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 Calendars

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 or ViewPoint will prevent a student from participating in any clinical course.

Non-degree seeking students must contact the Director of Enrollment/Registrar 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 and adjust the program plan based on the student’s needs. The advisor will complete the registration form with the student.
• 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.
• The advisor will give a copy of the program plan to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar.
• The College Secretary/Cashier will generate and mail a billing statement to the student. 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 classes (live and online) meetings and 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 class, laboratory, and clinical experience. The student must 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 in class, lab, and clinical sites.

Theory Attendance Policy

Attendance for the online classroom sessions is expected, and missing any online coursework can impact the student’s course grade. Attendance will be taken weekly. Students must prepare for each online session by completing the required readings and other assignments. Active participation is an expectation from the 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 fail.

Hybird-Online Course Attendance Policy

Attendance in the online classroom platform is expected, and missing any online coursework can impact the student’s course grade. Attendance will be taken weekly. Students must prepare for each online session by completing the required readings and other assignments. Active participation is an exception from the 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 fail.

Clinical Attendance Policy – See Clinical Policies.

Military Attendance and Withdrawal Policy

This policy is for National Guard, Reserves, or active duty United States military students who 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 students called to active military service, specialized training, or disaster relief efforts may receive an excused absence for class time missed (less than seven consecutive days or one weekend for a weekend course). If the required military leave results in the student missing seven 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 can 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 from 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 cannot complete missed course content, the absence will remain in effect and 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 the deadline for course withdrawal. Students are advised to consult the Financial Aid Office regarding the effect on financial aid status before withdrawing from a course. Students who withdraw from a course must be aware that they may be placed on a waitlist 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 once in which they received a grade of "W" or a failing grade. Students who have 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 withdrawing from the program due to military obligations must complete a Withdrawal Form 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 withdrawal 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 withdrawal date. Students who have processed financial aid must contact the Financial Aid Office before 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 for the policies 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 refuse readmission to any student at any time if legal, moral, health, social or academic circumstances 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 dismissal recommendation may be based on observed mental or physical health problems, 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. Each course syllabus will state the requirements for obtaining the course grade. The student must clarify the instructor's expectations if there is a question.

Grading Scale

+/- scale effective fall 2021; grades earned prior to fall '21 remain as they are recorded.

No grade will be rounded.

For all courses, students must earn at least a 77% average on all exams to pass the course, except for N311 Foundations of Professional Practice, an 85% must be earned. Test averages are calculated before adding papers, projects, or other non-exam scores. If the average is less than 77% or 85% for N311, the student earns the test average for the course. If the student's test average is 77% or 85% for N311 or higher, the remaining course assignments are calculated for the final grade. Students who do not earn a 77% in all courses or an 85% 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 clinical or lab components, a student must earn a grade of at least 77% in theory, except N311 Foundations of Professional Practice a 85% must be earned and 77% 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. The student may withdraw from the course if the deadline has not passed; see the course withdrawal policy.

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. The whole number will determine letter grades; no rounding is used. Therefore if a student earns 76.9, the grade earned is 76. If a student receives an 84.5, the grade earned is 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

Official grades are issued at the end of each semester in SONIS. The Registrar's Office will give no grades over the phone or by email per the Family and Educational Right to Privacy Act of 1974.

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

Incomplete Grades

A student may request an incomplete grade with the approval of the Dean of Nursing when a student cannot 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. 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, identifying the reason for the incomplete.

The Course Coordinator will complete the incomplete form after the last day of class, set a date for completion within a 30-day time limit, and 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 at 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 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. If the Course Coordinator from whom a student receives an incomplete grade "I" is not on campus, the Dean will make the disposition of the grade.

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: The grade appeal is void if a student does not meet any of the steps by the set time frames.

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 meet with the instructor face-to-face to discuss the concerns within three (3) calendar days after submitting the grade in Edvance 360.

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. The instructor 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 here.
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 the instructor assigned for the assignment.

Emotional language and personal attacks should be avoided. Mentioning grades in other classes is not relevant. When appealing for a grade, students may think mentioning if they are a "strong student" overall is relevant. However, to most instructors, that information is irrelevant; 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 and submit the appeal form to the Faculty Organization Chair.

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

1. Verify that the student has valid grounds for an appeal.
2. Schedule a meeting with the student and instructor. The student and the instructor will present their sides of the Formal Grade Appeal to the Faculty Organization Committee. 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 and submit the appeal form 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 unsuccessful 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 Testing Policy aims to promote consistency with grading practices and testing procedures to improve the assessment of student learning.

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

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

Testing Learning Management Software (LMS)

Edvance 360 is the learning management software used by all nursing courses. Lectures, PowerPoint slides, discussion forum questions, grades, and assignments will be posted on Lakeview College of Nursing Edvance360. The minimum requirements for this LMS are an up-to-date internet browser - javascript enabled, and Adobe Reader to open pdfs.

Please note that there are scheduled maintenance times for Edvance360. It is essential that students are aware of those times and makes sure work in progress is saved (e.g., tests, assignments, posts to journal, wikis or discussion boards) before the systems are shut down for maintenance. Any work in progress will be lost when the servers go down for maintenance. Miranda Shake, Lakeview Library Director, will notify students about scheduled maintenance.

ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ATI)

ATI Nursing Education (Assessment Technologies Institute®) is a technology-based educational assessment and testing program. The program focuses on helping students succeed in the licensure examination (NCLEX) that all graduates need to successfully pass 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 following summarizes the ATI testing students are exposed to across the nursing curriculum.

Semester 1

N311 – Foundations of Professional Practice

• Video Case Study
  • Fundamentals
    • ADLs
    • HIPAA
    • Nursing Process
    • Oral Care
  • Adult Medical Surgical
    • Pain Management
• Civility Mentor
  • Civility and Patient Safety in the Clinical Environment
• Nurse’s Touch: The Communicator 2.0
  • Video Interaction: Clients displaying aggressive behavior 
• Nurse Logic
  • Knowledge & Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing Concepts
  • Priority Setting Skills
• Nurse’s Touch: Wellness & Self-care
  • Stress, Causes, Effects and Management
  • Self- Care: Physical Activity
  • Self-Care: Rest and Sleep
• Learning System 3.0 Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Fundamentals 1
• Achieve
  • Preparing for Clinical Experience
• Skill Modules 3.0
  • Airway Management
  • Mobility
  • Bowel elimination
  • Enteral Tube Feedings
  • Health Care Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Prevention
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • Infection Control
  • Nutrition
  • Ostomy Care
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Pain Management
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Specimen Collection
  • Urinary Elimination
  • Wound Care
  • Proctored Assessment
  • Fundamentals 

N312 – Basic Health Assessment

• HealthAssess
  • Introduction to health assessment
  • General survey
  • Health history
  • Skin
  • Head, neck and neurological
  • Respiratory
  • Cardiovascular
  • Abdomen
  • Musculoskeletal and neurological
  • Head-to-toe
  • Breast and lymphatics
  • Rectum and genitourinary
  • Virtual Practice: Shirley Williamson
  • Virtual Practice: David Rodriguez
  • Virtual Practice: Harold Stevens
  • Virtual Practice: Diane Radford
  • Virtual Practice: Timothy Lee (head-to-toe)
• Skills Modules 3.0
  • Comprehensive Physical Assessment of an Adult
• Skills Modules 3.0
  • Vital Signs
• Practice exam: 
  • Anatomy & Physiology
• ATI Student Orientation
  • Steps to Success
• Other
  • Learning Strategies (Book)
• Test Proctored
  • Anatomy & Physiology

N313 – Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology

No examination is administered  

N314 – Introduction to Professional Practice

• Video Case Studies
  • Client Advocacy
  • Client Rights
• Additional Assessments
  • Self-Assessment Inventory
• Civility Mentor
  • Foundations of Professionalism and Civility
  • Professionalism and Civility Academic Environment
  • Professionalism and Civility in Nursing Practice
• Nurse Logic
  • Testing and Remediation
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Communication
  • Communication Final
• Nurse’s Touch: Becoming a Professional Nurse
  • Profession and Professional Identity
  • Professional Nursing Practice
  • Professional Behaviors in Nursing
  • Socialization into Professional Nursing
• Nurse’s Touch: Professional Communication (Proctored 10%) 
  • Types of Communication
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Factors that Affect Communication with Individuals and Groups
• Achieve
  • Test-Taking Skills
  • Study Skills
  • Classroom Skills
  • Challenges for ESL Students
• Additional Assessments: 
  • Critical Thinking Entrance

Semester 2

N321 – Adult Health I

• Video Case Studies
  • Pharmacology
    • Medication Interactions 
    • Mixing Insulins
    • Pharmacology Across the Lifespan
    • Safe Dosage
  • Adult Medical Surgical
    • Client Education
    • Hand-Off Reports
    • Oxygenation
    • Urinary Tract Infections
    • Wound Evisceration
    • Adverse Reactions to Medications
    • Infection Control
    • Look/Sound-Alike Medications
    • Medication Administration
• Nurse’s Touch: The Communicator 2.0 
  • Virtual Interaction: Clients and their nutritional needs 
  • Video Interaction: Family in Stressful Situation
  • Technique Identifier: The Client Experiencing Aphasia
  • Technique Identifier: Client Experiencing Thrombosis
  • Technique Identifier: Client Undergoing Surgery
  • Technique Identifier: Client Discharge Planning
• Real Life RN Medical Surgical
  • COPD
  • Urinary Tract Infection (Sepsis from a Urinary Source)
• Target Med Surg
  • Endocrine
  • Fluid, Electrolyte & Acid-Base
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Perioperative
• Content Mastery Series Assessments Practice Test
  • Fundamentals
  • Nutrition
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Fundamentals 2
  • MS: Dermatological
  • MS: Endocrine
  • MS: Gastrointestinal
  • MS: Musculoskeletal
  • MS: Neurosensory 
  • MS: Fundamentals Final
• Content Mastery Series Assessments Proctored Test (10%):
  • Dosage Calculation (1%)
  • Fundamentals (9%)
• Skills Modules 3.0
  • Diabetes Mellitus Management
  • IV Therapy and Peripheral Access
  • Concepts of Medication Administration
  • Oral and Topical Medications Administration
  • Injectable Medication Administration
  • Intravenous Medication Administration
  • Surgical Asepsis
• Dosage Calculations and Safe Medication Administration
  • Injectable Medications
  • Medication Administration
  • Oral Medications
  • Powdered Medications
  • Parenteral (IV) Medications
  • Safe Dosage
• Nurse’s Touch: Professional Communication
  • Client Education
• Dosage Calculation: Case Studies
  • Diabetes
• Nurse’s Touch: Informatics & Technology
  • Literacy Skills and Consumer Educational Needs

N322 – Basic Concepts of Pharmacology

• Pharmacology Made Easy
  • Introduction to Pharmacology
  • The Neurologic System Part 1
  • The Neurologic System Part 2
  • The Musculoskeletal System
  • The Respiratory System
  • The Cardiovascular System
  • The Hematologic System
  • The Gastrointestinal System
  • The Reproductive & Genitourinary System
  • The Endocrine System
  • The Immune System
  • Pain and Inflammation
  • Infection
• Video Case Studies
  • Poly-pharmacy
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology Final
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Practice Tests
  • Pharmacology
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Proctored Test
  • Pharmacology

N323 – Mental and Behavioral Health

• Dosage Calculation: Case Studies
  • Bipolar
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Mental Health 1
  • Mental Health 2
  • Mental Health Final
• Real Life RN Mental Health
  • Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Schizophrenia
• Nurse’s Touch: The Communicator 2.0 
  • Virtual Interaction: Adolescent clients and performance enhancement substances
  • Virtual Interaction: Adolescent clients at risk for suicide 
  • Virtual Interaction: Adult clients at risk for medication misuse and suicide 
  • Virtual Interaction: Adult clients misusing alcohol
• Video Case Studies
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Neurocognitive Disorders
  • Therapeutic Communication
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Proctored Test
  • Mental Health
  • Dosage Calculation
    • Mental Health
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Practice Test
  • Mental Health

N324 – Older Adult Health

• Dosage Calculation: Case Studies
  • Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Gerontology
  • Gerontology Final
• Nurse’s Touch: The Communicator 2.0
  • Video Interaction: Aging Client
  • Video Interaction: Client Comfort and End of Life Care
• Video Case Studies
  • Palliative and Hospice Care

Semester 3

N431 – Adult Health II

• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • MS: Cardio & Hematology
  • MS: Immune & Infectious
  • MS: Oncology
  • MS: Renal & Urinary
  • MS: Respiratory
  • Medical Surgical Final
• Real Life RN Medical Surgical
  • Myocardial Infarction Complications
  • GI Bleed
  • Kidney Disease
• Dosage Calculation: Case Studies
  • Leukopenia
  • Acute MI
  • AIDS
• Skill Modules 3.0
  • Blood Administration
  • Central Venous Access Devices
  • Nasogastric Tube
• Targeted Med Surg
  • Cardiovascular
  • Immune
  • Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal
  • Renal and Urinary
  • Respiratory
• Video Case Studies 
  • Acid Base Imbalances
  • Blood Administration
  • Fluid Volume
  • Heart Failure
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Total Parenteral Nutrition
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Practice Test
  • Adult Medical Surgical
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Proctored Test
  • Adult Medical Surgical (9%)
  • Dosage Calculation (1%)
    • Medical Surgical

N432 – Maternal-Newborn Care

• Video Case Studies
  • Apgar Scoring
  • Breastfeeding
  • Complications of Pregnancy
  • Fundal Assessment
• Real Life RN Maternal Newborn
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Preeclampsia
  • Teaching Prenatal and Newborn Care
  • Pre-Term Labor
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing:
  • Maternal Newborn 1
  • Maternal Newborn 2
  • Maternal Newborn Final
• Skill Modules 3.0
  • Maternal-Newborn Care
• Dose Calculations: Case Studies
  • Preeclampsia
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Practice Test:
  • Maternal Newborn
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Proctored Test:
  • Dosage Calculation
  • Maternal Newborn

N433 – Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

• Dosage Calculation and Safe Medication Administration
  • Dosages by Weight
  • Pediatric Medications
• Dosage Calculation: Case Studies
  • Pediatric Asthma
  • Pediatric Ear Infection/Dehydration
• Skills Modules 3.0: 
  • Comprehensive Physical Assessment of a Child
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Nursing Care of Children 1
  • Nursing Care of Children 2
  • Nursing Care of Children Final
• Real Life RN Nursing Care of Children
  • CF Community care
  • CF Inpatient care
  • Gastroenteritis and Dehydration
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Well Child
• Nurse’s Touch: The Communicator 2.0
  • Technique Identifier: Client living with Asthma
  • Video Interaction: Role as interprofessional team member
• Video Case Studies
  • Growth and Development
  • Metered-Dose Inhalers
  • Pediatric Asthma
  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Pediatric Dehydration
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Practice Test
  • Nursing Care of Children
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Proctored Test
  • Dosage Calculation
    • Nursing Care of Children
  • Nursing Care of Children

N434 – Evidence-Based Practice

• Nurse’s Touch: Nursing Informatics and Technology
  • Information Management Systems 
• Video Case Studies
  • Informatics and Nursing

Semester 4

N441 – Adult Health III

• Skills Modules 3.0
  • Closed-Chest Drainage
• Dosage Calculation
  • Critical Care 
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Comprehensive Final
• Nurse Logic: Advanced Student Tests
  • Knowledge and Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing Concepts
  • Priority Setting Frameworks
  • Testing and Remediation
• Video Case Studies
  • Titrating Continuous IV Medications
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Practice Test
  • Comprehensive Practice
• Content Mastery Series Assessments: Proctored Test
  • Dosage Calculation
    • Critical Care
  • Nutrition
  • Medical Surgical Comprehensive 
• Proctored Test:
  • Critical Thinking Exit

N442 – Population and Global Health

• Nurse’s Touch: Informatics and Technology
  • Informatics
  • Virtual Social Networks
  • Wellness & Self-Care
    • Self-Care: Eating Healthy & Maintaining a Healthy Weight
    • Wellness, Health Promotion, & Disease Prevention
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Community Health
  • Community Health Final
• Video Case Studies
  • Level of Prevention
  • Survival Potential
  • Cultural Diversity
• Content Mastery Series Assessments Practice Test
  • Community Health
• Content Mastery Series Assessments Proctored Test
  • Community Health

N443 – Leadership and Management

• Sigma Theta Tau Nurse Manager Certificate Program
  • Pre-test
  • Introduction to Administrative, Management, & Organizational Theories
  • Using Evidence to Guide Decision Making & Management Practices
  • Using Evidence to Guide Strategic Planning
  • The Art of Leading
  • Human Resources: Issues & Strategies
  • Project Management
  • Managing the Team
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Facilitating Staff Development
  • Patient Safety in the Health Care Workplace
  • Creating Budgets and Business Plans
  • Safety for the Health Care Worker
  • Nursing Liability 
  • Legal Documentation and Defenses
  • Ethical Principles for Nurse Managers
  • Life Balance for Nurse Manager
  • Post-Test
• Nurse’s Touch: Professional Communication
  • Organizational Communication
• Learning System 3.0: Practice, Final, and Dynamic Quizzing
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Final
• Nurse’s Touch: The Leader
  • Case 1: Assignment-Delegation
  • Case 2: Client Injury/ Incident Report
  • Case 3: Conflict Management
  • Case 4: QI
  • Case 5: Inter-professional Clinical Pathway
• Video Case Studies
  • Priority Setting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
• Content Mastery Series Assessment Practice Test
  • 2019 Leadership A& B
• Content Mastery Series Assessment Proctored Test
  • Leadership

N444 – Concept Synthesis

• Capstone
• The NCLEX® Experience RN
  • NCLEX RN Overview Video
  • Next Generation NCSBN Item Type Video
  • Next Generation NCSBN Sample Item Types
• VATI

Course Level - Academic Improvement Plan

Purpose:

Lakeview College of Nursing actively supports students to improve their academic performance through remediation. Students are required to show ongoing remediation efforts to enhance their academic success. The Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) recommends remedial content for students who fail to meet academic standards. The student must complete the AIP and adhere to the course expectations outlined in the course syllabus.

Definition: 
An Academic Improvement Plan (AIP) is developed by the student's course instructor, clinical instructor, academic advisor, or Dean of Nursing when a student is not meeting academic standards or clinical performance or exhibiting unsafe, unprofessional behavior.

Insufficient Academic Progress:
Insufficient academic progress is when a student fails to meet a course's academic standard, which may include not meeting exams or assignment requirements.

Insufficient/Unsatisfactory Clinical Performance:
Insufficient or unsatisfactory clinical performance is when a student fails to meet the clinical performance standards, which may include not meeting the required Medication Calculation score, unsatisfactory mid-term or final clinical evaluation, or clinical expectations.

Unsafe Practice/Unprofessional Behavior Remediation Plan:
Unsafe practice and unprofessional clinical behavior may include abandonment, neglect, or actions outside the student nurses' scope of practice. Unprofessional behavior may include violating clinical policies, College policies, or professional codes of conduct.

Procedure: 

1. The academic advisor, course instructor, clinical instructor, or Dean of Nursing will develop an Academic Improvement Plan and notify the student of their online AIP via e-mail.
2. A copy of the AIP will be sent to the academic advisor and the record office.
3. A copy of the AIP will be sent to the Skills Lab Coordinator and tutor if necessary.

The AIP may include the following:

• Review relevant content in the course resources and develop a study plan.
• Take or repeat ATI-focused review tests, online learning assignments, and other learning activities aligned with the course student learning outcomes.
• Practice or demonstrate mastery of psychomotor skills.
• Review clinical policies, Student Handbook policies, or Student Code of Conduct.
• Make an appointment with the course instructor/coordinator, advisor, or tutor.

Semester Level - Academic Improvement Plan 
Students are required to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA. When a student's semester GPA falls below 2.5, the student will be required to participate in the remediation program. At the end of the next semester, if the student's semester GPA is above 2.5 and is not on probation, they are no longer required to participate in the remediation program.

Assessment Information

Assessment and program improvement efforts are expectations for accreditation.  LCN uses a systematic process to obtain relevant data for program effectiveness.   The process is inclusive 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 post-college experiences. The following activities are designed to obtain student input into the academic experience at LCN.

• Prospective Students - Admissions Testing
• All students every semester - Midterm Evaluations, Course and Clinical evaluations, Tea with the Dean of Nursing, Student Forums, and Student Suggestion Boxes
• All Students Biennially - Noel Levitz
• Students in Final Semester – Skyfactor
• Graduates - Graduate Survey [prior to graduation]
• Alumni - Postgraduate 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 required 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. Complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of nursing coursework at Lakeview College of Nursing.
3. Complete 20 hours of Service Learning throughout the curriculum.
4. Complete the required Program Outcomes.
5. Complete the NCLEX-RN review class offered by the College.

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 community health and wellness. (Program Outcome 1)

Completing 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 is a multitude of organizations that seek out volunteers to serve the community. A list is provided to students at the 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.

Students will bring completed hours to their advisor at the time of registration each semester. Proof of completed hours should be documented on the Service Learning 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, they will have to contact their advisor for approval first.

Students will begin developing a portfolio reflecting 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 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 must 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 https://lcn.edu/sites/default/files/CurrentStudentLetterofRecommendationForm.pdf

Before photographing, videotaping, or audio recording individuals as part of a course requirement of Lakeview College of Nursing, 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 must be obtained.
The Consent form is found here: https://lcn.edu/forms

Graduation honors are based upon the student's cumulative Lakeview GPA one semester before meeting graduation requirements.  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 at colleges and universities worldwide. 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 have no unprofessional or student code of conduct issues may be inducted into the Honor Society.

Candidates for membership are reviewed biannually. Invitations are extended to all BSN students who meet 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 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. Lakeview College of Nursing will also arrange Fingerprinting. Each NCLEX-RN applicant will be provided a written receipt by email once fingerprinted. This receipt must be submitted to the Department’s testing vendor along with the examination application and fee for the applicant to be scheduled for the examination. Fingerprints must be taken within 60 days before applying 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 for the NCLEX-RN examination and applying for an 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 online 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. The student must complete state licensure forms. 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 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 sent 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 Illinois Nursing and Advanced Nursing Practice Act.

Applicants Seeking Licensure Outside of Illinois
If students intend to seek licensure outside of Illinois, Lakeview College of Nursing recommends contacting the appropriate state licensing agency to obtain the most up-to-date information.
https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/licensure.page