conduct or any unspecified behavioral expectation will result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the School of Nursing.

A student generally meeting the behavior expectations of the School of Nursing will, at minimum:

• Accept responsibility for their behavior and take action, which gives evidence of persistent efforts toward changing unacceptable behavior.
• Demonstrate accountability for their actions in both the clinical and classroom areas.
• Exhibit personal and professional integrity in both clinical and classroom settings.
• Promote and maintain client safety and confidentiality.
• Display behaviors that reflect caring, concern, flexibility, courtesy, nonjudgmental and unprejudiced beliefs in interactions with clients, families, health care providers, peers, staff, faculty and administration.
• Demonstrate respect for others by:

Treating all persons with respect in accordance with university policies of nondiscrimination and non-harassment.

O Demonstrating respect for clients with cultural backgrounds different from one's own.

Respecting the client's research participants, and/or their family's rights to be informed about, and to participate in, decision-making concerning their health care.

Communicating truthfully with clients and colleagues in all clinical situations and avoiding misrepresentation.

Treating all colleagues and peers in health care endeavors with consideration, courtesy and cooperation.

Respecting the modesty and privacy of all clients and research participants.

o Maintaining a neat and professional appearance, consistent with clinical site requirements and SON policy.

o Maintaining civility and professional behavior at all times in classroom, laboratory, clinic, hospital, and all health care settings.

O Avoiding disruptive and aggressive behavior.

The following specific behaviors are deemed unacceptable by the School of Nursing:

• Absence without justification or proper notice.
• Excessive absenteeism or tardiness.
• Inattentiveness, sleeping, or engaging in any behavior which is deemed disruptive to the educational process during simulation lab, classroom and clinical settings.