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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013the students in their cohort and the Program. Representatives serving on a committee must be in goodacademic standing. Student representation is available for the following:1. Admission, Progression, and Graduation (APG) Committee: This committee isresponsible for defining policies regarding admission, graduation, and progression within theNursing Program. Student representatives from each level will be chosen by their peers.Students will be notified by the committee of nomination and selection for representation.2. Curriculum Committee: This committee is responsible for reviewing, updating, andapproving Program curriculum. Student representatives will be chosen by the committee andshall consist of one Level IV student. Students will be notified by the committee of selectionfor representation.3. Nursing Faculty Meetings: This Nursing Program committee addressed programacademic standards, students‘ rights and responsibilities, and general concerns regarding theProgram. Each Level shall choose a representative and an alternate representative at semesterorientation.Students chosen to participate and who accept the responsibility to serve must attend a minimum of 80%of scheduled meetings. Responsibilities include: bringing forth general student concerns related toagenda items, communicating program decisions and responses to students, attending meetings,supporting program decisions and actions even when in disagreement, maintaining professional attitudesand behaviors while participating in meetings, maintaining an unbiased approach to presentation ofinformation both to and from students, avoiding behaviors that are disruptive to the program andmaintaining professional attitudes and behaviors in interactions with students or the public. Failure tomeet these obligations may result in removal from the position of representative at the discretion of theprogram director.3.19 STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATIONAll students are strongly encouraged to become members of a professional organization. The StudentNurses Association (SNA) provides students with the opportunity to participate in local, state andnational activities that influence the future of nursing practice.The benefits of membership in the local SNA include enhancement of the student‘s skills, professionalnetworking and leadership ability through community health projects. Additionally, the student sharesmembership in an organization composed exclusively of nursing students experiencing similar activitiesand challenges.3.20 PRECLINICAL COMPETENCY EXAMSStudents are expected to meet minimum competency to safely enter a clinical facility. The dosage andcalculation exam, as well as a skills competency exam, are administered prior to the first day of clinicalwhenever possible. Students must successfully complete the dosage exam before attending clinical and mustsuccessfully complete skills competencies prior to performing these skills in the clinical setting. Examplesof dosage calculations and appropriate skills are posted on the Nursing Program Canvas Site.25 | P a g e