Cheating, plagiarism, and dishonesty, of any kind is a very serious matter and will incur serious consequences. Any student involved in dishonesty or academic misconduct may fail the course and a letter to that effect may be sent to the Office of Student Affairs, the Dean of the School, and the Chair of the Department. Excused absences will be granted for vacation, illness, emergencies, or special circumstances. Of caution to all students using Veteran s Administration funds or several of the special Federal Grants, three absences from a Spring or Fall semester and two absences from a summer semester are sufficient to lose those funds. Punctuality and preparation are key attributes of a professional and must be demonstrated consistently.
Clinical preparation is a time consuming essential to the care of the patient.
Frequent tardiness will affect the individual s ability to gain clarification of key instructional points and provide adequate patient care. This will negatively impact on the patient and the clinical experience. If a student misses a specific clinical experience or rotation, the experience or practicum may be rescheduled at the discretion of the Assistant Program Coordinator. AANA Journal . Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery .