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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013ii.iii.iv.documentation for source material. References shall be explicitly and clearly notedboth as references and within the paper/presentation.Parts of the work are taken from another source without reference to the originalauthor.The whole work/paper is copied from another source.Submission and/or presentation of work in one course which has also been submittedin another course (although it may be completely original with that student) withoutthe knowledge of or prior arrangement with the instructor involved. This rule alsoapplies to work that a student may have submitted at another college, university or ata high school.2.11 STUDENT SERVICESPlease see the DACC Catalog for additional information on the following: Financial Aid; Withdrawingor Change in Class Schedule; NMSU Services Available; Other Services, as listed.2.12 HEALTH CARE INSURANCE AND COSTHealth insurance is not a program requirement, but highly recommended, as medical costs are theresponsibility of the student. A student may become ill, injured or exposed to infectious orcommunicable diseases while engaged in clinical or laboratory practice activities. An associated illness,injury or exposure to disease may require, but may not be limited to: counseling, prophylacticintervention, diagnostic procedures and/or follow-up treatment. Doña Ana Community College, theNursing Program and affiliated clinical agencies will not be liable for health care costs associatedwith the student’s illness or injury resulting from clinical or laboratory practice.Student Health Insurance: All students may purchase a health insurance policy to supplement theStudent Health Center service, if they have already paid the health fee. Students may purchasedependent coverage under this commercial insurance company policy; however, dependents of studentsare not eligible to use the Student Health Center. This Doña Ana Community College insurance must bepurchased by the last date set for late registration at the DACC Cashiers Office, room DAMA-118, or atthe NMSU Business Office.Clinical Sites and Insurance: Certain clinical facilities used for clinical rotations may require anyoneentering the facility to have personal health insurance coverage. The Nursing Program will informstudents of which facilities require health insurance. In the event the student participates in a clinicalrotation requiring health insurance coverage, current proof of coverage is required to be provided to theprogram and shall be kept in the student‘s file. In the event the student is assigned to a clinical facilityrequiring health insurance, the student will be required to purchase health insurance.2.13 SMOKINGSmoking of tobacco products is prohibited in all buildings owned or leased by the University as well aswithin 25 feet of building entrances and exits, vehicles, and during some organized outdoor events onUniversity property. For more information on DACC‘s Smoking Policy, please reference DACC’sStudent Handbook (inside the DACC Catalog). Smoking is prohibited in or at:14 | P a g e
DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013i. All enclosed buildings and facilities including classrooms, offices, food service venues,lavatories, and most residence halls (in accordance with Housing and Residential Lifepolicies).ii. Within 25 feet of building entrances and exits (when reasonable) and fresh air intake grillsunless there is a specially designated smoking area.iii. Partially or fully enclosed walkways, corridors, elevatorsiv. Vehicles owned, leased or rented by the Universityv. Within 50 feet of any area where flammable materials are handled or stored, or where othersignificant fire hazards may exist.vi.vii.Indoor athletic or other University-sponsored or designated eventsNo-smoking signs or the international no-smoking symbol will be posted at major entrancesof all University buildings, except for those campus residences where smoking is permitted.2.14 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANThe Emergency Evacuation Plan for Health and Public Services Building and the Nursing Program isavailable and posted in DAHL, Room 190 (updated May, 2011). Please take time to review emergencyinformation. NMSU Emergency Phone Numbers, weather, and other information can be found athttp://www.nmsu.edu/safety/emergency.htm.NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES3.1 STANDARDS OF NURSING CAREThe student shall engage in competent nursing care. The student is held to the same legal standardsof competent practice as outlined in the New Mexico Nursing Practice Act (NMNPA), the AmericanNurses Association (ANA) Standards of Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Programbelieves the student shall perform within the realm of safe practice during the extent of their nursingeducation. The realm of safe practice is necessary to protect the health and welfare of the clientscared for by the student.New Mexico Nurse Practice Act: The student is responsible to know the laws governing nursingpractice in New Mexico. Infractions of the laws lead to disciplinary actions by the New MexicoBoard of Nursing. When practicing as a student or licensed nurse in a state other than New Mexico,the student and/or nurse is responsible to know the laws governing nursing practice in that state.Student Unsafe Practice or Behavior, and/or Incompetent Nursing Practice: The student shallbe aware of safe, competent nursing practice and comply with the policies of the Nursing Program aswell as practice nursing in accordance to the course/clinical objectives, requirements and studentscope of practice. Nursing course syllabi direct the student in meeting specific course objectives andpractice skills for safe practice. A student shall be responsible for demonstrating safe and competentnursing care under the direction of the nursing instructor and/or supervising nurse (preceptor). Thenursing instructor is responsible for determining the student‘s application of safe and competentnursing care. Noncompliance with the established policies, procedures, course objectives, clinicalobjectives, faculty instruction, supervising nurse direction or standard of practice; as well as, the15 | P a g e
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