Exam (elaborations) CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The purpose of this student handbook is to assist you in understanding the policies, procedures, and general information specific to your academic program within the College of Nursing at East Tennessee State University. The information in this guide is a supplement to, not a substitute for, information published in the East Tennessee State University undergraduate catalog. Successful matriculation and graduation from an academic program require adherence to all policies, procedures, and regulations as stipulated by both the College of Nursing and the university. If you have any questions regarding requirements or policies, do not hesitate to refer them to your academic advisor, program director, associate dean, or other appropriate persons. This handbook presents the policies, procedures, and general information in effect at the time of publication. Students affected by any changes to this handbook will be notified in writing through web posting and/or class announcements. The current handbook will also be available online at This handbook is not intended to replace state contractual terms and does not constitute a contract between the student and the College of Nursing. East Tennessee State University is a is fully in accord with the belief that educational and employment opportunities should be available to all eligible persons without regard to age, gender, color, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. 1 Office of the Dean PO Box 70617 Johnson City, Tennessee 37614 (423) 439-7051 Dear Nursing Students: Welcome to the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing and Congratulations on your acceptance to the College of Nursing and the beginning of your exciting journey to a profession as a BSN. What a time to start your classes, we are still in the throes of a world-wide pandemic and the need for professional nurses is greatly increased. It is our hope that you have arrived expecting to study hard, efficiently manage your time, attend all classes, and complete assignments to increase your knowledge to meet the challenge of becoming a professional nurse. The mission of the College of Nursing is to facilitate the health of the community through excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, scholarship, creative activity, service, and practice. As a student, you will be involved in fulfilling this mission through your guided clinical experiences and the understanding and knowledge gained from not only this clinical experience but the simulation experiences as well as the lecture and structured learning in classroom or online experiences. Please learn all that is offered, as a patient’s life will depend upon it. For you to understand the policies and procedures in the College of Nursing, this Student Handbook has been prepared for you. The handbook will answer many of your questions that you have about the resources available to you and the opportunities available to you as a student. Please feel free to contact any college administrator, faculty, or staff member should you need assistance or support. We are here for you. Do not hesitate to seek our assistance. Again, congratulations and welcome to the Colleg