Philosophy

The philosophy of Lakeview College of Nursing, affirmed by faculty, is consistent with the mission of the college. The college will be forefront to the trends in health care and committed to improving nursing as a profession by preparing competent, safe, caring professional nurses for leadership roles in the health care community.

We believe:

• Professional nursing is the art and science of providing patient-centered care through collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team in a therapeutic environment.
• Nurses ensure safety and quality care delivery in responding to the dynamic educational and healthcare needs of the community by fostering socio-cultural values and respect.
• Nurses communicate and collaborate with the health care team by utilizing information management and technology to achieve positive health outcomes.
• Adult learning styles, rates of learning, learner readiness, cultural and ethnic background, and life experiences variances are inherent in the student population and are taken into consideration when planning and delivering effective teaching.
• Respect and dignity must be maintained to foster the learning environment, collegial relationship, and professional scholarship between the student and the educator.
• Student nurses are accountable for their desire to learn using commitment, initiative, and self-direction in achieving evidence-based nursing practice.

The nursing program prepares the graduate to provide, competent, and safe nursing care across the lifespan to patients and their families in a variety of settings. The goal is to provide an excellent nursing education experience. Nursing care incorporates evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, and critical thinking for safe nursing practice. The nurse graduate is equipped with nurse generalist skills, knowledge, and a foundation for continued learning and career advancement.

Organizing Concepts

• Collaboration
• Information Management & Technology
• Safety and Quality Improvement
• Health Promotion
• Professionalism/Leadership
• Patient-Centered Care
• Clinical Judgment/Evidence-Based Practice

The faculty and staff of Lakeview College of Nursing value and are committed to fostering diversity in the classroom, the College, and the profession. By respecting differences in culture, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, national origin, differing abilities, sexual orientation, and religious affiliation, we enrich the learning environment, improve the practice and profession of Nursing and enhance personal creativity and professional growth.

Lakeview College of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, ancestry, or disability in its nursing program or activities, including but not limited to recruiting, admissions, academics, disciplinary processes, and co-curricular activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination policies:

ADA and Title IX Coordinator (Student Disability Accommodations Coordinator):

Vicky Welge (217)709-0939
studentsfirst@lakeviewcol.edu

Complaints and discrimination may be filed through the College's Grievance Policy or filed with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights by calling 1-800-421-3481 or by visiting http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html

Professionalism - is expected from all nursing students at all times while in the nursing program. Professionalism is reflected by lifelong learning, appearance, and demeanor, respectful communication, punctuality in attendance and assignments, providing service to the community, and engaging in activities that promote nursing.

Punctuality - is consistently demonstrating promptness when meeting scheduled class, clinical, lab, and simulated learning experiences. It reflects initiative, enthusiasm, and active engagement in learning assignments and clinical experiences. Students are expected to attend class regularly. Specific requirements for class attendance and consequences for tardiness/absences can be found in the Student Handbook. The clinical, lab, and simulated learning experience, attendance as scheduled is required, and tardiness is unacceptable. A reasonable expectation is to arrive at the clinical site a minimum of 15 minutes before to the start of the assigned clinical time. Tardiness necessitates a plan of action initiated by the clinical instructor or preceptor that requires the student’s commitment to be punctual for subsequent scheduled activities. A pattern of tardiness may result in a failing grade for the class, lab, clinical, or simulated learning experience since a lack of personal accountability is inconsistent with professional nursing and safe patient care.

Conflict Management - Demonstrates collaborative problem solving skills in the event or conflict relevant to the course, clinical, lab, or simulation experience occurs. Conflict management skills include: engaging in timely and constructive dialogue with the immediate participants to clarify the issue; consulting in a timely fashion with advisor, clinical scholar/instructor, or preceptor; accurately identifying the negotiable and non-negotiable issues; and determining an effective strategy to achieve mutual goals, and follow through respectfully with the decision.

Constructively uses opportunities throughout the course to communicate questions and concerns relevant to the course/assignment outcome competencies. Comments on course, faculty, and preceptor evaluations are specific and include constructive feedback on effective teaching and learning strategies, as well as recommendations for improvement.

Disrespectful behaviors, including making demands, blaming others for one’s own mistakes, or demeaning others, are considered unprofessional and are unacceptable in the context of a collaborative and positive learning environment. Unprofessional conduct will be referred to the Dean, who will consult with faculty, Lakeview College of Nursing administration, and representatives from the affiliating clinical agency, as appropriate, to determine subsequent action, which may include referral to the Student Affairs Committee. Students of Lakeview College of Nursing are guests in affiliating clinical agencies or practice sites. A positive working relationship between the College and affiliating clinical agencies is imperative to assure quality placements in sufficient numbers for all students across clinical courses. Unprofessional communication or behavior reflects poorly on the Lakeview College of Nursing student body and jeopardizes future clinical placements. Deceleration, suspension, withdrawal are options for students who determine that clinical placements/schedules are unacceptable to them. Students are accountable for all information sent by the Lakeview College of Nursing email and must commit to checking for updated information as frequently as needed to identify new and changing information.

Respect - Courtesy, consideration, respect, and positive regard are conditions for learning. It demonstrates attentiveness, politeness, consideration for others in all learning environments and with patients, peers, health care providers, faculty, and staff. Respect is displayed by:

• Refraining from intruding, interrupting, distracting, or otherwise limiting the opportunities for learning.
• Interacting with all others with demonstrations of respect, tolerance, and caring. Body language, nonverbal behaviors, including voice tone, and personal opinion must at all times demonstrate professionalism and collegiality.
• Demonstrating respect for diversity of race, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation, gender, age, socio-economic status of patients, peers, and other care providers.

A student may be removed from the class, clinical, lab, or simulated learning experiences for disrespecting the learning or working environment and interfering with the learning or work of others. The ability to return to the class, clinical, lab or simulated learning experience is dependent on a commitment to demonstrate civility.

Confidentiality – Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality within and outside the agency. Students must maintain patient confidentiality in all communication, including use of electronic media. Extreme caution must be exhibited in relaying information about clinical experiences in any social networking media (e.g., blogs, Facebook) by never referencing clinical information that identifies people, place, or specific events. Well-intentioned reflection can jeopardize patient rights and your professional standing if perceived as violating ethical and legal parameters of confidentiality, patient privacy rights, and health privacy laws.

Technical Standards

Lakeview College of Nursing is committed to diversity and to attracting and educating students who will make the population of health care professionals representative of the national population. Our core values Adaptability, Caring, Excellence, Integrity, and Service, translate into our work with all students, including those with disabilities. Lakeview College of Nursing actively collaborates with students to develop innovative ways to ensure accessibility and creates a respectful, accountable culture through our confidential disability support. Lakeview is committed to excellence in accessibility; we encourage students with disabilities to disclose and seek accommodations.

Lakeview College of Nursing provides the following sample descriptions/examples of technical standards to inform incoming and enrolled students of the performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to complete the requirements of the nursing curriculum and provide effective and safe health care. To matriculate (enroll) the student must meet technical standards outlined below with or without reasonable accommodations and maintain related satisfactory demonstration of these standards for progression through the program.

If you had sufficient education, would you be able to perform the following technical standards:

Acquire Information:

• Acquire information from demonstrations and experiences in nursing courses such as lecture, group and physical demonstrations.
• Review and collect information from written documents and computer systems (e.g., literature search & data retrieval).
• Identify information presented in images from paper, presentation slides, videos, and transparencies.
• Recognize and assess patient changes in mood, activity, cognition, verbal, and non-verbal communication.

Use and Interpret:

• Collect and analyze information from assessment techniques/maneuvers such as those involved in assessing respiratory and cardiac function, blood pressure, blood sugar, neurological status, etc.
• Gather and explore information related to physiologic phenomena generated from diagnostic tools (i.e., sphygmomanometer, otoscope, ophthalmoscope) during a comprehensive examination of a client or patient.

Motor:

• Possess psychomotor skills necessary to provide holistic nursing care and perform or assist with procedures, treatments, and medication administration.
• Practice in a safe manner to provide care in emergent and non-emergent situations,  implement life support procedures, and perform universal precautions against contamination.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively, respectfully and sensitively with patients and families.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with faculty, preceptors and all members of the healthcare team during practicum and other learning experiences.
• Accurately elicit information, including medical history and other information from a patient and family or other support to adequately and effectively evaluate a client or patient's condition.

Intellectual ability:

• Measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize data related to patient condition.
• Exercise proper judgment and complete responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner according to the advanced generalist nursing role.
• Synthesize information, problem solve and think critically to evaluate the most appropriate theory or assessment strategy.
• Ask for help when needed, and make proper judgments of when a nursing task can or cannot be carried out alone.

Behavioral:

• Maintain mature, sensitive, effective relationships with clients/patients, families, students, faculty, staff, preceptors, and other professionals under all circumstances.
• Exercise skills of diplomacy to advocate for patients in need.
• Possess emotional stability to function under stress and adapt to changing environments inherent to the classroom and practice settings with or without accommodations.

Character:

• Concern for others, integrity, accountability, interest, and motivation, are necessary personal qualities.
• Demonstrate intent and desire to follow the ANA Standards of Care and Nursing Code of Ethics.

Lakeview College of Nursing endeavors to ensure that access to its facilities, programs, and services are available to students with disabilities. The College provides reasonable accommodations to students on a nondiscriminatory basis consistent with legal requirements as outlined in the Americans with Disabiliteis Act (ADA) of 1990, the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to an instructional activity, facility, program, or service that enables a qualified student with a disability to have an equal opportunity to participate in all student activities. To be eligible for accommodations, a student must have a documented disability as defined by the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The ADA, the ADAAA and Section 504 all define disability as (a) a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; (b) a record of such impairment; or (c) being regarded as having such a condition.

The College uses a case by case, interactive decision-making process to determine reasonable accommodations taking into consideration each student's disability-related needs, disability documentation, and program requirements. While Lakeview College of Nursing will make every effort to work with students with disabilities to accommodate their disability-related needs, Lakeview College is not required to provide accommodations that fundamentally alter or waive essential program requirements.

After reviewing the technical standards, students who determine that they require accommodations to engage in the program should contact the Disability Services to discuss their accommodation needs, confidentially. Given the clinical nature of our programs, additional time may be needed to implement accommodations. Accommodations are never retroactive; therefore, timely requests are essential and encouraged.

Applicants should have a minimum of 45 credit hours completed at the time of application to be considered for admissions. The following are the requirements for consideration for admissions into Lakeview College of Nursing: 

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

2. Admission Test Scores (RNs Exempt)

3. 60 Credit Hours in General Education and Prerequisite Courses with a grade of “C” or better. 

   1. All general education and prerequisites must be completed from a regionally accredited college or university.

   2. Lakeview College of Nursing also accepts CLEP Examination Credit for equivalent general education and prerequisite coursework. Credit may be awarded for CLEP Examinations depending upon the score earned on the examination and other factors, as indicated below.  Please visit The College Board website, http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html

   3. Limitations of credits earned through the CLEP Examinations are as follows: (1) duplicate credit in the same subject is not awarded in any case; (2) the total number of credits that may be awarded is limited to 30 credits.

Lakeview College of Nursing reserves the right to change admission requirements or to make appropriate revisions, amendments, or corrections at any time, with or without notice.

Additional Admission Test Information

If an applicant has a disability and needs to request accommodations for the Admissions Test, contact Vicky Welge at studentsfirst@lakeviewcol.edu or 217-709-0939.

It is highly recommended to prepare for this test by purchasing a study guide and reviewing it in some manner. An internet search for “nursing school entrance exam” will provide the resources needed to prepare.

Academic Forgiveness Policy

Lakeview College of Nursing understands that a student may have had difficult times in their life, resulting in sub-standard academic performance at previous institutions. Applicants in this situation can write a statement asking the Admission Committee to exclude this previous coursework from the cumulative GPA calculation. If that is the case, the prerequisite GPA on the transcript evaluation with be reviewed by the committee. Students requesting academic forgiveness will not qualify for an early admission decision.

Time Limitations

Science Course Time Limit

There is a time limitation on the prerequisite science courses needed for the nursing program. Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Chemistry I & II, and Microbiology MUST be taken no more than 5 years prior to the start of the nursing program, unless the student is currently a licensed RN.

Note: If one of the two-part courses (Anatomy & Physiology Part I, Anatomy & Physiology Part II, Chemistry I and Chemistry II) is completed within the last five years, then credits for the other part of the course will be recognized as long as it meets other transfer guidelines.

A student with prerequisite science courses that are not recognized due to time limitation will need to either repeat the course or pass a college proficiency test. For more information regarding the proficiency options please contact the admissions office. Note: There is a cost associated with proficiency exams.

Documentation

All applicants must have established legal residency within the United States.  Lakeview College of Nursing does not issue I-20s for student visas and therefore requires each student to be either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent U.S. Resident.  Documentation will be required at the time of application.  A naturalization certificate or a green card may be used as documentation for those born outside the United States.

Due to the competitiveness of acceptance, all application information should be received by the deadlines.

Fall Deadlines (processing begins January 15^th)

• Early Decision – March 1^{st *}
• Regular Decision – April 1^st

Spring Deadlines (processing begins June 15^th)

• Early Decision – August 1^{st *}
• Regular Decision – September 1^st

* Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale may apply for an early decision.

Admission decisions are mailed out approximately 30 days after the admission deadline. See the dates listed above.

To complete a full admission application, the applicant must submit all of the following:  

• A completed online application.
• Respond to a list of essay questions included in application.
• Admission Test Score (RNs Exempt)
• Two (2) reference forms from a recent employer or an educator.  References from relatives or personal friends will not be accepted. 
• A current course schedule along with a plan for completing any remaining prerequisite coursework, if currently enrolled. The official transcript evaluation will reflect plans for completing the required prerequisites.
• Official transcripts from each individual college institution attended. Paper and electronic transcripts are accepted. International transcripts and credentials must be translated into English with letter grades through a foreign evaluation service. All transcripts must come directly from the College attended or the foreign evaluation service.
• A current copy of the Illinois nursing license, if licensed LPNs or RN.
• A naturalization certificate or a green card may be used as documentation for those born outside the United States. 
• $30 non-refundable fee is payable to Lakeview College of Nursing.

After the application has been processed, applicants will receive an email confirmation that contains additional information about the program and an evaluation of official transcripts, if applicable. This email will be sent to the email address provided on the application for admission.

All application documents submitted to Lakeview College of Nursing for admission or transfer purposes become the property of the College and will not be released to the student or third parties. Transcripts from other institutions will not be forwarded to other educational institutions or agencies unless specified by state or federal regulation.  A student who needs copies of documents from other institutions must contact those institutions directly.

Applicants that have attended another nursing program need to provide this additional information at the time of application: 

1. One (1) of the two (2) required references must be from the Dean/Director/Chair or faculty member of the program from which was attended.
2. Course syllabi for any nursing course in which the student is seeking to transfer. Only nursing courses with a grade of “B” or better will be considered for transfer. 
3. Copies of results from Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) testing, or Kaplan (KAP), if applicable.

Applicants admitted under a provisional admit status must submit additional documents for consideration to full admit status:

• Official transcripts showing completion of prerequisite requirements with a grade of "C" or better. Transcripts are due before the semester drop date.

• Completed health record requirements

• Completed background check

Student orientation is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. Orientation may occur the week prior to the start of a semester. Failure to attend will prevent a student from starting any clinical course.

Classification of students is based upon the number of credit hours earned in required general education courses and required nursing courses that are applied to the Lakeview College of Nursing curriculum. Students are considered to be enrolled after they have attended the first day of the first class for which they are registered.

A non-degree seeking student is defined as a student not admitted to the nursing program and enrolled in Chemistry or Statistics. 

Application Process
Students applying to take Chemistry or Statistics can fill out the non-degree application indicating exactly which class(es) they want to enroll as listed on the application. Students must submit transcripts verifying prerequisites have been met for the non-degree courses in which they are planning to enroll. Once the non-degree application has been processed, and the student has been registered, an email will be sent to the email address provided on the application. Students enrolled as non-degree seeking will not be eligible for financial aid (including Lakeview scholarships). Enrollment as a non-degree student does not constitute admission into the nursing program. Non-degree students must apply for admission to be considered for degree status.

Grading
The work of each course is determined both by the content and subject matter and will be described in the course syllabus.  Grades are calculated using the scores compiled from class, i.e., exams, labs, papers, and assignments, etc.  The grading scale is as follows:

93-100 = A
85-92.99 = B
77-84.99 = C
70-76.99 = D
<70 = F

Student Progress
Students need to be aware of their academic standing in all courses in which they are enrolled.  Feedback is provided regularly and given in the form of exam and assignment scores.  At midterm, all students who are earn a grade below the passing threshold will receive an Academic Improvement Plan regarding course progress. Midterm grades entered in SONIS are based on exam average only and do not include supplemental course work. Academic improvement plans are not required to be completed for students in non-degree courses.

Attendance
Students are expected to attend all meetings of class and scheduled laboratory sessions in which they have enrolled. Attendance at lab sessions is required. Attendance will be recorded for each scheduled class and laboratory. It is the student's responsibility to attend all classes, arrive on time, and stay for the entire designated time. 

Testing and Test Taking Policy
Exams are administered at regular intervals in all courses and are expected to be taken as scheduled.  If an exam is missed, it must be made up as soon as possible and no later than the next class session. No smartwatch, fitness trackers, hand-held technology, ball caps, sunglasses, food, drinks, candy, cough drops, earplugs, earbuds, or calculators brought in by students are allowed while testing.  Examination/Test Review will be managed by the instructor and addressed in the course syllabus.

Non-degree seeking students should review the Policies and Standards of Behavior.

Health records are mandatory for all degree-seeking students. All documents need to be uploaded into the CastleBranch system by the provided due date. Any questions or problems, please contact CastleBranch directly.

Requirements:

• Physical Examination - completed within the past 12 months.
• Tetanus Booster (Tdap) – Booster must be within the last 10 years of the administering date (Tetanus Toxoid (TT) not acceptable).
• Hepatitis B -- Hep B titer regardless of previous immunization dates. If the titer is positive/immune, no other vaccines are required. If the titer is negative/no immunity, a repeat series of 2 vaccines must be done. Once the series of vaccines are complete, a re-titer must happen. Upload documentation for each shot as they are received.
• Varicella – Varicella titer regardless of previous immunization dates. If the titer is positive/immune, no other vaccines are required. If the titer is negative/no immunity, a repeat series of 2 vaccines must be done. Once the series of vaccines are complete, a re-titer must happen. Upload documentation for each shot as they are received.
• MMR – MMR titer regardless of previous immunization dates. If the titer is positive/immune, no other vaccines are required. If the titer is negative/no immunity, a repeat series of 2 vaccines must be done. Once the series of vaccines are complete, a re-titer must happen. Upload documentation for each shot as they are received.
• Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) - (one of the following done annually)
  • The two-step TB test must be done when entering College. A single-step technique can be used for annual renewals if the current test has not expired. Otherwise, a two-step must be completed again.
  • A student may elect to have a TB Quantiferon blood draw in place of the skin test. 
  • Quantiferon Gold Blood Test - Required if a student has had BCG vaccine or a past positive.
  • A student with a history of a positive result a required negative chest x-ray to have a been done within 1 year of admissions. The student will be required to do yearly TB questionnaire during enrollment. 
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination (required annually) during flu season
• 10 Panel Urine Drug Screen - Must be completed through the CastleBranch system. (Please review the drug policy)
• CPR Certification – Only two courses accepted: The American Heart Association-BLS Healthcare Provider –OR– The American Red Cross-CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers
• Meningococcal Vaccine - Proof of immunization.
• Hepatitis A is highly recommended but is not required.

Additional information regarding the health requirements are provided in the enrollment packet.

All nursing students who are offered admission are required to have a criminal background check completed through CastleBranch. Students will receive the appropriate information to complete this requirement once admitted. Clinical agencies may deny a student's participation in the clinical rotation because of a felony or misdemeanor conviction. As participation in clinical experiences are a required part of the curriculum and a requirement for graduation, denial of participation by a clinical site may result in delay of graduation or the inability to graduate from the nursing program.

Students who question their qualification for licensure in the State of Illinois should go to www.idfpr.com and complete and submit the Non-Binding Advisory Opinion form (currently no fee required). This is a pre-application process to verify licensure qualifications. If you plan to seek licensure in another state, please refer to that state’s board of nursing to verify qualification for licensure.

A student who has been academically dismissed or who have withdrawn from the nursing program may apply for readmission. The readmission policy is as follows:

1. A student who has been academically dismissed must sit out for one semester (summer included).
2. A student is only eligible for readmission if the student is able to complete the program requirements within the required six years.
3. A student’s application for readmission may be reviewed by the Admission Committee no more than two (2) times. If readmission is not granted after the second application, the student becomes ineligible for readmission.
4. If health concerns were a factor for the student leaving the College, then documentation for the ability to meet the technical standards with or without accommodations to continue in the program must be provided with readmission paperwork.
5. A student may only be readmitted once (1) into Lakeview College of Nursing.
6. A student repeating a clinical nursing course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.
7. A student readmitted into Lakeview College of Nursing is required to meet the readmission course progression requirements. Any LCN courses that are being repeated due to a previous failure or withdrawal must be passed with a “C” or higher, except N311: Foundations of Professional Practice that must be passed with an “A” or “B.”  To remain in the program, a student cannot withdraw or fail any course in which he/she has been previously enrolled.
8. A readmitted student is allowed to withdraw from one class that has not previously been taken. The remainder of the coursework must be passed with a “C” or higher with the except N311 Foundations of Professional Practice, which must be passed with an “A” or “B,” and must follow the guidelines included within the Student Academic Progression (SAP) policy.
9. Must meet graduation requirements at the time of graduation.

Note: Military students who have had to withdraw from a course(s) due to military obligations are exempt from the Readmission Policy.

Readmission Criteria

In order to be considered for readmission, a student must meet the following readmission criteria:

1. Minimum cumulative LCN GPA of a 2.00 on a 4.0 scale (students that did not progress past the first semester are excluded from this criteria).
2. Must be able to meet  the standards as outlined in the Student Academic Progression Policy in order to maintain enrollment and graduate and meet all graduation eligibility.
3. Documentation of remediation strategies to ensure success upon return.
4. Must apply for readmission within two calendar years of leaving the College.
    

Steps for Readmission

A student seeking readmission who has been academically dismissed or who has withdrawn from the Nursing Program must submit the required documents to the Director of Enrollment.

The following items will be required when applying for readmission:

1. A completed readmission application form.

2. A letter addressed to the Admissions Committee requesting readmission with the following points: Description of the reason(s) for being dismissed or withdrawn from the program;

   1. Identify the behaviors for the dismissal or withdrawal;

   2. Steps the student took during the period of absence to prepare her/himself to return to the program; 

   3. Plan for the implementation of changes that will promote success.

3. Release of  "I understand that this form and the information contained within it, once submitted to Lakeview College of Nursing, is considered confidential, and I waive my right to review it" form.

4. Payment of readmission fee

The student will be emailed the date to meet with the Admission Committee. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure Lakeview has the correct contact information.  

Readmission into the College will be dependent upon the availability of clinical space. If the number of applicants exceeds available space, applicants may be deferred to a subsequent semester. Readmission to the College is not guaranteed. The decision of the Readmission Committee cannot be appealed.

Approval of a readmitted student is considered an appeal approval for Federal/State student aid in regards to the student's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.

Readmitted students will be required to update their criminal background check and drug screen by the due date for health records. If readmitted, requirements will be provided at the time of the committee's decision.

Transfer Credit from Lakeview College of Nursing

Transfer of credit from Lakeview College of Nursing to other institutions is dependent upon policies and procedures of the receiving institution. Lakeview College of Nursing cannot guarantee acceptance of transfer credit or equivalency of transferred credit in other institutions.

Lakeview College of Nursing offers the BSN program at two locations with flexibility in enrollment. These are our standard progression tracks.

Traditional Track

The traditional track is a prelicensure track that is designed to complete the nursing program in four semesters. Students complete all courses during fall and spring semesters. Students may choose to take up to six credit hours in the summer semesters.

Accelerated Track

The accelerated track is a prelicensure track that moves at a fast pace and allows students to complete the program in four consecutive semesters of full-time study. The accelerated track includes a ten-week intense summer semester. To accelerate a student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the spring semester and not on Academic Probation.

LPN-BSN

The LPN-BSN track reduces the number of required credit hours for licensed practical nurses by way of proficiency.

RN-BSN

The RN/BSN track reduces the number of required credit hours for registered nurses through proficiency, acceptance of prior coursework, and work history.

Required 60 hours of prerequisites must be completed before starting any nursing course.  Please see the following suggested (Accelerated, Traditional, Pace) curriculum plans for nursing course requirements.

Additional preliminary coursework may be required as some institutions may require prerequisites prior to enrolling in courses listed.  Furthermore, due to varying credit hours for transfer courses, students may be required to complete additional coursework to fulfill the 60-credit hour general education requirements.

Suggested Traditional & Accelerated

NURSING Curriculum Plans

Suggested fall or spring start

RN/BSN Curriculum Plan

*   RN-BSN Students have the option to proficiency two (2) of the following courses:

N312 Basic Health Assessment

N313 Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology

N322 Basic Concepts of Pharmacology

N323 Mental & Behavioral Health

** RN-BSN Students will complete course requirements as assigned by the instructor.

Note:  RN-BSN Student’s professional nursing experience may be substituted for clinical hours per the Dean of Nursing’s approval. 

This plan does not include any general education requirements that may be left to complete.  This can be discussed with the admission personnel.  Please see the graduation requirements.

Course Offerings:

T = Theory, C  = Clinical, L = Laboratory
F = Fall, SP = Spring, SU = Summer

Course Offerings:

T = Theory, C  = Clinical, L = Laboratory
F = Fall, SP = Spring, SU = Summer

All general education and prerequisites must be completed before starting any Nursing course.

Semester 1

Lakeview College of Nursing has a cross-town agreement with the AFROTC Detachment 190 at the University of Illinois in Urbana, IL.  Please contact our Director of Enrollment/Registrar at 217-709-0931 for further information regarding the transfer of credit hours.

AFAS 102   Leadership Laboratory   credit: 0 Hours.

Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) is a dynamic and integrated grouping of leadership developmental activities designed to meet the needs and expectations of prospective Air Force second lieutenants and complements the AFROTC academic program (AFAS 111 - AFAS 342). It is a student planned, organized, and executed practicum conducted under the supervision of the Detachment Commander and operations Flight Commander. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AFAS 111 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force I  credit: 1 hour

"Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force," is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Taken with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AFAS 112 Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force II  credit: 1 hour

"Heritage and Values of the United States Air Force," is a survey course designed to introduce students to the United States Air Force and provides an overview of the basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force. Taken with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: AFAS 111 or consent of instructor.

AFAS 221 Team and Leadership Fundamentals I  credit: 1 hour

"Team and Leadership Fundamentals," focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Taken with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: AFAS 112 or consent of instructor.

AFAS 222 Team and Leadership Fundamentals II  credit: 1 hour

"Team and Leadership Fundamentals," focuses on laying the foundation for teams and leadership. The topics include skills that will allow cadets to improve their leadership on a personal level and within a team. The courses will prepare cadets for their field training experience where they will be able to put the concepts learned into practice. The purpose is to instill a leadership mindset and to motivate sophomore students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Taken with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: AFAS 221 or consent of instructor.

AFAS 331   Leading People and Effective Communication I   credit: 3 Hours.

"Leading People and Effective Communication," teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Taken with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: AFAS 222 or consent of instructor.

AFAS 332   Leading People and Effective Communication II   credit: 3 Hours.

"Leading People and Effective Communication," teaches cadets advanced skills and knowledge in management and leadership. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership skills and communication. Cadets have an opportunity to try out these leadership and management techniques in a supervised environment as juniors and seniors. Taken with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: AFAS 331 or consent of instructor.

AFAS 341   National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty I   credit: 3 Hours.

"National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty" is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. Requires concurrent enrollment with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: AFAS 332 or consent of instructor.

AFAS 342   National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty II   credit: 3 Hours.

"National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty" is designed for college seniors and gives them the foundation to understand their role as military officers in American society. It is an overview of the complex social and political issues facing the military profession and requires a measure of sophistication commensurate with the senior college level. Requires concurrent enrollment with AFAS 102. Prerequisite: AFAS 341 or consent of instructor.

Credit Hours

Lakeview College of Nursing is on a semester system.  While the length of a semester may vary, the definition is based on sixteen [16] weeks, which includes an examination period provided at the end of the semester.  

A “credit hour” is the amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is established and that reasonably approximates not less than:

1. one hour (50 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 16 weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or

2. at least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other activities, including laboratory, simulation, clinical, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Student contact time and out of class expectations are prorated for summer semesters or short courses that meet for less than the standard 16 weeks, so they contain the same number of hours as if the course were scheduled for a full semester.

Nursing education is an investment in your future, resulting in higher earning potential and greater career choices. Lakeview College of Nursing actively works to keep costs down while maintaining high standards.

¹Course Fees: Orientation, Technology, Simulation, Library, Student Activity Fee, Assessment, Health Record Maintenance, Student Malpractice Insurance, Facilities

²Testing Fee: ATI Nursing Education [Standardized Testing, Comprehensive Predictor, NCLEX-RN Live Review, Skills Modules, Video Case Studies, Drug Guide]

³Clinical Fee: Clinical Placement

Student Insurance: Lakeview strongly encourages all students to carry health insurance that meets Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement. Resources - For more information on some possible health care plans view below:

• Health Insurance Marketplace - The U.S. government portal for the Affordable Care Act, providing information on major medical plans, qualifying for Medicaid/Medical, local resources, FAQs, and how to apply for a plan outside of open enrollment. https://www.healthcare.gov/
• Student Insurance Plans - http://www.ejsmith.com   and  https://www.insuranceforstudents.com

Please Note:

Books, equipment, etc. may be purchased at:

• Follett Bookstore at Danville Area Community College - 217-443-8759 
• Eastern Illinois University Union Bookstore - 217-581-5821
• Other vendors, such as Amazon.

Uniforms are purchased through Star Uniform. Students enrolled in N311 Foundations of Professional Practice will be charged $10.00 for two uniform patches. The patches will come sewn on the uniform and lab coat.

Charleston Campus Students

Charleston Students under former LCN/EIU agreement
Effective Spring 2020 - students who started the program Fall 2019 and prior will be charged student fees from Eastern Illinois University (EIU) per the previous LCN/EIU agreement. Students have the option to waive EIU's Health Insurance. The fee structure and health insurance waiver deadlines are below.

Access your EIU PAWS account at http://www.eiu.edu/paws or contact 217-581-6605 to make payment.

Students who entered the program Spring 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021.
Effective Fall 2020 – students enrolled in Lakeview Nursing program for the first time in Spring 2020 and beyond have the option to take advantage of EIU Student Services and must sign-up for the services by the 5th day of the semester. Please complete the form and return as designated. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in EIU Student Health Insurance.

EIU Student Fees & Health Insurance

· Student Fees - Charleston students enrolled in twelve (12) credit hours are charged a flat fee of $450.00 each semester for services at EIU [recreation center, computer labs, library, health services, union center, campus improvement, etc.) Students who are enrolled in less than twelve (12) credit hours will be charged a prorated fee of $37.50 per credit hour each semester.
· Health Insurance Fee – all inquiries related to EIU Student Insurance should be directed to the EIU Student Insurance Officer by calling 217-581-5290. The deadline to waive or enroll in the EIU Health Insurance Fee is:
Fall Term 2020 - September 4, 2020
Spring Term 2021 - January 25, 2021
Summer Term 2021 - May 24, 2021

Accounts are due and payable in full on or before the date specified on the semester invoice, in accordance with the academic calendar. Students Account Statements are mailed once prior to the semester. Thereafter, students can log into their online student account (SONIS) to view their account statements. Students who do not pay in full, enroll in the tuition payment plan, and/or demonstrate approved financial aid coverage before the date specified will be dropped from all courses. [Note: Military TA and Chapter 31/33 - please see below.] Any funding sources received on the student's behalf and processed by Lakeview College of Nursing shall first be applied to any current outstanding balance for tuition, fees, and books.

Paying for College:

• Financial Aid: Financial aid (completed and verified file) and/or scholarship award at a level to fully cover tuition and fee costs. Federal/Student/Parent loans confirmed. Please refer to the Financial Aid section for more information. Students must use financial aid for the intended semester. Students cannot use current semester loan monies for a previous semester.
• Private Loans: Approved private educational loan. See the Loans section.
• Lakeview Scholarship Awards: Confirmed Lakeview College of Nursing scholarship award.
• Third-Party Payment Agreement: Confirmed employer tuition assistance program, College Illinois, Veteran's Benefits*, Military Tuition Assistance** (TA), WIA, Vocational Rehab, etc.
• Payment Plan: Nelnet Business Solutions (NBS) tuition management payment plan. NBS is a low-cost option for budgeting tuition and fees. It is not a loan program; therefore, you have no debt and no interest or finance charges with no credit check. The only cost is a $25.00 per semester non-refundable fee. To enroll in the NBS Payment Plan please complete the form located on their website: http://mycollegepaymentplan.com/lakeview/ You will need the balance due and student ID number to complete the form. Please contact the cashier at 217-709-0922 or studentaccounts@lakeviewcol.edu if you have any questions. Students must maintain prompt monthly payments to be eligible for continued payments through NBS.
• Self Pay: Cash, check, debit, or credit card. Option to pay on-line is available.

All financial obligations must be cleared before registration for a subsequent term and before graduation on both campuses. Failure to clear financial obligations will result in your ability to progress, or holding of diploma, transcripts, and Certification of Education form sent to the State by the College which allows you to sit for the NCLEX examination.

Veteran's Benefits - Chapter 31 and Chapter 33*

Students who have produced a certificate of eligibility by the first day of class for Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment or Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits will not be dropped from courses, charged a late fee, prevented from enrolling, required to secure alternative or additional funding, or denied access to college resources.
Requirements for this provision, students may be required to:

• Produce the VA's Certificate of Eligibility by the first day of class
• Provide written request to be certified;
• Provide additional information needed to properly certify the enrollment as described in other institutional policies.

Military Tuition Assistance**

The Tuition Assistance (TA) program pays the cost of tuition and some additional fees. Nearly all military service members are eligible for TA. However, each service branch determines eligibility criteria that often reduce access. Tuition Assistance covers up to 100% Tuition and Fees, not to exceed $250.00 per semester credit hour or $4,500.00 per fiscal year.

All Active Duty Service Members (including Guard and Reserve) must contact their Education Service Office (ESO) or Education Counselor within your branch of service before enrolling.

Please visit your branch of service for Tuition Assistance procedures and application.

All refunds will be requested through the Cashier and approved through the Business Office periodically throughout the semester. All refunds will be issued in the form of a check. Students should come prepared to meet their school/living expenses prior to the issuance of refund checks. Emergency loans will not be issued at any time.

All student accounts will be refunded in accordance with established College procedures (for Military Tuition Assistance see TA Refund Policy Schedule):

• 100% Refund - If the initiation and completion of the withdrawal are made through the Director of Enrollment/Registrar by Noon as follows: 
  • 16 week semester: By the end of the 2nd class week.
  • 10 week format classes or Summer session: By the end of the 1st week of class.
  • Weekend format classes: By the Monday following the 1st class meeting.

No refund will be given for withdrawals made after the deadlines stated above.

Military Benefits - Special Circumstances: A soldier ordered into active duty service by the Government will need to speak with the Business Office (TA Refund Policy Schedule).

• Federal Aid in excess of your statement of accounts will be refunded to you once the funds are received from the federal government. Refund checks are generally available 30 days after the start of classes each semester.
• Private Education funds are received electronically by the College and posted directly to the student’s LCN statement of account. In case of a credit balance, a refund check will be generated at that time.
• Each semester all credit balances will be refunded. No balances will be carried forward to another semester.

Note: The exception to this policy is when the Department of Education Federal Refund Policy Return of Title IV Funds must be applied to those students whose costs are paid by student financial aid funding.

State and/or Accrediting Agency Refund Rule
The State of Illinois has not established a mandated refunding rule for private colleges.

The Higher Learning Commission, as an accrediting agency, has not established a refund rule.

Federal Refund Rule (Return of Title IV Funds)
The Department of Education mandates that unearned federal financial aid funds are returned to the specific program if a student withdraws from all coursework in a semester (Requirements of 34 CFR 668.22). The amount of the refund is determined by days of the semester that the student was in attendance versus the remaining days (after withdrawal) until the semester ends. Students are notified by mail of their debt to the Department of Education. This debt must be paid in a timely manner in order for the student to receive future financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more details regarding this policy.

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) Refund Policy Schedule

• 16- week Course Withdraw submitted Before or during weeks 1-2 100% return

During weeks 3-4 75% return

During weeks 5-8 50% return

During weeks 9-10 40% return (60% of the course is completed)

During weeks 11-16 0% return

• 10- week Course Withdraw submitted Before or during week 1 100 % return

During week 2-3 75% return

During weeks 4-5 50% return

During week 6 40% return (60% of the course is completed)

During weeks 7-10  0% return

Financial assistance at Lakeview College of Nursing is available in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.  Additional information and counseling may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office located on the second floor, room 202, of the Danville Campus Building.  Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

Using Financial Aid to Pay for Classes

Students whose financial aid paperwork has been received and processed by the Financial Aid Department will be notified of awarded gift aid and Federal Direct loan processing instructions via their LCN student email.  Students with a credit balance due to their processed financial aid will receive a book voucher via their LCN student email to be used at the Follett Bookstore at Danville Area Community College (Danville students) or the Eastern Illinois University Union Bookstore (Charleston students).  Voucher usage has a limited time frame noted on the form.

Financial aid is always subject to change without prior notice if changes occur in your enrollment status, class attendance, personal circumstances, or in Federal or State deadlines.  You are responsible for all college bills not covered by your financial aid.  All charges that you incur during a semester that are not covered by financial aid must be paid before you will be able to register for the next semester.  If you have questions related to paying college costs with your financial aid, please contact the financial aid office.

Important Notice/Deadlines

Federal Deadlines: The new award year application is available October 1 and will require income information from two years before the academic year for which aid is intended.

State Deadlines: The State of Illinois sets a deadline for the Monetary Award Program each award year. There is not a separate application for the MAP grant. The required information is entered on the FAFSA.

We encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible each award year.

Institutional Deadlines:

• Scholarships – The deadlines for LCN scholarships are June 1 for fall semester, November 1 for spring semester and March 1 for summer semester. [Note: One scholarship application is required to be on file for the duration of enrollment, however, completion of FAFSA is required for each award year.]
• Federal Direct Loan Processing – The last date you can request a Federal Direct loan for a semester is no later than the mid-term date of each semester.
• Verification Deadlines – The Student Aid file must be completed, verified as accurate (and corrected if applicable) no later than the last date of the semester for which student aid is to be applied.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

To be awarded Federal and/or Illinois State student financial aid to attend Lakeview, a student will need to be accepted and enrolled as a degree seeking student.

Step 1 - Complete the FAFSA

Complete the Federal student aid application called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via the Internet at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa.  Lakeview's school code is #010501.

Students admitted for the Spring semester must add Lakeview's school code to the Student Aid Report via the Internet. Please contact the LCN Financial Aid Office to discuss what awards may be available, and the amounts since eligibility for some programs can change from one College to another. It is crucial to cancel any pending aid at the school a student is transferring from so LCN can proceed with their aid.

The result of the FAFSA is the Student Aid Report (SAR). Students will have the opportunity to print and/or review their SAR via the Internet site. Lakeview receives an electronic version of this report. The SAR will be used to determine which programs students qualify for and how much aid students will receive. The LCN Financial Aid Office will let students know what additional documents are needed to submit to the office to complete the Verification Process (Step 2).

Males required to be registered for Selective Service must be registered with Selective Service to receive student financial aid. Register electronically at the Selective Service website at sss.gov.

A student must be enrolled in the minimum number of hours required by the financial aid program.

Independent/Dependent Status

Applicants answers to certain questions will determine whether they are considered on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be "dependent" (still part of a parent's family unit) or whether they are "independent" (have formed their own family unit). Students are classified according to family unit because federal student aid programs are based on the idea that students, and their parents or spouses (if applicable), have the primary responsibility for paying for their post-secondary education. To be considered "independent," at least one of the following must apply to the student:

• turns 24 before January 1 of the academic year for which aid is sought

• is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

• is an orphan or ward of the court until age 18

• is married/has children (for whom they provide over 50% of support)

• meets and documents any other status questions on FAFSA as a "Yes"

Documentation may be requested from students who meet Independent Status due to answering "Yes" to one or more of the FAFSA questions.  If you have questions of any kind related to your eligibility for financial aid please telephone or e-mail the Financial Aid office.

Financial Need

Student aid will only be awarded based on LCN credit hours. When packaging awards no “concurrent” enrollment with another school will be considered. Most federal and state financial aid is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need. The formula used to determine who has need and who does not is:

• Student Budget - Expected Family Contribution = Financial Need

• Student Budget is the cost of attending college (tuition, fees, transportation, books, supplies, etc.). Expected Family Contribution is taken from the student's Student Aid Report (SAR).

• Financial Need is the maximum dollar amount of aid from the various sources for which the student is eligible.

You may not receive financial assistance up to the maximum dollar amount for which you may be eligible, and your total financial aid package may not meet your Cost of Attendance.

The various sources of aid have maximum award amounts and may be further affected by limitations in the availability of funds. Loans may be available if grant aid is insufficient. Please inquire at the financial aid office if you need additional funding.

Cost of Attendance for Financial Aid

The budget below represents an estimated cost to attend Lakeview College of Nursing for 2020-2021. It is based on two semesters/9-month school year and the premise that the student will be attending full-time. The two budgets represent one for the Independent student and the other for the Dependent student with parent(s).

The budget includes direct costs (tuition, fees, and estimated books) and in-direct costs (housing, travel, and miscellaneous). These costs vary by individual student and Do Not reflect what is due to the college that is stated on your student billing statement that you will be issued each semester.

*Tuition Rate x 30 credit hours ($460) and Fee Rate x 30 credit hours ($70) and per course Testing Fee ($160)
**Average Books & Supplies cost comparison by program
***Average per area housing ($325- month Dependent, $550 month Independent)
Miscellaneous personal expenses at $220 per month
Travel - an average of 150 miles per 32 weeks

Step 2 - Verification

Lakeview College of Nursing’s Financial Aid Office performs verification on all students applying for financial aid and verifies all elements of the FAFSA data. You and your family will be requested to provide the documentation concerning the information required on the FAFSA. Your financial aid file will not be completed, and student financial aid (that you may qualify for) will not be awarded until all verification is complete. Any instances of conflicting, erroneous, or omitted information may require a correction to your FAFSA data. Once corrections are processed and returned, you will be updated to any changes in eligibility. It is important to reply to all requests for verification documentation. Verification must be completed and corrections made (if applicable) before the end of the semester for which you are applying for student aid funds or all "potential" funds will be canceled.

Note: The verification process is not related in any way to the due date of the student’s semester billing. In order to apply student aid funding towards direct educational costs, the verification process must be completed and determined accurate and student eligibility determined prior to the billing due date. It is the student’s responsibility to pay their bill by the billing due date to avoid being dropped from classes due to nonpayment.

Federal Pell Grant

The Pell Grant is available to eligible students at LCN. To apply, you must complete the FAFSA application for financial aid. The resulting expected family contribution (EFC) will be used to determine your eligibility for all financial aid programs, including the Pell grant. This award can be used to pay tuition, fees, books, and supplies, up to the amount available each semester. If the student has funds after costs are met, then refunds are generally available 30 days after the start of classes each semester.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

A resident of Illinois (who is a US citizen or permanent resident of the United States), enrolled in an eligible program at LCN, who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, may receive a grant, called the Monetary Award Program (MAP). There is not a separate State application. To be considered for the state award, a student need only indicate Illinois residency when the FAFSA is completed. A dependent student's parent(s), whose information was required on the Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA), must be an Illinois resident. The State sets deadlines each award year that a student must meet to be considered for the MAP award. It is recommended that you apply early each award year. The announced awards (estimated or actual) can be reduced or canceled at anytime during the award year.

Step 3 - Acceptance of Awards

Federal Pell Grant and State Grant/MAP will be applied to a student's account who has met the eligibility. Federal Student Loans must be accepted through the process found in Applying for Federal Direct Loans.

Federal Loan Programs

To be eligible to apply for any of the Title IV student loans, you must:

• Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA.

• Have a completed, verified as accurate, student aid file on record.

• Complete loan counseling and other special requirements.

• Be enrolled in at least half-time enrollment status.

• Be enrolled in only coursework relevant to your program of study.

• Meet DL Program Regulations per 34 CFR part 668.

• Meet School processing deadlines

Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program (subsidized and unsubsidized)

• Repayment begins six months after the student graduates, leaves school, or drops below half-time enrollment.

• Loan disbursements are deposited in the form of electronic funds to the student's LCN account and are released no earlier than thirty days after the beginning of the semester.

• Students may request up to $7,500.00 at the Junior or Senior Level each award year (max subsidized amount in the figure is $5500.00).

• Independent students may be eligible for additional unsubsidized loans for a maximum eligibility of $12,500

• Please note: Some students may qualify for the following loan processing standards based on their program completion plan and will be contacted by Financial Aid Office with their Federal loan eligibility.

  1. Students that graduate mid-year (December) and are enrolled in 6 or more credit hours for the remaining summer and fall semesters can qualify to process aid based on the borrower based award year (BBAY). This allows the student to maximize Federal loan/grant eligibility.

  2. Students that graduate mid-year (December) and are not enrolled in any preceding summer semester courses will require Federal loan proration for Federal loans processed in Fall since the final period of enrollment is shorter than the academic year in length.

Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

Parents may borrow for their dependent undergraduate students. Parents would be eligible to borrow up to the cost of education minus any financial aid.

Loan Interest Rates

To view current interest rates and other loan information go to StudentAid.gov

Applying for Federal Direct Loans

Once your student file has been verified, loan processing instructions will be forwarded to your LCN email account. The application process is conducted via the Internet. You will be required to log in at specific sites (noted below) and use your Federal Student ID which is the same ID you must use when completing the application for Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA) each award year.

To apply complete these steps:

1. Complete entrance counseling at Studentaid.gov. All first-time borrowers at LCN are required to complete this step.

2. Complete the Electronic Master Promissory Note (EMPN) at Studentaid.gov.

3. Return your loan request responses from the previous email to the FA Office.

4. Meet school deadlines for the semester in regards to loan processing.

If the parent is applying for the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), you must:

1. Complete PLUS Application request process at Studentaid.gov.

2. Complete the PLUS Electronic Master Promissory Note at Studentaid.gov.

3. Contact the Financial Aid Office with the requested loan amount.

34 CFR Section 668.202 (e)(1) of the Federal Direct Loan (DL) Program provides that a school may refuse to certify a Stafford or PLUS loan application or may reduce the borrower's determination of need for the loan if the reason for that action is documented and provided to the student in writing provided the determination is made on a case-by-case basis. All previous borrowing of student loans and total debt will be reviewed prior to certification of future loans.

Repayment of Federal loans

LCN students who process Federal Loans and drop below half-time enrollment, withdraw from the program, or graduate, will receive personalized exit information from the Financial Aid Office regarding their Federal loans. More information on repaying Federal student loans can be found at https://studentaid.gov

Federal Student Loan Ombudsman

The Ombudsman Group is dedicated to helping resolve disputes related to Direct Loans, Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans, Guaranteed Student Loans, and Perkins Loans. If a borrower has completed the steps to resolve a loan dispute and is not satisfied, the borrower may need to contact the Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman Group of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The Ombudsman Group is neutral, informal, and confidential resources to help resolve disputes about your federal student loans. Contact the Ombudsmen Group as a last resort. Make every effort to resolve your student loan problem before contacting the Ombudsman Group.

FSA Ombudsman Group
PO Box 1843
Monticello, KY 42633
Phone: 877-557-2575
Fax: 606-396-4821
https://studentaid.gov/feedback-ombudsman/disputes/prepare

Alternative Loans

Alternative loans, commonly referred to as "private loans," are offered by various banks and private lenders to cover the costs of College not covered by other financial aid resources. A Credit Check is completed on the potential borrower. Also, it is common to be required to have a co-signer for the loan. Interest rates are variable by borrower and based on many factors that the lender deems relevant.

Alternative loans are intended for:

• students whose financial aid doesn't cover the full cost of higher education (Cost of Attendance is considered in need) or,

• students who may not be enrolled in a financial aid eligible program or,

• students who may not be eligible for financial aid for other reasons.

Depending on individual circumstances, a parent may also be able to borrow alternative loans to help pay for a child's college expenses.

There are many companies that offer alternative loans. As a wise consumer, you should shop around and investigate what lender offers the best loan to meet your needs. You may choose any lender you wish. In considering a lender, you should look at the interest rates, repayment period, "reward" options, the quality of their customer service, and the amount eligible to borrow within specific time frames. All of these considerations will help you find the best loan to meet your educational needs.

Lakeview College of Nursing does not sponsor or endorse any lender. We do have a "historical" listing of lenders that current and/or previous students have used. You may visit FASTChoice at http://choice.fastproducts.org/FastChoice/home/1050100 to view additional private loan entrance information and compare products offered by lenders on the historical list. As a consumer, you should research your options and use your best judgment to choose a lender. We strongly suggest that students contact us to discuss the Federal Stafford loan program and what advantages concerning interest rates, repayment options and other consumer information that may make it a better choice for borrowing funds for educational expenses. A parent of an undergraduate student also has the option of borrowing on the student's behalf for education expenses called the Federal PLUS program, this program may also have advantages for the consumer when comparing to an alternative loan. Each of these Federal loan programs require that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be completed and verified to be accurate before the loan can be certified and processed. Student's can also research this information on their own at the Department of Education's Web page at studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/loans/federal-vs-private

For all loan questions, please call the Financial Aid Office at 217.709.0928.

If you withdraw or cease attendance, you may have charges and financial aid adjusted according to the time and circumstances that you cease enrollment. You should refer to the refund schedules, which are published in the current academic calendar. If you fail to attend class without officially withdrawing, it may void your financial aid, leaving you responsible for all charges. You must advise the Director of Enrollment/Registrar in writing in order to withdraw officially. It is in your best interest to speak to the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawal. NOTE: No loan refund check can be released if it is determined that a student has ceased attendance.

Withdrawal refund policy for student financial aid funds will be in compliance with regulations for Return of Funds of Title IV awards (Requirements of 34 CFR 668.22). The Department of Education mandates that unearned federal financial aid funds are returned to the specific program if a student withdraws from all coursework in a semester. The amount of the refund is determined by the days of the semester that the student was in attendance versus the remaining days (after withdrawal) until the semester ends.

Any unearned Title IV aid must be returned to the Federal government within 45 days of the date of determination of your withdrawal. Students are notified by mail of their debt to the Department of Education. This debt must be paid in a timely manner for the student to receive future financial aid.

Funds that are returned to the Federal government are used to reduce the outstanding balances in individual federal programs. Financial aid returned by you and/or your parent or the College must be allocated in the following order*:

1. Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan
2. Federal Subsidized Direct Loan
3. Federal Direct Parent Loan (PLUS)
4. Federal Pell Grant

*Federal programs that the College does not participate in are not included in the distribution.

Contact the Financial Aid Office for more details regarding this policy.

State and/or Accrediting Agency Refund Rule
The State of Illinois has not established a mandated refunding rule for private colleges.
The Higher Learning Commission, as an accrediting agency, has not established a refund rule.

For information regarding how your academic progression can affect financial aid benefits, please see the Student Academic Progression Policy. Lakeview College of Nursing has one SAP policy that applies to all students.

Under the Higher Education Act, students become ineligible for federal student aid upon convictions during any period of enrollment of any offense involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs. Federal aid includes Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, and Federal Pell Grants.

Penalties for Drug Convictions
Possession of illegal drugs:

Sale of Illegal Drugs:

1. First offense: Two years from the date of conviction
2. Second and subsequent offenses: Indefinite ineligibility from the date of conviction.

How to Regain Eligibility
If a student successfully completes a drug rehabilitation program, he or she can regain eligibility for federal student aid funds as of the date the student successfully completes the program.
To be sufficient to reinstate financial aid eligibility, the program must include at least two unannounced drug tests and satisfy at least one of the following requirements:

1. Be qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly from a federal, state or local government program.
2. Be qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally-or state-licensed insurance company.
3. Be administered or recognized by federal, state or local government agency or court.
4. Be administered or recognized by federally - or state - licensed hospital, health clinic or medical doctor.

There are important steps that you, the student, and LCN, as the certifying official, need to follow to ensure that you receive your benefits in a timely manner and that you do not receive over-payments that you are required to repay to the Dept. of Veteran Affairs. These steps are as follows:

• When you apply or renew your benefits, all correspondence with the Federal Agency is with you, the veteran. LCN is not sent copies of your approvals or your certificates of eligibility. If you do not bring these in when you receive them, we will not know that you have benefits available to you.
• Refer to this website concerning education benefits: https://www.va.gov/
• Each semester when you enroll, you must:
  • Complete and return the LCN Veteran's Enrollment Certification Form to the Financial Aid office. The blank form will be emailed to you prior to the start of each semester.

If you withdraw, drop, or change credit hours in any way after your initial enrollment, you must contact the LCN Financial Aid office immediately so that we can contact the Dept. of Veterans Affairs to notify them of the change in hours. If this is not done, it will result in an overpayment of your benefits and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs will take aggressive action to reclaim the overpayment. The Dept. of Veterans Affairs has a number of actions they pursue to reclaim overpayments, one of which is withholding future benefits.

If you have questions regarding the amount of your entitlement, how many months you have left, or other inquiries, please call the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Regional Office at 1-888-442-4551. The school does not have access to this information.

All enrollment certifications are transmitted to the Dept. of Veteran Affairs office in St. Louis, MO. Please take into consideration that the St. Louis Office assists 15 states in their region. At times, there is an over-abundance of information sent to them, and they may be backlogged. This may result in your hours not being available on the WAVE or the telephone electronic certification number. If this happens, please call us to ensure that the hours have been certified. After we have confirmed certification, you will need to call the VA Regional Office to certify your enrollment. See contact numbers listed below.

You will self-certify each month that you are enrolled in college at the Web Automated Verification of Enrollment (WAVE) https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do.

COMPARE THE PROGRAMS

If you are eligible for another benefit program as well as the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33), you should review the side-by-side comparison of benefits under each program. https://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/comparison_chart.asp. While each individual's situation is different, this may help you determine which of the programs provide the most benefit for your individual situation. You should now have enough information to decide whether you want to apply for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or another benefit program. Remember, if you give up another program to receive the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it is an irrevocable choice - this means that once you have selected the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you cannot switch back to the program you gave up. At this time, you also will have to determine which school you will apply to for enrollment. https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/school_decision.asp

CONTACT INFORMATION

LCN Veteran's Certifying Official
Tammy Garza 217-709-0928 tgarza@lakeviewcol.edu

LCN Director of Financial Aid & Veteran's Education Benefits
Janet Ingargiola 217-709-0930  jingarg@lakeviewcol.edu
For the Online Brochure of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors 2018 Edition: https://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp

AT VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION - PHONE NUMBERS

• Dept. of Veteran Affairs Regional Office 1-888-442-4551
• Monthly Enrollment Certification 1-877-823-2378
• General Information other VA Benefits 1-800-827-1000
• POW/MIA Certification 217-782-3564  or 217-782-6641
• Call Center: The Department of Veterans Affairs Education Call Center open for telephone calls Monday through Friday during normal business hours from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Central Standard Time 1-800-827-1000

AT STATE OF ILLINOIS

1. Veteran's Illinois Contact https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/state.asp?State=IL&dnum=ALL
2. Vocation Rehabilitation (Peoria, IL) 309-688-2170  or the VA Toll free 1-800-827-1000 and please note the government website listed below:
3. https://www.benefits.va.gov/VOCREHAB/edu_voc_counseling.asp (Vocational Rehabilitation)

WEB PAGES FOR VETERANS AND/OR THEIR SPOUSE/DEPENDENTS

• https://www.va.gov/WelcomeVA_Guide_print_version_final.pdf (Welcome Guide)
• https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage (VA/DoD Benefits and Services)
• https://www.gibill.va.gov/wave/index.do (WAVE)
• https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/DEA.asp (Dependent’s Education Assistance Program)
• https://maketheconnection.net/ (Information, resources, and solutions affecting health and well being)
• https://nrd.gov/ (National Resource Directory)

Lakeview College of Nursing reserves the right to make appropriate revisions, amendments, or corrections to policies and procedures at any time with or without notice.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendars are here: http://www.lakeviewcol.edu/academic-calendar

General Information

Registration for the next semester should be done on designated dates indicated on the academic calendar to avoid late fees.

Degree seeking students must meet with their academic advisor prior to registration for classes. All admission records must be completed prior to registration. Failure to have student health records on file with CastleBranch will prevent a student from participating in any clinical courses.

Non-degree seeking students must contact the Director of Enrollment/Registrar in order to register. Class size is limited, and enrollment for late registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Each registered student must show verification of financial aid coverage and/or pay tuition and fees by the date specified on their semester invoice. Failure to pay or to make financial arrangements by the date specified will result in an automatic drop of all courses. The student must then register during the late registration period if they still wishes to attend and pay tuition and fees, as well as the late payment fee of $50 at the time of registration. Students who have produced a certificate of eligibility by the first day of class for Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment or Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits will not be charged a late fee or denied access to college resources.

A student cannot register for a course that has already started (this includes clinical and/or lab).

Registrations are subject to administrative change to insure that all students are placed in courses they need, and courses and clinical groups are balanced according to faculty availability and clinical agency requirements.

Current Student Registration

Students enrolled are encouraged to register for the upcoming semester in October and March according to the dates established for registration (see academic calendar). A late registration fee of $50 will be applied to a student account if registrations are received after the two-week registration period.

The following procedure should be followed:

• Students can view their advisor's name from their SONIS account.
• Students will contact their advisor for an appointment to register in October and March.
• The advisor will review, complete, and sign the program plan.
• Any changes in a student's program plan due to course failure or withdrawal may cause the student's name to be placed on a waiting list for courses that need to be repeated.
• The student will sign the program plan.
• A copy of the program plan will be given to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar by the advisor.
• A billing statement will be generated and mailed to the student by the College Secretary/Cashier. Students have the capability from their SONIS account to view the balance of their account.

Cancellation of Courses

The College reserves the right to cancel a course up to and including the first day of the class meets.

Students planning to audit a class may register on a space-available basis before the scheduled start date of the class. Auditing is for theory coursework only, and students will still be expected to take the exams. Once the class has met, students may not change from audit to credit status or vice versa without written permission of the instructor. The fee for auditing is $50 per credit hour. If a student changes to credit status before the first class meeting, the tuition rate in effect at the time will be assessed with no late registration fee applied.

General Attendance/Absence Policy

Lakeview College of Nursing students are expected to attend all meetings of classes (live and online), scheduled laboratory, and clinical sessions in which they have enrolled. Attendance at clinical and lab sessions is required. Attendance will be recorded for each scheduled clas, laboratory, and clinical experience. It is the student's responsibility to attend all classes, arrive on time, and stay for the entire designated time. Students who violate the clinical/lab dress code and/or student conduct code will not be permitted to attend or remain in the class, laboratory or clinical experience, and an absence will be recorded. Students must wear a Lakeview College of Nursing-issued student ID badge at all times while in class, lab, and at clinical sites.

Theory Attendance Policy

Attendance at all classroom sessions are expected and missing any classroom sessions can have an impact on the student's course grade and ability to be successful in the course.  Students are expected to prepare for each classroom session by completing the required readings and other assignments. If the student does not attend two (2) scheduled class(es) during the semester, the course coordinator will evaluate their ability to complete the course. Attendance will be taken during each theory period. Refer to the syllabus for further explanation of the theory attendance policy, requirements, and consequences for the course.

On-Line Course Attendance Policy

Attendance in the online classroom platform is expected, and missing any online coursework can have an impact on the student's course grade. Attendance will be taken weekly. Students are expected to prepare for each online session by completing the required readings and other assignments. Active participation is an exception from the very beginning of the course, and ongoing active participation must be maintained throughout the semester. If the student does not actively complete content for two (2) online sessions during the semester, the course coordinator will evaluate the student's ability to complete the course and may result in failure of the course. 

Clinical Attendance Policy – See Clinical Policies.

Military Attendance and Withdrawal Policy

This policy is for students who are currently in the National Guard, Reserves, or active duty United States military and have been called to active duty service or deployment. An official copy of the military orders must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Any student called to active military service, specialized training, or disaster relief efforts may receive an excused absence for class time missed (less than 7 consecutive days or one weekend for a weekend course). If the required military leave results in the student missing 7 or more consecutive days of class/clinical/lab time or more than one weekend for a weekend course, the student may withdraw from all courses. The student has the right to receive a refund of tuition and fees for missed classes of 7 or more consecutive days or more than one weekend for a weekend course associated with active-duty military service. Students should speak with the Financial Aid Office and Business Office.  Alternatively, with the permission of the Dean of Nursing, a student may receive an incomplete on all courses registered. Students should refer to the Incomplete Policy for additional information.

Request to make up missed class time due to Military obligations

For those students wishing to receive an excused absence for Military obligations, an official copy of the military orders must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Any request to make-up missed class time must be made within a week of receiving official notification by the military service. Students seeking an excused absence for class time missed due to military obligations will be considered absent for the day(s) until the missed course content is completed. If the student is unable to complete missed course content, the absence will remain in effect and will be subject to the consequences outlined in the Attendance Policy.

To withdraw from a course, a student must meet with their Advisor or Course Coordinator to complete an ADD/DROP/WITHDRAW form before to the deadline for course withdrawal. Students are advised to consult with the Financial Aid Office regarding the effect on financial aid status before withdrawing from a course. Students who withdraw from a course need to be aware that they may be placed on a wait list for repeating the needed course.  The withdrawal procedures are as follows:

Five Week Classes:

The first class day through the end of the 3^rd week course a grade of “W” (withdrawal) will be recorded on transcript.

Eight Week Classes:

The first class day through the end of the 6^th week course a grade of “W” (withdrawal) will be recorded on transcript.

Ten Week Classes:

The first class day through the end of the 8^th week course a grade of “W” (withdrawal) will be recorded on transcript.

Fifteen Week Classes:

The first class day through the end of the 13th week course a grade of “W” (withdrawal) will be recorded on transcript.

Short Session/ Weekend Courses:
The deadline to withdraw from any short session weekend class is prior to the third class meeting.

Students may only repeat a course one time in which they received a grade of “W” or failing grade.  Any student who has withdrawn from one course will be placed on academic probation. Students withdrawing from two different courses will be dismissed from the College.

The student may not withdraw from a course if there is a Student Code of Conduct issue or a Grievance is pending or being investigated.

Withdraw due to Military Obligations

A student who withdraws from the program due to military obligations, must complete a Withdrawal Form must and attach an official copy of the military orders. The form and orders must be submitted to the Dean of Nursing. 

Late Withdrawal

In the case of extreme circumstances where the deadline to withdraw without academic penalty has passed, a student may petition the Dean of Nursing for a late withdrawal from all courses. If granted, the student would receive a grade of “W” for any course not completed in the semester.

Withdrawal from the College

A student may withdraw for academic reasons or serious personal problems.  To withdraw from the College, the student must complete a Withdrawal from the College Form obtained from the Registrar's Office.  If a student withdraws from the College by the official withdraw date, a “W” will be posted on the student transcript (see SAP).  A student may not withdraw from the College or any courses after the official withdraw date.  Students who have been awarded financial aid must contact the Financial Aid Office prior to officially withdrawing from the College. A return of Title IV funds calculation may be required – refer to Financial Aid Implications (Return of Title IV Funds). All obligations to the College must be cleared at the time of withdrawal.

A student who withdraws from the College and wishes to return at a later time must go through the readmission process. If readmitted, the student will be accountable to the policies and procedures of the current handbook.

Lakeview College of Nursing does not have a Leave of Absence Policy.  Please refer to the Withdrawal policies and procedures and Tuition Refund Policies.

The Dean of Nursing has the authority to dismiss and/or to refuse readmission to any student at any time if circumstances of a legal, moral, health, social or academic nature are considered to justify such action. The dismissal may be a result of a probationary period (see SAP) or may be independent of probation.

A faculty member may recommend to the Dean of Nursing the dismissal of a student if it is inadvisable for the student to continue in the College. A recommendation for dismissal may be based upon observed problems in mental or physical health, conduct, attendance, quality of clinical performance, and/or failure to meet academic requirements. The Dean of Nursing may make an immediate decision or take the recommendation to the Faculty Organization for further discussion. The student will be afforded due process.

Grades are issued at the end of each semester. The requirements for obtaining the course grade will be stated in each course syllabus.  If there is a question, the student is responsible for clarifying the instructor’s expectations.

Grading Scale

The grades given in LCN courses are as follows:

No grade will be rounded.

For all courses, students must earn at least a C average on all exams to pass the course, except N311 Foundations of Professional Practice an B must be earned. Test averages are calculated prior to adding in papers, projects, or other non-exam scores. If the average is less than a C or B for N311, the student earns the test average for the course.  If the student’s test average is C or B or higher, all of the remaining course assignments are calculated into the final grade. Students who do not earn a C in all courses except a B in N311 when exams are averaged fail the course, regardless of the grades on the other non-exam course activities.

In a nursing course that contains a clinical or lab components, a student must earn a grade of at least C in theory, except N311 Foundations of Professional Practice a B must be earned and C or S (satisfactory) in the clinical or lab components to receive degree credit for the course. If the student’s clinical-grade is satisfactory, the grade for the course is the theory grade. A U (unsatisfactory) clinical performance results in failure or an F grade for the course.

No extra credit will be provided for students to raise a grade. Students cannot earn more than 100% on any assignment or exam in any course.

No rounding of grades. Student letter grades will be determined by the whole number; no rounding is used. Therefore if a student earns a 76.9, the grade earned is a 76. If a student receives an 84.5, the student receives an 84.

Grade Point Average
Grade point averages are computed at the end of each semester and cumulatively over the semesters. All LCN semester hours count on the student’s grade point average in determining scholastic eligibility to remain in the College. The procedure for computing grade point averages in available from the Registrar.

Grade Reports

Grades are issued at the end of each semester.  Students may review their grades through the SONIS system. No grades will be given out by the Registrar’s Office over the phone or by e-mail in accordance with the Family and Educational Right to Privacy Act of 1974. Official grades are in SONIS.

Dean's List
The Dean's list recognizes students who have demonstrated academic achievement. Students who complete a semester of 6 or more semester hours with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the Dean's list.

The Dean's list may be forwarded to media and/or posted to Lakeview website following the final grade notification each semester. If a student does NOT wish for this information to be published, they just opt-out of Merit with the first week of class for the semester that will be publicized. The information is released to newspapers based upon the zip code of the student.

Incomplete Grades

An incomplete grade may be requested by a student with the approval of the Dean of Nursing when a student is unable to complete the coursework because of illness, serious injury or other circumstances beyond the student's control.  An "I" may be assigned if at least three quarters of the course has been completed within the term grading period and the student has maintained a consistent rate of progress in the course. Failure to appear for a final exam or to complete coursework in the time allowed is not justification for an incomplete. The Course Coordinator will complete Section 1 of the Incomplete Grade Record, which identifies the reason for the incomplete.

The Course Coordinator will complete the incomplete form after the last day of class; set the date for completion within a 30 day time limit; and, will distribute the form to the Registrar and Financial Aid Office.  The student and Course Coordinator will also retain copies.

An incomplete grade must be removed no later than 30 days after the course has ended.  Students who do not complete the course in the designated time will receive a grade of "F," which will be recorded on the student's transcript.  Any course with an incomplete grade that is a prerequisite for another nursing course must be completed before starting in the course. The due date for removal of the incomplete grade "I" must be met whether or not the student is currently enrolled in college courses. In the event the Course Coordinator from whom a student receives an incomplete grade "I" is not on campus, the disposition of the grade will be made by the Dean.

Grade Appeal

Consistent with the College’s mission and academic policies, course instructors have both the right and responsibility to render constructive and critical judgment regarding the quality of the academic work performed by students according to the grading criteria stated in the respective course syllabus. The College will not review the judgment of a faculty member in assessing the quality of students’ work.

Grounds for Grade Appeal

Students may appeal a grade for the following reasons:

1. An error in the calculation of the grade or clerical error in the recording of the grade that remains uncorrected.
2. The assignment of a grade to a particular student by applying more requirements than were applied to other students in the course or
3. The assignment of a grade to a particular student on some basis other than performance in the course or clinical.

The following are not grounds for a grade appeal:

1. Specific test questions.
2. The assignment was too challenging or required too much work.
3. The assignment was poorly designed or facilitated.
4. Final course grades.  

In all grade appeals, the student has the burden of proof. Note: If a student does not meet any of the steps by the set time frames, the grade appeal is void.

Step 1: Before Appealing a Grade - Informal Conference with the Instructor

Before a student raises a concern about a grade, the student should review the syllabus carefully. After the syllabus review, the student who believes that a grade was improperly assigned must promptly, within three (3) calendar days after the grade was submitted in Edvance 360, meet with the instructor face to face to discuss the concerns.

The best opportunity for a revised grade is with the faculty member - while an appeal to the Review Committee and Dean of Nursing is open, it is much less likely to result in a grade change. It is the instructor who knows the student’s work and is in a position to evaluate and assign a grade.

If the informal conference does not result in a mutually agreeable resolution, the student may proceed with the Formal Grade Appeal Process, if it meets the requirements.

Written verification of each step below is critical to promote a thorough review.

Step 2: Appeal to the Instructor - Formal Grade Appeal

The student is responsible for organizing their argument and has three (3) calendar days from the informal conference to submit the following to the instructor of the course:

1. Completed Formal Grade Appeal Form. The appeal form can be accessed via the Lakeview website https://www.lakeviewcol.edu/forms and
2. Copies of any relevant supporting materials.

When a student discusses concerns about a grade, the case should be presented factually: the student needs to explain how they believe their work meets the criteria and rubrics that the instructor assigned for the assignment.

Emotional language and personal attacks should be avoided. Mentioning grades in other classes is not relevant. When appealing a grade, student’s may think it is relevant to mention if they are a "strong student" overall. However, to most instructors, that information is not relevant; they are considering only the performance in their class.

Within five (5) calendar days from the date of receipt of the student's Formal Grade Appeal, the instructor shall complete the instructor’s section of the form. The instructor should explain how the grade in question was determined and address any other issues raised in the student's appeal statement. The instructor will submit the completed grade appeal form with their final decision and any supporting materials to the student.

Once the instructor has made a final decision about the grade appeal, the student has the right to appeal to the Review Committee – Faculty Organization. The student has three (3) calendar days to appeal the faculty’s decision to the Review Committee. The student should sign the appeal form and submit to the Faculty Organization Chair.

Step 3: Appeal to the Review Committee – Faculty Organization
The Faculty Organization Committee will:

1. Verify the student has valid grounds for an appeal.
2. Schedule a meeting with the student and instructor. The student and the instructor will present to the Faculty Organization Committee their sides of the Formal Grade Appeal. The student has the opportunity to bring one support representative to the committee. The support representative must be named as attending at least 24 hours before the meeting and cannot be legal counsel.
3. Prepare a written summary of the meeting that includes the informal meeting date and any outcome of the grade appeal.

Within three (3) calendar days, the Chair of the Committee will notify the student and the instructor in writing of the Committee’s decision. The student has three (3) calendar days to appeal the Review Committee's decision to the Dean of Nursing. The student should sign the appeal form and submit to the Dean of Nursing.

Step 4: Final Level of Review – Appeal to the Dean of Nursing

The Dean of Nursing will review the Formal Grade Appeal, all supporting material, and all decisions. The Dean of Nursing will also evaluate the process of the grade appeal. Within three (3) calendar days of receipt, the Dean of Nursing will make a final decision.

Step 5: What to Expect After Formal Grade Appeal

If the student’s grade appeal is successful, the instructor will adjust the assignment grade to reflect the outcome. If the student’s appeal is not successful, and the student thinks the grade will affect their future success in the course, the student should make an appointment with their academic advisor. The academic advisor can help the student plan whether or not to withdraw from the course or help identify academic improvement resources.

The purpose of the Testing Policy is to increase the consistency of grading practices and testing procedures to improve the assessment student learning.

Tests or examinations that fall under this policy are proctored. Some courses are exempt from this policy – refer to course syllabus to determine if the course is exempt. 

Students entering Lakeview College of Nursing are required to have a personal laptop computer configured to the college's specifications (Microsoft Office, webcam for video conferencing, video assignments, and testing, plus internal and external audio capabilities). This requirement responds to technical changes on the computerized testing platform, as well as the widespread adoption of computer technology in health care. Specifications are outlined on the College website here.

Testing Learning Management Software (LMS)

Edvance360 is the learning management software used by all nursing courses. Lectures, PowerPoint slides, tests, discussion forum questions, grades, and assignments will be posted on Lakeview College of Nursing Edvance360. The minimum requirements for this LMS is Firefox or Internet Explorer with Javascript enabled, and the latest Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader used to view PDFs.

Please note that there are scheduled maintenance times for Edvance360. It is essential that you are aware of those times and make sure that you have submitted any work in progress (e.g., tests, assignments, posts to journal, wikis or discussion boards) prior to the systems being shutdown for maintenance. Any work in progress will be lost when the servers go down for maintenance. Students will be notified about scheduled maintenance by Miranda Shake, Library Director.

ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ATI)

ATI Nursing Education (Assessment Technologies Institute®) is a technology-based educational assessment and testing program. The program’s focus is on helping students succeed in the licensure examination (NCLEX) that all graduates need to successfully pass in order to practice nursing after graduation. Today’s nursing students are diverse with different learning styles and needs. ATI Nursing Education’s learning systems are designed to offer a variety of learning methods. ATI information and services are available to students throughout their academic career. The PDF linked here is a summary of the ATI testing that students are exposed to across the nursing curriculum.

At the end of each semester, the Registrar's Office will notify the Dean of Nursing and the Financial Aid Office of any student who been placed on academic probation/financial aid warning or dismissed from the college/financial aid suspension.

Academic Probation
The Registrar will notify the student by e-mail of the academic probation/financial aid warning with the required academic probation remediation requirements. The Registrar's Office will note the academic probation or academic dismissal on the student's transcript.

Academic Probation Remediation: The student will receive an academic probation remediation form. The student will be required to develop and submit their remediation plan with detailed action steps to help them be successful in future courses. Note: The student must submit their remediation plan by the first day of the next semester. Failure to provide the remediation plan will cause the student to be dropped from all of their courses. To enroll back into courses, the student will have to go through the readmission process and sit before the admissions committee.

Once the student submits the remediation form, the student’s academic advisor, the college tutor, and the campus lab coordinator will review the student’s plan. The individualized remediation plan will be developed, and the student must fulfill all requirements of the plan throughout the semester. Failure to meet the requirements will cause the student to be academically dismissed.

Academic Dismissal
The Registrar will notify the student by certified letter of the academic dismissal. The Registrar's Office will note the academic dismissal on the student's transcript. A student who has been dismissed is prohibited from enrolling in any courses and therefore not eligible for any federal, state or private aid. If the student has pre-registered for an upcoming semester, they will be automatically disenrolled from their classes. The student will receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees. The student may reapply for readmission after the dismissal period of one semester.

Glossary of Terms:

Academic Dismissal/Financial Aid Suspension – student failed to meet the minimum standard by total withdraw in a semester and/or being on a warning status previously and/or reaching maximum time frame for Program of Study

Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) - prepared by the student’s instructor or academic advisor/counselor (or other pertinent LCN staff).

Academic Probation/Financial Aid Probation (Re-admitted Status) - the student has an approved Appeal for readmission to the College and reinstatement of Title IV and/or State student aid for one additional term unless an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) is being met.

Academic Probation/Financial Aid Warning - the first time a student fails to meet the minimum standard in any one of the components. 

Good Standing – a student is meeting the minimum standards each enrollment period.

Minimum Standards - student has a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 and is staying on pace with a success rate of completing all credit hours attempted and is completing (on pace) their program within the published time frames formatted in credit hours.

Program of Study - the educational program the student has indicated they are pursuing at the College. LCN has one program, the BSN Degree.

Quantitative Measure - the Pace at which the student must be completing their Program of Study, which must be monitored for completion before maximum time allotted for program is reached. The Pace varies by level of enrollment each term but has set maximums.

Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) - a Federal requirement applied to all students who have Federal Student Aid funding (pending, actual, or estimated awards). LCN has one policy that applies to all students.

Time of Completion - the Maximum timeframe is 150% completion of the published program timeframe. This calculation considers all cumulative credit hours attempted (not earned).

Purpose of the Remediation and Academic Improvement Plan Procedure:

Lakeview College of Nursing actively promotes and supports student’s academic achievement through remediation.  Students are required to demonstrate ongoing remediation efforts to improve academic success. The remediation of content will be suggested by the course coordinator in the Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) for students failing to meet academic standards.

The student is responsible for the implementation of the AIP and the course expectations, as directed in the course syllabus. 

For Insufficient Academic Progress:

1. The student will be notified by the course instructor when the student fails to meet the academic standard in the course by the online AIP via email.
2. A copy of the AIP will be emailed to the academic advisor and the record’s office. A copy will be sent to the Skills Lab Coordinator and to the tutor as needed.   
3. The suggested remediation plan will be written out by the instructor for the student within the AIP. This may include all or any of the following recommendations or assignments:
   1. Review corresponding content in any of the course’s resources and develop a study plan.
   2. Take/repeat ATI focused review tests, online learning assignments, and/or other learning activities that correlate with the syllabus content.
   3. If AIP is related to skill performance, the student will make an appointment with the Skills Lab Coordinator to practice and demonstrate mastery.
   4. Make an appointment with the course instructor/coordinator, advisor, or tutor.

For Insufficient/ /Unsatisfactory Clinical Performance Remediation Plan:

1. The student will be notified by the course coordinator or clinical instructor when the student fails to meet the clinical performance standards in the course by the online AIP via email.
2. In addition, a copy of the AIP will be emailed to the academic advisor and the record’s office. A copy will be sent to the Skills Lab Coordinator and to the tutor as needed.   
3. The student will meet with the course coordinator and/or clinical instructor to identify areas of weakness and expected level of performance.
4. The suggested remediation plan will be written out and discussed by the coordinator and/or clinical instructor for the student. This may include all or any of the following recommendations or assignments:
   1. Review corresponding content in any of the course’s resources and develop a study plan.
   2. Take/repeat additional ATI focused review tests, online learning assignments, and/or other learning activities that correlate with the syllabus content.
   3. If AIP is related to skill performance, the student will make an appointment with the Skills Lab Coordinator to practice and demonstrate mastery.
   4. Make an appointment with the course instructor/coordinator and advisor.

Unsafe Practice/Unprofessional Behavior Remediation Plan:

Unsafe practice and unprofessional clinical behavior may include abandonment, neglect, or actions that are outside of the student nurses’ scope of practice. Unprofessional clinical behavior may include violating any clinical policies, LCN policies, and/or professional codes of conduct.

1. The student will be notified by the course coordinator or clinical instructor of the failure when the student failure to meet the safe practice and/or professional behavior standards by the online AIP via email.
2. A copy of the AIP will be emailed to the academic advisor and the Record’s office. A copy will be sent to the Skills Lab Coordinator as needed.
3. The student will meet with course coordinator and/or clinical instructor to identify the unacceptable behavior(s) and to develop an individual plan for remediation.
4. The suggested remediation plan will be written out and discussed by the coordinator and/or clinical instructor for the student. This may include all or any of the following recommendations or assignments:
   1. Review corresponding content in any of the course’s resources and develop a study plan.
   2. Take/repeat additional ATI focused review tests, online learning assignments, and/or other learning activities that correlate with the syllabus content.
   3. If AIP is related to skill performance, the student will make an appointment with the Skills Lab Coordinator to practice and demonstrate mastery.
   4. Make an appointment with the course instructor/coordinator, advisor, or tutor as needed.

Assessment Information

Assessment and program improvement efforts are expectations for accreditation of colleges and nursing programs.  LCN uses a systematic process to obtain relevant data for program effectiveness.   The process is inclusive of the campus community and is used to drive decision making.  The process is written, ongoing, comprehensive, and exists to evaluate the achievement of program outcomes.

Student participation in the assessment program is critical for program improvement.  Students participate in assessment upon admission to the college, during the program, and during post college experiences.  The following activities are designed to obtain student input into the academic experience at LCN. 

Admissions Testing
All students every semester:

• Course and clinical evaluations
• Midterm Evaluations
• Tea with the Dean of Nursing
• Student Forums
• Student suggestion boxes

All students biennially

• Noel Levitz

Students in 400 level courses

• EBI

Graduates

• Graduate survey [prior to graduation]

Alumni

• Post graduate employment survey [6 months following graduation]

For graduates to be eligible for the bachelor of science in nursing degree (BSN), a student must satisfactorily:

1. Complete the prescribed curriculum of 120 semester hours:
   1. Complete all the related general education College course requirements. (60 semester credit hours) with a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
   2. Complete all required nursing courses (60 semester credit hours) with a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Earn a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of nursing coursework from Lakeview College of Nursing.
3. Complete 20 hours of service throughout the curriculum. This service requirement will be implemented with students who start in the fall of 2018.
4. Attend the NCLEX-RN review class, offered by LCN, in the last semester of coursework.

The responsibility for knowing and achieving the graduation requirements rest with the students.

Service Learning

Service-Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a habit of critical reflection as they integrate professional values and leadership principles throughout their career. (Program Outcome 5)
2. Incorporate an ethic of social and civic responsibility into their professional values and practice. (Program Outcome 4 & 5)
3. Develop an understanding of the complex underlying issues impacting family, population, and community health needs. (Program Outcome 4)
4. Develop their ability to work collaboratively in a variety of settings. (Program Outcome 1 & 7)
5. Learn about diverse cultural perspectives and develop a respect for cultural differences (Program Outcome 6)
6. Observe organizational and community decision making styles and reflect on how these are utilized to promote health and wellness in communities. (Program Outcome 1)

Completion of 20 hours of service-learning is a graduation requirement of Lakeview College of Nursing. The 20 hours of service-learning will be completed throughout the student's time at Lakeview and must be fulfilled before graduating.

Five (5) hours are recommended to be completed each semester, totaling TWENTY (20) hours by graduation. There are a multitude of organizations that seek out volunteers to serve the community. A list is provided to students at new student orientation of organizations within the area that would serve as potential sites to complete these hours. All organizations require prior authorization to complete hours. Please contact the site before completing the hours to fulfill the site’s needs.

At the time of registration each semester, students will bring completed hours to their advisor. Proof of completed hours should be documented on the Community Service Form located on the LCN website with the signature and contact information of the site. If a student wishes to complete service hours at a different location than the pre-approved list, the student will have to contact their advisor for approval first. 

Standardized Nursing Assessment Testing for Graduation
A passing score on the standardized nursing assessment test, ATI Comprehensive Predictor, is required. The minimum required score on ATI Comprehensive Predictor will indicate that the graduate is 95% likely to pass the NCLEX-RN and is based on national norms. The assessment test is given before commencement.  If a student does not meet the minimum required score on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor on the first attempt, the student will be required to complete the Virtual ATI (VATI). When the VATI nurse educator determines that the student has achieved the benchmark score or a "green light" from VATI indicating a high likelihood of success on the NCLEX, the student's name will be released to the state and the student will be allowed to take the NCLEX-RN.

If the passing score is not attained, then the student must complete a virtual remediation program before the student's name will be released to allow the student to register for the NCLEX-RN.

Students will begin to develop a portfolio which will reflect their academic and professional accomplishments.  The portfolio will begin in N314:  Introduction to Professional Practice and will be completed in N443:  Leadership and Management. The purpose of the portfolio is to “showcase” credentials that are not included in a resume.
The portfolio is a biographical account of the student’s educational career at Lakeview College of Nursing (i.e., goals, objectives met, improvements in writing and nursing skills). Collections of papers, Care Plans, and PowerPoint handouts should be included to demonstrate the student’s best ideas, work, and accomplishments during the program. The student’s progress through the program will be reflected, which may be helpful during employment interviews.  The portfolio will become an excellent place to keep all certificates of completion, (e.g., CPR, conferences, in-services) and health records. 
Students will want to ask faculty for references to include in their portfolio.  A letter of reference-recommendation form has been developed for students to complete and give to faculty.  Students need to give faculty at least two weeks’ notice when requesting a letter of reference-recommendation.

The Faculty Letter of Reference – Recommendation Form for Current LCN Students is available at http://www.lakeviewcol.edu/sites/default/files/CurrentStudentLetterofRecommendationForm.pdf

Before photographing, videotaping, or audio recording individuals as part of a course requirement of Lakeview College of Nursing, you are required to obtain the consent of individuals 18 years of age or older or the consent of a parent/guardian for individuals younger than 18 years of age.
The Consent form is found here: https://www.lakeviewcol.edu/forms

Graduation honors are based upon the student's cumulative Lakeview GPA one semester prior to meeting graduation requirements at LCN.  Students with GPAs of 3.6 and above earned at the College will be recognized and published according to the following:

• Summa Cum Laude - 3.95 or Higher
• Magna Cum Laude - 3.80 - 3.94
• Cum Laude - 3.6 - 3.79

Sigma Theta Tau International
Honor Society of Nursing

Alpha Alpha Delta Chapter Membership

Philosophy of Membership Eligibility
Sigma Theta Tau International Society membership is by invitation to baccalaureate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Sigma Theta Tau encompasses more than 150 chapters located at colleges and universities throughout the world. Lakeview College of Nursing is home to the Alpha Alpha Delta Sigma chapter.

Purpose of Sigma Theta Tau International

• Recognize superior achievement and scholarship
• Recognize the development of leadership qualities
• Foster high professional standards
• Encourage creative work
• Strengthen commitment to the ideals and purposes of the profession

Membership Invitation

Membership in the LCN chapter of Alpha Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society is by invitation to baccalaureate students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship. Students who have completed at least one-half of the nursing curriculum, ranked upper 35% of their class, have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and no unprofessional or student code of conduct issues may be inducted in the Honor Society.

Candidates for membership are reviewed biannually. Invitations are extended to all BSN students who meet the Sigma Theta Tau International’s membership criteria. An induction ceremony is held each spring and fall for all new members.

Fingerprinting & Background Check Requirement for NCLEX

All individuals applying for initial licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois must submit to a criminal background check and provide evidence of fingerprint processing from the Illinois State Police, or its designated agent. Lakeview College of Nursing senior students may contact a livescan-fingerprinting vendor, approved by the Illinois State Police, to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting. Fingerprinting may also be arranged by Lakeview College of Nursing. Each NCLEX-RN applicant will be provided a written receipt once they have been fingerprinted. This receipt must be submitted to the Department’s testing vendor along with the examination application and fee in order for the applicant to be scheduled for the examination. Fingerprints must be taken within 60 days prior to submission of the application for licensure. Any cost that is incurred is the responsibility of the student.

NCLEX-RN Procedures & Registered Nurse Licensure

The following describes the procedures for applying to sit for the NCLEX-RN Examination.

1. The Dean or designee will meet with seniors during the final semester to discuss the application procedures for registering to take the NCLEX-RN examination and applying for a RN licensure.
2. Students will register on line for the NCLEX-RN examination through Pearson Vue (http://www.personvue.com/). The application can be submitted on line with a credit card payment of $200 or downloaded and mailed in with a cashier’s check or money order. Students should maintain a copy of all applications sent on line or via certified mail.
3. State licensure forms must be completed by the student. This can be done by identifying the state board of nursing in the desired state for licensure, accessing the website, and applying online or downloading the application for licensure by examination. All states require a fee for submitting an application that can be paid form by credit card, cashier’s check, or money order. Some states require a background check as a part of the licensure process. Students must identify the time limit set by the state for an acceptable background check. (The State of Illinois will only accept background checks done within 60 days from submission of the application for licensure).
4. Students are responsible for sending to the state agency processing their application for licensure their receipt of fingerprinting and background check by certified mail.
5. Transcripts and/or verification of graduation forms will not be sent until the student meets all of the requirements for graduation. All transcripts and/or verification forms will be sent by certified mail to the desired state of licensure, or when needed to the graduate.
6. Any information that is sent by mail for licensure or registration SHOULD be copied and sent by registered/certified mail.
7. The Dean of Nursing will be available for questions.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act includes criteria for eligibility to apply for licensure to practice nursing, the definition of professional nursing and items related to grounds for licensure refusal, suspension, or revocation. Specifics can be found in the publication, Illinois Nursing, and Advanced Nursing Practice Act.

During enrollment at Lakeview College of Nursing, a variety of clinical opportunities are provided to help students successfully complete course requirements.  Lakeview has extensive clinical affiliation agreements which include acute and extended care facilities and community service agencies.

Enrolled students must be able to have independent means to travel to and from clinical assignments. Students traveling in private vehicles to and from clinical assignments assume all related risk and liability. Lakeview College of Nursing is not responsible for injuries or damages that may result. 

Clinical opportunities are limited, and students are assigned to a clinical time and site. Students who cannot attend the assigned clinical time and location can withdraw and re-enroll in the course the next time it is offered.  Clinical reassignments are not considered.

 

In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), all information regarding patients or former patients is considered confidential and protected health information and is to be used solely for clinical purposes as part of the educational curriculum. Students may be required by their assigned clinical placement to complete HIPAA training. Students are responsible for adhering to the requirements of HIPAA and any other federal or state laws regarding confidentiality. Students may not download or store any confidential client data on a personal electronic device.

The student nurse will not discriminate while providing nursing services on the basis of age, marital status, sex, sexual preference, race, religion, diagnosis, socioeconomic status, or disability.

A student who is or becomes pregnant is encouraged to notify the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible. By doing so, the student and the Title IX Coordinator can collaborate and develop an appropriate plan for the continuation of the student's education. Pre-planning can also help with particular challenges the student may face while pregnant or when recovering from childbirth (e.g., missed classes/clinicals, make-up work, etc.). The choice to declare a pregnancy is voluntary, and a student is not required to disclose this information to the College.  For example, voluntarily disclosing a pregnancy may be particularly beneficial due to the unique nature of the nursing program and its clinical requirements. 

For the safety of the pregnant student, the student should be aware of potential risks related to some learning experiences such as, but not limited to, communicable disease[s], strenuous activity, toxic substances including radiation, and the potential for bodily harm. The student should consult with her faculty member prior to the clinical experience to be made aware of any clinical agency policies related to pregnant individuals, such as not entering where radiation therapy is being administered. Neither the College nor its affiliating clinical agencies assume responsibility for any harm that might occur to a fetus or a pregnant student. The College advises the student to consult with the student's doctor to discuss potential risks.

Student must:

1. Provide evidence of good physical health (through evidence of a physical from a licensed healthcare provider during enrollment.);
2. Provide evidence of meeting Lakeview’s immunization requirements and keeping them updated as required;
3. Provide proof of certification in The American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (CPR & AED Program) or the American Red Cross – Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider and keeping it updated as required;
4. Satisfactorily pass a background check prior to the start of classes; 
5. Provide evidence of a negative drug screen (admissions, suspicion and random testing); and
6. Provide proof of health insurance, as applicable.

Attendance at clinical and lab is required.  If a student anticipates having to miss clinical or lab, the student must personally notify the clinical/lab instructor and course coordinator of absence prior to the start of a clinical experience. Depending on the course, students may be required to notify the agency as well.

Clinical/lab Instructor and Course Coordinator will follow the policy to determine if the absence is excused or unexcused.

Failure to notify the clinical/lab instructor of absence in advance of the clinical/lab experience is an unexcused absence.

To maintain patient safety, the clinical instructor may dismiss the student from the clinical area if the student is not prepared for the clinical experience or if the clinical instructor determines that the student is not safe to provide care.  Such dismissal is an unexcused absence.

Absences, whether excused or unexcused, will have an impact on student’s success in the course, up to and including failure of the course.  Opportunities for making up missed clinical days or laboratory sessions may not be available.

If a student has two [2] unexcused clinical absences, they will fail clinical for that course.

Students must attend all clinical orientations for their assigned agency.  Students, who are not present for clinical orientation or the first clinical, whether their absence is excused or unexcused, might not be allowed to continue in the course.  See General Attendance Policy.

Clinical instructors will follow up with course coordinators to discuss the student’s performance in the clinical setting.  Specifically, if the student needs to attend an alternative experience to make up for the experience missed and whether or not the clinical outcomes are still possible to achieve, clinical absences will be documented, and the student may, at the discretion of the course coordinator, be required to make up the clinical hours missed.

If available and determined necessary by the course coordinator, clinical hours will be made up by simulation or demonstrating skills in the lab.  The course coordinator will notify the lab coordinator when a student is required to make up the clinical experience.

First Day of Clinical/Lab/Clinical Orientation

Students who miss the first day of clinical, lab, or clinical orientation may be immediately dropped from the course(s).  Students who are unable to attend the first day must have prior approval from the Dean of Nursing and Course Coordinator.

Check with your clinical instructor if these symptoms apply: (a doctor's note may be required)

• Fever > 100.4
• Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
• Diarrhea or Vomiting - lasting more than 12 hours
• Group A Strep-culture confirmed or physician-diagnosed
• Jaundice - yellowing of the skin which might suggest viral hepatitis
• Cold sores (herpes)
• Active measles, mumps, pertussis, rubella or chickenpox
• Upper respiratory infection (cold) if accompanied by fever and productive cough
• Tuberculosis and/or positive TB skin test
• Head lice, scabies (mites that burrow under the skin causing a rash)
• Scabies (mites that burrow under the skin causing a rash)
• Any draining wound such as Impetigo, Abscess or Boil must be covered
• Mononucleosis

Students project an image of the College as they engage in practice settings. Lakeview College of Nursing expects professional dress and appearance.  Students are to purchase a student uniform from the approved student uniform vendor designated by the College. 

Dress Regulations/Uniform requirements:

1. Identification Badge
   Lakeview College of Nursing issued i.d. badge should be attached to the upper right collar area and worn at all times (College, Simulation Lab, and Clinical Sites).
2. Uniform
    

   Pants:	Navy uniform pants. Style and number specified by the college. The waist of the uniform pants should not be rolled down.  The cuff of the pant should not be slit up the side for a flared look.
   Skirt:	Navy uniform skirt. Style and number specified by the college. This is an option for the student who prefers not to wear pants.
   Shirt:	(Students beginning Spring 2018) Burgundy, short-sleeved, scrub top specified by the College with the LCN patch sewn on the left side of the scrub top in order for the patch to sit just above the heart. Students may wear the pre-approved navy shirt, either long sleeve or short sleeve, purchased from the Student Government Association. This is a lightweight shirt with crew neck. The long sleeve shirt has the College name embroidered on the right sleeve. These undershirts are the only accepted top to be worn under the scrub top. A maternity style specified by the college is available for students who need this option. (Students beginning Fall 2017) Navy, short-sleeved, scrub top specified by the College with the LCN patch sewn on the left side of the scrub top in order for the patch to sit just above the heart. Students may wear the pre-approved navy shirt, either long sleeve or short sleeve, purchased from the Student Government Association. This is a lightweight shirt with crew neck. The long sleeve shirt has the College name embroidered on the right sleeve. These undershirts are the only accepted top to be worn under the scrub top. A maternity style specified by the college is available for students who need this option. (Students who entered program before Fall 2017) White, short sleeved, V neck scrub top specified by the College with the LCN patch sewn on the left side of the scrub top in order for patch to sit just above the heart.  Students who prefer a long sleeve may wear the pre-approved navy shirt purchased from the Student Government Association.  This is a lightweight long sleeved shirt with crew neck and the College name embroidered on the right sleeve.  This is the only accepted top to be worn under the scrub top.
   Lab Coat:	White lab coat specified by the college with LCN patch sewn on the left sleeve.
   Socks:	White/neutral stockings or white socks (mid-calf or knee-length). Socks must fully cover ankle. If the skirt option is chosen then the hose must be worn.
   Shoes:	White nurse’s shoes or white leather tennis shoes must be worn (closed heel and toe, solid construction, no mesh). Shoes worn in clinical areas must cover the entire foot and be clean/polished.

3. Watch with a second hand.
4. Stethoscope with bell and diaphragm.

Additional required supplies:  penlight, bandage scissors, small notepad, black ball-point pen

Students are expected to dress and present themselves professionally whenever they are in the clinical area.  Whenever students are representing the College, student should be in uniform.   Professional attire and appearance is an expectation not an option.  Clinical Instructors have the authority to ask you to leave the clinical setting if you are not properly attired. This will be counted as a clinical absence.

Additional Requirements:

Nails:  Natural nails may not extend beyond fingertips/nail polish and artificial nails are not permitted.

Hair:  Hair must be kept off the face and above the collar or pulled back neatly (tight pony tail, braid, or bun). Decorative clips, bows, bun pins, hair extensions, and other ornate hair accessories are not permitted in clinical settings.  Tousled/disheveled hairstyles and hair color that cannot be grown naturally is not permitted. Mustaches and beards are permitted but must be clean, trimmed, and well-groomed.

Headgear: Religious dress/headwear (free of decorative items – solid white or black) is permitted but must allow the student to use a stethoscope and other medical instruments and must not interfere with patient exams or etc. Other caps, hats, bandanas, and headwear are not permitted in clinical settings.

Cosmetics: Make-up may be worn in moderation, applied lightly and in a non-threatening manner. Scented products and products containing glitters should be avoided.

Tattoos: Tattoos must be covered whenever possible and if visible should not be offensive or distracting. Some clinical agencies may require total coverage.

Jewelry/Accessories:  These are the only acceptable accessories;

• One pair of stud earrings, in each earlobe.
• One plain ring/ring set on one finger...In some clinical areas all jewelry must be removed.
• Watch with second hand.

Undergarments:  No garments or markings on garments should be visible underneath any part of the uniform.  This includes short-sleeved and long-sleeved T-shirts or camisoles worn under the shirt.

Perfume or Cologne:  No perfume or cologne or smell of smoking is permitted during the clinical time.

Certain clinical agencies may have additional dress regulations and uniform requirements. The policies of an affiliated clinical agency hosting students for rotation may be different and always supersede Lakeview College of Nursing’s dress code. However, if the agency allows staff to wear jeans, shorts, mini-skirts, t-shirts, or sweatshirts, it is never acceptable for BSN students to wear these items during a clinical experience.

Students injured during clinical and need immediate attention should be taken to the Emergency Services for care. Any expense that is incurred is the student's responsibility.  If the injury does not need immediate attention, the student should see their own physician. Students are responsible for carrying their own health insurance.  Faculty are required to complete an Incident Report, http://www.lakeviewcol.edu/incident_report/form, for Lakeview as well as the clinical agency where the accident occurred.

Needlestick Injury
Needlestick or any other injuries are required to be reported and investigated by the agency (where the incident occurred). When a needle stick occurs, the student should be taken to the nearest emergency room.  The emergency room's policy/procedure for needlestick injuries should be followed.  Any expense that is incurred is the student's responsibility. 

In addition to the clinical sites procedure the Lakeview College of Nursing’s form, http://www.lakeviewcol.edu/incident_report/form is required to be completed. In case of an emergency, members of the College community will be transported by car or ambulance to the nearest appropriate facility.

This policy is to establish guidelines for appropriate and professional use of electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, smartphones, tablets, computers) during clinical by nursing students. “Clinical” is defined as the various settings utilized in any clinical nursing course (for example, skills laboratory, acute care facilities, sub-acute care and rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, clinics and physician offices, and community settings). Students must first adhere to the policies of the clinical facility, as well as this CON policy, regarding the use of electronic devices in clinical settings.

If electronic devices are approved for use according to clinical facility policy, the following restrictions apply:

• Electronic devices may only be used for clinically-related reasons as approved by each clinical instructor and/or course coordinator
• All devices must be kept on “silent” or “vibrate” mode in the clinical setting
• Use of electronic devices for personal communication (e.g., email, text, social media) or other personal reasons unrelated to clinical is strictly prohibited
• Taking any voice recordings, photographs or videos during clinical is strictly prohibited
• Students are responsible for adhering to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) regulations regarding protected health information. Students may not download or store any confidential client data on a personal electronic device

Violations of this policy and/or the policy of the clinical facility may result in clinical remediation or failure.

1. Expectations - It is understood that throughout the courses in the program, nursing care will be given:
   1. Safely - so that the patient is not endangered by the environment; treatments and medications; by lack of knowledge of the student; or by disregard of agency policies.
   2. Honestly - so that in every interaction between student and patient, health care team member, and instructor, the student’s communicates ethically and truthfully.
   3. Professionally so that in all actions, a student follows policies and procedures.  Maintains appropriate boundaries and communicates clearly and effectively.
2. Evaluations
   1. Each student will receive a mid-term and final evaluation of clinical performance.
   2. Each student will have the opportunity to discuss the evaluation with the clinical instructor.
   3. Each student who receives an unsatisfactory final clinical/lab evaluation will fail the clinical portion of the course.
3. Remediation
   1. An Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) will be completed for any student who has unsatisfactory mid-term or final evaluations for future clinical settings.
   2. It is the student’s responsibility to follow through with remediation recommendations on the AIP.

Approved list of the Rights to Medication Administration:

• Right client
• Right medication/drug/reason
• Right dose
• Right route
• Right documentation
• Right client education
• Right to refuse
• Right assessment
• Right evaluation

Right client

• Is this the right client to receive this medication?
• Verify the identity of the client using at least two identifiers including name and date of birth (check wrist band and ask client to state their name).

Right medication/drug/reason

• Does the client condition, symptoms and health status warrant receiving this medication?
• Has the client symptoms and diagnosis, does it make sense for the client to have this medication?
• Is it the correct time for the medication to be administered?
• Determine if the client has any known allergies or sensitives
• Assess the client’s other medication to detect possible contraindications
• Make sure the right medication, packaging, labeling, and spelling of some drugs look alike-watch for visual clues.
• Have another person double-check medications and mathematical calculations.
• Check when the medication was last administered. If the drug is new, document when it was first given.

Right dose

• Is the correct dose being administered?
• How is the medication administered?
• Does administration require medication math to calculate the dose?
• Ensure that labeling is legible and clearly understood.
• Follow institution medication protocols as written.

Right route

• Is it appropriate to administer the medication orally, intravenously, by injection, or other route?
• Check the original orders to verify the route of administration.

Right documentation

• Has the correct documentation been completed according to facility policy?
• Complete documentation according to facility policy immediately after administering any medication.
• Document and communicate to the appropriate health care provider any signs and symptoms indicative of any adverse effects.

Right client education

• Is the client familiar with the medication?
• Does the client understand the purpose, dosing, and administration information, as well as other information specific to the medication?
• Assess client’s level of knowledge. Provide client education as necessary.

Right to refuse

• Has the client verbally agreed to take the medication?
• Has the client expressed any concern with the medication?
• Acknowledge the client’s right to self-determination.
• Provide education, then document, and notify the provider about the refusal.

Right assessment

• Is it appropriate to administer the medication, based on the specific data collected?
• Collect appropriate assessment data related to mechanism of action and or therapeutic action.

Right evaluation

• How has the client responded to the medication?
• Monitor the client to determine the efficacy of the drug, detect and prevent complication and evaluate and document changes.
• When applicable, assess the client’s laboratory values to detect changes.
• Provide client education, when possible so client is alert to adverse effects.

Skill statement

Goal:

1. Define satisfactory vs unsatisfactory
2. Provide examples of satisfactory vs unsatisfactory
3. Set disclaimer of sterile technique and number of identified breaking of technique that is allowed.
4. Set up remediation guidelines for all faculty related to student failure
5. Provide time frames per skill

Testing (Check-off)

• Students will be provided a review day or study content related to the skills required for the check-off.
• Students must be able to demonstrate proficiency for a satisfactory performance.
• Retesting will be required if the skill level is unsatisfactory.
• Retesting will be on the student’s own time and is to be scheduled through the lab coordinator.
• Students will not be able to retest until remediation has occurred.
• Repeat testing cannot occur on the same day as the unsuccessful attempt.
• Skill remediation will be determined by the instructor that evaluated the student.
• Skill remediation may include:
  1. Attendance of open laboratory times with lab coordinator.
  2. Review videos, ATI content, and more

Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory Definition

Satisfactory:

• Performs safely and accurately during the performance.
• Demonstrates coordination and dexterity.
• Generally, appears relaxed and confident most of the time with the occasional display of anxiety.
• Completed the skill within a reasonable time frame.
• Focuses on the client initially, but as the skill progresses, focuses on the task.
• Applies knowledge of the principles of the skill accurately.

Unsatisfactory:

• Requires direction or cues from the instructor.
• Demonstrates partial lack of dexterity; is awkward.
• Takes a longer time to complete the skill.
• Wastes energy due to poor planning/anxiety.
• Focuses primarily on the task, not the client.
• Needs direction in the application of the principles of the task.
• Unable to complete the skill within the allotted time.

Break in Technique

The student is only allowed 1 student identified and reported by the student break-in technique. Any break in technique needs to be recognized and identified by the student prior to proceeding to the next step of the procedure.

More than one break in technique reported by the student will results in an unsatisfactory check off regardless of points awarded.

If a break-in technique occurs and is not identified by the student, this will result in an unsatisfactory check-off.

Any break in technique identified by the instructor will result in an unsatisfactory check-off.

The NSNA Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities was initially adopted in 1975. The document was updated by the NSNA House of Delegates (1991); and item #4 was revised by the NSNA House of Delegates (2006). Further amendments were adopted by the House of Delegates on April 7, 2017. 

The Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities shall be recognized by administration, faculty, and students, and any violations may be reported according to the Grievance or Complaint Policy.

1. Under no circumstances should a student be barred from admission to a particular institution on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, religion, national origin, disability, illness, legal status, personal attributes or economic status.
2. The freedom to teach and the freedom to learn are inseparable facets of academic freedom and quality education; students should exercise their freedom in a responsible manner.
3. Each institution has a duty to develop policies and procedures which provide and safeguard the students’ freedom to learn.
4. Students should be encouraged to develop the capacity for critical judgment and engage in an autonomous, sustained, and independent search for truth.
5. Students should be free to take reasoned exception in an informed, professional manner to the data or views offered in any course of study. However, students are accountable for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled.
6. Students should have protection, through orderly approved standard procedures, against prejudiced or capricious academic evaluation. However, students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled.
7. Information about student views, beliefs, political ideation, legal status, United States citizenship status, sexual orientation or other personal information which instructors acquire in the course of their work or otherwise, should be considered confidential and not released without the knowledge or consent of the student, and should not be used as an element of evaluation.
8. The student should have the right to advocate for themselves and other students in the construction, delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum.
9. Institutions should have a carefully considered policy as to the disclosure of private and confidential information which should be part of a student's permanent academic record in compliance with state and federal laws.
10. Students and student organizations should be free to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them, and to express opinions in an informed, professional manner, both publicly and privately.
11. Students should be allowed to invite and to hear any person of their own choosing within the institution's acceptable guidelines, thereby advocating for and encouraging the advancement of their education.
12. The student body should have clearly defined means to participate in the formulation and application of institutional policy affecting academic and student affairs, thereby encouraging leadership, through a faculty-student council, student membership or representation on faculty committees.
13. The institution has an obligation to clarify those standards of conduct which it considers essential to its educational mission, its community life, or its objectives and philosophy. These may include but are not limited to, policies on academic dishonestly, plagiarism, punctuality, attendance, and absenteeism.
14. Disciplinary proceedings should be instituted only for violations of standards of conduct. Standard of conduct should be formulated with student participation, clearly written and published in advance through an available set of institutional regulations. It is the responsibility of the student to know these regulations.
15. The nursing program should have readily available a set of clear, defined grievance procedures.
16. As citizens and members of an academic community, students are exposed to many opportunities, and they should be mindful of their corresponding obligations.
17. Students have the right to belong or refuse to belong to any organization.
18. Students have the right to personal privacy in their individual/personal space to the extent that their wellbeing and property are respected.
19. Adequate safety precautions should be provided by nursing programs, for example, adequate street and building lighting, locks, patrols, emergency notifications, and other safety measures deemed necessary to ensure a safe and protected environment.
20. Dress code, if present in the school, should be established with student input in conjunction with the school administration and faculty. This policy ensures that the highest professional standards are maintained, but also taking into consideration points of comfort and practicality for the student.
21. Grading systems should be carefully reviewed initially and periodically with students and faculty for clarification and better student-faculty understanding.
22. Students should have a clear mechanism for input into the evaluation of their nursing education and nursing faculty.
23. The nursing program should track their graduates' success in finding entry-level employment as registered nurses and make this information available to all who apply and enroll.
24. The nursing program should provide comprehensive, clear, and concise information related to student loans, scholarships, and any other student financial aid.

Lakeview College of Nursing is committed to the goal of achieving equal employment, educational opportunities, and full participation for persons with disabilities. Therefore, no qualified individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against in employment, admission, or any activity, or program on this campus.

Definition

The definition of a "person with a disability" under the ADA guidelines is "An individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable modification to rules, policies or practices meets the essential eligibility requirements for receipt of services or the participating in programs or activities provided by a public entity who:

1. has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person's major life activities;
2. has a record of such impairment; or
3. is regarded as having such an impairment.

Once a student is attending college, they are expected to self-advocate; therefore, it is up to the individual to disclose a disability and request academic accommodations.  This process is done on a case to case basis and is collaborative.  A student may start the process by contacting Vicky Welge at 217-709-0939.

Disability Services Process for New Students

1. Complete an interview with Vicky Welge to determine if, your medical or psychiatric condition rises to the legal level of disability. You can make an appointment by contacting, Vicky Welge at 217-709-0939.
2. Documentation may be required, following the interview, to determine if a requested accommodation is needed and is reasonable.
3. Notice of approval or denial of academic accommodations will be provided at the interview.
4. Submit a request in writing to Vicky Welge at 217-709-0939 for approved academic accommodations.  The request must contain the specific accommodations that are to be received in the specific courses.  Requests may be emailed to studentsfirst@lakeviewcol.edu.  
5. It is recommended that students meet with instructors during scheduled office hours or before/after class time; to introduce yourself as a student who will be receiving academic accommodations.
6. Contact Vicky Welge at 217-709-0939, during the first week of class if for any reason your academic accommodation has not been implemented.

Short term/temporary accommodations
There may be the occasion when a student sustains a serious, but time-limited, injury or illness (e.g., a broken bone, mononucleosis, etc.) that requires the student to miss several days of class, clinical or limits the student’s ability to perform in the clinical area. For the safety of the student, patients, classmates, and staff, the student will engage the office of student disability services to develop a short-term accommodation plan for all educational settings, including the classroom, lab, and clinical environment, where academic performance may be affected. These time-limited accommodations are created through an interactive process that includes the student, office of student disability services, the appropriate faculty and the student’s health care provider in order to facilitate the student meeting course objectives.
Pregnancy Accommodations --The College adheres to all policies related to pregnancy in the Illinois Human Rights Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. (See, Student Pregnancy Policy)

Students seeking short-term/temporary accommodations will:

• Meet with Vicky Welge to complete the Request for Accommodation Form
• Provide documentation from their treating clinician stating the diagnosis (please adhere to the information stated above for documentation requirements) to Vicky Welge.
• Specify any restrictions (such as lifting)
• Expected date of when the student would be eligible to return to duty without any restrictions.

Accommodations Process for Continuing Students

Every semester students will need to:

1. Once you received your semester schedule, send an email request to Vicky Welge at 217-709-0939, containing the specific academic accommodations and the course or courses that you want them implemented.  Include the title, author/editor, and ISBN number for requests for textbooks in an alternative format.
2. Continue to engage in self-advocacy by meeting with instructors during their scheduled office hours or after class time.
3. Contact Vicky Welge at 217-709-0939 in the first week of class if for any reason your academic accommodation has not been implemented.

In accordance with Public Law 93-380, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, strict confidentiality will be observed regarding student information. The nature of an educational institution requires that records must be kept and may be shared by school administration, faculty and advisors within the College when applicable.

The Act provides that the College may retain the right to release Directory Information which is defined as student’s name, telephone number, all addresses, e-mail addresses, date and place of birth, major, honors, awards, photo, classification, dates of enrollment, enrollment status, degrees conferred, graduation distinctions and the institution attended immediately prior to admission. In the absence of written notice by a student to withhold any or all information included in the definition of “Directory Information”, the College reserves the right to release any of the aforementioned information. Students may refuse to disclose any or all information to anyone except College administration and faculty.  Information such as social security numbers, race and grades will not be released to a third party without the written permission of the student.  Information about students may be given without written consent in an emergency or to protect the health and safety of the student or others.

Specifically, the FERPA Act states the following:

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."

Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.

Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.

Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):

• School officials with legitimate educational interest;

• Other schools to which a student is transferring;

• Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;

• Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;

• Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;

• Accrediting organizations;

• To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;

• Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and

• State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA.

The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) 260-3887 (voice). Individuals who use TDD may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

Or you may contact us at the following address:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605

Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.  These rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.

   A student should submit to the registrar  a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect.  The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.  If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

   A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants to be changed and specify why it should be changed.

   The student will be notified in writing if the College decides not to amend the record as requested. The student will be informed of the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.  Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student.

3. The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

   The College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.  A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of  Directors; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.

   A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an educa­tion record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

   Family Policy Compliance Office
   Department of Education
   400 Maryland Avenue, SW
   Washington, DC  20202-5901

Access to Academic Records

Students may request to have access to their academic record by filling out the Student Request to Review/Copy Education Records form from the Registrar's office. Health records can be accessed through CastleBranch. Students may request copies of academic record contained in the file for a fee.

The following student educational records are kept in the Registrar's Office: application, college transcript(s), admission scores, Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs), and health records.

Lakeview College of Nursing is pleased to offer students and alumni the ability to request transcripts electronically. By going to our website (www.lakeviewcol.edu), you can access the website. You may request a transcript to be delivered electronically via e-mail (PDF) or to a participating school in the National Student Clearinghouse Electronic Transcript Exchange. You may also request delivery by traditional mail. Processing time for transcript requests can vary based on the delivery methods, amount of time since you were last enrolled, and the date of your request.

• If you have a hold on your student account, your request will not be processed until the hold has been resolved.
• Processing time will take 3-4 business days of receiving the requests. Processing time may be longer during peak periods, including beginning and end of term, graduation and holidays.
• Overnight request must be placed before 12:00pm for the next day services.
• Lakeview will also accept document uploads. You can upload a maximum of 3 documents per order.

Faculty are assigned students for academic advisement. Upon admission to the College all students receive a program plan which identifies courses that will be needed to be taken each semester to complete the program. Faculty use the program plan to help them in registering students during Summer/Fall and Spring registration periods. Faculty also can make changes in the program plan based on the student’s academic success and needs (i.e., meeting the criteria for accelerating the program or when a course needs to be repeated).

Each faculty member post office hours near their door. Students are encouraged to make appointments. Students on both campuses are assigned faculty advisors upon admission to the College. These advisors help mentor and advise the students through their program of studies.

Danville Campus

Go to www.lakeviewcol.edu/library

Charleston Campus

LCN students have remote access to LCN’s Danville Campus library.  Additionally, these students have full access to the Booth Library, http://www.library.eiu.edu/welcome.asp, on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.

Students From Either Campus

Students may also use other local libraries, including hospitals or public libraries.

The purpose of this policy is to establish the appropriate use of Lakeview College of Nursing's computing networks, computing equipment and computing resources. Technological resources are owned by the College and are provided primarily to support the academic and administrative functions of the College. Federal and state law as well as College policies and procedures govern the use of this equipment and technologies.  Any adopted policy must be in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and the policies of the College. 

Lakeview College of Nursing’s technology policy is located at www.lakeviewcol.edu/technology. It is the responsibility of the entire college community to be aware of this policy and follow it as written.

Every research project involving human subjects requires review by the Human Subjects Committee. This review begins by securing a Research Approval Request Form (form is available from the Office of the Registrar or from the College website). This form is to be submitted to the Human Subjects Committee at least one month prior to the anticipated beginning date of the research. A copy of the signed form will be returned to the researcher following a meeting of the Human Subjects Committee. In some cases, the researcher may also need to seek approval from other participants and their institutional review boards. No data can be collected until approval is obtained from the Human Subjects Committee. Research studies conducted on the College community are voluntary.

It shall be student's responsibility to update their address information through SONIS. In the event of a name changes, the student should contact the Director of Enrollment/Registrar.  A name change must be substantiated by two forms of legal documentation such as a marriage certificate and driver's license.

The student whose social security number changed must provide verification (new social security card and photo identification) to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar. 

Name Change - Transgender, gender non-conforming, gender variant, and non-cisgender students who wish to change their birth name and/or legal name to a preferred name must meet with the Director of Enrollment/Registrar to discuss the scope and limitations of the preferred name request:

Limitations - Although the College is committed to supporting students in the transgender community, it is important to understand that designating a preferred name for use at Lakeview College of Nursing does not constitute a legal name change. A student's birth name and/or legal name will continue to be used on certain College documents. Preferred first and/or middle names may be designated. The College is unable to designate a preferred surname without documents showing that the surname has been changed legally by a court or government entity.

Students interested in changing their name legally can find resources through local government or The Organization Transequality https://transequality.org/documents.

Recognizing that students may have personal problems such as marital or financial difficulties or role conflicts that may affect their performance in the nursing program, the College offers a referral service for students. Please see your academic advisor.

Students participate in shared governance through the Student Government Association (SGA). SGA officers are elected on both the Danville and Charleston Campuses.  All students are members of the SGA.  SGA provides several College-wide mechanisms for students to give input or to raise issues.  Students review and coordinate student government business, serve as ex-officio members on organizational committees. 

SGA also provides a mechanism for students to raise issues that may need to be aired in the form of the “Open Forum.”  SGA officers facilitate Open Forums to hear the students concerns.  The Director of Assessment attends the forum to gather data for program improvement.  Information from the forum is compiled and communicated to the faculty, staff, and other administrators. Feedback or action is reported to students at SGA meetings.

Students are further involved in improving the quality of the program through completion of the course and faculty evaluations, surveys (Noel-Levitz SSI and EBI Exit Survey), and through suggestion boxes on each campus.  Faculty and administration use student input toward curriculum development and course refinement, and institutional improvement.

All enrolled students are members of the Lakeview College of Nursing SGA and can participate as a member or an elected officer in the Student Government Association. SGA officers must be full-time students in good standing. Please refer to Student Government By-Laws and the SGA student learning outcomes.

Student Nurses Association of Illinois/National Student Nurses Association

Students are encouraged to be active participants in SNAI/NSNA, nursing student associations on a local, state, and national level. The College supports membership in the National Student Nurse Association, which is the professional organization for student nurses. LCN will pay the membership fee (one year) for SGA officers.  In addition to meetings and local activities on each campus, students are encouraged to attend the State and National conventions and to serve as officers at all levels.  Please visit www.nsna.org to learn more about membership benefits (leadership opportunities, awards and recognition, and scholarships).

Students are encouraged to like/follow Lakeview’s pages and to share the links with family and friends who may have an interest in Lakeview happenings. Lakeview has a presence on the following social media sites:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WeAreLCN/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/LakeviewNursing
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/school/3922713/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lakeviewnursing/
YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLRkCM_Hm6ajB__4aziPPQ?view_as=subscriber 

These social media sites provide a platform for sharing information. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are encouraged to use LCN’s Social Media Contribution Form if they have any events or announcements that they would like the College to share.

Lakeview uses Merit to celebrate student accomplishments and turn those achievements into a verified online profile – a Merit page – for every one of our students. These Merit pages are automatically updated by Lakeview when students make the dean’s list, earn academic awards, and more. Hundreds of colleges in the US use Merit to recognize and promote success via personalized Merit pages for their students.

Updates to Merit pages are also shared with a network of stakeholders that care deeply about each student’s success: their high school, their hometown media outlets, their parents, and friends via social networks. Updating these important audiences with personalized stories of helps Lakeview College of Nursing demonstrate the opportunities that are available.

Why is Merit important for students?

• Merit helps people who make decisions about internships, grad school, and jobs find the “good stuff” about students and recognizes their accomplishments with badges that show that they’re authentic.

• A Merit profile creates a positive online identity for post-graduation success.

What should students know?

Your Merit page is created and updated automatically – you don’t have to maintain it; the college does it for you!

You can, however, enhance and add to your page, if desired.  Merit allows students to customize their Merit page URL, add a profile photo, bio, and other activities and work experience. You can even include photos and videos to the activities you add to further demonstrate your involvement.

When you connect your Merit page to your social networks like Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn, you’ll ensure that your friends and family can also see and learn about the great opportunities you’re taking advantage of and being recognized for at Lakview. It’s an important way for you to be a part of our story and help us tell it.

What types of accomplishments will be included?

• Enrollment
• Graduation
• Dean's List
• Lakeview Scholarships
• Lakeview Honor Society
• Pinnacle Honor Society

Can other types of accomplishments be included?

• Yes!  Please use the Contribution Form, http://lakeviewcol.meritpas./cntrribution/new, to submit your ideas for Merit recognition verified through Lakeview College of Nursing.
• While we can only include certain official accomplishments through this process, students will have the ability to add other accomplishments to their profile. They will appear in a different part of the profile, under the heading "Added by student" to differentiate them from the LCN-approved achievements.
• Involvement in on- or off-campus employment, and other achievements can be added by students.

What Else Can I Do With Merit?

In addition to enhancing their Merit pages and connecting them to social networks, students can and should include their Merit page URL on their resumes and share it with potential employers or graduate admissions counselors. Merit is a verified showcase of your accomplishments and a powerful way to show employers the success, skills, and expertise you have gained at Lakeview College of Nursing.

Can I opt-out of Merit?

Yes, you may opt-out one of two ways:

1. Click the link at the bottom of the email notification you will receive once an achievement is granted.
2. E-mail the Coordinator of Recruitment/Marketing, amcfadden@lakeviewcol.edu, with your request. 

Go to www.lakeviewcol.edu/books-and-supplies.

Students are assigned mailboxes by the Registrar's Office and are responsible for checking them for individual information and notices. The mailboxes are located in the student lounge of the Danville and Charleston Campuses.  Additional pamphlets and information may be found in a display rack. Any notices/information posted on bulletin boards must be approved by the Secretary.

The College assumes no responsibility for personal property of students.  For information concerning misplaced property students may contact the Receptionist on the Danville Campus and/or Charleston Campus.

Smoking and tobacco are prohibited in Lakeview College of Nursing buildings or on-premises.

Danville and Charleston students enjoy free parking within the designated student parking lots.

Danville students are required to park in the parking lot northeast of the College. Additional free parking is available along Logan Avenue or Lincoln Park Avenue.  Students are not permitted to park in the lots directly adjacent to the east or south of the College. Cars parked in these areas may be ticketed and towed away at the student’s expense.

Charleston students are required to park in the parking lot directly east of the College.  Students are not permitted to park in the mall parking lot directly north of the College.  Cars parked in this area may be ticketed and towed at the student’s expense. 

It is the goal of the College to offer students the opportunity to work in a variety of hospitals, clinics, health care agencies, and communities as a part of their educational process. Some clinical placements may be arranged outside of the student's local community.  

Adequate coverage for car accident insurance must be maintained, and it is the personal responsibility of the student. Students are not permitted to transport patients, as faculty/staff are not permitted to transport students unless all passengers sign a waiver of College liability.

Opportunities are available for students to attend activities related to the performing and fine arts in the surrounding areas. Students are encouraged to participate in recreational activities of their choosing. Nearby community colleges and universities also offer various cultural and recreational activities. Student discounts may be available at various area facilities.

Vending machines are easily accessible to students at both campuses. Students on the Danville Campus may use the hospital cafeteria located across the street. Students on the Charleston Campus have access to several food vendors in the area.

College policy prohibits the acceptance of gifts by faculty members and employees from enrolled students. College administration, faculty, and staff appreciate the thoughtfulness of students and the feelings of gratitude, which inspire the desire to give gifts to College personnel. The verbal or written expression of gratitude from students is appropriate instead of giving gifts. Additionally, acceptance of gifts by students from patients and/or their families is prohibited.

For a reference of off-campus housing options available to Lakeview College of Nursing students, please visit http://www.lakeviewcol.edu/housing.

All students admitted to Lakeview College of Nursing will be issued, at no charge, a photo identification badge. This identification badge must be worn at all times (class and clinical/lab). Students are required to protect their ID badge from any unauthorized use. Students must notify the Administrative Assistant to the Registrar immediately if their ID Badge is lost or stolen. Students will be charged for a replacement.  For further identification in clinical sites, students will also be required to sign SN-LCN after their name on the patient's charts.

Students may seek off-campus employment opportunities. Many hospitals in the East Central Illinois Region employ Lakeview College of Nursing students in a variety of positions such as student interns, CNAs, or nurse techs. It is the responsibility of the hiring agency to provide a written job description and training for the position for which they have been hired. Students employed in an agency have the responsibility to engage in only those activities which fall within their job descriptions as nonprofessional workers (e.g., interns, aides, or techs). They have a responsibility to refuse to participate in activities they have not been legally licensed to perform (e.g., giving medications, assuming total responsibility for a group of patients).

Employed students should be aware that:

1. the College of Nursing assumes no responsibility for their activities as employees of an agency;
2. they are personally responsible and liable for any activity they participate in while employed;
3. professional liability insurance purchased will be valid only in their student role, not in their employment role;
4. individuals not licensed in the State of Illinois to practice professional nursing who engage in such practices are doing so illegally and may be prosecuted accordingly. Supervision by a licensed professional nurse does not provide protection or make such actions legal;
5. individuals who practice illegally may jeopardize their future careers since persons who are convicted of violations of the Nurse Practice Act may not be eligible to write State Board examinations and subsequently to receive licensure.

Students may need to limit employment hours depending upon course load and level of achievement of educational objectives.

Students have multiple resources for career planning.  Career information is incorporated into the curriculum, and students have a variety of clinical experiences. A career fair is scheduled twice a year with research day.

Additionally, students may search for open positions through our website at https://www.lakeviewcol.edu/jobs.

See our Covid-19 updates here: http://info.lakeviewcol.edu/covid-19-lakeview-college-of-nursing-information

Commencement ceremonies for both locations are held bi-annually at the end of the spring and fall semester in Danville, Illinois. A student registered to complete graduation requirements in the summer may participate in the commencement ceremony.  Students are welcome to invite as many guests as they like and tickets are not required. 

Announcements and other items for purchase

Students can order through Herff Jones at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_lakeview/

Publishing

A listing of graduation candidates and/or individual photos may be posted on the website and/or forwarded to the media each semester.  If a student does NOT wish for this graduation information to be published, they must opt-out of Merit.

Commencement Attire

The cost of the commencement attire is included in the graduation fee. This includes a custom LCN graduation gown, cap, and tassel. 

• Honor Society Cord – Students who have been inducted into the academic honor society may wear honor society cords over graduation regalia.
• Honor Stoles – Provided by Lakeview to select students who have met the graduation honor criteria.

Official graduation honors are calculated after grades are finalized and are included on students’ diplomas. Since commencement programs are printed prior to the end of the current term, honors listed in the program and recognized during the ceremony are based on the grade point average of one semester prior to graduation.  Students who meet the criteria following graduation will receive an honor stole when diplomas are released.  The diploma will also indicate the honors earned.

Please note:  Any other apparel must be approved by administration prior to graduation.

College Pins

Students will receive a Lakeview College of Nursing Pin.  The cost of the pin is included in the graduation fee.

Diplomas

Diploma covers will be distributed at commencement. Diplomas will be mailed approximately one month after commencement when an audit of the student's record is complete (all transfer credits are received and all Lakeview grades are posted). Students who received financial aid will be required to complete exit counseling before anything can be released.

Graduation Survey

A survey will be distributed to all potential graduates and must be completed and returned to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar at least 3 weeks prior to Commencement.   This survey information is used for publication as well as to provide information on each graduate to be read as they walk across the stage at the commencement ceremony.

Pictures

All graduates are encouraged to participate in a pre-graduation individual photo.  This is included in the standard graduation fee.  Additional individual portraits will be available for purchase. A professional photographer will be on-site at each campus. Unfortunately, if you are not able to attend, there will be no reschedule time. Arrangements have been made for all graduates.

Additional Photos will be taken the day of graduation.  A photographer will be on-site to take group photos. Payment will be due at graduation along with the order. Participation in this group photo serves as permission from the individual for LCN to post the photo to its website and/or forward it to the media. The College will provide a pinning photo from graduation that will be mailed out with your diploma. Please be sure that you bring the order form along with payment to graduation to hand to the photographer.

The Alumni Association offers membership to all graduates of Lakeview College of Nursing. The Association aims to foster unity and fellowship among students and graduates of the College and to facilitate its development. Members of the Association also provide assistance with various College activities. All students are encouraged to become active members of the Alumni Association upon graduating.

Lakeview College of Nursing strives to maintain a safe environment that is conducive to the learning process.  Campus safety assessment is on-going, and on-campus crime is very low to almost nonexistent. A campus safety report is published annually and is available upon request to the President’s Office or within the consumer information section of the college website. 

Lakeview College of Nursing has surveillance on both campuses.

Other:

Registered Sex Offenders

The Illinois State Police is responsible for maintaining this registry. Follow the link below to access the Illinois State Police Website. http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/.

Possession of weapons is prohibited on the College campus, on property controlled by the College, at events sponsored by the College, or at events attended while on College business. A weapon is defined as any instrument or device designed or likely to produce bodily harm or property damage including but not limited to a firearm, dangerous chemical, an explosive device of any description, compressed air guns, pellet guns, BB guns, knives, stun guns, or electric shock devices used in a threatening manner toward another individual or College property.

The College reserves the right to further determine the definition of a “weapon” and may prohibit other devices on an individual basis. Legal defensive devices, such as pepper sprays, etc. will be permitted, unless used in an offensive manner. Any exceptions to this policy must be preapproved through the College President. Individuals who are found to be in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment, expulsion from the College, and/or being barred from College property.

This response procedure is developed for implementation in the event of the death of or severe injury to a student, faculty or staff member, or other disaster, natural or otherwise. This procedure is intended to: assist those involved in dealing with the crisis to respond appropriately provide coordination of external individuals, and agencies provide communication within the College community assist in post-crisis support and resolution

The Dean of Nursing will serve as the coordinator of the response team and should be notified immediately of any situation that represents a crisis to the College. In the Dean's absence, the College President should be notified. Other members will be utilized on an as needed basis and will participate when the situation warrants, as decided by the coordinator.

Implementation Steps

1. In an emergency situation, the first responder may need to call 911 (8-911 from a College telephone), hospital security, or other appropriate personnel.
2. As soon as possible, the Dean of Nursing must be notified of the situation.
3. Other members of the College or community may be contacted if appropriate.
4. The College President and Dean will coordinate all information associated with the incident which is released externally by the College and respond to all requests for information from media personnel. College personnel must observe this requirement, directing all inquiries to the College President and Dean of Nursing to ensure accurate and consistent information.
5. As soon as possible, the College President and Dean of Nursing will coordinate the notification of all affected College employees of the situation.
6. If students are involved, the Dean will serve as the primary contact person for the family.
7. In the event of the death of an enrolled student, the following personnel will assume the outlined responsibilities:
   • Registrar - close the official academic records
   • Library - renew all materials checked out to avoid inadvertent overdue/fine notices
   • Business Office - Process any allowable refund of tuition and fees. Finalize any remaining wage payment. Notify Dean of Nursing of any funds owed to or by the student.
   • Director of Student Success/Counseling will be sought for post-crisis support and resolution.
   • The Dean will call meetings of all individuals who responded in the crisis in order to assess the College's Crisis Response Procedure and for debriefing of the response members.

All students who are enrolled at Lakeview College of Nursing have the option to register a person to contact in case of an emergency with the Office of the Registrar/Records.  When a student has been determined to be missing by classmates, faculty, or friends from class or clinical for over 24 hours, an official missing student report will be referred immediately to the Dean of Nursing or College President. The emergency contact person will be contacted.  This requirement does not preclude implementing these procedures in less than 24 hours if circumstances warrant a faster implementation. 

Only authorized campus officials and law enforcement officials in furtherance of a missing person investigation may have access to this information.  The student is responsible for keeping the contact information current.  Even if a student does not register a contact person, the Danville or Charleston Police Department will be notified that a student is missing.  

Procedure for Reporting and Investigating a Missing Student:

1. Any individual on or off-campus (i.e., faculty, staff, students, friends, family) who believes a student may be a missing must notify the Dean of Nursing or College President immediately.
2. College officials will attempt to contact the student via phone and by sending an e-mail.
3. If the student is unable to be reached via phone, the Dean of Nursing, College President or designee plus one other person will attempt to visit the student’s place of residence.
4. The Dean of Nursing, College President or designee will speak to students who attend class or clinical with the missing student to ascertain if anyone can confirm the missing student’s whereabouts or confirm the last time the student was seen.
5. The Dean of Nursing, College President, or designee will contact any friends or family members that are made known through the above stated inquiries.
6. The Dean of Nursing, College President or designee will then contact the emergency contact person to determine if they have information in regards to the missing student.
7. If these procedures provide an opportunity for College officials to make contact with the missing student, verification of the student’s state of health, and intention of returning to the campus will be made. 
8. If these procedures do not provide an opportunity for College officials to make contact with the missing student, the Dean of Nursing, President, or designee will notify the local law enforcement agency and provide any information they have obtained in regards to the missing student.  The local law enforcement agency may be contacted sooner if circumstances warrant a faster implemented.

In the event of threatening behavior which appears to represent an immediate threat to self or others, contact the Police at 911 and the Dean of Nursing.

When reporting an incident to authorities:

• Provide address and location description.

• Provide the phone number at your location.
• Explain the situation to the dispatcher in detail.
• Describe actions taken (i.e., medication, type, and amount gave), if any.

Remember:

• Take all statements and behaviors seriously.
• It is better to overreact than to not do enough; a person’s life may be at risk.
• Immediately report your concern that a person may be suicidal. Timeliness in reporting the concern is vital.
• Always keep your own safety in mind.
• People who contemplate or attempt suicide are people whose pain has become more significant than their resources for coping with the pain.
• Engaging the person in professional help to develop their resources for coping is most appropriate.

Contact the LCN Behavior Intervention Team to consult about your concerns: (after-hours call 911)

Building Access – Key Fob System

Electronic key fobs are issued to students.  Key fobs are programmed with various access times to the College.

Responsibility and Control

The possession of a key fob to a College facility carries with it specific responsibilities.

• Do not leave the key fob unattended in any location where it may be exposed to unauthorized use or theft.
• Do not loan key fob to anyone.
• Do not identify key fob with Lakeview names or numbers. 
• Do not use a key fob to allow others in the building.
• Unauthorized sharing of key fobs for college buildings may result in disciplinary action.

Loss/Theft

1. In the event of the loss or theft of any key fob, the Cashier must be notified within 24 hours by calling 217-709-0920.
2. Once a key fob is reported lost or stolen:
   1. The key fob will be deactivated immediately.  A fee of $25.00 will be assessed for a replacement.
   2. If a key fob is found, it should be turned into the Cashier immediately.    

Key Fob Return

• Any unused, obsolete or no longer needed key fob must be returned to the Cashier.
• Whenever a key fob holder leaves the College, an issued key fob must be returned immediately to the Cashier by the individual.
• Failure to return key fobs will result in a $25.00 charge to the individual.  A hold will be put on the student’s account until the charge is cleared. 
• A key fob will be deactivated immediately.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Familiarize  yourself with locations of Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, & Fire Exits.

General Safety Precautions

1. The instructor leaving the classroom is responsible for closing windows of the classroom, as well as the safe condition of the classroom.
2. Do not leave money in your purses in any room. The College is not responsible for loss or theft of personal property left in any room.
3. The College may ask law enforcement or other agencies to conduct interviews as deemed appropriate.
4. Do not go out or enter fire exit doors.
5. Wipe up any spills immediately to prevent falls.
6. The College periodically sprays pesticides. If you are allergic, please contact 217-709-0920.

Communication of timely warnings

Please be aware of these methods of communication for timely warnings:

• An e-mail message to all students, faculty, and staff will provide more detailed information about an emergency or College closing.
• Information will be available via College web-site and/or Facebook Page.
• Information may be announced as deemed appropriate via WCIA-TV http://illinoishomepage.net/, WICD-TV http://www.wicd15.com/, WIXY/WLRW/Oldies 95/Xtra 99 and, WAND-TV- http://www.wandtv.com.

In addition, the SONIS text-messaging system that alerts subscribers, via their cell phones, to an emergency situation or important communication.  The messages are short.  To know how to subscribe, or for additional information, please see the following Web page: www.lakeviewcol.edu/sonis.

• Labor Day
• Fall Break Day
• Thanksgiving - 2 days
• Christmas to New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King's Birthday
• Lincoln's Birthday
• Friday of Spring Break
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day

DO NOT try to clean up a spill unless you are trained to do so.

The procedures below discuss general safety measures to be taken in case hazardous materials are released into a classroom/office environment.

If you believe your area is unsafe, evacuate immediately.

• Isolate the area. Secure area, if possible.
• Ask exposed individuals to remain nearby until emergency responders arrive. Decontamination may be necessary.

Account for everyone in the room at an appropriate reassembly point outside the building.

Multiple victims? Their collective presence may indicate continuing danger.

• Approach with caution and evaluate your surroundings.
• Is the scene/environment safe? If there is any doubt, do not approach. You may become the next victim.

Once safely removed from an area of the spill, you should report the spill or incident involving hazardous materials by calling 911 (8-911 from a College telephone).

• Provide the location of the spill.
• Be prepared to offer details, if known: identification of the spilled/released product, the approximate amount of material involved, injuries, any identifiable reaction, identification of those who came in contact with the spilled substance, etc. Also, is the material actively being released, or has it slowed/stopped?

After an emergency has been resolved, an accident form must be completed. The Incident Form is available on the website.

Familiarize yourself with Locations of Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, & Fire Exits.

The buildings on each campus are fire resistant and equipped with a fire alarm system and outside fire exits. Pull boxes, fire extinguishers, and alarm horns are located throughout the building. Fire alarms are tested, and fire drills may be planned each semester.

In case of fire:

• Pull the alarm to summon help and alert others in the building.
• Notify authorities by calling call 911 (8-911 from a College telephone), call from a safe location.
• Evacuate the building using the nearest exit. Close doors behind you. (Fire requires oxygen to burn, and closing doors will help control the fire.)
• Do not use the elevator.
• If need be, crawl under the smoke.  Smoke rises; the cleanest air will be near the ground.
• After leaving the building, reassemble at the appropriate assembly point (parking lot northeast of the College). Accountability for students, staff, faculty, and guests is critical; report missing person immediately to authorities.

If something (i.e., smoke, heat, flames, debris) blocks your exit routes:

• Stay on the room with the door closed.
• If possible, signal for help using a bright-colored cloth at a window.
• If you have access to a telephone, call 911 (8-911 from a College telephone) to alert authorities of your situation.

Stop, Drop and Roll: If your clothes catch on fire, stop where you are, drop to the floor, and roll over and over to smother the fire. Cover your face with hands to prevent inhaling fumes

If the fire is small and you are trained to do so, extinguish the fire using the proper extinguisher.  Do not re-enter the building until authorized by police or other emergency response personnel.

After an emergency has been resolved, an accident form must be completed. The Incident Form is available on the website.

Familiarize yourself with Locations of Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, & Fire Exits.

If you detect natural gas or toxic/noxious material (fumes or vapors):

• Do not pull fire alarms.
• Do not touch light switches or electrical equipment.
• Contact emergency services/ Police by calling 911 (8-911 from a College telephone).
• Clear the area immediately if instructed to do so by the emergency dispatcher.
• Alert others to stay clear of the area.
• Remain upwind of source.
• Provide your location and the location of the odor to the dispatcher.
• Provide as many details as possible to dispatcher.
• If an evacuation occurs, do not re-enter the building until authorized to do so by emergency personnel.
• After an emergency has been resolved, an accident form must be completed. The Incident Form is available on the website.

Familiarize yourself with the designated Tornado Safe Areas.

A tornado watch announcement indicates that weather conditions are favorable for tornado development. A tornado warning indicates that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. The local (Danville and Charleston) emergency agencies will sound a steady tone when you should “take cover.” 

If indoors:

• If a tornado watch exists, be prepared to go to the basement or to an inside hallway at the lowest level. If a tornado warning exists, go to the basement, a designated shelter, or to an inside hallway at the lowest level. Do not leave the building. Use your arms to protect head and neck.
• Avoid pole buildings or similarly structured buildings.
• Avoid places with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, or large hallways.
• Stay away from the main corridors/windows. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture, such as a workbench, heavy table or desk, and hold on.

If outdoors:

• If possible, get inside a building. If shelter is not available or there is no time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area or crouch near a secure building. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
• Use arms to protect head and neck.

If in a vehicle:

• Never try to out-drive a tornado in a car or truck. Tornados can change direction quickly and can lift up a car or truck and toss it through the air.
• Get out of the car immediately and take shelter in a nearby building.
• If there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in a ditch or low-lying area away from the vehicle. Be aware of the potential for flooding.

Familiarize yourself with the designated Tornado Safe Areas.

For all building services, call at 217-709-0924.

If the outage is after regular business hours, the After Hour contact at 217-497-1271.

Please report:

• Your building location
• The type of emergency
• What assistance is needed
• Your name, location, and phone number

“After Hours” will take this information and call the appropriate personnel to correct the problem. Not all problems warrant a call-out, so don’t be concerned if you do not receive an immediate response. The problem may be addressed during regular business hours.

An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface.  Earthquakes can strike suddenly, without warning, and they can occur at any time of the year, day or night. Most tremors are west of the Rocky Mountains.  However, forty-five states and territories in the United States are at moderate to very high risk of earthquakes, and they are located in every region of the country. There are two primary "hot spots" for earthquakes in the central United States that will impact Illinois, specifically in the south and southeastern parts of the state.

• New Madrid Seismic Zone lies within the central Mississippi Valley, from Cairo, Illinois, through southeastern Missouri, western Kentucky, western Tennessee, and northeast Arkansas. The epicenter of the zone is located just west and northwest of Memphis, Tennessee.
• Wabash Valley Seismic Zone, in southeastern Illinois and southwestern Indiana, is capable of producing ‘New Madrid’ size earthquake events. The epicenter of the zone is located between Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and West Franklin, Indiana (in Posey County).

If indoors:

• Stay inside.
• Take cover under a piece of heavy furniture or against an inside wall and hold on.
• The most dangerous thing to do during an earthquake is to try to leave the building. Objects can fall on you.

If outdoors:

• Move into the open, away from buildings, streetlights and utility wires.
• Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops.

If in a moving vehicle:

• Move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires.
• Stop quickly and stay in the vehicle.
• Once the shaking has stopped, proceed with caution.
• Avoid bridges or ramps that might have been damaged by the quake.

After an earthquake, remain cautious. Aftershocks are not uncommon.

In a hostile situation or one that is perceived as threatening violence, it is recommended that you follow the below guidelines. This information is to help in a critical situation and does not cover every possible situation.  Please note that these types of incidents are highly unpredictable. An individual’s response should depend on the particular circumstances at hand.

Contact Authorities:

• Call 911 (8-911 from a College telephone) as soon as safely possible. Do not put yourself or anyone else in danger.

Secure Immediate Area:

• Clear hallways immediately.
• Do not attempt to confront or apprehend shooter (unless as a last resort).
• Lock and barricade doors if unable to exit the building safely.
• Turn off the lights.
• Close blinds and block windows.
• Turn off radios and computer monitors.
• Keep occupants calm, quiet, and out of sight. Take adequate cover/protection from bullets (i.e., concrete walls, thick desks, file cabinets).
• Silence cell phones.
• Do not leave the room or unlock the door to see “what is happening.”
• Place signs in exterior windows to identify the location of injured persons.

What to Report:

• Your specific location, including building name and official room number.
• The number of people at your specific location and numbers/types of injuries.
• Number and location of the assailant(s), plus descriptors: race and gender; clothing description; physical features; weapon types (long gun or handgun); backpack; shooter’s identity, if known; separate gunfire; explosions; etc.

Un-Securing an Area:

• Remember: A shooter may not stop until he is engaged by an outside force.
• Consider risks before un-securing rooms. If doubt exists for the safety of the individuals inside a room, that area should remain secured.
• Consider the safety of the masses vs. the safety of the few.
• Attempts to rescue people should only be made if they can be accomplished without further endangering yourself or anyone else.

If you are taken, hostage:

• Stay calm. Be cooperative. Avoid eye contact. Don’t threaten or intimidate; appear submissive.
• Remember that lives are your top concern. Before you say or do anything, think of the consequences to yourself and others. Your safety – and theirs – comes first.
• Notify 911 (8-911 on College phone) only if it will not put you or anyone else in danger.
• Make careful mental notes about hostage-taker(s): age, skin color, hair, and eye color, height and weight, color and type of clothing, distinguishing characteristics (voice, accents, language, etc.)
• Follow all directives from law enforcement officials.

In case of an emergency/injury/illness:

• Summon help by calling 911 (8-911 from a College telephone). Be prepared to provide address, location, and incident description, including:
  • What is the chief complaint?
  • What are the sex and approximate age of the victim?
  • How many victims are involved?
  • Is the victim conscious?
  • Is the victim breathing?
  • Does the victim have a pulse?
  • Is there severe bleeding?
• Do not move an injured person unless absolutely necessary to prevent additional injury. If the victim must be moved, pull the body lengthwise. When lifting a victim, support each section of the body, so “jackknifing” does not occur.
• Make the victim as comfortable as possible until professional help arrives. Reassure him help is on the way.
• Cover the victim with a blanket or coat to keep the victim warm.
• If there is no breathing or pulse; begin mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or CPR, if trained to do so.
• If vomiting occurs in an unconscious person; turn the victim to one side to prevent choking.
• To stop bleeding, apply pressure and elevate (if bleeding from an extremity). NOTE: Attempt to use or wear some type of personal protective equipment (i.e., rubber gloves, protective barriers, etc.).
• If shortness of breath occurs, elevate the head.
• Clear the room of all non-essential people; send someone to meet the ambulance and direct rescue personnel to your location.

Multiple victims? Their collective presence may indicate continuing danger.

• Approach with caution and evaluate your surroundings.
• Is the scene/environment safe? If there is any doubt, don’t approach. You may become the next victim.

NOTE: Body fluids (i.e., blood, vomit, etc.) spills should be cleaned up by LCN’s building service workers, who are trained to handle the cleanup safely. Please keep yourself and others away from spilled fluid.

After an emergency has been resolved, an accident form must be completed.   The Incident Form is available on the website.

If you become trapped in the elevator (Danville) – or know of others, which may be trapped – use the elevator phone to call out.

When reporting the incident:

• Give location of the elevator.
• Estimate the number of people trapped.
• Report any injuries.
• Report any noises or occurrences that either preceded the event or that occurred after persons became trapped.
• Continue to talk to people trapped until help arrives.

After an emergency has been resolved, an accident form must be completed. The Incident Form is available on the website.

Due to the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19, Lakeview College of Nursing will post information regarding pandemic procedures, guidelines, and updates at https://info.lakeviewcol.edu/covid-19-lakeview-college-of-nursing-information.

Lakeview College of Nursing trusts that all faculty, staff, students, and visitors alike -- will ultimately take responsibility for their own health and safety and act in a manner that demonstrates respect and consideration for those around them. We are committed to keeping our College community healthy and safe and will remain flexible as new information emerges and guidelines change, and we will respond accordingly. Federal and state authorities may force further modifications that could alter our current plans. 

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