We welcome you to the College of Nursing and commend you on your choice of profession.
Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral prepared Registered Nurses are vital members of the health care team and are given the responsibilities of serving society and assisting patients during times of illness or injury. We will do all we can to provide you with the best education and training possible. However, you must take an active role in your education to learn the foundational theories and skills in order to prepare yourself for the responsibilities that lie ahead of you. Your interest, motivation, and dedication to this profession will bring many rewards as you complete your educational program and move into your new role with the health care team. We wish you success as you pursue your course of study!
As a professional student, you are responsible for following the Academic Regulations, Augusta University and College of Nursing Policies, and Program Specific Guides as outlined below. Students are expected to be knowledgeable about the regulations, policies, and program guides. If there are any questions, students are expected to seek clarification from the Program Director and/or the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. Any violation of the policies and regulations is prohibited and may result in academic dismissal.
While the provisions below are as accurate and complete as possible, Augusta University, the College of Nursing, and The Graduate School reserve the right to change any provision herein without notice if circumstances so warrant. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes. However, it is the responsibility of each student to know what changes have been made and to successfully adhere and meet the policies to successfully complete the requirements of the program.
Student Policies were revised on May 15, 2024. They are published and effective as of June 21, 2024.
CON 01ABSN Academic Progression Standards
CON 01BCNL Academic Progression Standards
CON 01CPost-Graduate Certificate Academic Progression Standards
CON 01DDNP Academic Progression Standards
CON 01EPhD Academic Progression Standards
CON 02Withdrawal from the College of Nursing
CON 03Academic Dismissal
CON 04Academic Probation and Suspension
CON 05Academic Standards Committee
CON 06Grade Appeal
CON 07Midterm Warning
CON 08Transfer Credits
CON 09Out of Sequence Students
CON 10Ethics and Privacy in Patient Care
CON 11Curriculum Changes
CON 12Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening
CON 13Laptop and Smartphone Use
CON 14Additional Expenses
CON 15Academic Advisor
CON 16Compliance Requirements
CON 17Clinical Code of Conduct
CON 18Essential Functions for Safe Nursing Practice
CON 19Professional Behavior
CON 20Student Employment
CON 21Communication with Faculty
CON 22Professional Citation
CON 23Attendance Policy
CON 24Leave of Absence
CON 25Exam Guidelines
CON 26Exam Review
CON 27Grading Policy
CON 28Math Competency (BSN and CNL Programs)
CON 29Medication Administration
CON 30Dress Code
CON 31Clinical Evaluation Process
CON 32Reportable Clinical Occurrence
CON 33Course Evaluations
CON 34Learning Environment
CON 35Change in Health Status