Central Lakes College
Practical Nursing Student Handbook
2024-2025
Department of Nursing
Staples Campus
Central Lakes College
1830 Airport Road
Staples, MN 56479
Toll free: 1-800-933-0346
Director of Nursing: (218) 855-8125
Admissions/Nursing Advisor: (218) 855-8036
Registration: (218) 855-8034
Revised: August 2024
, Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Accreditation/Approval 4
General Program Information 4
Central Lakes College’s Mission and Vision Statement 5
Central Lakes College Nursing Program Vision, Mission, and Philosophy 5
Central Lakes College’s Nursing Philosophy Statement 5
PN Program Student Learning Outcomes 6
National League for Nursing Education Competencies Model 7
Nursing Faculty 8
Application and Admission 9
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements
Prerequisites to the PN Program
After Application
After Acceptance
Orientation Session 10
Clinical Requirements 11
Criminal Background Study 11
Immunization Records 11
Conscientious Objectors to Immunizations 11
Physical and Mental Requirements 12
CPR Certification 12
Liability Insurance 12
Drug Testing 12
Drug/Alcohol Policy 12
CLC Tobacco/Electric Cigarette Use Policy 5.8 13
Clinical Course Registration 13
Authorization for the Release of Student Information 13
Student Records 13
Course Requirements 13
Practical Nursing Course Descriptions 14
,Grading 16
Academic Progression/Graduation Requirements 16
Procedures for Repeating Failed/Withdrawn Courses 17
Procedures for Readmission 18
Readmission after Ineligibility 18
Classroom Etiquette 19
Central Lakes College Nursing Exam Procedure 19
Computer Requirements: 19
Test Proctoring Policy 20
Academic Integrity Policy 20
Due Process
Social Media Policy 22
Professional Behavioral Standards/Requirements 22
Central Lakes College Nursing Program Simulation Philosophy 23
Lab Dress Code 24
Clinical Participation 24
Student supplies and course materials 24
Online and Clinical Orientation 24
Clinical Rules, Uniforms, Dress Code and technology use 24
Tattoo Policy 25
Attendance 25
Lab Attendance Policy 25
Clinical Absence Policy 25
Confidentiality/HIPAA 26
Student Costs 27
Transportation 27
Blood-borne Pathogens Exposure 27
Worker’s Compensation 27
Service Learning 27
Student Concerns / Grievance 28
Communication Requirements 28
Star Alert Emergency Notification System 28
Class Cancellation and Campus Closing 28
Student Support Services 29
Advising 29
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, Learning Commons 30
Learning Resource Center 30
Veterans Resource Center
Food Shelf
Counseling/Career Center
Bookstore
Opportunities for Student Participation/Governance 31
National Student Nurses Association
Student Senate
CLC Nursing Club
Nursing Meeting Participation
Nursing Advisory Board Student Representatives
Important Notices 32
Appendices 34
Appendix A: MnSCU Performance Standards for Nursing Programs (PN Courses identified) 34
Appendix B: Drug Testing Policy 45
Appendix C: Student Success Plan 50
Appendix D: Nursing Program Success Reflection/Readmission Plan of Action 52
Appendix F American Nurses Association (ANA) Social Media Guidelines 54
Appendix G: Student Clinical Error Quality Improvement Form 55
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Practical Nursing Student Handbook
2024-2025
Department of Nursing
Staples Campus
Central Lakes College
1830 Airport Road
Staples, MN 56479
Toll free: 1-800-933-0346
Director of Nursing: (218) 855-8125
Admissions/Nursing Advisor: (218) 855-8036
Registration: (218) 855-8034
Revised: August 2024
, Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Accreditation/Approval 4
General Program Information 4
Central Lakes College’s Mission and Vision Statement 5
Central Lakes College Nursing Program Vision, Mission, and Philosophy 5
Central Lakes College’s Nursing Philosophy Statement 5
PN Program Student Learning Outcomes 6
National League for Nursing Education Competencies Model 7
Nursing Faculty 8
Application and Admission 9
Admission Requirements
Application Requirements
Prerequisites to the PN Program
After Application
After Acceptance
Orientation Session 10
Clinical Requirements 11
Criminal Background Study 11
Immunization Records 11
Conscientious Objectors to Immunizations 11
Physical and Mental Requirements 12
CPR Certification 12
Liability Insurance 12
Drug Testing 12
Drug/Alcohol Policy 12
CLC Tobacco/Electric Cigarette Use Policy 5.8 13
Clinical Course Registration 13
Authorization for the Release of Student Information 13
Student Records 13
Course Requirements 13
Practical Nursing Course Descriptions 14
,Grading 16
Academic Progression/Graduation Requirements 16
Procedures for Repeating Failed/Withdrawn Courses 17
Procedures for Readmission 18
Readmission after Ineligibility 18
Classroom Etiquette 19
Central Lakes College Nursing Exam Procedure 19
Computer Requirements: 19
Test Proctoring Policy 20
Academic Integrity Policy 20
Due Process
Social Media Policy 22
Professional Behavioral Standards/Requirements 22
Central Lakes College Nursing Program Simulation Philosophy 23
Lab Dress Code 24
Clinical Participation 24
Student supplies and course materials 24
Online and Clinical Orientation 24
Clinical Rules, Uniforms, Dress Code and technology use 24
Tattoo Policy 25
Attendance 25
Lab Attendance Policy 25
Clinical Absence Policy 25
Confidentiality/HIPAA 26
Student Costs 27
Transportation 27
Blood-borne Pathogens Exposure 27
Worker’s Compensation 27
Service Learning 27
Student Concerns / Grievance 28
Communication Requirements 28
Star Alert Emergency Notification System 28
Class Cancellation and Campus Closing 28
Student Support Services 29
Advising 29
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, Learning Commons 30
Learning Resource Center 30
Veterans Resource Center
Food Shelf
Counseling/Career Center
Bookstore
Opportunities for Student Participation/Governance 31
National Student Nurses Association
Student Senate
CLC Nursing Club
Nursing Meeting Participation
Nursing Advisory Board Student Representatives
Important Notices 32
Appendices 34
Appendix A: MnSCU Performance Standards for Nursing Programs (PN Courses identified) 34
Appendix B: Drug Testing Policy 45
Appendix C: Student Success Plan 50
Appendix D: Nursing Program Success Reflection/Readmission Plan of Action 52
Appendix F American Nurses Association (ANA) Social Media Guidelines 54
Appendix G: Student Clinical Error Quality Improvement Form 55
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