BSN Handbook

In an effort to decrease the fiscal and environmental costs of printing large student handbooks, the UW Tacoma Nursing program is committed to having all information relevant to current students easily accessible via the Web.

The list below provides URL sites needed to successfully navigate the Nursing program at the University of Washington Tacoma. Using these links, along with browsing the Nursing website periodically, will provide access to necessary resources.

Academics

• Grading
• Grade appeal process
• Graduation requirements

Catalog

• UW Tacoma General Catalog

Communication

• Staying Informed

Forms

• T NURS 499 Independent Study Instructions, Sample, and Form

Policies and Guidelines

• Academic and University Policies
• Academic Honesty, Misconduct, Plagiarism
• Academic Progress Update
• Dropping courses
• Essential Behaviors
• Insurance
• Plagiarism
• Practicum logistics and guidelines
• Professional behavior objectives
• Repeating courses
• Satisfactory progress in the program
• Social networking
• Student Conduct Code
• Tuition Exemption Policy

Program Goals and Philosophy

• RN-BSN Program Goals and Philosophy of Undergraduate Education

Registration resources

• Course descriptions
• MyUW — portal for registration
• Registration guide — deadlines, how to register, class schedule, and tuition

Campus Resources

• Campus Safety— first aid, lost & found, and safety escorts
• Emergency Response and Preparedness
• Information Technology HelpDesk
• Library
• Teaching and Learning Centers