Rules and Regulations

CODE OF CONDUCT 

St. John’s College of Nursing is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations and responsibilities of our students, guiding professional behaviour, ensuring accountability, and promoting a positive academic and clinical atmosphere. 

1. To be able to ensure this we expect the following responsibilities from our students. 
2. Treat faculty, peers, and staff with respect, kindness, and cultural sensitivity, fostering a supportive environment. 
3. Maintain punctuality and regular attendance in classes, assignments, examinations, and other commitments. 
4. Always wear and display the college ID card within the campus and during hospital/clinical duties. 
5. Conduct oneself with discipline that upholds the honour and reputation of the institution and the nursing profession. 
6. Follow the prescribed dress code: modest attire within and outside campus, and full uniform with ID and batch name badge during clinical postings. 
7. Remain in the hospital only during assigned duty hours, unless prior permission is obtained from the college or relevant authorities. 
8. Use professional languages and tone in all interactions both written and verbal 
9. Use English as a communicative language while in college premises. 
10. Respect and support the professional roles of team members in clinical settings. 
11. Take responsibility for his / her own actions and decisions 
12. Refrain from mobile phone use during class hours or clinical postings. 
13. Uphold honesty and integrity in all academic, clinical, and examination-related activities. 
14.  Appreciate sense of self-worth and nurtures it. 
15. Maintains honesty and integrity in all academic assignments, examinations and clinical practice. 
16. Avoid plagiarism and ensure to submit original work with property cited sources in all written work. 
17.  Follow supervision and guidance from faculty and clinical instructors. 
18. Collaborate with peers and faculty in a respectful and professional manner to work effectively with others in achieving common goals. 
19. Demonstrate clinical competence and adhere to established standards of practice. 
20. Avoid provoking, instigating, or participating in physical or verbal conflicts with fellow students, staff or any other individuals within or outside campus. 
21. Do not engage in any activity- posting, sharing or commenting on social media or any online platforms that can defame or bring disrepute to the name of the institution, faculty, staff or fellow students. 
22. Strictly abstain from drugs, alcohol and smoking. 
23. Do not involve outsiders in any institution-related matters without proper authorisation. 
24. Adhere to all institutional safety protocols and guidelines. 

 Failure to comply with Code of conduct may result in disciplinary action. 

 [The Code of Conduct is in line with the Indian Nursing Council (INC)  

code of Ethics and Professional conduct.]