Master of Science in Nursing Student Handbook - 2018-2019 - Academic and Student Affairs Policies and Requirements

Sep 23, 2026

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Master of Science in Nursing Student Handbook 2018-2019 outlines policies and requirements for graduate study within the Office of Student Affairs at Wayne State University. It provides general publication terms, student responsibility for meeting University/College/program requirements, and a structured table of contents covering academic regulations such as scholarship, probation, exclusion, residency, course repeats, grading scale, attendance, withdrawal, leave of absence, distance learning, and examination rules. It also details clinical experience requirements, health clearance, safety and liability expectations, faculty and student responsibilities, professional integrity, appeals and conduct processes, and graduation requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages73

Reading Time3 h 4 min

AccessFree to download

Overview

History

Mission Statement

Philosophy

College of Nursing Administrative Structure

Office of Student Affairs

Academics

Academic Regulations

Scholarship

Probation

Exclusion

Residency Requirements

Extension Credits

Graduate Course Repeat Policy

Course Grading Scale

Attendance

Transfer of Graduate Credit

Withdrawal from Nursing Courses

Authorized Leave of Absence Policy

Distance Learning Policies and Procedures

Examination Policy

Off Site Qualifications and Exceptions

Distance Learning Professional Responsibilities and Behavior

Distance Course Scheduling and Admissions

Distance Program Class Size, Locations and Cohort Numbers

MSN Curricular Designs

Academic Program Planning

Requirements for the Clinical Experience

ACEMAPP

Health Clearance

BCLS - Level C or ACLS

Flu Vaccine

Liability Insurance

Maintaining Licensure

Criminal Background Investigation

Urine Drug Screen

Clinical Attire

ID Badge

Check List for Clinical Requirements

Student Injury Process

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan

Resources

Skill Laboratory

Physical Assessment Learning Laboratory

Office of Health Research

Simulation Lab

Faculty and Student Responsibilities

Professional Integrity Policy

Responsibilities of Faculty Members

Responsibilities of Students

University guidelines assisting persons with behavioral problems

Academic Appeal Policy

Basic Principles of the Appeals Process

Grade Appeal

Grounds for Appeals

Initiating a Formal Appeal

University Level Academic Appeal Procedure

Unsafe Practice

Student Code of Conduct

Student Organizations

Graduation

Degree Requirements

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING STUDENT HANDBOOK | 2018-2019 OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS 5557 Cass Ave. | Cohn, Suite 10 Detroit, MI 48202 GENERAL INFORMATION This publication is for informational purposes and is neither a contract nor an offer to contract. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time without notice. This material supplements the Wayne State University Graduate Bulletin and the Schedule of Classes and isnot intended to replace these documents. It is the responsibility of the student to meet and satisfy all University, College and program requirements. TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW History……………………………………………………………………………..…..….i Mission Statement ………...……………………………………………...........................i Philosophy……………………………………………………………………….ii College of Nursing Administrative Structure…………………………………..iii Office of Student Affairs.,…………………………………………………………….….iv ACADEMICS Academic Regulations…………………………………………………...…………….….1 Scholarship………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Probation…………………………………………………………………………………..2 Exclusion…………………………………………………………………………………..2 Residency Requirements……………………………………………….………………….3 Extension Credits………………………………………………………………………….3 Graduate Course Repeat Policy…………………………………………………………...3 Scholarship Guidelines……………………………………………….…………………...4 Course Grading Scale…………………………………………………..………………....4 Attendance……………………………………………………………..………………….4 Transfer of Graduate Credit……………………………………………………………….4 Graduate Course Repeat Policy…………………………………………………………...5 Withdrawal from Nursing Courses.……………………………………………………….6 Authorized Leave of Absence Policy……………………………………………………..6 Distance Learning Policies and Procedures…………………………………………….....7 Examination Policy……………………………………………..….…..………….8 Off Site Qualifications and Exceptions...................................................................9 Distance Learning Professional Responsibilities and Behavior………………….8 Distance Course Scheduling and Admissions...…………………………………..9 Distance Program Class Size, Locations and Cohort Numbers………..…………10 MSN Curricular Designs………………………………………………………..……….. 11 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner………………………… 11 Nurse-Midwife..………………………………….……………….…..…11 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner………………..………………………..….12 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner……………………………..... 12 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner……………………….…..... 13 Advanced Public Health Nursing………..……………………….……. 14 Graduate Certificate Programs…………………………………………………..14 Nursing Education……………………….……………………….……..14 Nurse-Midwife ………..……………………….....................................14 Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner …….......................................14 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner .………………......…………...14 Academic Program Planning………….……………………...…………….………….…16 Requirements for the Clinical Experience…………………...…………..…….................17 ACEMAPP…..………………………………………………..….……... 17 Health Clearance……………………………………..………...…..…….17 BCLS – Level C or ACLS …………….……….………………..………18 Flu Vaccine…………………………….…………………………….. 18 Liability Insurance…….……………….……………………………….18 Maintaining Licensure………………….………………………………18 Criminal Background Investigation ……………….…………….……..18 Urine Drug Screen………………………………………….…….…….19 Clinical Attire…………………………………….…………………….19 ID Badge…………………………………………………………..….. 19 Check List for Clinical Requirements………………….…………….. 20 Student Injury Process………………….…………………………... 23 Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan….…………………………... 24 Resources…………….……………………………….....……………………………... 25 Skill Laboratory………………..…………………….………………. 25 Physical Assessment Learning Laboratory…………………..………. 25 Office of Health Research..………………………...……………….... 25 Simulation Lab……………………………………………………….. 25 Faculty and Student Responsibilities……………………………………….. 26 Professional Integrity Policy……………………………………………26 Responsibilities of Faculty Member

FAQs

What is the general purpose and legal status of the handbook publication?

The handbook is for informational purposes and is neither a contract nor an offer to contract. The College may change provisions or requirements at any time without notice.

Which academic topics are covered under the handbook’s academic regulations section?

The handbook covers academic regulations including scholarship, probation, exclusion, residency requirements, extension credits, graduate course repeat policy, grading scale, attendance, transfer of graduate credit, withdrawal, and policies for authorized leave and distance learning.

What clinical requirements must students complete according to the handbook?

Students must meet clinical experience requirements and complete items such as health clearance, BCLS (Level C) or ACLS, flu vaccine, liability insurance, maintaining licensure, criminal background investigation, urine drug screening, clinical attire and ID badge requirements, and safety planning including a bloodborne pathogen exposure plan.

Sep 23, 2026

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