3. Full-Time Professional Education Expectations The NLU PA Program is structured as a full-time professional education program. Students should anticipate that successful completion of the program will require substantial time
outside scheduled instructional and clinical hours. Students are expected to allocate sufficient time for: 1. Preparation for lectures and other instructional activities. 2. Required readings and independent study. 3. Assignments and projects.
4. Examinations and other assessments. 5. Laboratory and simulation activities. 6. Clinical skills development.
7. Supervised clinical practice experiences. 8. Clinical preparation and documentation. 9. Professional development activities. 10. Advising, remediation, and other required program activities. Because of these expectations, the program strongly recommends that students not engage in outside employment during enrollment. 4. Employment Is Not an Excuse for Noncompliance A student who elects to work while enrolled in the PA Program remains fully responsible for complying with all program requirements. The PA Program will not accommodate employment- related conflicts involving class, laboratory, or simulation attendance; clinical skills, written, or practical examinations; assi gnment or project deadlines; small - group activities; required meetings or advising appointments; clinical rotations, rotation schedules, or clinical site requirements; required patient- care activities; Program - sponsored educational activities; professional development requirements; remediation activities; or other mandatory program requirements. Employment will not constitute an approved reason for an absence, missed examination, missed clinical day, late assignment, incomplete assignment, or failure to meet a program requirement. 5. Clinical Education and Employment
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