SECTION IV: General Information on Baccalaureate Programs
Additional Information Specific to Baccalaureate Students
Dean’s List for Baccalaureate Students Link to section
Dean’s List appointment requires a semester GPA of at least 3.6 based on successful completion of all coursework taken, anywhere at the University, with a minimum of 6 credits completed for letter grades and no grades of I, N, WE, or E in each semester. If there are Incomplete grades in a given semester, the student’s eligibility for the Dean’s List that semester will be evaluated after the final grade is submitted.
Dress Code Link to section
Students are expected to dress appropriately when involved in professional activities, which includes attending all inschool classes/activities and community-based activities, for which faculty set and enforce professional standards. Individual units or agencies may also determine dress regulations. The uniform for all lab and simulation classes is the clinical uniform. Students may wear regular pants/sweats for the first week of class until scrubs can be obtained. At no time are students permitted to wear shorts or modified tops (halter/crop) in the lab or simulation areas.
When preparing clinical assignments, attire is business casual (no denim). Specialty areas (e.g., Home Health, Operating Room, etc.) may have specific attire requirements. Please refer to the appropriate course syllabi.
The SON uses Image Experts, formerly Uniform Village for uniform ordering and patch replacement. You may view the instructions for ordering here.
Professional image Link to section
| Appropriate | Inappropriate | |
|---|---|---|
| ID badge (and SON name tag) to be always worn in clinical as part of the security program. It is helpful, but not required, to wear an ID for the classroom. | Must be worn at chest level or higher, either by clip or lanyard. | No IDs are to be clipped to the waist of the pants. No stickers or pins covering name or photo. |
| Scrubs for clinical | The uniform for clinical is a white scrub top (with a plain white shirt underneath) and navy scrub pants. The SON Student Patch is to be permanently attached to the left mid-clavicular area. Accessories include a watch with a second hand, a black pen, and a stethoscope. Hospital-issued scrub clothes are not to be worn outside of clinical patient care areas without a white lab coat or appropriate jacket/coat. | Wrinkled, torn, or stained scrubs are not permitted. No graphics or logos on tee shirts. Skirt length should be no shorter than two inches above the knee. Undergarments – no visible colors, prints, or contour lines; no thongs |
| Footwear | Footwear must be closed toe with a solid back, non-skid or non-slip soles, and made of nonpermeable material. Footwear must be primarily solid, neutral colors (e.g., white, black, grey, navy, brown) and professional-looking. | No fluorescent colors Footwear such as boots, CrocsTM, furry footwear, or high heels is not acceptable for clinical (in-hospital, simulation, and lab) experiences. |
| Jewelry | Jewelry should be modest and safe. | Dangling earrings and ankle bracelets are not permitted. Wrist jewelry, which interferes with adequate hand washing or scrubbing, must not be worn. Eyebrow or lip piercings are not permitted; a single nose stud is permitted. Rings – only wedding bands |
| Miscellaneous | Hair should be styled neatly, and shoulder-length or longer hair secured away from the face. Hair accessories should be minimal. | No perfume or scented lotions or sprays. |
| Fingernail policy* | Nail polish – none (preferred) or clear | No artificial or enhanced fingernails. Nails no longer than ¼ inch from the fingertip. |
*Artificial or enhanced nails are associated with increased colonization of bacteria capable of causing infection. Chipped nail polish can harbor bacteria. Personnel wearing artificial nails have been epidemiologically implicated in several outbreaks of infections caused by gram-negative bacilli and yeast. These situations may increase the risk of infections among patients who come in contact with the nails. Long nails may tear gloves worn by healthcare personnel.
**Stethoscopes should be cleaned prior to and after every use with a hospital-approved disinfectant.