A student placed on clinical warning must demonstrate the ability to show immediate improvement and consistently meet the course objectives and safe practice for the remainder of the clinical term. Should the student’s behavior not improve, the student will receive a failing grade for the clinical course. In this situation, the student is not eligible for progression. A clinical warning may be given at any time during the term. Should a clinical warning be given at the end of a clinical term, the student may not be eligible for progression. The Department Chair of Nursing Programs and the Director of Education will investigate all clinical performance and behavior issues, unprofessional behavior, unethical behavior, unsafe practice, or other incident reported on a CIR on an individual and case-by-case basis and will determine appropriate actions, up to and including termination from the clinical facility. Practicum Performance All practicum objectives must be met satisfactorily to pass a practicum rotation. A student who meets all the course objectives in a satisfactory manner will receive a letter grade for the practicum course. Students will demonstrate consistent and progressive mastery of nursing skills in the practicum area. Students’ performance and behavior must be appropriate at all times. The practicum instructor will permit only competent, prepared students to practice in the practicum area and progress to the next term. Transportation, Travel, and Parking Each student is responsible for his/her own transportation to each clinical setting. Carpooling is encouraged and at some clinical partner sites, it is necessary and mandatory. Travel to the clinical partner site is the student’s responsibility and may require an hour or more travel time, depending on the term and topic of study. The clinical experience in Registered Nursing programs may require up to 5 hours travel time from the campus and necessitate overnight accommodation at the student’s expense. Circumstances may require modification to ensure that students receive all the training required for Registered Nursing programs, therefore the necessary travel for clinical training is not necessarily limited to the above. All institutions/agencies provide Sumner College with information regarding the availability and location of student parking. It is mandatory to abide by each institution/facility parking regulations. The individual student is responsible for any parking tickets, towing, or infractions received from a clinical/institutional setting. Dress Code for the Clinical Setting Students will wear the school’s uniform in the clinical and lab setting. The full student uniform must be worn. Any exceptions to this policy will be defined by the clinical instructor to meet the standards of the clinical environment where the student is assigned. The full uniform should be freshly cleaned each day and includes: • The school scrub uniform including pants and top. The cost of two uniforms is included in the student’s financial package. Purchasing additional uniforms is the student’s responsibility. • White, grey, or black shirts with ¾ length sleeves or shorter can be worn under the uniform top. Shirts with long sleeves must also be white, grey, or black and have sleeves that will stay pulled up. • Shoes which are closed-toed and appropriate for the clinical setting. Shoes should have non-slip soles. Socks must be non-offensive in appearance. • Name/picture ID badge • Neat, clean, well-trimmed, and well-groomed hair is required. Hair should be off the face and shoulders, in order to not invade the client’s personal space or cause contamination. NO decorative hair ornaments are allowed. Jewelry, Body Art, and Other Personal Accessories • Wedding rings and engagement rings are permitted in the clinical setting. (Wedding bands only in obstetrical areas.) • No additional rings are permitted on the hand(s) during clinical duty.
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