Welcome to the Master of Science in Nursing Program Purpose of the Handbook
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Student Academic Dishonesty
Georgia College acknowledges the need to preserve an orderly process with regard to teaching, research, and public service, as well as the need to preserve and monitor students’ academic rights and responsibilities. Since the primary goal of education is to increase one’s own knowledge, academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at Georgia College. Possible consequences of academic dishonesty, depending on the seriousness of the offense, may range from a revision of assignment, an oral reprimand, a written reprimand, an F or a zero for grade work, removal from the course with a grade of F, to suspension or exclusion from the University. Academic dishonesty includes the following examples, as well as similar conduct aimed at making false representation with respect to academic performance:
Students accused of academic dishonesty may appeal through the student academic dishonesty procedures in effect at Georgia College. The complete Student Academic Dishonesty Policy can be found at: http://catalog.gcsu.edu/grad/student-academic-dishonesty.htm Students violating this code should expect to receive an "F" for the course(s) in which the academic dishonesty occurs and to be dropped from the graduate nursing program. 
Compliance with Georgia Law Governing NursingGraduate nursing students are to comply with the law governing the practice of nursing in Georgia. This law is outlined in the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act.
Unprofessional ConductNurses are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Professional behavior is expected in all areas of their lives: academic, work, and personal. The professional standards that are expected of nurses translate to the use of social media as well. Students who through unprofessional conduct are unable to maintain an unencumbered license in their state of practice will be withdrawn from the graduate program. The Georgia Board of Nursing defines unprofessional conduct for nurses in the following way:
Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-26-2, 43-26-3, 43-26-5(a)(b)(c), 43-26-10. Administrative History. Original Rule entitled "Definition of Professional Conduct" was adopted as Rule 410-11-.01 on February 6, 1987; effective February 26, 1987 and renumbered as Rule 410-11-.02 by filing of August 5, 1987; effective August 25, 1987. Repealed: Authority repealed, new authority adopted. F. May 8, 1990; eff. May 28, 1990. Source: Georgia Board of Nursing. Retrieved June 22, 2011 from http://rules.sos.state.ga.us/docs/410/11/02.pdf Attendance PoliciesClass Graduate students are expected to attend all scheduled classes (both face-to-face and synchronous online) and to arrive promptly. Students who demonstrate excessive absences or tardiness will be counseled individually. Students are expected to complete the sound check prior to class and having a working microphone and headset. In the event of an absence students should: Notify the nursing faculty member prior to class if they expect to be absent due to personal or family illness death of a relative/close friend, or for participation in approved co-curricular activities. Make arrangements with the nursing faculty member for missed assignments or examination according to the guidelines in individual course syllabi. Students may be given an alternate form of the examination. Understand that many FNP courses specify a percentage of course grade for class participation. Students cannot participate if absent or late; consequently, the grade will be adversely affected by absence or tardiness.
Academic EvaluationGraduate Testing Policy for online courses
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Online Student Regarding Proctored Exams
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Proctor Proctor must not be a friend or relative of the student. The proctor must be one of the following:
Proctor will mail, email or fax the completed Student & Proctor Agreement and attach a letter on institutional letterhead to the faculty member verifying identity and affiliation well in advance of the scheduled exam date, or alternately send an email using their institutional email account. Forms for Proctored Exams are located on the SON Intranet site. Proctor will agree in writing to the following statements:
The Roles and Responsibilities of the Faculty Member Regarding Proctored Exams An online student cannot be required to come to campus. Faculty members who teach online courses and who require proctored exams, must accept a request from a student for a proctored exam near his/her home or school at a site mutually acceptable by both the student and faculty member. The faculty member must send the exam with instructions to the proctor in a timely fashion.
Clinical ExperiencesAttendance at all scheduled lab activities is necessary to meet course objectives. Students should report promptly each day to the clinical agency as designated in the course syllabus and clinical rotation schedule. It is the student's responsibility to check the clinical rotation schedule and report to the correct location. Students have responsibility for their clinical learning experience. They should prepare for each clinical and communicate their learning needs to their preceptor and supervising faculty member. Students can participate in clinical hours only when faculty are available for supervision. For example, students should not schedule clinical time during spring break or holidays because faculty may not be working during this time. In the event of tardiness or absence students must:
Professional ExperiencesStudents will be required to attend selected lectures, conferences and workshops that enhance their professional development. Students will be notified of these events in advance so that schedules can be planned accordingly. Cell Phones and Beepers are to be turned off during class, clinical, or professional activities.
ClassroomThe University Graduate Catalog provides a description of methods for determining academic standing. Courses within the Graduate Program evaluate student attainment of learning objectives using a variety of methods specified in course syllabi. The grading scale used in graduate classes is specified below:
Clinical EvaluationClinical performance is evaluated using a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory system. The student must earn a satisfactory rating on the clinical evaluation in order to pass the course.
Note: students who are rated as clinically unsatisfactory for a course will be assigned a course grade of "F.”
Course Specific Clinical EvaluationEach clinical nursing course identifies specific expectations for satisfactory clinical performance. These expectations are indicated in course materials, and may include guidelines, checklists, or other forms that describe the course specific requirements for satisfactory clinical performance. Each course also describes the method by which clinical evaluation will be conducted, which may include, but is not limited to, observation of performance by faculty and/or others supervising the student; written assignments; journals; or self-evaluation.
Criteria for Written AssignmentsWritten assignments are required in most graduate courses. Because these assignments reflect the student's knowledge of content, as well as professional communication skills, written assignments should be prepared with care. The general guidelines should be followed in additional to any course specific criteria.
Primary and Secondary Sources in Scholarly WorkStudents should be familiar with the differences between and the use of primary and secondary sources in scholarly work. A brief overview may be viewed at: http://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/Fulltext/2009/04000/Primary_and_Secondary_Sources__Guidelines_for.47.aspx In essence there are three rules that should guide the writer when selecting resources:
(“Primary and secondary sources: Guidelines for authors”, 2009)
GALILEO Digital LibraryGALILEO Digital Library Students should also demonstrate skill finding peer reviewed resources in the GALILEO (http://galileo.usg.edu ) database. An online tutorial on this topic, Finding Peer-Reviewed Articles in Galileo, is available at http://www.galileo.usg.edu/scholar/gcsu/subjects/ The password access to GALILEO changes every semester. Students can retrieve the password from PAWS. From the Main Menu in PAW, click on the GALILEO link.
EndNote Personal Bibliographic SoftwareStudents are expected to use a personal bibliographic manager to retrieve citation information from digital libraries and to cite references in scholarly papers. GC provides free access to EndNote personal bibliographic software. The software license allows students to download the EndNote to a flash drive or laptop and to install the software on student personal computers. The software is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. Software can be downloaded from all GC campus sites at http://software.gcsu.edu . To protect the licensing agreement, the software cannot be downloaded from off campus. The EndNote website provides a variety of tutorials on how to use the software at http://www.endnote.com/support/ensupport.asp .
TurnitinFaculty reserve the right to require submission of students’ paper to Turnitin, an anti-plagiarism software program. Faculty will provide this information in their syllabi.
D2L Learning Management SystemThe graduate courses are taught on-line. All courses use D2L learning management system as a support tool and faculty expect that graduate students are computer-literate.
Technology RequirementsMinimum technology requirements for laptop and desktop computers, as recommended by GC are online at http://www.gcsu.edu/technology/campustech/recommendations.htm.
Antivirus ProductsGraduate students are expected to use antivirus software. GC currently uses AVG (http://free.avg.com ), but any reputable antivirus software is acceptable.
Technology ResourcesTechnology resources such as iPods, iPads, laptop computers, digital cameras, and other resources are available through GC Library and Information Technology Center (LITC). Poster printing services are also available through the LITC services. Printing costs two cents per square inch printed payable through the pay-for-print system with a Bobcat card. It is available to students and faculty. A standard 36x48 poster would cost $34.56. Print time varies with size but may take 30-45 minutes. For additional information about equipment that can be checked out from the LITC, go to http://www.gcsu.edu/library/itc/itc.htm . Computer software can be purchased with significant discounts at Software Resource & Services because of a University System of Georgia contract. Software can be purchased online and postal mailed to the student’s home. For questions, please contact the Serve Help Desk at 478.445.7378 or via email at serve@gcsu.edu.
Clinical Information Clinical Hours Clinical hours are counted as time under the direct guidance of a preceptor or designee for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the clinical learning contract. Reading, self-reflecting, journaling, and/or completing course or clinical assignments do not count as clinical time. Travel and meals do not count as clinical time. The intent of clinical hours is to spend the hours interacting with the preceptor and others in learning your advanced practice roles. Interacting is the key word. The purpose of and focus for clinical experiences are to learn the advanced practice role by interacting with and observing others in that role.
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