/Institutions/Barnes-Jewish-College-Goldfarb-School-of-Nursing/json/2023/Student-Handbook-2023-local.json

/Institutions/Barnes-Jewish-College-Goldfarb-School-of-Nursing/json/2023/Student-Handbook-2023.json

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

To promote a safe and healthy environment, smoking and/or the use of tobacco products, including the use of the electronic cigarette, e-cigarette or vaporizer cigarette by all persons is prohibited inside the facilities and on all affiliated campuses owned or leased by BJC Healthcare including, but not limited to, private offices, company vehicles, parking lots/garages/ramps, courtyards, and other areas of the campus or affiliated campus as well as Controlled Buildings and campuses.

Students are also prohibited from smoking while in student nursing uniform, including lab jacket. The effects of the use of tobacco prior to or during the period of time when you are providing patient care can be offensive to patients, family, visitors, and coworkers.

Any student who violates this policy will be subject to the full range of correction action, up to and including dismissal.