Policies and Procedures

Academic Integrity Policy
All students must follow the Academic Integrity Policy when completing course requirements and when interacting with the University. This policy reflects the high academic standards that form the basis for all credentials awarded by the University. When a student is suspected of violating the Policy, most commonly based on work submitted by the student, an administrative investigation is initiated by the Faculty, with evidence supplied by the faculty member reporting the suspected violation.

Clinical Practicum Guidelines and Procedures for Pre-clinical Requirements 
This policy outlines the clinical placement and laboratory requirements for all students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program. It ensures that Carleton University nursing students meet clinical placement requirements and adhere to the expectations of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Canadian Nurses Association’s (CNA) Code of Ethics, and clinical partner institutions. To ensure the safety of clients/patients, students, and clinical partners, students must meet all non-academic and health and safety requirements before participating in clinical placements. For the full policy please visit here.

Clinical Practicum Guidelines and Procedures for Dress Code
This policy outlines the professional dress expectations for all Carleton University nursing students during clinical placements, labs, and official representations of the nursing program. Adhering to this policy ensures a safe, hygienic, and professional image consistent with regulatory and institutional standards. This policy applies to all students enrolled in the Carleton University BScN program during all clinical placements, simulation labs, and academic activities requiring a professional appearance. Nursing students are expected to model professional nursing attire and behaviour while representing the university in off-campus clinical environments. For the full policy please visit here.

Clinical Practicum Guidelines and Procedures for Clinical Attendance 
This policy outlines the expectations and procedures regarding attendance for all clinical practicum components within the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at Carleton University. It ensures that students meet clinical placement requirements and adhere to the expectations of the university, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), the Canadian Nurses Association’s (CNA) Code of Ethics, and clinical partner institutions. For the full policy please visit here.