REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTERED NURSE LICENSURE
In order to meet licensure requirements in New
York State, applicants must be at least eighteen years old, have graduated
from a program approved by New York State, and pass the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing examination (NCLEX-RN). Graduates of Helene Fuld
College of Nursing are qualified to take the licensing examination.
Applicants are required, as stated in the Nursing Application Packet,
published by The University of the State of New York, The State Education
Department, to answer whether you (the applicant) have:
· been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor), in any state or country;
· been charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor), in any state or country, the disposition of which was other than by acquittal or dismissal;
· ever surrendered your license or been found guilty of professional misconduct, unprofessional conduct, incompetence or negligence in any state or country;
· charges pending against you for professional misconduct, unprofessional conduct, incompetence or negligence in any state or country;
· had any hospital or licensed facility restrict or terminate your professional training, employment, or privileges or ever voluntarily or involuntarily resigned or withdrawn from such association to avoid imposition of such measures.
If the answer to any of the above is "yes", you must submit a letter giving a complete explanation, copies of any court records, and a copy of the "Certificate of Relief from Disabilities" or "Certificate of Good Conduct". Following a review of these documents, eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN will be determined on an individual, case-by-case basis.
The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services requires a fee of $135.00 for the license application and the first registration period. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing requires a fee of $200.00 for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Information sessions are scheduled before prospective students take Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics. Topics include: fire drill and safety regulations, tutoring, study groups, student standards of conduct, attendance and punctuality, and full- and part-time schedules.
A one-day orientation is scheduled for new students prior to the first day of class. Students are introduced to their classmates, the instructional staff, and to the facilities, services and policies of the College. Included in the orientation is information about health referral services, campus security, tutoring, academic advisement, counseling services, and alcohol, drug, and sexual assault policies.
The faculty and staff of Helene Fuld College of Nursing work with students as individuals and adult learners, providing services that will assist them to attain the objectives of the program. On admission, each student is assigned to a faculty member for academic advisement and individual help. Students are urged to take the initiative in seeking advisement. It is the student's responsibility to see that he/she is maintaining a satisfactory academic status and is meeting college requirements.
Tutoring is available weekly in all science courses, including the pre-requisite Selected Topics in Chemistry and Mathematics course. Tutoring in nursing courses is available upon request. Tutors are available for one-on-one sessions to provide guidance and to support student writing.
The pre-entrance prep program is a series of six-week prep courses designed to prepare applicants for admission to the College. Classes are offered in math, reading, writing, and nursing. For more information call 212-616-7249.
The College Counselor’s primary mission is to support the institution’s students and address their needs through individual counseling. Students can receive ongoing counseling or short-term counseling, which is confidential and free of charge. Additionally, the Counselor will refer students to other appropriate agencies if needed or requested, and acts as a student advocate or ombudsperson. The Counselor also periodically conducts time- and stress-management workshops.
The College Counselor’s hours are flexible. Appointments with the Counselor can be made by calling 212-616-7264, sending an e-mail to Karla.Fallon@helenefuld.edu, or in person by stopping by Room 318.
Any student who is injured in the College must report this to a faculty member or administrator at the time the incident occurs. An Incident Report will be filed and “911” will be called, if necessary.
Students who have health emergencies that occur during an off-campus clinical experience are referred by the clinical instructor to the affiliating agency's Emergency Department and/or a private physician.
The College does not assume responsibility for dental care, hospitalization, or treatment of health problems. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain and maintain their own health insurance.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
All students must meet the entrance requirements of the College. The skills and abilities required of nursing applicants and students are:
· Visual acuity must be adequate to read words, graphs, charts, instruments, and observe color changes.
· Auditory acuity must be sufficient to hear spoken words and body sounds with a stethoscope.
· Speech must be clear to communicate verbally in Standard English with clients, patients, and their families and with other members of the health profession.
· Sense of touch must be sensitive enough to feel for temperature and for size, shape and movement of parts of the human body.
· Sense of smell must be acute enough to detect odors (breath, drainage) that indicate changes in the status of the client/patient and unsafe environmental conditions (gas, smoke).
· Physical stamina must be sufficient to move freely and to assist in moving (lifting, transporting, ambulating) and in positioning clients/patients of all ages.
· Manual dexterity must be proficient enough to allow for proper utilization of equipment (syringes, catheters, manometers, etc.) during nursing care.
· Cognitive and reasoning abilities must be sufficient to interpret findings and apply knowledge to practice.
· Emotional equilibrium must be sufficient to be able to relate to others in a safe and appropriate manner.
A student who requests special accommodations due to a disability must submit the request with documentation from a qualified practitioner to the President of the College.
The President, in consultation with the Executive Committee, will make the decision as to whether the request can be granted.
The President will notify the student (or prospective student) of the decision in writing.
A copy of the response will go to the Director of Student Services.
If the student can be accommodated, the Director of Student Services will notify all instructors of the student’s needs.
Information on employment opportunities in nursing and procedures related to licensure and job-finding is incorporated into NURSING 225 (Professional Foundations), taught in the final quarter. Students are informed of current developments in the nursing profession and are encouraged to attend local meetings of professional associations and to subscribe to professional journals.
Opportunities for meeting with recruiters and prospective employers are arranged. A bulletin board keeps students abreast of available career and job opportunities and information is presented concerning baccalaureate programs in nursing. Program representatives from area colleges are invited to visit the College and talk with interested students.
Cell phones must be turned off before entering any classroom, laboratory, the Learning Center, or the Academic Resource Center.
The advertising, marketing, or merchandizing of credit cards to students on campus is prohibited.
A documented health hazard, smoking is not permitted in the College of Nursing or in front of the building.
Children are not permitted in the College. This policy in necessary due to safety and insurance concerns and regulations.
Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each class session lasts 75 minutes. Clinical experience is scheduled Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A detailed schedule is distributed and posted before registration each quarter. Efforts are made to accommodate individual student needs.
Classes will be cancelled for the day when the New York City Board of Education cancels classes due to hazardous weather or other emergency conditions. Students should check for such cancellation announcements on the radio, a local television station, or the Internet (e.g., 1010WINS, NY1, etc.). Cancellation of evening classes due to bad weather will be made by 3:00 p.m. and this information will be available by calling 212-616-7200 or by checking the College’s website (www.helenefuld.edu). Cancelled classes may be rescheduled. Time lost due to weather and holidays in excess of 5% of lecture and 10% of clinical will be made up at the discretion of the instructor prior to the final examination.
The New York State Educational Law regarding absence from classes for religious observance requires that each student who is absent from the College because of his or her religious beliefs, be given an equivalent opportunity to register for classes or make up any examination, study or work requirements which he or she may have missed because of such absence on any particular day or days. No fees may be charged for making equivalent opportunities available.
The College expects all students to attend classes, conferences and clinical practice sessions since excessive absences may affect the quality of a student's academic achievement and the attainment of the program objectives. Faculty members are free to determine their own policies regarding attendance and distribute these in writing on the first day of classes.
A student (photo) identification card is issued to each student.
The student (photo) ID card must be presented upon entering the College and worn by the student at all times when in the College.
No one without a college-issued ID card or visitor pass is allowed in the College. Family members and friends of students, food delivery personnel, etc., must wait at the security desk on the first floor.
All registered students are members of their respective Class Organization and of the Helene Fuld College of Nursing Student Organization. This organization serves to encourage students to become active citizens of the College. A faculty member is appointed to serve in an advisory capacity to each Class Organization.
The College has no planned recreational program due to the nature of the student body, which is predominantly an adult commuter group. The College does encourage students to plan activities according to their interests as long as they do not interfere with the program of studies. Student groups frequently plan small parties celebrating special occasions.
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