The document provides instructions for students in an online nursing course. It outlines expectations for discussion question responses, including addressing all components of the questions, including at least one scholarly source, and being at least 250 words. It recommends strategies for being a successful student such as incorporating the weekly readings. The document provides formatting guidelines for papers, such as using APA style, double spacing, and one-inch margins. It notes the late policy of a 10% penalty per day and encourages communicating with the instructor in advance if an assignment will be late. Finally, it outlines different ways students can communicate with the instructor, such as through the Questions to Instructor Forum or Individual Forum.