NICC Nursing Reflection Paper

When I begin a class I always read over the syllabus and scan through the current policy and procedure manual but never realized how pertinent it would become in me continuing on within the NICC Nursing program. During this reflection paper the focus is on the academic dishonesty (Administration of Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual, 2015, p. 62), performance improvement plan (Administration of Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual, 2015, p. 33), and student of conduct (Administration Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual, 2015, p. 36), outlined in the nursing policy and procedure manual plagiarism and cheating outlined in the college catalog for this year (NICC 2015-2016 Catalog, 2015, p. 30) and Academic Dishonesty outlined in the Mental Health

There is no tolerating any type of academic dishonesty with three listed outcomes as possibilities for the school finding just cause of academic dishonesty which includes cheating and plagiarism. The school could give a zero for the exam in question, assign an F for the course, or refer the student for expulsion, probation or suspension. I read this before I knew what the outcome would be to prepare myself for the worst. Even though I was disappointed in receiving a 0 on the exam I understand the gravity of what happened. I am very lucky to have only received the 0 and not more serious outcomes. I never in a million years would have believe that this section would be something I needed to read over and over again to gain perspective on what could have been. I have to take this opportunity to stay in the program to prove that I belong there and can become a great nurse, grow and learn from this experience. I appreciate the nursing administration for allowing me to continue in the program and realize more than ever this is my hands and I control what happens. (Administration of Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual, 2015, p.