Associate Degree Program
Student Handbook
2023-2024
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, Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….….…….1
Mission Statement, Philosophy, & Organizing Framework.….……………………………….….………2
Definitions of Essential Competencies for ADN Entry Level Nursing …………………………………6
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes.……………………………………………………….….….…..8
Nursing Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………9
Course Descriptions……………………………………………………………………………………..………........…11
Section I: Policy Statements
1.0 Attendance………………………………………..………………………………………………………..…………13
2.0 Skills Laboratory Make-up……..………………….………………………………………………..………...14
3.0 Preparation and Deadlines for Assignments………………………....…………………..…………. 15
4.0 Confidentiality and Privacy Standards……………………………………………………..……………..15
5.0 Grades…………………………………………………..………………………………………………..……………..16
6.0 Testing/Make-up Tests…………………………………………………………………………..……..……….17
7.0 Academic Integrity……………………………………………………..………………………..………………..19
8.0 Student Uniform Policy……………………………………………………………………………....………...20
9.0 Transportation…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..………22
10.0 Skills Laboratory Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………..22
11.0 Skills Check-off Policy………………………………………………………………..…………………………..22
12.0 Immunizations and Health-Related Clinical Requirements Policy…………………………..23
13.0 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Policy…………………..………………………………………………25
14.0 Student Health Policy & Emergency Care……………………………………………………………….26
15.0 Criminal History/Background-Check Policy…………………………………………………………....27
16.0 Drug Screen Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………….27
17.0 Nursing Program Fees…………………………………………………………………………………………….28
18.0 Notice of Compliance with Other University Policies………………………………………………28
19.0 Progression…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29
20.0 Withdrawal and Dismissal………………………………………………………………………………………30
21.0 Admission with Advanced Standing/Readmission………………………………………………....30
22.0 Appeal Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………………………..31
23.0 Policy Changes……………………………………………………………………………………………………....32
24.0 Civility and Social Media Policy……………………………………………………………………………...32
Section II: Clinical Evaluation
1.0 Clinical Grading Criteria………………………………………………………………………………………….33 2.0
Performance Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………………………33
Section III: Critical Behaviors of Safe Practice………………………………………………………………..35
Section IV: Simulation…………………………………………………………………………………………………36
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, KBN Requirements for Admission to Licensure Examination………………………………………..37
Appendices & Forms………………………………………………………………………………………………….….40
Representation of Accreditation and Approval Status
The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Contact the
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for
questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville. All other inquiries should be addressed
to the University of Pikeville at 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501, or call (606) 218-5250.
The University’s program for the Associate Degree in Nursing has approval status by the Kentucky Board
of Nursing (KBN), 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222-5172. The status is
available on the KBN website at:
https://kbn.ky.gov/General/Documents/approved-nursing-programs.pdf
The University of Pikeville RN-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education
in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; telephone (404)
9755000; http://www.acenursing.org
Students with Disabilities
The University of Pikeville is committed to providing students with disabilities the same educational
programs and services offered other students, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
Students with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Disabilities Resources Office,
located in the Administration Building (ADM) Room 204. Accommodations are made on an individual
basis according to documented need. Additional information can be found in the University’s catalog
and student handbook.
Contact Information:
Misty Asbury: Director of Disabilities Resources
(606) 218-4484
Student Counseling Services
UPIKE’s THRIVE Counseling Center, located in Record 600, provides short-term mental health services
including personal counseling, group counseling, consultation, and referrals. Services are free and
confidential for all currently enrolled UPIKE students. To schedule an appointment by phone, call (606)
218-4357. During the call, someone will speak with you briefly to assess your basic concerns and your
availability for scheduling an appointment. You can also email or
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Student Handbook
2023-2024
i
,ii
, Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….….…….1
Mission Statement, Philosophy, & Organizing Framework.….……………………………….….………2
Definitions of Essential Competencies for ADN Entry Level Nursing …………………………………6
End of Program Student Learning Outcomes.……………………………………………………….….….…..8
Nursing Curriculum…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………9
Course Descriptions……………………………………………………………………………………..………........…11
Section I: Policy Statements
1.0 Attendance………………………………………..………………………………………………………..…………13
2.0 Skills Laboratory Make-up……..………………….………………………………………………..………...14
3.0 Preparation and Deadlines for Assignments………………………....…………………..…………. 15
4.0 Confidentiality and Privacy Standards……………………………………………………..……………..15
5.0 Grades…………………………………………………..………………………………………………..……………..16
6.0 Testing/Make-up Tests…………………………………………………………………………..……..……….17
7.0 Academic Integrity……………………………………………………..………………………..………………..19
8.0 Student Uniform Policy……………………………………………………………………………....………...20
9.0 Transportation…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..………22
10.0 Skills Laboratory Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………..22
11.0 Skills Check-off Policy………………………………………………………………..…………………………..22
12.0 Immunizations and Health-Related Clinical Requirements Policy…………………………..23
13.0 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Policy…………………..………………………………………………25
14.0 Student Health Policy & Emergency Care……………………………………………………………….26
15.0 Criminal History/Background-Check Policy…………………………………………………………....27
16.0 Drug Screen Policy………………………………………………………………………………………………….27
17.0 Nursing Program Fees…………………………………………………………………………………………….28
18.0 Notice of Compliance with Other University Policies………………………………………………28
19.0 Progression…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29
20.0 Withdrawal and Dismissal………………………………………………………………………………………30
21.0 Admission with Advanced Standing/Readmission………………………………………………....30
22.0 Appeal Procedure…………………………………………………………………………………………………..31
23.0 Policy Changes……………………………………………………………………………………………………....32
24.0 Civility and Social Media Policy……………………………………………………………………………...32
Section II: Clinical Evaluation
1.0 Clinical Grading Criteria………………………………………………………………………………………….33 2.0
Performance Evaluation…………………………………………………………………………………………33
Section III: Critical Behaviors of Safe Practice………………………………………………………………..35
Section IV: Simulation…………………………………………………………………………………………………36
i
, KBN Requirements for Admission to Licensure Examination………………………………………..37
Appendices & Forms………………………………………………………………………………………………….….40
Representation of Accreditation and Approval Status
The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees. Contact the
Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for
questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville. All other inquiries should be addressed
to the University of Pikeville at 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501, or call (606) 218-5250.
The University’s program for the Associate Degree in Nursing has approval status by the Kentucky Board
of Nursing (KBN), 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222-5172. The status is
available on the KBN website at:
https://kbn.ky.gov/General/Documents/approved-nursing-programs.pdf
The University of Pikeville RN-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education
in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; telephone (404)
9755000; http://www.acenursing.org
Students with Disabilities
The University of Pikeville is committed to providing students with disabilities the same educational
programs and services offered other students, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
Students with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Disabilities Resources Office,
located in the Administration Building (ADM) Room 204. Accommodations are made on an individual
basis according to documented need. Additional information can be found in the University’s catalog
and student handbook.
Contact Information:
Misty Asbury: Director of Disabilities Resources
(606) 218-4484
Student Counseling Services
UPIKE’s THRIVE Counseling Center, located in Record 600, provides short-term mental health services
including personal counseling, group counseling, consultation, and referrals. Services are free and
confidential for all currently enrolled UPIKE students. To schedule an appointment by phone, call (606)
218-4357. During the call, someone will speak with you briefly to assess your basic concerns and your
availability for scheduling an appointment. You can also email or
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