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If the result of the drug screening is negative, the student shall meet with the Executive Director of Nursing within 24 hours of the test results to discuss the circumstances surrounding the impaired behavior. Based on the information provided and further medical evaluation if warranted, the Executive Director of Nursing will make a decision regarding return to the classroom, clinical, classroom, simulation or laboratory setting. If the drug screen is positive, the Executive Director of Nursing in conjunction with the academic advisor will withdraw the student from all nursing courses. The student will pay the costs associated with the “for cause” drug screening. A student’s failure to comply with any aspect of the “For Cause” Drug Screening Requirement will result in the student’s dismissal from the School of Nursing without option for readmission. a. Readmission Following a Positive Drug Screening Students who are withdrawn from the School of Nursing for reasons related to a positive drug screen must submit: • a letter to the Executive Director of Nursing requesting readmission to the School of Nursing. • Applicants must include documentation from a therapist specializing in addiction behaviors indicating status of recovery and/or documented rehabilitation related to the substances used or abused. Documentation must include a statement by the Therapist that the applicant will be able to function effectively and provide safe, therapeutic care for clients in the clinical setting. If readmitted, the student will be subjected to random drug screening and/or to “for cause” drug screening at the student’s expense for the duration of their studies in the School of Nursing. If the student has positive results on a drug screening after readmission to the School of Nursing, the student will be dismissed from the program with no option for readmission to the program. 5. Attendance The faculty of the School of Nursing are committed to the student’s development of professional values and conduct. Regular and punctual attendance in class, lab, simulation and clinical experiences is a reflection of professional conduct; therefore, students are required to attend lab and clinical, be on time and prepared to actively participate. Preparation is essential for effective participation. Obtaining missed content/materials is the responsibility of the student. Repeated absences and/or incidents of tardiness will result in a referral to the Executive Director of Nursing, a Retain case opened for further actions . a. Didactic Class Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend all didactic classes. Additionally, students must be on time, be prepared, and actively participate. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance in which the student is unable to attend class, it is the student’s professional responsibility to notify the instructor as soon as reasonably possible via email. b. Lab and Simulation Attendance Policy
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