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2025/Intercession 2026/Spring 2026/Summer 2026  \n[www.QCC.edu/healthcare/healthcare-practical-nursing](www.QCC.edu/healthcare/healthcare-practical-nursing)  \nReviewed and Revised 1/23/2026  \n\n| TOPIC | Page |\n| --- | --- |\n| Welcome and Diversity and Inclusion Statement | 5 |\n| Nurse Education Department Purpose and Philosophy | 8 |\n| Organizing Framework, Integrating Concepts, Theories, Outcomes, Curriculum |  |\n| • Organizing Framework/ Umbrella/ Conceptual Model Explanation/Integrating Concepts | 10 |\n| • Program Outcomes/Student Learning Outcomes | 11 |\n| • Practical Nursing Curriculum Plan/ Summary of Course Hours by Semester | 13 |\n| • References | 16 |\n| • Program Terminology | 17 |\n| Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MABORN) Required Policies |  |\n| • Admission Policy | 21 |\n| • Program Warning | 21 |\n| • Admission Policy | 21 |\n| • Academic Integrity Policy\u003Cbr>o Academic and Professional Integrity\u003Cbr>o Plagiarism/False Information\u003Cbr>• Sharing & Copyright Infringement | 23 |\n| • Advanced Placement Policy | 22 |\n| • Attendance Policy\u003Cbr>o Classroom Attendance\u003Cbr>o Clinical/Lab/Simulation Attendance\u003Cbr>o Make-Up\u003Cbr>o School Cancellation, Delays, and Clinical Snow Day Policy | 23 |\n| • Course Exemption Policy | 26 |\n| o Educational Mobility Policy | 26 |\n| • Graduation Policy & Licensure\u003Cbr>o Graduation Requirements/Program Completion\u003Cbr>o Licensure Eligibility & Process\u003Cbr>• Good Moral Character Policy | 27-28 |\n| • Military Policy: Transfer or Advanced Placement of Military Education,Training or Service for a Military Healthcare Occupation | 30 |\n| • Progression Policy\u003Cbr>o Retention/Progression in Program | 30 |\n| • Readmission Policy\u003Cbr>• Denial of Admission to Healthcare Programs | 31-32 |\n| o Social Media Policy | 33-34 |\n| • Student Rights and Grievances\u003Cbr>o Student Rights and Grievances Policy\u003Cbr>o Student Records Policy\u003Cbr>o Request for Documents\u003Cbr>o Participation in Governance of Program | 34 |\n| • Transfer Policy | 36 |\n| • Withdrawal Policy\u003Cbr>o Call to Active Military Duty\u003Cbr>o Administrative Withdrawal Policy | 36-37 |\n| • Program Warning Policy | 38 |\n\n\n| Classroom Policies |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| • Cell Phones and Electronic Devices | 39 |\n| • Course Information | 39 |\n| • Course Evaluations and Surveys | 39 |\n| • Disruptive Behavior | 39 |\n| • Grading Policy | 39 |\n| • Religious Accommodations | 40 |\n| • Remote/Online Learning and Technology | 40 |\n| • Remote Testing Policy | 40 |\n| • Electronic Signatures | 42 |\n| • Standardized Testing | 43 |\n| • Student Accessibility Services | 43 |\n| • Use of Recording Devices | 43 |\n| • Visitors in the Classroom | 43 |\n| Nursing Lab Policies |  |\n| • Lab Experiences Definitions | 44 |\n| • Lab Kits | 44 |\n| • Lab Policies and Etiquette | 44 |\n| • Latex Allergy Policy | 45 |\n| • Open/Practice Labs | 46 |\n| 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