Campus Policies
Below is a select list of key student processes and requirements.
Completion of Degree Requirements
The School of Nursing must receive notices of removal of Incomplete and Deferred grades, special credit grades, and independent study course grades no later than three weeks before the end of classes in the student's last semester prior to graduation.
Professional Liability Insurance
Indiana University provides liability insurance to each nursing student while in the clinical setting, provided that the student is enrolled in clinical course work. Students not enrolled in clinical courses are not covered by liability insurance and will not be allowed into the clinical setting. Students who are employed in a health care facility should check with their employers regarding liability insurance requirements. IU School of Nursing does not cover students beyond the classroom and/or clinical settings.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory and students are expected to demonstrate insurance coverage upon entrance to the program and continued coverage throughout the program. IUPUI Policy AFS-08
Criminal Background Checks
Students currently enrolled in the IU School of Nursing will be required to submit a national criminal background check upon admission and will be required to renew it annually. It is the responsibility of each applicant and student to pay the fee for the screening directly to Castle Branch-Certified Profile. Each year, students will be required to submit their requests for an updated national criminal background check report. IUPUI Policy AFS-17
Deadlines for renewal of background checks are as follows:
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Spring admits will be required to submit annually an updated criminal background recheck by November 15th of the following year.
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Fall admits will be required to submit annually an updated criminal background recheck by August 1st of the following year.
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Summer admits will be required to submit annually an updated criminal background recheck by April 15th of the following year.
An updated national criminal background check will also be required for any student being readmitted or transferring to the program.
CPR Requirements
Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required. Students must be certified through an approved course or instructor. The approved courses are American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association Health Care Provider, and BLS Provider Certification. CPR training must include:
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Infant
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Child
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Adult
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Individual rescue
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Two-person rescue
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Automated external defibrillation
Current CPR certification must be maintained throughout the student’s entire nursing program. Evidence of certification must be filed with your campus’ School of Nursing prior to beginning the clinical experiences. Students must also file evidence of re-certification prior to entering the second year of the major. Students must have current CPR certification on file in order to participate in clinical settings.
Immunizations and Other Health Requirements
Immunizations, training, and/or screenings are required by the School of Nursing and the clinical agencies. Evidence of receipt of all immunization requirements should be in the form of a signed statement from the healthcare provider or copy of titer results from an approved provider. Students who do not have proof of all required immunizations will be administratively withdrawn from all nursing classes. Please contact the Nursing Advisors for a complete and current list of the required immunizations (all immunizations, trainings, and screenings are at the student's expense). IUPUI Policy AFS-03
Drug Screening
Students currently enrolled in the IU School of Nursing will be required to complete a drug screen upon admission and will be required to renew it annually. It is the responsibility of each applicant and student to pay the fee for the screening directly to the IUSON approved vendor. Please contact the Nursing Advisors for detailed information about scheduling a screening.
Students may be asked to submit to random drug screens anytime throughout their program in compliance with contract requirements of clinical agencies where students are placed. Positive drug screens may prevent a student from participating in clinical learning experiences. Lack of participation could constitute course failure and potential for dismissal from the program.
Students with Disabilities
To facilitate the success and adaptation of undergraduate students with disabilities, the School of Nursing conforms to the applicable federal, state, and university policies, regulations, and definitions regarding students with disabilities. These include providing services that comply with external and internal policies and laws to qualified students, providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids for students with disabilities upon a timely request from the student; upholding academic standards in the context of these policies and services; assisting qualified students with disabilities by providing auxiliary aids and obtaining reasonable accommodations including modifications of programs and courses that do not fundamentally alter the essential nature of the program, through collaborative efforts with academic and service units of IUFW; and maintaining legally appropriate confidentiality for students with disabilities except where permitted by law. IUPUI Policy AFS-11
Students with physical, mental, or learning impairments are encouraged to consult with advisors for assistance in meeting degree requirements. Students with disabilities must meet all academic and technical skill requirements of their program. Programs for academically disadvantaged students are available on all IU campuses.
Special Expenses
Students at the School of Nursing can expect to have special expenses as they progress through the BSN program. Please see the Nursing Advisors for more details. Expenses can include but are not limited to:
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Clinical and/or lab supplies
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Clinical fees - certain courses at the School of Nursing are assessed clinical fees in addition to credit hour charges
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Uniform - All undergraduate nursing students must purchase designated uniform/IUSON polo/scrubs and wear it, along with appropriate identification, while in clinical settings as required. Registered nurse students may wear a professional uniform appropriate to the clinical setting. Students not appropriately attired will be dismissed from the clinical area by the clinical instructor or their instructor.
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Assessment Test fees associated with BSN application, and as required at any time during the program
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Integrated testing fees
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Programmatic expenses, such as annual criminal background check fees, computing expenses, and immunization costs
Technology and Information
School of Nursing students must be able to send and receive email and send and receive attachments. They should be comfortable using a Web browser to access Canvas, the University's learning management system, and to navigate the course environment and use the tools included in their courses. Students should use appropriate internet etiquette in online communications. They should be able to search for and access nursing-related materials on the Web and to return to those sites later by using stored Web addresses. Students should be able to competently use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create and appropriately format written assignments and basic presentations. They should be able to differentiate between scholarly and popular sources of information on the Web and to evaluate sources for general reliability and trustworthiness. To update skills, students have many opportunities for both classroom and online learning sources through the IUPUI Health Technology Services.
Students participating in Web-based courses and/or those using video web-conferencing should have consistent access to computers with appropriately configured software and reliable Internet access at sufficient speeds (see https://kb.iu.edu/d/bboi for specific information). The University officially supports both Mac and Windows based computers, but some software is not available for Mac computers. Students can download applications by logging in with their IU Network ID and password to https://iuanyware.iu.edu/vpn/index.html. Students are expected to install and maintain up-to-date virus detection software to prevent spreading harmful viruses and malware to faculty and other students when sharing files.
Use of Social Media
IUSON faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the IU and IUSON policies and procedures and HIPAA obligations related to patient privacy, confidentiality, and code of conduct at all times when using the Internet and social media sites. IUSON policies toward the use of social media are guided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. In the event that a violation of the social networking policy has occurred, the student’s case will be handled according to the IUSON process for dealing with academic misconduct as outlined in the IU Code of Student, Rights and Responsibilities. Students who violate the policy are subject to disciplinary actions which may lead to dismissal from the program.
Formal Communication
The School of Nursing recognizes students' Indiana University email address as the only official means of formal communication with students. All students are required to have an Indiana University email address.
Transportation
Clinical practice learning experiences are varied in setting and are located within the communities and counties surrounding the IU Fort Wayne campus. Students traveling to and from all clinical experiences, are responsible for providing their own transportation, and are expected to carry the appropriate insurance. The School of Nursing is not liable for any traffic violations or auto accidents that occur during student commutes.
