch paper, you must sign, date and return it to the proctor before you leave. The scratch paper will be provided by the proctor.
6. All policies from course syllabi, the Nursing Department Student Handbook, and College apply to exams taken.
7. You should be prepared to remain in the exam room for the duration of the exam. You may not leave the room during exams.
8. You may not have any applications or browsers available during the exam. Should you be found to have any other application open during the exam, this is considered cheating. You will be dismissed from the testing environment and receive a 0 (zero) for that exam. You may be subject to review for dismissal from the program. The faculty reserves the right to follow the WSU Student Academic Honesty policy.
9. You are not permitted to ask questions about the exam during the exam.
10. You will be assigned a seating chart at Faculty discretion.

Exam Specifics

1. Exams can be taken only once.
2. Multiple choice and select all that apply questions will have 1 minute 20 seconds per question.
3. Alternative items (including NGN, essay & dose calculation) will have 2 minutes 30 seconds per question.

After the Exam

1. The exam scores will be available to you within 1 week (7 consecutive days excluding days of university closure) following the exam.
2. Faculty will not discuss the exam with you before grades are available.
3. Exam review is provided at the faculty's discretion. The purpose of exam review is to provide a learning opportunity for you. The intent is not to discuss grades, remove questions, ask for extra credit opportunities or to debate a question/grade. All questions about grading will occur in an individual meeting with the faculty.
4. You may challenge an exam question (except for standardized assessments) within 48 hours of release of the exam results. Challenges will not be accepted after 48 hours.
5. You should identify, from the exam review, areas in which remediation may be needed. You may use available study resources to remediate on your own. Should you need additional clarification, please arrange an appointment with the faculty.
6. Exam grades are not rounded, and extra credit is not provided. These contribute to grade inflation, giving you a false sense of your knowledge.
7. Students who score less than 85% on any single exam should consider meeting with the faculty.

Make Up Exams

• All Make up exams and accommodation exams must be taken at WSU Testing Services or equivalent.
• Please see course syllabi regarding recurrent student exam absences.

Integrated Testing Program

Integrated testing is a method in which a series of products designed to prepare you for the NCLEX-RN® are used throughout the nursing curriculum. Integrated testing will help you identify what content you know and identify areas requiring active remediation. The School of Nursing uses KAPLAN as our integrating testing provider. You will have access to:

• Study skills workshops
• Drug Dosage and calculation workshops Secured benchmark tests
• Focused review tests
• Mid-fidelity case study modules Skills modules
• Nursing school basics – textbook Nursing assessment test
• NCLEX Prep items

NCLEX Preparation Testing

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

The NCLEX exam, also known as the National Council Licensure Examination, is a standardized exam that each state board of nursing uses to determine whether a candidate is prepared for entry-level nursing practice.

General policy statement

KAPLAN is a product that provides supplemental learning and readiness for the NCLEX exam. You should expect to take approximately 5000 NCLEX style exam questions in preparation for the NCLEX. While KAPLAN tests are administered throughout the program, these tests are not included in the WSU School of nursing 78% average exam policy.

KAPLAN Product Descriptions

KAPLAN provides multiple teaching tools available to students. These include:

1. Integrated testing – these are tests that are secured, proctored tests
2. Focused review tests – practice tests that are not secured or proctored. These tests provide remediation and review for the student.
3. Clinical Resources – mid-fidelity simulation and nursing skills.

NCLEX prep is completed in the final semester of the program through when the student takes the NCLEX. NCLEX prep items do not apply to this policy.

The following KAPLAN products will be assigned at faculty discretion.

• Clinical Resources
• Focused Tests
• Retake or repeat of integrated tests
• KAPLAN math tests

Kaplan Secure Predictor Exam

Kaplan secure predictor exam - this exam is to provide you with information on readiness to take the NCLEX. Students who meet the score threshold predictability to pass the NCLEX on the Kaplan predictor will qualify to test before transcript is released.

Kaplan Integrated Test Weight

KAPLAN integrated tests will count for 5% of the overall course grade.

Focused Reviews:

• Focused reviews can be utilized per faculty discretion and will not be included in course grade.

Scoring Integrated Tests

• If students meet the score threshold, then they will receive 4.5/5
• If the student does not meet the threshold, then they will receive 3/5
• If they remediate 1 minute per item (not an average) then the student can gain an additional 0.5 points.

Exam Center Honesty Statement

This is the exam honesty statement utilized by the SON.

Students may not look at any other student's computer or work. Students may not use any device, paper, book or other materials without prior approval of the nursing faculty or the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs. Students may not have more than one web browser and one browser tab open on their computer. They may not have any other software open on their computer except what is needed for the exam per the written directions of the faculty. Discussion of exams at any time may be determined to be academic dishonesty and should be avoided. Any perceived cheating will be handled as cheating per the policies of the School of Nursing, College of Health Professions and the University.

I agree that I will not:

• Use any organization’s/person’s writing, words, images, Web sites without proper APA citation and reference even if they give me permission.
• Talk to anybody about any exam/quiz that I have or have not taken of any type in this course or any other course, whether the other person has taken the same exam/quiz.
• Allow anyone to look at the exam/quiz I am taking or have already completed (i.e. looking over your shoulder as you complete a quiz).
• Print any exam/quiz that I take in this course.
• Copy or photograph any exam in this course in any form.
• Utilize a third-party to review exam questions, such as Quizlet. Exam questions include but are not limited to developed by a book publisher, Kaplan, or faculty. Remember that all sources used, other than the original work, are subject to copyright laws.

I will report any of the above to faculty immediately if I or anyone else has committed any of these acts.

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