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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Emotional Health Policy and Guidelines	Policy: 2112 (5.1.4)
Student Policies - All Students	Originating Date: February 1994
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Undergraduate Affairs Committee Professional Graduate Affairs Committee PhD Affairs Committee Final Approving Agency: General Faculty Organization	Revised: October 1999 Revised: February 2008 Reviewed: October 2012 Revised: March 2017 (changes) Revised: November 2023 (changes) Revised: August 2025 (administrative) (changes)
Related Documents: 2112-PR Emotional Health Guidelines

Purpose

Establishes guidelines for supporting the emotional well-being of all students.

Scope

This policy applies to all students.

Policy

It is the policy of the College of Nursing to support the emotional well-being of nursing students. Students with psychological, emotional, or behavioral problem(s) may seek assistance from Student Counseling Services or other appropriate counseling services at any time. When students exhibit signs of psychological, emotional, or behavioral problem(s) which pose a danger to self or others, or which interfere with the student’s ability to continue in the program, the college may require mandatory assessment, treatment, and/or aftercare for the student.

See 2112-PR: Emotional Guidelines for student counseling services.