Declaration of Honor
MTSA’s mission, focus on academic excellence, and culture of faith are grounded in the Christian values of truth, honor, and virtue. Abiding by these principles illuminates the pathway of learning, sustains the integrity and purpose of the School, thus preparing competent and caring nurse anesthetists.
Honor Code
The Honor Code of Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia is reflective of the Christian principles of truth, honor, integrity, and virtue. The Honor Code is vital in fostering an environment of trust, order, and unity within the school. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and abiding by the Honor Code and all School policies.
Academic Standards of Conduct
A thorough understanding and commitment to this Declaration of Honor and the Honor Pledge is essential to success of MTSA’s honor system. The following avenues will be utilized to facilitate implementation of these statements:
- Information regarding the Declaration of Honor and the Honor Code will be included in the program’s MTSA Student Handbook.
- The Declaration of Honor and the Honor Pledge will be discussed during all orientation programs.
- Implementation and monitoring of adherence to these standards will be accomplished through the MTSA NAP Council, Progressions Committee, the President’s Council, and the MTSA Appeals Committee.
Honor Pledge
As a student of Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia, I will integrate the principles of truth, honor, integrity, and virtue in all that I do while enrolled at MTSA. I acknowledge the Honor Code as vital in fostering an environment of trust, order, and unity within the School. I accept the sacred trust placed upon me to continue this heritage of honor in my efforts to become a competent doctoral-prepared nurse anesthetist. I freely pledge to abide by the MTSA Standards of Conduct and this Honor Code in all of my conduct.
Practice Doctorate students must sign the Honor Pledge before starting the program. It will be kept in the student’s academic file.