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STUDENT CATALOG

2015 – 2016 Volume III

STUDENT CATALOG

CARLEEN HEALTH INSTITUTE OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Lauderhill Campus (Main Campus) 4200 NW 16 th^ St., Suite # Lauderhill, FL 33313 (954) 476- Palm Bay Campus (Non-main Campus) 5275 Babcock Street NE Palm Bay, FL 32905 (321) 725- West Palm Beach Campus (Non-main Campus) 4645 Gun Club Road, Suite # West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (561) 656- Date of Publication: April 4, 2016

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• Notice of Nondiscrimination.........................................................................................................
• Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................
• History ........................................................................................................................................
• Education Philosophy and Objectives .........................................................................................
• Legal Ownership .........................................................................................................................
• Governing Body ..........................................................................................................................
• Administrators .............................................................................................................................
• Faculty ........................................................................................................................................
• School Facilities ..........................................................................................................................
• Class Start and End Dates for Enrollment ...................................................................................
  • Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 (Lauderhill Campus) ............................................................
  • Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 (Palm Bay Campus) ............................................................
  • Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 (West Palm Beach Campus) .............................................
• Holidays ....................................................................................................................................
• Hours of Operation ....................................................................................................................
• Admissions ...............................................................................................................................
  • Home Health Aide Diploma and Nursing Assistant Diploma...................................................
  • Associate in Science in Nursing .............................................................................................
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing ..............................................................................................
  • Program Requirements for Graduation ..................................................................................
  • Definitions ..............................................................................................................................
• Academic Resources and Procedures ......................................................................................
  • Program Tuition and Fees .....................................................................................................
  • Fee Payment Schedule..........................................................................................................
  • Payment Agreement ..............................................................................................................
  • Cancellation and Refund Policy .............................................................................................
  • Withdrawal Process ...............................................................................................................
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress ............................................................................................
• Policies and Standards .............................................................................................................
  • Advanced Placement and Experiential Learning ....................................................................
  • Attendance/Absences ............................................................................................................
  • Leave of Absence ..................................................................................................................
  • Make-up Work .......................................................................................................................
  • Grading .................................................................................................................................. - Carleen Health Institute of South Florida ● Student Catalog ● 201 5 -
  • Course Numbering System ....................................................................................................
  • Program Requirements ..........................................................................................................
  • Access to Student Records....................................................................................................
  • Conduct .................................................................................................................................
  • Dress Code............................................................................................................................
  • Tardiness ...............................................................................................................................
  • Potential Exposure.................................................................................................................
  • Grievance and Complaint Procedures ...................................................................................
• Student Services .......................................................................................................................
  • Student Disability Services ....................................................................................................
  • Housing .................................................................................................................................
  • Transportation/Accommodation .............................................................................................
  • Library ...................................................................................................................................
  • Student Placement ................................................................................................................
  • Nursing Assistant ...................................................................................................................
    • Program Objectives ............................................................................................................
    • Course and Course Description ..........................................................................................
  • Home Health Aide..................................................................................................................
    • Program Objectives ............................................................................................................
    • Course and Course Description ..........................................................................................
  • Associate in Science in Nursing .............................................................................................
    • Program Objectives ............................................................................................................
    • Course and Course Description ..........................................................................................
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing ..............................................................................................
    • Program Objectives ............................................................................................................
    • Course and Course Description ..........................................................................................
• APPENDIX A ............................................................................................................................
  • Text Books.............................................................................................................................
• APPENDIX B ............................................................................................................................
  • Clinical Sites and Distances ...................................................................................................

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Notice of Nondiscrimination

Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances, it is the policy of Carleen Health Institute of South Florida not to engage in any discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all institutional programs and activities. Carleen Health Institute of South Florida admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Carleen Health Institute of South Florida, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and other school-administered programs.

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Legal Ownership

Carleen Noreus is the President and CEO of Carleen Health Institute of South Florida. Carleen Health Institute of South Florida, which encompasses three campuses located in Lauderhill, Palm Bay, and West Palm Beach, Florida, is a corporation formed under the laws of the state of Florida.

Governing Body

The name and address of the governing body of Carleen Health Institute of South Florida is: Carleen Health Institute of South Florida 4200 NW 16 th^ St., Suite 600 Lauderhill, FL 33313

Administrators

President/CEO: Carleen Noreus Vice President: Ilfride Noreus Program Director: Yolande Williams Dean of Academic Affairs: Barbara Lewis

Faculty

Loretta Arnone, RN Hunter College - BSN Marcia Dickey, RN Lake City Community College - ASN Hope Lewis, RN Florida International University - BSN Pamela Campbell, RN Lynn University - BSN University of Phoenix - MSN Micheline Duverger, RN Helen Fuld College of Nursing - ASN University of Phoenix - BSN, MSN Sharon Loveridge, RN Virginia Commonwealth University - BSN Sandra Chin, RN Florida International University

• BSN Beverly Edmondson, RN University of Phoenix - BSN, MSN Jane Makepeace, RN Emory University - BSN Zannette Clark RN Florida A&M University - BSN University of Phoenix - MSN Elaine Foster, RN, Florida Atlantic University - BSN University of Phoenix - MSN Judith Marcelin, RN Broward College - ASN Flore Coppee RN, Florida International University
• BSN Latoya Gauntlet-Freeman, RN Chamberlain College - ASN Nalda McKenzie, RN Broward College - ASN University of Phoenix - BSN Walden University - MSN Veronique DelaRosa, RN College of New Rochelle - BSN Mario Laurenceau, RN Barry University - BSN Al Merchant, RN Broward College – ASN, BSN

Carleen Health Institute of South Florida ● Student Catalog ● 2015- Faculty (Cont’d) Marva Moodie, RN St. Phillips College - ASN Daniel Stahl, RN Broward College - ASN Yolande Williams, RN, ARNP Barry University - BSN Florida International University

• MSN Patricia Nabal, RN Remington College – BSN South University - MSN Iris Tilley, RN Kingston School of Nursing - ASN University of Phoenix – BSN, MSN Lorna Wright, RN Nova Southeastern University
• ASN, BSN Yvonne Robinson, RN Orange County Community College - ASN Monica Watt, RN Florida International University
• BSN University of Phoenix - MSN Zinnat Yeakub, RN Nova Southeastern University
• ASN, BSN Beth Schepanski, RN Bishop Molloy College - BSN Berdina Williams, RN Princess Margaret School of Nursing - ASN University of the West Indies - BSN *As a small school of nursing, faculty members are required to teach across all three campuses, therefore all faculty members listed above teach at one or more of the other campuses on a rotating basis. This ensures that students at all three campuses receive the same quality of instruction and that the faculty to student ratio is maintained across all three campuses.

Carleen Health Institute of South Florida ● Student Catalog ● 2015- Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 (Lauderhill Campus) SEMESTER 1 JUNE – OCTOBER 2015 Term 1 (June 1 – JULY 16, 2015) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2015 INDEPENDENCE DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING)

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2015

LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015

Term 2 (August 17 – October 15, 2015) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, JULY 17 , 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, JULY 20 , 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015 LABOR DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 201 5 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 , 201 5 LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 201 5

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SEMESTER 2 OCTOBER 2015 – JANUARY 2016

Term 3 (October 19 – December 11, 201 5 ) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2015 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 , 2015 THANKSGIVING DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015

LAST DAY OF CLASS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015

Term 4 (December 14 – January 29, 2016) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, DECEMBER, 14, 2015 CHRISTMAS DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015

NEW YEARS DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR

EVENING)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016

LAST DAY OF CLASS FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016

Carleen Health Institute of South Florida ● Student Catalog ● 2015- Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 (Palm Bay Campus) SEMESTER 1 JULY – DECEMBER 2015 Term 1 (July 27 – October 8, 2015) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY JULY 24, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015 LABOR DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 Term 2 (October 12 – December 10 , 2015) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 0 , 2015

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SEMESTER 2 DECEMBER 2015 – APRIL 2016

Term 3 (December 14 – February 5, 2016) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 CHRISTMAS DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015

NEW YEARS DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR

EVENING)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016

LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 , 2016

Term 4 (February 8 – April 1, 2016) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016 LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, MARCH 3 1, 2016

Carleen Health Institute of South Florida ● Student Catalog ● 2015- Academic Calendar 2015 – 2016 (West Palm Beach Campus) SEMESTER 1 JULY – DECEMBER 2015 Term 1 (July 2 0 – October 1 , 2015) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY JULY 17, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, JULY 20, 2015 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2015 LABOR DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015 Term 2 (October 5 – December 3 , 2015) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2015 LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2015

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SEMESTER 2 DECEMBER 2015 – APRIL 2016

Term 3 (December 7 – February 4 , 2016) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015 CHRISTMAS DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR EVENING)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2015

NEW YEARS DAY (NO CLASS DAY OR

EVENING)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016

LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Term 4 (February 8 – April 1, 2016) REGISTRATION OPEN TUITION DUE DATE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 LAST DAY TO PAY TUITION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FOR 50% REFUND MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2016 LAST DAY OF CLASS THURSDAY, MARCH 3 1, 2016

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Holidays

There will be no classes on the following holidays. Additional holidays may be declared at the discretion of the Director. New Year’s Day Independence Day Christmas Day Good Friday Labor Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Hours of Operation

The business office is open when classes are in session. Classes are in session: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays

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Admissions

Home Health Aide Diploma and Nursing Assistant Diploma Applicants requesting admission into the Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide programs must be 18 years of age or older and must have submitted payment for the program in full prior to the first day of class. The applicant must also pass a basic CTB/McGraw-Hill TABE skills examination test administered by the Student Services Department with a score of 70% or greater. Students must be proficient in verbal and written English. All programs are conducted in the English language. Note: Applications for the Home Health Aide and the Nursing Assistant program are no longer being accepted at Carleen Health Institute of South Florida. Associate in Science in Nursing Entrance Requirements Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have completed the CHI nurse entrance test with a score of 70% or greater, and have a post-secondary transcript from an accredited school, or a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate verifying proof of high school graduation. Students must be proficient in verbal and written English. All programs are conducted in the English language. All prospective students must complete an Attestation of High School Graduation prior to acceptance for enrollment by CHI. Note: Applications for the Associate in Science in Nursing are no longer being accepted at the Lauderhill campus. Applications for enrollment in this program are still being accepted at the West Palm Beach and Palm Bay campuses. The Lauderhill campus is accepting applications for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Standard Requirements Applicants must:

• Complete a basic CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) course and submit a copy of the completion certificate.
• Have a physical examination verifying acceptable health status. Appropriate boosters must be completed. Proof of immunity must be submitted by official documentation only. Official medical records from a doctor, the health department, or public schools are acceptable. If official documentation is not available, then blood titers are necessary to determine immunity for Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chickenpox), Mumps, Rubella, and Rubeola (Measles). Vaccinations may be necessary if immunity cannot be confirmed