plan may result in failure of the course. If the instructor(s) and/or Nursing Department Chair determine the incident to be of a highly significant nature, the student may be removed from the classroom, skills lab, simulation lab, or clinical partner site, along with the possibility of being dismissed from the course. A Clinical Incident is any deficiency or behavior that results in—or has the potential to— cause physical or mental harm to a fellow student, Sumner College faculty/staff, a patient and/or the patient’s family, or any public relations harm or liability for the Sumner College Nursing Program. Clinical Warning Unsatisfactory (U) performance will be explained to the student by the clinical instructor. Unsatisfactory (U) performance and behavior will be documented with suggested remedial actions and time frame for improvement. The clinical instructor may determine the student lacks the safe practice necessary to continue to practice in the clinical setting, which could lead to dismissal from the clinical practicum. A student placed on clinical warning must demonstrate the ability to show immediate improvement, along with consistently meet the course objectives and safe practice for the remainder of the clinical term. Should the student’s behavior not improve student will receive a failing grade for the clinical course. In this situation, the student is not eligible for progression. Should a clinical warning be given at the end of a clinical term, the student may not be eligible for progression. A clinical warning may be given at any time during the term. The Nursing Department Chair and the Director of Education will determine appropriate actions for student with clinical performance and behavior problems. Termination from the Clinical Facility If at any time, there is unprofessional behavior, unethical behavior, or unsafe practice, the student being removed from the clinical partner site. The student will immediately complete a Clinical Incident Report (CIR), send/give it to their clinical instructor, and she/he will then forward it to the Department Chair, Nursing Programs. The Department Chair, Nursing Programs and Director of Education will determine any subsequent steps of consequences, which will be investigated on an individual and case-by-case basis. 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 includes: 1. The school scrub uniform including pants and top 2. Shoes must be closed toed and appropriate for the clinical setting. Shoes should have non-slip soles. Socks must be non-offensive in appearance
3. Name pin/picture ID badge 4. Cell phones are not allowed on the clinical floor and should be stored in a purse or pack except during breaks and lunch. 5. Students are issued an approved uniform. The cost of two uniforms are included in the student’s financial package. Purchasing additional uniforms is the student’s responsibility. Uniforms should be worn during scheduled clinical and lab days. Pants should be at least ankle length, and white, grey, or black shirts with ¾ length sleeves or shorter can be worn under the uniform top. Shirts with long sleeves must be white, grey or black and have sleeves that will stay pulled up. 6. Chewing gum is not allowed in the clinical areas. 7. Clinical sites may have additional requirements and policies. Each student should be sure to ask their clinical instructor of any specific requirements from the clinical site that are changes to, or in addition to, Sumner College’s policies.
Required Clinical Supplies At the clinical site, the student must carry: 1. Watch with a second hand 2. Bandage scissors 3. Black ink pen 4. Note pad or paper 5. Stethoscope 6. Pen light 7. Black Sharpie 8. Clinical Passport Clinical/Lab Uniform Policy
1. The uniform will be freshly cleaned before each clinical day. 2. S hoes must be closed toed and appropriate for the clinical setting. Shoes should have non-slip soles. Socks must be non-offensive in appearance. Shoes and shoelaces will be clean and/or polished. 3. Neat, clean, well-trimmed, well-groomed hair is required. Hair will 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. 4. Strong perfume, cologne, aftershave, or other odors are not allowed. 5. Artificial nails, chipped nail polish, and long fingernails are not allowed in the clinical area.
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