Hazing is defined as any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student, as determined by Denver College of Nursing, for the purpose of initiation or admission into an affiliation with any organization recognized by Denver College of Nursing. Hazing includes, without limitation, the following as determined by Denver College of Nursing: any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, or exposure to the elements; forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug, or other substance; forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health or safety of a student; any activity which would subject a student to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in extreme embarrassment; or any forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of a student.
Hazing is a violation of Denver College of Nursing’s Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with this policy will result in disciplinary action including, potentially, dismissal from Denver College of Nursing.