, SCHOOL CATALOG
2023 - 2024
Vol. 1, No. 20
Trinity Health System
William Douglas Shaefer
Chairman, Board of Directors
Matt Grimshaw
President/CEO
Melissa Hassan MSN, RN
Dean, School of Nursing
The information contained in this catalog is considered to be descriptive in nature.
It does not constitute an irrevocable contract between the student and the school.
The school reserves the right to change without notice statements in the catalog
concerning rules, policies, tuition and fees, curricula, courses
or other administrative or educational policies.
You may contact the School at (740) 266-1230 for the most up-to-date information.
The School of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, or disability in the admission of
students, employment of individuals, or in activities conducted by the School in accordance
with Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. The
School will not tolerate conduct by any person, which constitutes sexual harassment,
including sexual violence of any student/employee.
Fax: (740) 266-2710
Email Address:
Web: www.trinityson.com
School of Nursing
4000 Sunset Boulevard
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO 43952
,Perspective
History of the Hospital and School of Nursing……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Accreditations and Affiliations……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Mission………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Vision………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Core Values …………………………………………………………………………………................................................................ 7
Non Discrimination Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
Unifying Concepts of Learning……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Curriculum Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Admission Policies
Admission Statement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
Admission Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Admissions Contact…………………………………………………………………………................................................................ 11
Pre-Admission Educational Requirements……………………………………………………………………...................................... 11
Timeline………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Application Process…………………………………………………………………………….............................................................. 13
TEAS Test……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Enrollment Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Registration Fee……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Background Check Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 16
Pre-Admission Drug Screening Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
LPN to RN Advanced Placement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
LPN to RN Pre-Admission Education Requirement…………………………………………………………………………………… 20
LPN to RN Application Process………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
LPN Enrollment Procedure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Readmission Policy……………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………… 23
Readmission Process………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Transfer of Credit Non Nursing Courses……………………………………………………………………….……………………… 24
Transfer of Credit Nursing Courses……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Military Experience…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Essential Functions and Abilities of a Nursing Student………………………………………………………………………………. 25
Disclosure of a Disability……………………………………………………………………………..................................................... 26
Ohio Board of Nursing List of Potentially Disqualifying Offenses….………………………………………………………………… 27
Academic Policies
General Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………................................ 33
HIPPA Compliance Statement………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)………………..…………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Classroom Policies:
Attendance Policy………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Student Evaluation………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
Comprehensive Final Examination ………………………………………………………………………………………..,. 34
Auditing Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Grading Policy…...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Academic Probation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Clinical Policies:
Attendance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Student Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Clinical Probation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
Course Enrollment Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
Progression Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Withdrawal……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 39
Dismissal……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
Recognition of Academic Achievement……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
Graduation Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 39
, Application for Licensure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 40
Graduation Awards…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 40
Liability Insurance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 40
Communication of Routine and Emergency Information……………………………………………………………………………... 41
Cancellation of Classes/Inclement Weather……………………………………………………………………………………….….. 41
Transportation Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41
Student Identification Badge Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
Dress Code…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 42
Promotion of Continuing Education…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 43
Curriculum
Program of Study……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………. 45
Curriculum Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
Description of Courses……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 47
Program Outcomes
NCLEX Results……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 50
Program Completion Rate/Graduation Rate………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 50
Graduation Rate for Full-time, First-time, Certificate-Seeking Students…………………………………………………….……….. 51
Retention Rate………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……….. 51
Job Placement Rate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 52
Program Satisfaction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52
Tuition and Fees
Financial Assistance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 54
Application Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……….. 55
Verification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 56
Unusual Enrollment History…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 57
Special Circumstances Request……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 57
Dependency Override Appeal………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid…………………………………………………………………………….……….. 58
Retention and Renewal of Financial Aid……………………………………………………………………………..............……….. 59
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)………………………………………………………………………….....................……….. 59
Available Financial Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 62
Scholarships…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 67
Application Procedures for Funds Administered by the School of Nursing………………………………………………….……….. 68
Impact of Drug Convictions on Financial Aid…………………………………………………………………………………………. 68
Selective Service Registration Compliance…………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 69
Payment of Tuition and Fees………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 69
Payment of Tuition and Fees for Recipients of the GI Bill…………………………………………………………………………… 70
Cancellation and Settlement Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
Refund of Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 70
Return of Title IV Funds/R2T4……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 71
Post Withdrawal Disbursements……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 72
Textbook Policy…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………….. 72
Code of Conduct……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 73
Tuition and Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………………................……….. 74
Student Services
General Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 82
Facilities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 82
Physical Access for Handicapped Students…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 83
Food Service…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 83
Health Service………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............……….. 83
Substance Abuse……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 85
2023 - 2024
Vol. 1, No. 20
Trinity Health System
William Douglas Shaefer
Chairman, Board of Directors
Matt Grimshaw
President/CEO
Melissa Hassan MSN, RN
Dean, School of Nursing
The information contained in this catalog is considered to be descriptive in nature.
It does not constitute an irrevocable contract between the student and the school.
The school reserves the right to change without notice statements in the catalog
concerning rules, policies, tuition and fees, curricula, courses
or other administrative or educational policies.
You may contact the School at (740) 266-1230 for the most up-to-date information.
The School of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, or disability in the admission of
students, employment of individuals, or in activities conducted by the School in accordance
with Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. The
School will not tolerate conduct by any person, which constitutes sexual harassment,
including sexual violence of any student/employee.
Fax: (740) 266-2710
Email Address:
Web: www.trinityson.com
School of Nursing
4000 Sunset Boulevard
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO 43952
,Perspective
History of the Hospital and School of Nursing……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Accreditations and Affiliations……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Mission………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Vision………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Core Values …………………………………………………………………………………................................................................ 7
Non Discrimination Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Philosophy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
Unifying Concepts of Learning……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Curriculum Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
Admission Policies
Admission Statement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
Admission Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Admissions Contact…………………………………………………………………………................................................................ 11
Pre-Admission Educational Requirements……………………………………………………………………...................................... 11
Timeline………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Application Process…………………………………………………………………………….............................................................. 13
TEAS Test……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Enrollment Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Registration Fee……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Background Check Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 16
Pre-Admission Drug Screening Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
LPN to RN Advanced Placement ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
LPN to RN Pre-Admission Education Requirement…………………………………………………………………………………… 20
LPN to RN Application Process………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
LPN Enrollment Procedure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Readmission Policy……………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………… 23
Readmission Process………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Transfer of Credit Non Nursing Courses……………………………………………………………………….……………………… 24
Transfer of Credit Nursing Courses……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
Military Experience…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Essential Functions and Abilities of a Nursing Student………………………………………………………………………………. 25
Disclosure of a Disability……………………………………………………………………………..................................................... 26
Ohio Board of Nursing List of Potentially Disqualifying Offenses….………………………………………………………………… 27
Academic Policies
General Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………................................ 33
HIPPA Compliance Statement………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)………………..…………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Classroom Policies:
Attendance Policy………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
Student Evaluation………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
Comprehensive Final Examination ………………………………………………………………………………………..,. 34
Auditing Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
Grading Policy…...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
Academic Probation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
Clinical Policies:
Attendance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Student Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37
Clinical Probation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
Course Enrollment Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
Progression Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
Withdrawal……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 39
Dismissal……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
Recognition of Academic Achievement……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
Graduation Policy……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 39
, Application for Licensure…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 40
Graduation Awards…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 40
Liability Insurance……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 40
Communication of Routine and Emergency Information……………………………………………………………………………... 41
Cancellation of Classes/Inclement Weather……………………………………………………………………………………….….. 41
Transportation Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 41
Student Identification Badge Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
Dress Code…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………… 42
Promotion of Continuing Education…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 43
Curriculum
Program of Study……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………. 45
Curriculum Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 45
Description of Courses……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 47
Program Outcomes
NCLEX Results……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 50
Program Completion Rate/Graduation Rate………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 50
Graduation Rate for Full-time, First-time, Certificate-Seeking Students…………………………………………………….……….. 51
Retention Rate………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……….. 51
Job Placement Rate…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 52
Program Satisfaction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 52
Tuition and Fees
Financial Assistance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 54
Application Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……….. 55
Verification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 56
Unusual Enrollment History…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 57
Special Circumstances Request……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 57
Dependency Override Appeal………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 57
Eligibility Requirements for Federal Student Aid…………………………………………………………………………….……….. 58
Retention and Renewal of Financial Aid……………………………………………………………………………..............……….. 59
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)………………………………………………………………………….....................……….. 59
Available Financial Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 62
Scholarships…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 67
Application Procedures for Funds Administered by the School of Nursing………………………………………………….……….. 68
Impact of Drug Convictions on Financial Aid…………………………………………………………………………………………. 68
Selective Service Registration Compliance…………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 69
Payment of Tuition and Fees………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 69
Payment of Tuition and Fees for Recipients of the GI Bill…………………………………………………………………………… 70
Cancellation and Settlement Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
Refund of Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 70
Return of Title IV Funds/R2T4……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 71
Post Withdrawal Disbursements……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 72
Textbook Policy…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………….. 72
Code of Conduct……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 73
Tuition and Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………………................……….. 74
Student Services
General Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 82
Facilities……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 82
Physical Access for Handicapped Students…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 83
Food Service…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 83
Health Service………………………………………………………………………………………………………...............……….. 83
Substance Abuse……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….. 85
