LAC 46:XLVII.923. Development and Implementation of Policies and Procedures

A. The policies for admission, evaluation, level advancement and completion shall be developed by the faculty and approved by the board prior to implementation. B. Policies shall be planned to provide for student welfare as related to health, counseling and guidance, financial aid, hospitalization and liability insurance. C. Policies shall be developed to provide opportunity for students to participate in appropriate student organizations which foster development of skills in self direction, leadership and professional activity. D. Policies shall be clearly stated concerning student employment during enrollment in the program. E. Policies regarding absences shall be in writing. Students unable to achieve the program objectives due to excessive absence shall be advised to withdraw with permission to re-enter when the course is repeated provided that the readmission is within one year from the date of withdrawal. F. The school bulletin shall give an accurate description of the practical nursing program policies. G. A student handbook shall be developed by the nursing faculty to include the policies relating to: 1. admissions; 2. grading system; 3. suspension and/or dismissal; 4. itemized list of fees; 5. attendance requirements; 6. health policies; 7. completion requirements.