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FACULTY GUIDELINES: Classroom Conduct & Student Expectations Below are the expectations of student classroom conduct, guidelines, and consequences that may be referenced and implemented by the North Brunswick instructors consistently across all courses. (Refer to the *Student Handbook – for specific policies). Please review, initial, date, and sign the last page and upload it into Canvas by the end of week two. Failure to comply will result in a meeting with the course coordinator and may result in not successfully passing the course. STUDENT ID BADGES: 

Expectations: o All students are to wear the Chamberlain Student Photo ID when in the building and off-campus and at university-related locations, unless advised otherwise, for safety and security purposes. o ID must be above the waist, perpendicular, and visible. o For legal name changes, the student is responsible for notifying the Registrar, their course lead, and course and clinical Instructor.

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Consequences of Noncompliance: o Students will not be permitted entry to campus, class, clinical/SIM, lab, or off-site campus-related events - without their Chamberlain issued Student ID. o Students may purchase a replacement badge for a fee if this resource is available (See Security for further instructions). o If resources for reprinted badges are not available, a Visitors Badge may be issued but will not be an acceptable form of identification for exams or any clinical events. o If there are no available resources to produce a replacement badge or a Visitors badge, the student will be required to leave campus premises until they can return with/or to obtain a new ID. o In certain circumstances, a valid State issued photo ID – such as a current Driver’s License may be accepted for the day for entry to the campus, Virtual/ class, clinical lab, SIM, or to off-site experiential practice.

ATTENDANCE- Virtually & On-Campus: 

Expectations: o Students are expected to attend and participate in the total course hours in the Virtual WebEx classroom, clinical/simulation lab time required to be marked in Attendance. o Students must complete and satisfy the total credit hour requirements.

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o Students my not engage in any other activity including work during designated class, clinical or lab time. o Students must arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class meeting, lab, or clinical experience. o Absence or lateness may prohibit students from completing all criteria of the course objectives. o Faculty may request students to verify continued Attendance in the course via a “chat verification – code word” during the scheduled class or clinical time. 

Guidelines: o ONLY EXTENUATING circumstances-per the *Student Handbook and Operations Manual - will be reviewed and accepted for excused absences. o Students are required to submit an appropriate reason and documentation or other verification of absence into DocuSign. o Examples of extenuating circumstances include but not limited to:  Documented Medical Emergency for self or family  Documented Illness necessitating absence  Illness while in Virtual course/on-campus or clinical setting, or if the student is sent home as authorized by an instructor  Documented military or religious activities previously noted to Instructor  Proof of unusual commute or transportation issues limited to self, before the start of class or clinical instruction. o WHAT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EXTENENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES - examples include but are not limited to:  Planned absences while the student is enrolled in the program (weddings, non-emergent medical procedures, appointments, vacation, and travel)  Veterinary appointments and, or pet issues  Job interviews and, or employee orientations  Traffic - as usual.

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Consequences of Noncompliance: o Failure to attend a class for the total required hours for the scheduled course for any given day will be - Marked Absent. o Arriving late or leaving early from class or clinical may constitute - an Absence. o Students will receive a zero for any course assignments not completed or incomplete during that absence. o If the absence is not a valid extenuating event, students will receive a zero as outlined above and when such lateness interrupts any class activity, including but not limited to the clinical, lab, SIM, or course exam.

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o Absences for SIM, lab, or clinical will need to follow the Clinical Event Make-up procedure. LATENESS: 

Expectations: o Students should arrive before the start of class. Students are to be on time* and seated in class. o For Virtual courses – students are to join the WebEx and be prepared for class to avoid disruption to the instructors and students by potential interruption to the lecture, testing, and, or clinical lab activity already in progress. o Students are expected to arrive at Clinical on time* and prepared to start the clinical pre-conference at the time specified by the Clinical Instructor. o While necessary at times to leave the classroom or clinical learning environment, (on-campus or via WebEx) during scheduled course time is considered a potential disruption. o Please use the following protocol below for “Re-entry into the Classroom”. *On-time constitutes the time designated by course start or implemented by instructor/clinical instructor.

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Consequences of Noncompliance: o If the student is late to Virtual lecture or clinical, students are asked to chat a private message and or to email the Instructor to explain the reason for the lateness and ask to join the class. o TEN MINUTE RULE: Faculty may close the door on-campus when the lecture begins, ten minutes after the class start time - at their discretion. o If the door is closed, any student arriving late will need to remain in the Learning Commons until the faculty lecturing opens the door. Students May Not stay in the hallway. o Any student arriving late to a clinical experience may be sent home for the day and receive an unsatisfactory grade for that week’s learning evaluation. o Annotations of lateness on attendance documentation is at the faculty discretion. “Re-entry into Classroom” (used for bathroom breaks or emergent phone calls). o On-campus: - when the student leaves the lecture, upon returning to the classroom, they may knock and then are to remain outside the door. Wait for the Instructor to open the door to invite the student back into the room. (The Instructor will do this at a time in the lecture where they think minimal disruption will occur).

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CLINICAL / LAB / CLINICAL SIMULATION DRESS CODE & REQUIRED PREP WORK (Refer to the *Student Handbook). 

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Students are required to have proof of their current active health insurance

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coverage, and the Health Insurance Requirements Form in Complio. Please note: Online students are required to purchase insurance coverage to be clinically compliant during a practicum, they must enroll in the plan before registering for their practicum course.

o Students are REQUIRED to be dressed in the Chamberlain North Brunswick LAB and CLINICAL EXPERIENCE ATTIRE as per the Compliance Checklist when attending clinical within a scheduled facility AND when in Attendance at all LABS and Clinical SIMs on campus AND in the Virtual Clinical WebEx. o *Virtual Lab Skills Return Demonstrations: before starting, all students are required to show their Chamberlain ID badge, their environment, and if using another person as the actor/model to perform the clinical skills, this person must self-report as being over 18 years of age and consent to participate. o Zero tolerance for lateness to SIMs, Clinical, and Lab o Zero tolerance for not completing required pre-brief assignments for Clinical SIM(s) by the due date and time requested by the Instructor as per the Course Syllabus. 

Consequences of Noncompliance: o IMPORTANT: **All NB Campus and Online Students who do not provide active, current coverage in Complio, along with the Health Insurance Requirements Form by July 10, 2020 will be placed on a compliance hold. Chamberlain will not be auto enrolling students in the health insurance plan for the July 2020 session.

o Incomplete or inappropriate Clinical Attire: Students will Not Be Allowed to participate in the lab, clinical SIM, or at the scheduled clinical practice facility. o Lateness: Students will Not Be Allowed to participate in lab, clinical SIM, or scheduled clinical day. o Incomplete required preparatory assignments: Students will Not Be Allowed to participate in the scheduled Clinical SIM. o PLEASE NOTE: Missing a lab, Clinical experience, or clinical SIM due to noncompliance is not considered an extenuating circumstance. That means, the student MAY NOT be approved for a Clinical Event Make-up.

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ACTIVE STUDENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT  The focus is on promoting an active student learning environment and the successful achievement of student learning outcomes. 

Expectations: o Students’ Code of Conduct in a classroom or clinical learning practice settings will maintain an environment that allows for minimal to no disruption of learning and or teaching instruction for themselves and others. o Respectful behavior in actions, words, written or verbal, as well as mannerisms. o Photographing, recording professors, or sharing previously recorded class material requires the express permission of the owner of that material. o The use of additional student resources available through Chamberlain University may be approved at the discretion of the professor to enhance one’s learning experience.

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Clarification: The following list is not exclusive of all behaviors that could be perceived as disruptive. 

DISRUPTION refers to:  Talking to another student while in the lecture (unless the activity allows for interaction and communication).  During Virtual WebEx: talking is conversations with others outside of the course, such as on one’s cell phone, household members, or pets during class and, or clinical hours.  Using electronic device(s) for anything besides the lecture/activity  Using Cell Phone Messaging, Smartwatch, Tablets, or other devices  Interrupting the Instructor for purposes not related to the lecture/content being covered.  Other Disruptions are - Sleeping during lecture or clinical, Discourteous behaviors, Uncooperativeness, Poor hygiene, and Inappropriate dress, Dishonesty, and Early Exit from class or clinical.  Taking photos, recording the Instructor, or sharing instructor recordings, at any time, without the express approval of the Instructor, will result in disciplinary action per the *Student Handbook.  *Students are NOT To Record any portion of a Virtual WebEx lecture, clinical lab, SIM, or during other clinical activities via audio and, or visual unless they have prior approval from the course faculty.

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Consequences for Noncompliance  As indicated above, students who disrupt the learning environment, will be asked to leave the class and, or Virtual WebEx by the Instructor.  The student will be told that when they are ready to return to the classroom and abide by the expected Code of Conduct, they can come to the door so that the Instructor will see that they intend to return.  The student will follow the “Re-entry into Classroom” procedure.  Code of Conduct referrals may be made if the behavior, actions, or words are considered disruptive by the Instructor.  Security will be called to escort the student out of the classroom if he/she refuses to leave when asked by the Instructor.

INCIVILITY 

Expectations: o Students of Chamberlain University School of Nursing are expected to exhibit a professional demeanor and follow the Code of Conduct in all interactions, as cited in the *Student Handbook and College Catalog.

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Clarifications: o Please be advised that incivility can take many forms and will be addressed by the leadership team of the College. Examples may include:  Use of foul language or disrespect in any written, behavioral, or verbally expressed communication.  Inappropriate displays of anger, whether verbally or behaviorally, such as shouting and displaying fits such as hitting or throwing objects while on campus and, or in Virtual learning environments.  Being disrespectful, disparaging or demeaning of any student, staff, campus visitor, clinical affiliation personnel, or faculty at any time while a student at Chamberlain University School of Nursing.  Displays of poorly executed “leadership” by a student within a student group situation/assignment.  Academic integrity violations including but not limited to copying, collaboration, stealing of tests and/or assignments, or the use of proprietary materials to gain an advantage over another student.  Repeated events of sleeping during class/clinical hours.

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Consequences for Noncompliance: o If incivility occurs within the classroom, the student will be instructed to leave the class and report to the Associate Dean of Faculty (ADoF).

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o If the student is at a Clinical Facility when the incivility occurs, the student will be instructed to leave the clinical site and report to the ADoF at the campus. o In Virtual learning settings, the student will be instructed to leave the WebEx meeting and await the approval of the ADoF providing the student clearance back to class or clinical. o Students will not be permitted back into the classroom or clinical until the ADoF gives clearance for the student to return and it is verified by the Instructor. o Appropriate Disciplinary action may follow an investigation into the incident, and all involved parties will be interviewed as per the *Student Handbook. o Incivility incident(s) will be entered in CCMS as part of the student history. ELECTRONICS USAGE IN LAB/CLINICAL/CLINICAL SIMULATION (SIM) 

Expectations: o No electronic devices are to be present or utilized during Clinical Lab, Clinical, or Clinical SIM. o No cell phone battery charging is allowed in clinical learning settings. o Reference books and, or Web-based student resources will be available during the lab/SIM and or clinicals. o Electronic devices can be used in the classroom setting for Instructional purposes related to the lecture/material being presented.

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Clarification: o Electronic devices include (but are not limited to):  Smartwatches  Cellphones**  Cameras  Recording devices  Laptops  Air Beats, Airpods, Earbuds, Bluetooth, Headsets, Headphones  Notebooks/ iPad

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Consequences for Noncompliance: o Students who fail to comply with the expectations will be asked to leave the Lab/Clinical SIM/Clinical Experience. o The student will be as Marked Absent for the day, which may result in course failure. o Please Note: The circumstance(s) of the above absence will not be considered an extenuating situation. As applicable, a Docu-Sign or other policy documents must be completed and approved for the student’s ability to Make-up the class

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activity for credit. The student may receive an Unsuccessful Grade in the Clinical portion of the course and will need to repeat the course based on eligibility and availability. ** See stipulations for having cellphones within the clinical setting. **CELLPHONES WITHIN THE CLINICAL FACILITY 

Expectations: o Before the start of Clinical site rotation: The clinical Instructor’s cellphone numbers will be provided to the students in case of an emergency. o Students can keep cellphones on them within the clinical setting at the discretion of the clinical Instructor. o Cellphones are to be kept on silent/vibrate. o Usage of cellphones to utilize resources or to call the clinical Instructor can be performed ONLY IN NON-CLINICAL AREAS - ARE NOT TO BE USED IN NURSING LOUNGES, NURSING STATION OR PATIENT CARE AREAS. o Phones cannot be used for personal use without prior permission from the clinical Instructor. o Smartwatches are NOT allowed for use in any capacity during a clinical practice experience. o Charging of phones in Clinical settings is strictly PROHIBITED.

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Consequences for Noncompliance: o Students who fail to comply with the conditions cited above will be asked to leave the clinical facility and may be Marked Absent for the day.  *The student must give a report of their patients’ status to the Facility Staff registered nurse and Instructor before leaving the clinical site. o Students will receive an unsatisfactory grade in clinical for that week’s clinical learning objectives/outcomes.

ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING 

Expectations: o All assignments will be submitted on time as per the grading rubric and assignment guidelines to be eligible to receive full credit. o All assignments will have a designated due date and will be noted in the Syllabus. o All assignments must be submitted into the Syllabus assignment link in Canvas. o Students are required to save all assignments in PDF format for submission/grading. o Students are responsible ensuring that their uploaded assignment is available in a readable version for faculty grading.

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Consequences for Noncompliance: o All North Brunswick courses are set to Eastern Standard Time (EST) and student assignment submissions due dates and time will be graded within the parameters of (EST). o Operating in other time zone settings will not excuse students from the Late Policy. o A late assignment is an assignment submitted after 11:59 pm EST on the due date as determined by the course instructor, regardless of when the student completed the work. o *Technical difficulties without substantiation and alternate means of assignment submission will not be accepted. Acceptable documentation of technical challenges must include a copy of the ticket submitted to ATI or Canvas Support and a screenshot showing the time and date of your computer. o Every assignment has a Grading Rubric. Failure to read and follow a rubric will result in a deduction of points. Students are responsible for checking each rubric for each assignment before completion of the work to maximize your potential to attain full credit. o Students are responsible for checking uploaded assignments to make sure it’s the correct assignment due, and that it is the complete assignment to avoid point reductions. o All ATI assignments with a Module Report requirement, students must submit said Module report, which includes the date, and amount of time spent in the lesson and the test(s) score completed. o All assignments must be submitted via the Module Submission link tab (Not in Comments in Canvas). o Grading follows each respective rubric, and there is No Rounding or Extra Credit on any assignments or course grades. o The late policy is 10% off student graded score for every 24 hours from the due date and time of the assignment, on days one through three. o After 72-hours, students will receive a ZERO for the assignment, per Chamberlain University policy outlined in the *Student Handbook. o All Week 8 assignments are due at the latest on Thursday of that week to allow for Final Grading and completion of the term by Friday. Clinical Grading: All student evaluations must be signed, dated, and uploaded into the week 8 course link by the end of the assigned clinical, at the latest by Thursday of Week 8. (If a weekend clinical; by 11:59 pm on Friday, Saturday; or the Sunday of week 8. Students not abiding by this protocol will be given an Incomplete for the Term, and this may impede progression through the nursing program).

TEST-TAKING - Quizzes, Assessments, & Exams

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Expectations: o Students are expected to know and comply with the test-taking policy, as printed in the *Student Handbook. o Expectations ...