Undergraduate Resources

We are so excited you are here!

Now that you are joining us on this learning adventure, let’s take some time to get to know each other. 

What is orientation? 

An orientation is a process to familiarize yourself with something, and in this virtual orientation, new students will learn about important policies and procedures associated with being a nursing student in the ETSU CON, as well as learn about resources available to you.

Self-Paced Online Orientation

The link below will take you to the online orientation.

Begin Orientation

New Student Orientation Question and Answer Session

 If you have questions or would like more information after completing the Online Orientation, please participate in one of the following Optional Q&A sessions via Zoom:

May 16, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Zoom Meeting Information

Join Zoom Meeting: https://etsu.zoom.us/j/99256797312?pwd=bTFiLzJycTJ6OXdpT1lNUmxaRkNCQT09 

• Meeting ID: 992 5679 7312
• Passcode: 683160

Contact Office of Student Services
Email: nursing@etsu.edu
Phone 423-439-4578
Student Services Website

All Programs

• University General Education and Graduation Requirements
• Syllabus Checklist

Policies & Procedures

• Social Media Guidelines for Nurses (NCBSN)

• Policy Revisions and Additions (2023 Spring)

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  • Remediation for Students Making Less Than 75% on an Exam
    January 2023
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• Policy Revisions and Additions (2022 Fall)

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  • ATI Testing and RN Live Review
    August 2022
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• Policy Revisions and Additions (2020 Fall)

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  • ATI Capstone Content Review and Virtual ATI Review (VATI)
    August 2020
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  • ATI Remediation Grading Rubric A AF
    October 2020
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  • ATI Remediation Grading Rubric B AF
    October 2020
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  • ATI Remediation Grading Rubric C
    October 2020
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  • Clinical Healthcare Requirements
    December 2020
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  • Clinical Healthcare Requirements Incentive Program (CHrIPS)
    August 2020
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  • Dosage and Calculation Policy
    November 2020
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  • Professional Dress Guidelines
    November 2020
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  • Progression Guidelines for Undergraduates
    December 2020
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  • Students with Military Orders Mid-Semester
    December 2020
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  • Technology Requirements
    December 2020
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  • Testing Guidelines
    

    August 2020
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  • Undergraduate Academic Performance Agreement
    December 2020
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  • Undergraduate Employment of Students
    November 2020
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• Policy Revisions and Additions (2020 Spring)

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  • Academic Appeals
    May 2020
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  • Academic Concerns
    January 2020
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  • Admitting Undergraduate Students with Previous GPA Below Minimum
    May 2020
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  • ATI Policy
    January 2020
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  • ATI Remediation
    May 2020
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  • Attendance
    May 2020
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  • Clinical Competency Exam Policy
    February 2020
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  • Cognitive Code
    May 2020
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  • College of Nursing Personnel
    January 2020
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  • Grade Appeal
    May 2020
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  • Incomplete Grade Report
    May 2020
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  • RN Comp Grading Rubric
    May 2020
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  • Simulation Policy
    May 2020
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  • Student Leave of Absence Form
    May 2020
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  • Test Quiz Characteristics Policy
    January 2020
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• Policy Revisions and Additions (2019 Fall)

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  • ATI Policy
    August 2019
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  • ATI Student Guide
    December 2019
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  • Clinical Policy
    December 2019
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  • Dosage Calculation Policy
    December 2019
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  • Exam Remediation Requirements
    December 2019
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  • Final Course Point Calculation
    August 2019
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  • Grading Rubric General Guidelines
    August 2019
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  • NRSE 4062 RN to BSN Faculty Meeting Checklist
    August 2019
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  • Point Biserial Policy Revision
    December 2019
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  • Post Exam Review Policy
    August 2019
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  • Progression Guideline Policy Revision
    December 2019
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  • Remediation for Students Making Less Than 75% on an Exam
    August 2019
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  • Student Leave of Absence Policy
    December 2019
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  • Test Construction - Minimum Number of Questions
    December 2019
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  • Test Guidelines for Students
    December 2019
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  • Testing Policy Revision
    December 2019
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  • Testing Procedures
    August 2019
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• Policy Revisions and Additions (2019 Spring)

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  • Assessment Technologies Institute ("ATI") Revised
    January 2019
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  • ATI Grading Rubric "A" and "B"
    May 2019
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  • Attendance
    May 2019
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  • Clinical Skills Checklist
    May 2019
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  • Code of Ethics
    May 2019
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  • Disruptive Behavior
    May 2019
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  • Professional Dress Guidelines
    June 2019
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  • Progression Guidelines for
    BSN Students
    February 2019
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  • Request to Change Preceptor
    May 2019
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  • Testing Procedures
    May 2019
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• Policy Revisions and Additions (2018 Fall)

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  • Academic Integrity and Misconduct
    December 2018

  • Background Checks Revised
    September 2018

  • BSN Program Outcomes
    Reaffirmed
    August 2018

  • BSN Program Purpose Statement
    Reaffirmed
    August 2018

  • Closure of University
    December 2018
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  • Complaints Reviewed
    August 2018

  • Dosage and Calculation Revised September 2018

  • Essentials and Program Outcomes
    Reaffirmed
    August 2018
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  • Mission Goals and Program Outcomes
    Reaffirmed
    August 2018

  • Nursing Goals and Program Outcomes
    Reaffirmed
    August 2018

  • Progression Guidelines for Undergraduates
    August 2018

  • Readmission Process
    Revised
    August 2018

  • Resolving Academic Concerns Within the College of Nursing >Reveiwed
    August 2018

  • Simulation in Nursing Education
    August 2018

  • Simulation in Undergraduate Nursing Education Policy
    August 2018

  • Student Drug Screen Policy
    December 2018

  • Student Drug Screen Release Form
    December 2018

  • Test Construction
    December 2018

  • Tutor Policy
    August 2018
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• Policy Revisions and Additions (2018 Spring)

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  • Academic Performance Agreement [View Document]
    
    

  • Assessment Technologies Institute ("ATI")  
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  • Attendance
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  • Background Checks
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  • Cancellation of Classes Due to Inclement Weather
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  • Clinical Course Requirements
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  • Clinical Competency Exams
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  • Progression Guidelines
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  • Professional Dress Guidelines
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  • Progression Guidelines for BSN Students
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  • Remediation Process
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  • Social Media
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  • Testing Procedures
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  • Transfer from Another Nursing Program
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• Archived Policy Revisions and Additions

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  • Academic Integrity and Misconduct
    June 2018

  • Attendance
    March 2020
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  • Attendance
    February 2019
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  • Clinical Competency Exam Policy
    January 2020
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  • Dosage and Calculation Policy
    August 2020
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  • Progression Guidelines for Undergraduates
    August 2020
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  • Simulation Policy
    January 2020
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  • Student Drug Screen Policy
    September 2018

  • Student Leave of Absence Form
    February 2020
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  • Undergraduate Academic Performance Agreement
    November 2020
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  BSN Student Handbook

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  • Fall 2022
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  • Fall 2021
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     Summer 2021
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  • Spring 2021
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  • Fall 2020
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  • Summer 2020
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  • Spring 2020
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  • Summer 2019
    BSN Student Handbook
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  • Fall 2019
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  • Spring 2019
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  • Fall 2018
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  • Summer 2018
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Student and Faculty Codes of Conduct:

In consideration of concerns or formal complaints, the established codes of conduct for faculty, students, and staff will be used to guide decision making. The following codes of conduct apply:

ETSU Employee Conduct

https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/relations/procedures.php

ETSU Student Conduct, including but not limited to:

• Honor Code and Honor Pledge, http://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=295#Honor_Code  
• Information Technology Code of Ethics, http://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=295#Information_Technology_Code_of_Ethics   
• Disciplinary Offenses, http://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=295#Disciplinary_Offenses
• Academic and Classroom Misconduct, http://catalog.etsu.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=295#Disciplinary_Offenses  

In addition the College of Nursing will use the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Code of Ethics: Part II Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct and Interpretive Statements from the National Student Nurses’ Association as guides for determination of appropriate conduct of faculty, administration, and nursing students.

The following codes of ethics apply:

National Student Nurses Association Code of Ethics 2017 (pdf)

Approved by Faculty Council 5-14-13

All information pertaining to Clinical Health Requirements is in the Nursing School 101 D2L site. If you do not see it in your D2L, contact nursing@etsu.edu

D2L Site

Free Tutoring Available for All Nursing Courses!

Please schedule tutoring appointments through the Center for Academic Achievement (CFAA)

Resources for Student Success

Project Concert Login: https://secure.projectconcert.com/etsu 

Library Resource Links

• Sherrod Library Ambassadors
• Library Services for Nursing
• Subject Guide for Nursing
• Mobile Apps
• Access to eResources (Off-Campus)
• Library Integrations in D2L
• APA Academic Writer
• SAGE Research Methods
• BrowZine