Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Educational and Privacy Act of 1974 stipulates that a student may review his/her educational record by submitting a written request to the Dean of the School of Nursing. The content of a student’s record may be challenged by the student for accuracy, integrity, and completeness. For further information, contact the Dean.

TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts may be obtained from the Union County College Registrar’s Office.

CHANGE IN NAME/ADDRESS

The School of Nursing office and the Registrar at UCC is to be notified of any change in name, address, telephone number, or social security number.

STUDENT HEALTH

Students who register for a nursing course with a clinical component are required to complete and satisfy health requirements through their personal health care provider. Student health requirements are outlined in the Student Handbook of the School of Nursing.  Health Forms are available at www.ucc.edu/go/trinitas.  Click on nursing program forms on the home page.

INSURANCE

Students who are enrolled in a nursing course with a clinical component are required to carry malpractice insurance (minimum $1/$3 million) and to show evidence of it to their clinical instructor on the first day of clinical experience.

Students carrying 12 or more credits are required to carry health insurance either through Union County College or privately and to show evidence of it to the Student Accounts office at Union County College.

DOCUMENTATION ACCESS

Students who wish to review accrediting/licensing documentation or review personal academic files are asked to submit a written request to the Dean of the School of Nursing at which time an appointment will be confirmed.

GRADUATE EMPLOYER SURVEY/LICENSING EXAMINATION DATA

A survey of the graduates and their employers from 1990 to 2005 states that a majority of the graduates and their employers ranked the graduates’ performance as good to excellent in nursing care categories. Ninety-seven (97) percent of the graduates from 1990 to 2007, eighteen years and thirty-six graduating classes, have passed the National Council Licensing Examination for RN Licensure on first writing.

Additional consumer information is available on the website and at the School office upon request.

CONDUCT

The use, possession, or distribution of an illegal drug, substance, or alcohol is not permitted on the School of Nursing, College, or Hospital premises. In addition, weapons of any kind are not allowed on School, College or Hospital premises for any reason. Any student violating federal, state, or local regulations may also be subject to civil or criminal action.

The Dean reserves the right to terminate the attendance of any student who does not meet the requirements of health, discipline, or personal suitability for enrollment. This includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, harassment, and/ or violence in any form.