Alcohol and Other Drugs

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing seeks to maintain an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of learning and to a healthy and wholesome social environment. The College considers its students to be adults who will comply with its Alcohol and Other Drug policy and federal, state, and local law regulating alcohol and drug use. Any student who violates this policy will be subject to the full range of corrective action, up to and including dismissal.

The College, however, attempts to educate members of the College community as to the health risks associated with alcohol and drugs and the effects of alcohol and drug use and abuse on themselves, their families, their friends, and their colleagues. The College also tries to teach students to be responsible for their behavior and make them aware of the effects of their behavior on others within and outside of the College community.

The College provides confidential counseling service for alcohol and drug-related problems where needed. Students desiring assistance should contact Academic and Student Support Services Department. Students who initiate self-referral through the Academic and Student Support Services Department will not be disciplined for utilizing this service. The information shared will remain confidential. Students who are referred by School Administrators may be subject to disciplinary action due to performance or safety related issues.

A student convicted of any criminal drug statute violation, including DWI, is required to notify School Administrators no later than five days after such conviction occurs. School Administrators will report such conviction to the appropriate federal agencies as required by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989.