PREFACE Students, alumni, administrative coordinators, faculty, and staff contributed to the preparation of the Binghamton University Decker School of Nursing (DSON) Undergraduate Program Office Student Handbook. The purpose of the handbook is to clarify DSON academic policies, procedures, and curricular requirements to new and continuing students, as well as to facilitate students' progress in meeting degree requirements. Undergraduate students currently enrolled in DSON use the Handbook to find general, convenient, and pertinent information that is needed in order to maximize the resources of Binghamton University.
Additional information regarding academic policies and procedures can be found in the Binghamton University Bulletin on-line at http://bulletin.binghamton.edu/ and in specific policies of the Decker School within the Decker School on-line handbook. Students are also expected to become familiar with the University Rules Governing Academic Life for students, also found in the on-line University Bulletin at http://bulletin.binghamton.edu/program.asp?program_id=291 . As a student preparing for practice in a distinguished field, you will encounter legal and professional obligations specific to the role of the professional nurse. These obligations include the requirement of all current nursing students to maintain annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and that students must submit an annual Student Health Evaluation form before participation in clinical experiences involving client care. Basic knowledge and skill level may need verification before assignment to clinical areas. Specific dress codes may be mandatory for certain clinical agencies.
You are a member of a select group of students who have qualified for admission to the Decker School. You are entering a challenging, rigorous, demanding, and rewarding program. Upon satisfactory completion of your program of study, you will enter into professional nursing practice as a distinguished, caring, and competent graduate of this University.
Decker School of Nursing faculty, administrators, and staff offer our warmest welcome to you and wish you every success. The University motto is to learn, to search, and to serve. At the Decker School of Nursing, we work as a team to enable each student to become all that she or he is capable of becoming. [Top]
INTRODUCTION
The Decker School of Nursing is committed to scholarship and excellence in the educational preparation of nurses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The faculty members of Decker are committed to instilling in students an awareness of and desire for lifelong learning that accompanies the profession of nursing.
The Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University, consistent with its tradition as a public institution, recognizes the responsibility to educate nurses who can address the health care needs of a multicultural society. In order to carry out this responsibility, the Decker School seeks to provide educational access and support to a culturally and economically diverse body of students.
Building on a firm foundation in the liberal arts and basic sciences, the undergraduate curriculum at Decker prepares nurses for generalist practice in all health care settings. Graduates of the baccalaureate program are recognized for finely tuned critical thinking skills and sound judgment in the clinical setting. Decker graduates are also recognized for providing compassionate care to patients while working in a dynamic environment. Nurses educated at the baccalaureate level learn to provide and coordinate care across settings. Nursing students also learn to practice nursing from broad-based research activity, as astute consumers of research literature, and as active participants in research that improves clinical practice. Research activity is required of nursing students and must be clinically relevant and contribute to the science of evidence-based nursing.
The Decker School of Nursing is a prominent leader in the field of nursing education. DSON continually sets standards of excellence at both state and national levels. Decker School faculty members strive to maintain this level of distinction by:
• Offering programs of excellence that lead to the Bachelor of Science degree, the Master of Science degree, post-master's certificates, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree
• Fostering commitment to lifelong learning and the moral and ethical values of nursing
• Providing an environment that stimulates professional inquiry, research, and scholarship
• Providing an environment that exemplifies accountability, caring, compassion, and trust
• Promoting social responsibility through community service
The Decker School 's curriculum is designed to incorporate coursework from all disciplines, including the humanities, social, behavioral, and natural sciences. The curriculum for courses in nursing and in liberal arts and sciences includes both required and elective courses that provide students with opportunities for continued growth and knowledge in understanding themselves and the world. Nursing is approached as part of the health care delivery system in a complex society. The faculty provide learning experiences where students will acquire competency in the provision of health care as well as the knowledge and preparation for their emerging and expanding roles in primary, acute, and long-term care.
Implementation of this curriculum requires the joint effort of students, staff, faculty, and administrators together with clients and health care professionals in community agencies. The UG Handbook is used by students in the Decker School of Nursing as a source of information regarding existing resources available to them and to help them ensure realization of their envisioned goals as they progress through the curriculum.
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THE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN
The Bulletin in effect when students enter the Decker School describes the policies that affect student progression toward completion of degree requirements. For example, if the student enters in the fall of 2008, the 2008-09 Bulletin is the student's contract with the University. The policies and requirements are those that must be followed while the student is enrolled at Binghamton. To see the Bulletin on-line, go to: http://bulletin.binghamton.edu/ .
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ACADEMIC LOAD
Students are considered to have full-time status by the University if they are carrying 12 or more credits, with letter or Pass/Fail grading option, per semester. Most students carry 16 to 17 credits (4 courses) per semester. Students are considered to have part-time status if they are carrying less than 12 credits.
Undergraduate students are allowed to register for no more than 18 credit hours unless they have filed an academic petition form for an overload.
Petitions to register for an overload are considered on an individual basis when submitted to
the Decker School of Nursing Educational Policies Committee. (See the section on Petitioning for Exceptions to Policies and Requirements .)
Students may matriculate on a part-time or full-time basis in the Decker School .
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ACADEMIC MINORS
An academic minor is an approved course sequence within an area of study outside of the nursing curriculum that provides a program of specialization in that area. One example is the minor in Romance Languages – Spanish. Students are encouraged to consult the Binghamton University Bulletin for specific information regarding minors. The area in which a student takes a minor is recorded on the transcript upon graduation. Students interested in this option are urged to contact the Director of Student Services for academic advising regarding a program plan soon after enrollment in the Decker School and prior to nursing courses in the third year.
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ADDS, DROPS, GRADE CHANGE OPTIONS
NOTE: The Decker School reserves the right to alter section enrollment limits and student placement within a course section or sections based on Department and School operating needs. This policy is especially critical and most often implemented when considering clinically based course enrollments. The Decker School has a responsibility to provide an environment in which all students can safely and successfully perform in clinical settings.
The Registrar's Office issues Add and Drop Deadlines for each semester. The Add and Drop Deadlines are always announced and posted online at http://registrar.binghamton.edu/newinfo.html#regdates. The add/ drop-delete deadlines both fall at the end of the first two weeks of a semester. Students who drop a course after the official drop-delete deadline will receive a grade of W (withdrawal) on their transcript. For more information on withdrawing from a Decker School course, see Withdrawal. Please see the University Bulletin for withdrawal from non-nursing courses.
Students may add courses or change sections via BU Brain (Binghamton University's Student Information and Registration system) before the Add Deadline if space is available in a class and no restrictions are in place on course sections preventing such add/drop activity. If the class is closed, students may contact the department or school offering the course for information on how to petition (at the discretion of the department) for a space in the class. Petitioning into a course may not always be available to students. Though not required, students may find it helpful to consult with their assigned adviser when adding a class.
To add a course after the Add Deadline, students obtain and complete the “Late Add” section of an “Undergraduate Late Add/Drop Petition” form. Available in Decker's Student Services Office and on the DSON web site at http://dson.binghamton.edu/cs/forms.html, petitions must be completed and signed by the petitioning student, the Director of Student Services in the Decker School, and the faculty instructor of record for the course.
Once all signatures are obtained, the student may submit an approved late add petition with appropriate late fee payment to the Student Accounts Office. Approved petitions must be submitted to Student Accounts within two weeks of approval to be accepted.
To drop a course, students are allowed two weeks. Students may drop a course via BU Brain prior to the drop deadline; however, students should discuss this option with their faculty adviser before dropping the class, since dropping a class may affect the program plan. If students stop attending class without officially dropping, they will receive an "F" on the transcript . This may cause serious academic difficulty. Students must drop all courses for which they have registered and have not attended.
If students are unable to meet the drop deadline or decide to drop a course after the drop deadline, they should discuss the situation with their faculty adviser. If dropping the course after the drop deadline is desirable, students must submit an “Undergraduate Late Add/Drop Petition” with the “Late Drop” section completed to the course instructor for approval and signature. The student must also obtain approval and signature from the Decker School 's Director of Student Services.
For late drop courses, the Decker School generally follows the grading policy of the school offering the course that the student is petitioning to late drop. It is the student's responsibility to pick up the approved form from the Student Services Office within a week after the date of the approval and submit the form to Student Accounts with the appropriate late fee payment. Approved petitions must be submitted to Student Accounts within two weeks of approval to be accepted.
The student who wishes to change a grade option should be aware of the Decker School grading policies (see Academic Standards and Grading ). Only electives and physical education courses may be taken "P/F" unless "P/F" is the only grade option available. Students are expected to consult with their faculty advisors if they have questions. If the student decides, after consultation with the faculty adviser, to change the grading option to "P/F" or "audit" before the drop deadline, the student may do so via BU Brain. If the drop deadline has passed, the student will need to obtain an Undergraduate Late Add/Drop petition form and seek approval for the change of grade option from the instructor, the faculty adviser, and the Director of Student Services.
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ATTENDANCE
The Decker School of Nursing adheres to the University policy pertaining to attendance in class. In addition, attendance for all laboratory experiences is mandatory. Students must notify their instructors if they are unable to meet this commitment because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control. All course-related assignments must be completed as indicated in course syllabi unless prior arrangements are made with course faculty. The Decker School of Nursing (DSON) will attempt to make reasonable accommodations for students with scheduling conflicts related to religious observance, performing arts sessions, debates, or Division I athletic obligations. Accommodations may consist of course lectures or learning experiences being filmed and uploaded to the ITunes web site. Thus, in some instances students may download some course content as a podcast. Logon and password information for podcast sessions will be provided as necessary. Students are expected to contact the instructor of record for the course affected as soon as possible if there is need for an accommodation due to scheduling conflicts. The DSON will make every attempt to ensure students have an opportunity to learn with reasonable alternative formats when selected schedule conflicts occur.
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AUDITING OF COURSES
Students may satisfy their interest in a subject area or explore a new area of study through a course audit. By auditing a course, students participate in but do not receive credit for the course. Course Audit Petitions are available in the Registrar's Office, the undergraduate advising offices, and the Graduate School. Students may register for audits within the course add period only. Credit-bearing courses may not be changed to audit courses after the course add deadline, nor may audited courses be changed to credit courses after this deadline. Audited courses do not satisfy degree requirements .
Prospective auditors are advised of the following:
1. ANY nursing student who wants to audit a nursing course must acquire prior approval from the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs before registering for the course.
Note : “Prior approval” is defined as placing one's request to audit before the semester begins in which the course being considered for audit is offered.
2. Students who audit a course must pay full tuition.
3. Audit students are expected to attend class regularly and to fulfill course requirements. Successful completion is listed on the transcript with a notation of AU in place of the grade; the course is expunged from the record if the student fails to meet the requirements.
4. A course taken on an audit basis will not be counted in determining full-time status for financial aid eligibility, student loan deferments, NCAA eligibility, assistantship or fellowship eligibility, on-campus housing, or for some health insurance coverage.
Older Adults as Auditors:
New York residents 60 years of age or older may audit courses free of charge when space is available. Courses may not be taken for credit. Permission of the instructor is required. Persons interested in auditing courses are encouraged to contact the Harpur College academic advising office in Student Wing 110, 607-777-6305.
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CURRENT LEVEL (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior)
The Decker School considers the student to have senior standing when junior year nursing courses have been satisfactorily completed and the student is enrolled in senior nursing courses.
Students are considered to have junior standing upon satisfactory completion of the 66 credits of liberal arts and sciences and prerequisite courses and enrollment in junior-level nursing courses.
Students who have completed 30 credits of classroom study are considered sophomores in the Decker School .
A student who has completed less than 30 credits is considered a freshman.
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DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM
Decker School students may earn the degree in nursing and a degree offered in another discipline at Binghamton University at the same time by completing a minimum of 156 credits, 28 credits beyond the 128 required for nursing, and fulfilling all requirements for both degree programs. Students who wish to participate in the Double Degree Program may apply by completing and submitting to the Undergraduate Admissions Office the Application for a Double Degree form available from the Student Services Office or the Admissions Office. Students are also urged to contact the Director of Student Services for academic advising regarding a program plan to facilitate successful completion of both degrees. Students are required to have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA for consideration.
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FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Binghamton offers a variety of need-based grants and loans to eligible students including federal nursing student loans. Students may apply for assistance by completing the Federal Government's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) indicating on the form that the processing agency send information to Binghamton University (SUNY), code number 002836. In addition, New York State residents should complete the current edition of the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Application. Students may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment at 607-777-2428 for information on financial aid eligibility.
The Decker School of Nursing has a limited number of scholarships available with specific eligibility criteria including merit and, in some cases, residency requirements. These awards are given annually to admitted and enrolled students depending on funding availability. An application and additional information for admitted and enrolled students is available online by visiting: http://dson.binghamton.edu/cs/finaid_ugrad.html.
For returning students the deadline to apply for these scholarships is March 1.
A committee reviews scholarship applications, and applicants are notified about the scholarship funds before the beginning of the fall semester. Students may contact the Student Services Office at 607-777-4954 for more information and for applications.
Applications will be considered beginning in March and all decisions are made by May 1 each year. Applications received after the May 1 deadline may be considered for an award on an individual basis.
A list of scholarship descriptions follows:
Alumni Scholarships
Scholarships funded by the alumni of the Decker School of Nursing are given to undergraduate students based on need and/or merit.
Arkell Hall Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships funded by the Arkell Hall Foundation, Inc., are given to students from Montgomery , Fulton , Schoharie, and Herkimer Counties in New York State . Students from Montgomery County receive first preference. Awards are reserved for students who intend to pursue their nursing careers in one of these counties.
Binghamton General Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by the Binghamton General School of Nursing Alumni Association, is given to registered nurse students who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the Decker School of Nursing. Preference is given to residents of Broome, Chenango , Delaware , and Tioga Counties in New York and Susquehanna County , Pennsylvania . FAFSA required.
Broome County Charities Nursing Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a Broome County resident; second preference given to a student within a 60-mile radius of Broome County. Student must show an interest in living and working in the Broome County area and demonstrate financial need. The recipient can be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student.
Charles S. Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship
Reserved for matriculated DSON undergraduate full- and part-time students with a preference given to Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (WMHSON) alumni or relatives of WMHSON alumni. Preference is given to New York or Pennsylvania residents living within a 60-mile radius of the University. Financial need determined in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment (FAFSA required.)
Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships funded by the Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation are given to nursing students who reside within a 60-mile radius of Broome County. First priority is given to Broome County residents.
Lester Casper Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship for nursing students in financial need. Preference for incoming Decker School of Nursing freshmen students with demonstrated financial need as determined in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment. FAFSA required.
Mark and Ann O'Neil Scholarship Fund
Established to benefit financially needy Decker School of Nursing graduate students. Recipients must be matriculated full- or part-time master's degree students. Preference is given to financially needy students pursuing a specialty in primary care or gerontology who have an interest in serving community-based elder or rural elder patients. Financial need is determined by the scholarship selection committee in consultation with the Office of Student Financial Aid and Employment.
United Health Services Nursing Scholarships
Scholarships funded by United Health Service Hospitals, Inc. are given to area minorities and immigrants and their children who wish to pursue a nursing education at the Decker School of Nursing.
William H. Lane Incorporated Scholarship
Scholarships funded by William H. Lane , Incorporated, are given to full-time students based on academic merit and proven financial aid. Awards are reserved for New York State residents with first preference to those residing in upstate New York. FAFSA required.
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GRADING
Grades in courses offered by the University are normally recorded as follows: A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D and F.
A grade of C or higher in nursing courses is required for progression in the nursing curriculum. A grade of C– or less in a nursing course will require repeating that course.
For all non-nursing courses, the following applies:
I. General Education and Prerequisites
A. General Education: Students are encouraged to meet the General Education requirements prior to entering upper-division nursing coursework. A number of the General Education requirements also fulfill prerequisites for the upper-division nursing coursework. (A full description of General Education requirements is found online at http://gened.binghamton.edu.) All General Education courses that double as nursing curriculum prerequisites must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a C– or better. All other General Education courses must be taken for a letter grade and passed with a D or better, unless the only grade option for a course is Pass/Fail. The General Education requirements of the University apply to all students entering the University who do not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree.
B. Prerequisites: The following prerequisite courses must be completed with a C- or better before starting the upper-division nursing curriculum:
1. two composition courses
2. one descriptive statistics course;
3. eight science courses, including:
a. one course in introductory biology (waived for students who have successfully completed two semesters of human anatomy and physiology at another institution);
b. one course in microbiology;
c. two courses in human anatomy and physiology;
d. two courses in general chemistry (including principles of inorganic, organic and biochemistry)
e. one course in introductory psychology; and
f. one course in developmental psychology.
II . General Electives
All additional credits needed to meet the Decker School requirement of 128 credits for graduation, exclusive of nursing courses, prerequisites, and the General Education requirements may be taken Pass/Fail. Nursing elective credit taken beyond the required two credits may be taken Pass/Fail at the discretion of the instructor. The grading option for all electives must be chosen by the drop deadline. See additional information under General Electives.
III. Adding/Dropping Courses
Students requesting to add or drop courses after the add and/drop-delete deadline must seek approval of the Decker School through the Student Services Office. Grades are recorded according to the established systems of the respective schools of Binghamton University. See Late Add/Drop form online.
IV. Calculating the GPA
Students are considered making satisfactory progress toward a degree if they maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 that includes grades for all courses taken on this campus. A cumulative grade-point average is computed for all courses and the following grade point values are assigned to these letter grades:
| A = 4.0 |
C+ = 2.3 |
| A– = 3.7 |
C = 2.0 |
| B+ = 3.3 |
C– = 1.7 |
| B = 3.0 |
D = 1.0 |
| B– = 2.7 |
F = 0.0 |
Grades of I (Incomplete), W (Withdrawn), WP (Withdrawn Passing), WF (Withdrawn Failing) and AU (Audit) may be given. These grades are not included in cumulative totals.
To calculate the GPA for a semester, multiply the grade point value received for each grade by the number of credits the course was worth. Do this for each course, and total the products. Divide this total by the credit load carried for the semester. For example:
| Semester Grades |
GPA Calculation |
| 4 credits A |
4.0(4) + 3.3(2) + 3.0(4) + 2.7(4)= 45.4 divided by 14 = 3.24 GPA |
| 2 credits B+ |
| 4 credits B |
| 4 credits B- |
|
14 credits |
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE
There is no official University procedure for taking a leave of absence. However, if the student plans to leave Binghamton University and not register for classes in a given semester, the student should notify the Decker School Student Services Office in writing. Students who wish to return to the University after absence from Binghamton for a minimum of one semester will need to apply for readmission and may find their return complicated by program changes or enrollment space availability (See Readmission.)
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Many employers and some State Boards of Nursing require official transcripts prior to employment and application for licensure. Official transcripts are available only from the Registrar's Office and must be requested by the individual student. The Decker School cannot request transcripts for forwarding to any individual, agency or institution. For more information see Registrar.
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PETITIONING FOR EXCEPTIONS TO POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE DECKER SCHOOL
If the student thinks she/he has good reason to be granted an exception to a policy or requirement, the student may petition the Educational Policies Committee (EPC) of the Decker School. The committee will decide outcomes of student petitions for exceptions to education policy. Appeals of petitions denied by the committee are made to the Dean.
The process of petitioning for exceptions is:
1. Students should discuss their situation with the faculty adviser, the Student Services Office, or the EOP or CSTEP adviser.
2. If the situation indicates the need for a policy exception, the student must obtain a petition form online. Students should read the EPC petition form carefully, and fill it out completely. The student's faculty adviser must sign the petition before it goes before the EPC for consideration. Describe the request for exception and give reasons for making the request. Attach appropriate supporting documents such as catalog course descriptions, course outline or syllabus, letters from instructors or department chairpersons, supporting statements from advisors or instructors, or any additional information that will help committee members decide how best to meet the educational interests of the student. Supporting documentation will be returned to the student after the committee makes its decision. Petitions that are unclear or give insufficient information will be returned to the student for clarification.
3. Students should consult the Student Services Office for information on meeting dates and the name of the chair of the committee. Students must submit their petition and supporting material to the Student Services Office one week before the next scheduled meeting date for the committee to take action on the petition. Meeting dates are subject to change. Students may attend the meeting to provide additional information or may have an advocate speak for them. The petition will usually be acted upon within a month.
4. Consult DSON Student Services (AB 112/114) if you have other questions about the petition process.
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PREPARATION OF WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS FOR NURSING COURSES
Note: The BU campus supports ONLY a Microsoft Office platform.
Students in nursing courses are required to type all written assignments unless specifically advised otherwise. It is assumed that students begin the nursing major with strong writing skills. In addition, the School has adopted the use of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, latest edition, by the American Psychological Association.
Students have access to computers in public computer PODs on campus for word processing as well as other uses. Term papers, reports, etc., can be completed efficiently using on campus resources. Information Technology Services (ITS) provides computing and network resources and educational technology services to the Binghamton University campus community. People, facilities, hardware and software together create an enhanced computing and educational environment. Resources are continually being upgraded to provide the University with current technologies.
Computers restricted to nursing student use are currently available in the Decker School Student Computer Pod on the second floor of Academic Building B, accessible during hours when the Decker School Innovative Practice Center (Learning Laboratory) is open. Preference for use of the DSON computers will be given to those students enrolled in upper-division nursing courses.
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READMISSION
Students who apply for readmission to the Decker School of Nursing after withdrawal from Binghamton for a minimum of one semester must submit an Application for Readmission to the University Admissions Office. Decisions regarding readmission will be based upon:
1. Academic standing of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time of withdrawal;
2. Required personal interview may be required with the Director of Student Services or the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs;
3. Review of college transcripts for all colleges/universities attended since withdrawal;
4. Review of student's personal statement, including the reason for seeking readmission, description of career goals, and employment history; and
5. Review of student's assessed potential for success.
Students who meet these criteria for readmission may be readmitted to complete the Decker School program described in the Binghamton University Bulletin in effect at the time of the readmission. Students readmitted prior to Advance Registration for that semester will be permitted to advance register for courses.
In accordance with Binghamton 's readmission policy, the Decker School students who withdrew from all classes during a semester may register for the following semester without applying for readmission. These students will return to complete the Decker School program described in the Binghamton University Bulletin in effect at admission to the University.
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REMOVAL OF INCOMPLETE GRADES
An incomplete grade in a nursing course that is a prerequisite to a subsequent nursing course must be converted to a letter grade by the beginning of the following semester or the grade will convert to an "F." The course instructor of record must approve exceptions to this policy in writing with copies to the student file, the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, the faculty adviser, and the Office of the University Registrar. Incomplete grades earned in nursing electives will be subject to and follow University policy regarding incompletes.
An incomplete in a course other than nursing will convert to an "F" at the end of the next semester unless an official extension has been filed with the Office of the Registrar. The appropriate form, “Request for Extension of Incomplete Grade in an Undergraduate Course,” is available in the Registrar's Office. The student must initiate the request for an extension after reaching agreement with the instructor for an alternate completion date.
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REPEATING A COURSE
Students may repeat a general requirement or elective course if they have withdrawn, dropped, or received an "F". Students may repeat a prerequisite liberal arts or science course if they receive a "D" or an "F" with the permission of the school or department offering the course. Students may repeat a nursing course only once if they receive an "F" or a "W " in the course on the first attempt. (See Academic Dismissal .)
Students who wish to repeat an equivalent prerequisite course at another college or university may do so according to the transfer credit policy. (See Transfer Credit .)
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WITHDRAWAL FROM NURSING COURSES AFTER DROP-DELETE DEADLINE (Approved by DSON Faculty Council 2/3/97)
With the permission of the course instructor of record, a student may petition to drop a nursing course after the Drop-Delete Deadline. A student who drops a nursing course after the drop-delete deadline will receive a grade of W (withdraw), assigned by the instructor. This withdrawal grade indicates that the student has made an attempt to complete the course, and a student will be allowed a maximum of two attempts. (See Academic Dismissal .) If a student retakes a nursing course in which a withdrawal grade was received on the first attempt and again seeks permission to withdraw, the instructor of record will assign a grade of WP or WF. Withdrawing grades will not be used to compute the grade point average.
In a course with a clinical nursing component, the clinical instructor, with the concurrence of the course instructor of record and/or the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, may require that a student petition for withdrawal if a serious or repeated problem involving health or safety occurs. The student will not be permitted to return to the clinical site. In such cases, refusal to petition for a withdrawal grade prior to the last day of classes will result in a grade of F in the course.
The decision to apply for a withdrawing grade must be made, documented on the appropriate petition form, and received by the University Registrar's Office prior to the closing of that office on the last day of classes in the semester in which the course was taken. A student who is concerned about the impact of a withdrawal or failing grade on her or his financial aid status is advised to meet with a counselor at the Student Financial Aid and Employment Office.
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Withdrawal from the Decker School of Nursing
Students who wish to withdraw from the Decker School after the end of a semester must inform--in writing--the DSON Student Services Office and the Registrar's Office of their decision.
Students who withdraw during the semester must obtain a Binghamton University Withdrawal Form from the Student Services Office or the Registrar's Office and have it signed by all offices indicated. Failure to follow this procedure will result in grades of "F" on the transcript for that semester. Students must return I.D. cards to Student Accounts upon withdrawal from the University. There is no academic penalty for withdrawal from the University up to the last day of class in any given semester. Students who withdraw prior to the Drop-Delete Deadline will have all courses deleted from their record. Students who withdraw after the Drop-Delete Deadline will have grades of "W" for all courses, and the notation of the withdrawal date will appear on the official transcript.
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Baccalaureate Accelerated Track (BAT)
Program Plan of Study
| Summer
Session I |
Credits |
| Nurs 320 Socialization into Professional Role I |
4 |
| Nurs 351 Pathophysiology / Psychopathology I |
2 |
| Nurs Elective (one required; take summer or spring) |
2 |
| Total Per Summer Session
I |
8-10 |
| |
|
| Summer
Session II |
Credits |
| Nurs 360 Socialization into the Professional Role III |
2 |
| Nurs 361 Pathophysiology / Psychopathology II |
4 |
| Nurs Elective (one required; take summer or spring) |
2 |
| Total Per Summer Session
II |
8-10 |
| |
|
| Summer Session III |
|
| Nursing 321 Nursing Assessment of Clients |
4 |
| Total Per Summer Session III |
4 |
| |
|
| Fall
Semester |
Credits |
| Nurs 322 The Client System of Nursing |
4 |
| Nurs 352 Practice of Nursing I |
4 |
| Nurs 353 Practice of Nursing
II |
4 |
| Nurs 362
Practice of Nursing III |
4 |
| Nurs 365 Pharmacology |
2 |
| Total Per Semester |
18 |
| |
|
| Spring
Semester |
Credits |
| Nurs 363 Practice of Nursing
IV |
4 |
| Nurs 470
Socialization into the Professional Role IV |
4 |
| Nurs 471 Practice of Nursing
V |
8 |
| Nursing Elective (one required; take summer or spring) |
2 |
| Total
Per Semester |
16-18 |
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