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By answering ‘true’, I acknowledge that I have read and unde…

By answering ‘true’, I acknowledge that I have read and understand all the policies for this course. I acknowledge that I have received and understand the content of this course syllabus. I agree to communicate with course faculty through the LMS page established for the Department of Nursing Education (DNE) and/or nursing course. I will abide by the Academic Integrity Pledge as published in the WSCC Catalog. I agree to have my grades posted via LMS in a secure format. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the content of the current Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education Student Handbook. I will maintain the confidentiality of client information and respect the client’s Right to privacy. It is illegal according to the provisions of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and unethical to reveal client identity or information without the client’s permission.  I understand that all students must have a signed Responsibility and Confidentiality Statement on file before beginning clinical. Written assignments will have no identifying client information. Information will only be shared with nursing faculty/clinical group within the HIPAA provisions. Discussions of client situations will be conducted in private or clinical conferences for the express purpose of student learning. No discussions with clients may take place in hallways, elevators, cafeterias, or outside the agency setting. Accessing confidential client information without the legal or ethical foundation for doing so may result in disciplinary actions. A breach of this policy may result in dismissal from the program, denial of readmission as well as imprisonment, and fines under HIPAA regulations. I will abide by the cell phone/electronic device policy as published in the WSCC Catalog and the Nursing Student Handbook. I have read and understand the Essential Functions and agree to notify the DNE of any changes in my status. I understand that the catalog for Wallace State is available online with all pertinent policies. I have read and agree to comply with the clinical attendance and make-up policy. I understand this policy is effective for clinical, clinical lab, and simulation experiences. I have read and agree to abide by the Clinical/Lab/Simulation guidelines. I have read and understand the testing policy for this course. I have read and understand all of the validation policies. I have read and understand the ATI testing and remediation policies for this course. I have read and agree to abide by the Clinical Professional Behaviors. I understand the syllabus may be modified due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and is subject to change should any updated recommendations or regulations arise. I acknowledge and understand that I may be recorded during testing. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any activity that is captured on video during testing and will be subject to the related policies as outlined by Wallace State Community College.