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Universal Course Information

*Starting Summer 2021, Rutgers University and the school of nursing has begun transitioning to a new syllabus format of the information currently found in the combined Syllabus A/B.

Communication

Student Handbooks

Technology Requirements

  • This course may require that you access online resources in the University’s Canvas site. Please review the following link for Canvas Student Resources for assistance on getting started in Canvas.
  • This course follows the School of Nursing Bring Your Own Device Program. Technical requirements include software, such as specific MS Office applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and hardware (e.g. flash drives, headsets, webcams, graphing calculators, etc.)

Free access to various Microsoft Office products and LinkedIn Learning

The University Software Portal at Rutgers offers various discounted and licensed software for faculty, staff, and students. Rutgers provides free access to various Microsoft Office Products for all current faculty, staff, and students. Faculty, staff, and students can install Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher (PC only), and Access (PC only), Visio on up to five computers, five tablets, and five phones, including personal equipment.

How to get Microsoft Office

Additionally, Rutgers provides free access to LinkedIn Learning for active faculty, staff, and students. LinkedIn Learning offers industry-leading content and courses taught by expert instructors in leadership, project management, graphic design, photography, software development, and more. Courses range from beginner to advanced and can be taken to obtain a professional certificate or learn more about a personal hobby.

Linked-In Learning Instructions

SPSS is also available for students. You can access SPSS for free only in the virtual computer lab (VCL), it is available at a reduced rate for download.

To learn more about the software portal and take advantage of these and more offerings please click here.

If you have any questions about the University Software Portal, please email software@rutgers.edu

HESI/Evolve

Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) exams and Evolve resources are used throughout the curriculum. HESI specialty exams are standardized exams that test students’ knowledge and ability to apply nursing concepts within specific content areas (specialties). The HESI Exit Exam, taken during the final semester, is comprehensive and highly predictive of success on the NCLEX exam. Students who score 900 or above have an excellent chance of passing the NCLEX exam. In addition to the Exit Exam, students are required to take two HESI exams related to their courses (not all courses have a related HESI exam). Following each HESI exam, students receive an individualized report and a remediation plan. The individualized HESI exam report includes the HESI score, the conversion score and indicates strengths and weaknesses in core subject areas.  The remediation plan is based on the questions answered incorrectly and recommends multiple Evolve activities to complete to improve performance. Approximately 2 weeks after taking the first HESI exam, all students (regardless of the score achieved on the first exam) will take a second course-related HESI exam. Completing the first remediation plan is associated with a higher score on the second HESI exam. The higher of the two HESI scores will count for 5% of the course grade. In addition to preparing students for the NCLEX exam, the HESI exams and the Evolve resources assist students with their understanding and application of course concepts.    

Accessibility

Support Services

If you are in need of additional academic assistance, please use our readily available services. 

  • If you need accommodation for any reason, obtain a Letter of Accommodation from the Office of Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides student-centered and student-inclusive programming in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998, and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.
  • If you are a military veteran or are on active military duty, you can obtain support through the Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.
  • religious accommodations

Health and Wellness Services

Classroom Conduct

Rutgers University is committed to providing courses that meet the highest standards of excellence with the mission of preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world (University Code of Student Conduct, Rutgers University).  As such, students are expected to maintain a standard of conduct.  

A challenge in the online classroom is understanding the meaning of communications without the visual and auditory clues from the speaker. It is important to recognize that the online classroom is in fact a classroom, and certain behavior is expected when you communicate with both your peers and your instructors. These guidelines for online behavior and interaction are known as netiquette.

Pronouns and Name Pronunciation: 

Students at RSON may add their pronouns and name pronunciation to Rutgers Shout-out.  This reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, affirming environment that celebrates our diverse cultures and identities. Visit Rutgers Shout-out.