Student Policies
We welcome you to the College of Nursing and commend you on your choice of profession.
Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral prepared Registered Nurses are vital members of the health care team and are given the responsibilities of serving society and assisting patients during times of illness or injury. We will do all we can to provide you with the best education and training possible. However, you must take an active role in your education to learn the foundational theories and skills in order to prepare yourself for the responsibilities that lie ahead of you. Your interest, motivation, and dedication to this profession will bring many rewards as you complete your educational program and move into your new role with the health care team. We wish you success as you pursue your course of study!
As a professional student, you are responsible for following the Academic Regulations, Augusta University and College of Nursing Policies, and Program Specific Guides as outlined below. Students are expected to be knowledgeable about the regulations, policies, and program guides. If there are any questions, students are expected to seek clarification from the Program Director and/or the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. Any violation of the policies and regulations is prohibited and may result in academic dismissal.
While the provisions below are as accurate and complete as possible, Augusta University, the College of Nursing, and The Graduate School reserve the right to change any provision herein without notice if circumstances so warrant. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes. However, it is the responsibility of each student to know what changes have been made and to successfully adhere and meet the policies to successfully complete the requirements of the program.
Student Policies were revised on May 15, 2024. They are published and effective as of June 21, 2024.
Policies
CON 01A BSN Academic Progression Standards
CON 01B CNL Academic Progression Standards
CON 01C Post-Graduate Certificate Academic Progression Standards
CON 01DDNP Academic Progression Standards
CON 01E PhD Academic Progression Standards
CON 02 Withdrawal from the College of Nursing
CON 03 Academic Dismissal
CON 04 Academic Probation and Suspension
CON 05 Academic Standards Committee
CON 06 Grade Appeal
CON 07 Midterm Warning
CON 08 Transfer Credits
CON 09 Out of Sequence Students
CON 10 Ethics and Privacy in Patient Care
CON 11 Curriculum Changes
CON 12 Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening
CON 13 Laptop and Smartphone Use
CON 14 Additional Expenses
CON 15 Academic Advisor
CON 16 Compliance Requirements
CON 17 Clinical Code of Conduct
CON 18 Essential Functions for Safe Nursing Practice
CON 19 Professional Behavior
CON 20 Student Employment
CON 21 Communication with Faculty
CON 22 Professional Citation
CON 23 Attendance Policy
CON 24 Leave of Absence
CON 25 Exam Guidelines
CON 26 Exam Review
CON 27 Grading Policy
CON 28 Math Competency (BSN and CNL Programs)
CON 29 Medication Administration
CON 30 Dress Code
CON 31 Clinical Evaluation Process
CON 32 Reportable Clinical Occurrence
CON 33 Course Evaluations
CON 34 Learning Environment
CON 35 Change in Health Status
CON 36 Blood and Body Fluid Exposure
CON 37 Inclement Weather Guidelines