University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook - 2025-2026

Sep 29, 2026

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Undergraduate Student Handbook for the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing covering academic leadership, program mission and history, and institutional expectations for undergraduate students. Includes sections on research excellence and student research participation, inclusive excellence and civility, disability access and non-discrimination policies, and complaint procedures. Details academic evaluation, grading, exam-based course policies, academic integrity and professional conduct, dismissal and appeals, attendance and clinical compliance, technology and communication requirements, and essential abilities for progression. Includes student services, advisement, transfer guidance, graduation and licensure steps, and appendices for forms and sample plans of study.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

College Leadership

Introduction

History

Mission

Student Participation in College Committees

Undergraduate Research Experience

Inclusive Excellence

Civility

Academic Evaluation & Grading Procedures

Posting of Grades

BSN Grading Scale

Exam-Based Courses

ATI Testing Policy

Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy

Student Professional Conduct Policy

Clinical Policies

BSN Clinical, Simulation, and Laboratory Attendance Policy

Office of Student Services

Academic Advisement & Course Registration

Appendices

Independent Study Approval Form

Sample Plans of Study

University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Nursing Undergraduate Student Handbook 2025-2026 Table of Contents College Leadership 4 Introduction 5 History 5 Mission 6 Excellence in Research & Scholarship 7 Student Participation in College Committees 7 Undergraduate Research Experience 7 Research Statement 7 Statement of Scholarly Work 7 Inclusive Excellence 8 UMSL College of Nursing Inclusive Excellence Statement 8 Civility 8 Disability Access Services 8 Non-Discrimination 8 Complaint of Inappropriate Faculty Conduct 9 Missouri State Board of Nursing (MSBON) 9 Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 10 Excellence in Community Engagement 11 UMSL College of Nursing Community Engagement Commitment Statement 11 Excellence in Teaching, Testing, & Learning Enhancement 12 Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness 12 Required NCLEX Review Course 12 Technology & Communication 13 Computer Proficiency Requirement 13 Artificial Intelligence 14 Program Curriculum & Academic Requirements 14 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Outcomes 15 Essential Abilities 16 General Education Course Requirements & Prerequisites 17 Nursing Course Requirements 17 Independent Study Guidelines 18 Academic Evaluation & Grading Procedures 18 Posting of Grades 19 BSN Grading Scale 19 Dean’s List 19 Exam-Based Courses, Grading, Rounding, & Academic Progression 20 ATI Testing Policy 20 Exam-Based Course Grading, Rounding, & Progression Policy 20 Exam-Based Courses 21 Exam Construction and Review Policy 22 Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy 23 Student Professional Conduct Policy 23 Enforcement and consequences 24 Assignment of Excused vs Excused-Fail 26 Failure of a Course 27 Grade Appeals 27 Prelicensure BSN Academic Dismissal Policy 27 Student Procedure for Appealing Program Dismissal 27 Stopping Out/Leave of Absence 28 Changing BSN Tracks 28 Graduation Awards 29 Applying for Graduation 29 Applying for Licensure 29 Clinical Policies 30 BSN Clinical, Simulation, and Laboratory Attendance Policy 30 BSN Program Professional Requirements 31 Safe Professional Practice by Students in Clinical Settings Policy 31 Clinical Dress Code 34 Clinical Compliance Requirements 37 Insurance Coverage Requirement 38 Immunizations & Screenings 38 Injury, Exposure, & Medical Equipment Use 40 Transportation 41 Office of Student Services 41 Academic Advisement & Course Registration 42 Transfer Courses 42 Adding or Dropping a Course(s) 42 Student Conduct 42 Change of Program or Plan of Study 43 Retention Services 43 Academic Lab for Pre-licensure Nursing 43 Undergraduate Academic Success Plan Policy 44 Early Alert Academic Performance Flags 44 Student Organizations 44 Appendix A-Independent Study Approval Form 46 Appendix B-BSN Traditional Track Sample Plan of Study 47 Appendix C-BSN Accelerated Track Sample Plan of 49 Study Appendix D-BSN RN-BSN Track Sample Plan of 50 Study Appendix E-Appeals Form 51 BSN Handbook 2025-2026 Agreement 52 College Leadership Acting Dean Interim Associate Dean of Academic Programs Associate Teaching Professor Alicia Hutchings, PhD, RN, CNE Email: [hutchingsa@umsl.edu](hutchingsa@umsl.edu) [Phone: 314-516-6066](Phone: 314-516-6066) Office: 155 Nursing Administration Building Associate Dean of Student Affairs Cara Doerr, PhD [Email:](Email: ccdhdv@umsl.edu)[ ](Email: ccdhdv@umsl.edu)[ccdhdv@umsl.edu](Email: ccdhdv@umsl.edu) [Phone: 314-516-7781](Phone: 314-516-7781) Office: 111 Nursing Administration Building Associate Dean of Research Associate Professor Kimberly Werner, PhD [Email:](Email: wernerk@umsl.edu)[ ](Email: wernerk@umsl.edu)[wernerk@umsl.edu](Email: wernerk@umsl.edu) [Phone: 314-516-8421](Phone: 314-516-8421) [Office: 211 Seton Hall](Office: 211 Seton Hall) Traditional BSN Program Director Assistant Teaching Professor Michelle Barrier,

FAQs

What areas does the handbook cover for undergraduate nursing students?

It covers college leadership, program mission and history, inclusive excellence and non-discrimination, research expectations, and student participation. It also covers grading and exams, academic integrity and professional conduct, clinical policies, and student services including advising and graduation steps.

How does the handbook address academic evaluation and progression?

It outlines academic evaluation and grading procedures, posting of grades, the BSN grading scale, and exam-based course grading and progression policies. It also includes ATI testing policy and rules for rounding, progression, and academic advancement.

What clinical expectations are included for BSN students?

The handbook includes BSN clinical, simulation, and laboratory attendance policy, professional requirements for safe practice in clinical settings, and clinical dress code and compliance requirements. It also lists insurance, immunizations and screenings, and guidance for injury, exposure, and medical equipment use.

Sep 29, 2026

Uploaded by Aria