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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013Any of the following or a combination of the following, shall constitute grounds for dismissal from theDACC Nursing Program without the opportunity to reapply:1. Upon the failing of a second course in the nursing program, the student will bedismissed from the program.2. Violations of the Academic Regulations governing "Academic Standing" in the DACCCatalog.3. Failure to remain ―In Good Standing‖ academically (Policy 3.6.3)4. A breach in Confidentiality or HIPAA (Policy 3.16)5. Failure to provide or maintain required clinical clearance documentation by the designateddate6. Repeated violations of the handbook policies7. Violation of any of the General Concerns (Policy 2.8.1) of Academic or BehavioralMisconduct8. Refusal to have a urine screen and/or blood test when requested9. Performance in the clinical area which may jeopardize the client's physical or psychologicalsafety.10. Failure to report changes in background status11. Violations of the ANA/NSNA Code of Ethics12. If a student is No Call No Show (NCNS) for a clinical assignment3.12 GRADUATIONStudents shall successfully complete all courses listed on the degree plan in the DACC Catalog. A gradeof ―C‖ (77%) or better is required for all nursing courses. It is the responsibility of the student to file anapplication for graduation with the DACC Admissions and Records Office the semester of graduation.The application can be accessed through the student‘s myNMSU account. Please refer to the DACCstudent handbook for information regarding the commencement ceremony.3.13 CAPPING AND PINNING CEREMONYThe Capping and Pinning Ceremony is a long standing tradition for professional nursing. It markscompletion of the formal nursing education as well as readiness to enter into professional practice. Theceremony is optional, however, participation is highly encouraged. Students choosing not to participatemust notify the faculty advisor for the capping and pinning ceremony at the beginning of their fourthsemester to avoid incurring costs associated with the ceremony. The graduating class chooses theuniform colors and style with the cost of the uniform being the sole responsibility of the student.Graduating students are responsible for all the costs associated with the capping and pinning ceremony.All program courses and requirements for the ADN shall be successfully completed prior toparticipation in the ceremony. The ceremony shall be planned in conjunction with the Nursing ProgramDirector and capping and pinning ceremony committee faculty advisor. It is held at the end of the falland spring semesters.3.14 REMEDIATION AFTER GRADUATION23 | P a g e