UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES

Course Number & Title:
Number of Credits
and Clock Hours:

NUR 320: Child and Adolescent Health

Placement in Curriculum:

Second semester of Junior Year for Traditional BSN

Program
Second semester of Accelerated Option BSN
Program

Faculty Responsible:

Course Coordinators:
Name: Mary Ernst, ARNP, MSN, PhD(c)
Title: Teaching Assistant
Room location: 424
Cellular: 305-282-9305
Email: m.ernst@miami.edu
Office hours: Wednesday 1:30-3:30, or by
appointment

4 credit hours
3 credits lecture = 1 clock hour (50 minutes of
class instruction time plus a 10 minute break)
each week for 10 weeks
1 credit clinical for NUR courses = 4 clock hours
each week for 10 weeks. Each clinical credit hour
lasts for 12 hours for 5 weeks

Name: Deborah Salani, DNP, PMHNP-BC, ARNP,

NE-BC
Title: Assistant Professor of Clinical
Room location: 410
Office phone: 305-284-6487
Cellular: 786-479-2019 (EMERGENCIES ONLY)
Email: dsalani@miami.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Prerequisites:

NUR 304, NUR 307, NUR 311, NUR 315 for

Tradition Program
NUR 315, NUR 307, NUR 314, NUR 304 for
Accelerated Option Program

Course Description:

The focus of this course is on the use of the

nursing process to develop and implement
nursing management strategies for children,
adolescents and their families experiencing acute,
chronic, and critical multi-system health
alterations within a multicultural context. Use of
the nursing process to expand and develop
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appropriate clinical interventions as a member of

the healthcare team. Students will build on
foundational skills in critical thinking,
collaboration, and leadership in the provision of
nursing care.
Course Objectives:

1. Synthesize nursing knowledge from the natural

and behavioral sciences, arts, humanities and
nursing science as basis for culturally competent
baccalaureate generalist pediatric nursing
practice.
1.1 Relate theories and concepts from liberal
education,
arts and sciences to child health
nursing practice.
1.2 Apply theories and concepts from
behavioral
sciences to build an understanding of
Familycentered care with children and
adolescents.
1.3 Use skills of inquiry, reflection of
evidence-base
outcomes and information technology
to address
issues in nursing care of children and
adolescents.
2. Apply concepts of organizational theory and
systems
leadership in clinical decision making in the
enactment of
safe quality care to culturally diverse
persons, families,
and communities with child health issues.
2.1 Demonstrate leadership and
communications skills
to effectively implement patient safety
and quality
improvement initiatives within the
context of the
inter-professional team in a variety of
child/adolescent and family-centered
health
settings.
2.2 Promote factors that create a culture of
safety and
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caring for high risk child and

adolescent patients.
2.3 Use evidence-base nursing to improve
care of
diverse populations within the child
healthcare
setting
3. Identify evidence-based research and
scholarship findings
for application to family-centered and child
nursing
practice.
3.1 Explain the interrelationship among
theory, practice,
and research relevant to child and
adolescent health
nursing practice.
3.2 Integrate evidence, clinical judgment,
Inter-professional perspectives, and
client
preferences in planning, implementing,
and
evaluating outcomes
of child and adolescent health nursing
care.
3.3 Use current literature for professional
communication on current child health
issues.
3.4 Review evidence for nursing practice
within the
context of socio-politico-economic and
ethical
perspectives.
4. Incorporate knowledge of information
management and
patient care technology in a variety of
pediatric settings.
4.1 Use data from technology to implement
and
evaluate child and adolescent health
nursing care.
4.2 Uphold ethical standards related to data
security,
regulatory requirements,
confidentiality, and
child and adolescent nursing clients
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rights to
privacy.
4.3
Use standardized terminology in a
care environment
that reflects nursings unique
contribution to patient
outcomes.
5. Examine healthcare policy, finance, and
regulatory
environments with attention to healthcare
disparities
among persons, families, and communities
related to child
and adolescent health issues.
5.1
Identify legislative and regulatory
processes relevant
to the provision of child and adolescent
health
nursing care.
5.2 Explain the state and national initiatives,
rules, and
regulations that authorize and define
professional
child and adolescent health nursing
practice.
5.3 Discuss the implications of healthcare
policy on
issues of access, equity, affordability,
and social
justice in access to child and
adolescent healthcare.
6. Use effective inter-professional
communication to
collaborate with others in improving client
health
outcomes in culturally diverse child and
adolescent health
settings.
6.1
Demonstrate appropriate
collaborative strategies
when working with inter-professional
teams in child
and adolescent health settings.
6.2
Recognize the role of the nurse while
working with
intra-professionals in
providing safe, quality care in
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child and adolescent health settings.

6.3 Communicate effectively, among
professionals, by
means of written, oral and electronic
data in child
and adolescent health settings.
7. Serve as a patient advocate in socio-politicoeconomic
settings to prevent illness and promote
health of diverse
population.
7.1 Assess protective and predictive factors,
including
genetics, which influence the health of
persons,
families and communities in providing
child and
adolescent healthcare.
7.2 Use behavioral change techniques to
promote child
and adolescent health, manage illness
and provide
palliative nursing care.
7.3 Implement culturally appropriate and
caring
concepts to provide evidence-based
nursing care to
children/adolescents and families.
8. Provide compassionate client-centered
evidence-based
care respecting the autonomy of persons,
families and
communities related to child and adolescent
health.
8.1 Act as a patient advocate to provide
nursing care in
unpredictable situations
and environments of child
and adolescent healthcare.
8.2
Reflect on ones own beliefs and
values as they
relate to the practice of child and
adolescent health
nursing practice.
8.3 Act to prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical
care
practices in child and adolescent
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settings.
8.4
palliative

Demonstrate concepts of caring with

conditions and child and adolescent

pain
management.
8.5
Acknowledge ones own bias or
ethical dilemmas
when providing child and adolescent
health care.
8.6
Recognize the need to balance ones
own health and
the responsibility and accountability to
persons,
families, and communities regarding
child and
adolescent healthcare.
9. Enact ethical standards and professional
values into child
and health nursing practice and the
advancement of the
profession.
10.
Commit to lifelong learning by recognizing
the need for
self-renewal, accountability, and
engagement in
profession growth and development related
to child and
adolescent health.
11.
Apply principles of quality improvement in
providing
nursing care based on evidence that
contributes to safe,
quality patient outcomes within child and
adolescent
healthcare systems.
Writing/Communication
Components:

The communication domains of technical

communication, therapeutic communication,
inter- and intra-professional communication will
be met by using the following outcomes:
examinations, patient care documentation,
clinical evaluations, and simulation.

Civic Engagement:

NUR 320 has been designated as a civic

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engagement course.
Civic Engagement
Description:

60 hours allotted per semester in the clinical

setting in an acute care setting providing health
teaching and clinical care to children, adolescents
and their families.

Topics:

Please refer to lecture schedule.

Teaching Methods:

Lecture/Discussion
Clinical and Laboratory Simulation
Audiovisual Aids
Handouts
Demonstration
Required and Recommended Readings
Critical Thinking Exercises
Case Studies
Student participation in class room lectures

Evaluation:

Quiz 1
12.5%
Quiz 2
12.5%
Exam 1
25%
Exam 2
25%
Exam 3
25%
Clinical Performance*
Pass/Fail
Pediatric Medication Calculation Exam**
Pass/Fail
*Students must achieve at least a 75% AND
complete all assignments on the theoretical
component of this course. Failure to receive at
least a 75% on the final theory grade and/or
failure to pass the clinical portion of the course
constitutes failure of the course. Students failing
either the theory or the clinical portion of the
course must repeat both portions of the course.
**Students must score at least a 90% on the
medication calculation exam. Students will have
three (3) attempts to pass this exam. Failure to
achieve at least a 90% in three (3) attempts will
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result in a failing grade in the course.

A student may not withdraw from any
course more than 1 time.
Grading Scale:

Required Text(s):

98
93
90
87
83
80
78
75
73
71
68
67

100
97
92
89
86
82
79
77
74
72
70
or LESS

A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
C- below passing BSN
D+
D
F

Ball, J.W., Bindler, R.C., & Cowen, K.J. (2013). Child

health nursing: Partnering with children &
families. (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Price: $106.74 (new)
Docucare. (n.d). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott
Williams and
Wilkins. ISBN; 9781451186147.

Suggested Text (s):

Wagner, N.H, White, J.E., and Johnson, T.L. (2013).

Child
Health Nursing: Reviews and Rationales (3rd
ed.). New
York, NY: Pearson

Supplementary
Bibliography:

See course blackboard for additional reading.

Honor Code:

Refer to the Student Handbook for your program.

INFORMATION FOR
STUDENTS REQUIRING
ACADEMIC RESOURCE
ASSISTANCE:

You are advised and encouraged to contact the

Office of Accessibility Resources as soon as
possible to provide the necessary documentation
in order to obtain academic accommodations.
Faculty cannot provide accommodations without a
letter from the Office of Accessibility Resources.
You may contact that office at:
University Center, Room N201, (305) 2842374
TDD (305) 284-3401
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Religious Holy Day Policy

The SONHS abides by the University of Miami

Religious Day Policy. Please refer to
http://www.miami.edu/index.php/academicbulletin
/GeneralUniversityInformation/undergraduate_aca
demic_procedures_and_information/course_inform
ation/
Please take note of the policy as it applies to the
SONHS, especially for clinical courses.

Curriculum Comm. Syllabus Template Approval: 3/25/15 School Council Syllabus Template
Approval: 4/1/15

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Course Schedule
NUR 320: Fall 2016 / Room 106
All classes meet on Wednesdays from 8am 11am
Date
Topic
Assigned Reading
August
24th

August
31st

Sept
7th
Sept
14th
Sept
21st

4
5
6

Sept
28th

7
8

Oct 5th
Oct
12th
Oct
19th

Orientation/Introduction to Child Health

Nursing
Medication calculation exam (1
hour) Please bring simple calculator.
Out of class activity: Review
independently Concepts of growth and
development (Chapter 5). A PowerPoint
presentation will be posted as a review.
This content will not be covered in
class, but will be tested throughout the
semester.
Nursing Care of the Hospitalized Child
Psychosocial Care of Children: Nursing
Care of the Child with a Chronic Illness
Quiz 1 (1 hour)
Pediatric Pain Management
Social and Environmental Influences on
Child and Adolescent health
Alterations in Immune Function
Immunizations and Communicable
Diseases
Quiz 2 (1 hour)
Alternations in Cardiovascular
Functioning
Alternations in Respiratory Functioning
Exam 1 (3 hours)
Alterations in Gastrointestinal
/Genitourinary Functioning

Chapters 1 and 5

Chapters 15 and 16
Chapter 21
Chapters 20
Chapter 22 and 27
Chapter 26
Chapter 25

Chapters 30 and 31

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Oct 26th

11

Nov
2nd
Nov 9th
Nov 16

12
13
14

Nov
23rd

15

Nov
30th
Dec 8th

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Clinical
Week
1

Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat

Function
Alteration in Skin Integrity
Alterations in Neurological Functioning/
Musculoskeletal Functioning
Exam 2 (3 hours)
End -of- Life Care and Bereavement
The Child with Cancer
No Class -Thanksgiving Break

Chapters 24 and 36

Mental Health and Cognition

Chapter 34

Chapters 33 and 35

Chapters 18 and 29

Exam 3 - Comprehensive Exam

Clinical Schedule for NUR 320: Fall 2016

Clinical Focus and Clinical Objective

1st rotation August 26th October 7th
2nd rotation October 14th, - Dec 1st
Focus: Orientation and Safety
Objectives: Become familiar with the hospital, assigned unit, etc.
Describe methods of ensuring safety of children of various age groups
and developmental levels.
Meet clinical instructor at clinical site. Please wear your uniform:
Nicklaus Childrens Hospital, (3100 SW 62nd Avenue Miami, FL
33155). Please meet in the lobby of MCH.

Holtz Childrens Hospital

Jackson Health System (1611 NW 12th Avenue Miami, FL 33136). Please
meet outside of the Holtz building.
Focus: Therapeutic Communication
Objective: Describe methods of communicating with children of various
age groups/developmental levels and their families.
Patient Assessment and Care Plan # 1 completed in Docucare by
7 am
Focus: Impact of hospitalization on the child and family
Objective: Discuss the impact of hospitalization of children of various
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Midterm evaluation
Patient Assessment and Care Plan # 2 completed in Docucare by
7 am
Focus: Ethics
Objective: Identify unique ethical and legal issues in child health
nursing practice.
Patient Assessment and Care Plan # 3 completed in Docucare by
7 am
Focus: Growth and Development
Objective: Synthesize information from different theoretical
perspectives to plan and deliver care to children of various
ages/developmental levels and their families.

Focus: Applying what you know; putting it all together

Objective: Synthesis and apply learned theoretical and didactic
knowledge in clinical applications
Final evaluation

Course Guidelines
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class regularly and punctually in order to
obtain maximum benefit from instruction and to contribute to the general
learning process in the classroom. The course instructor will take attendance
during each class.
Course Web Site:
This course has a corresponding web site. Students are automatically
enrolled when registered for the course. Students are expected to check that
their e-mail address is accurate. Instructors (classroom and clinical) will use
this site to send information via e-mail to the students. If an e-mail address is
not current the student will not receive the information. The syllabus is
available on-line. Course announcements will be posted on the web site.
Class lecture objectives and/or handouts are available on the web site.
Students are expected to print out a copy of all content prior to class if
desired handouts will not be distributed in class.
Cellular Phones:
1. During class all cellular phones are to be turned off or vibrate. It is
not appropriate to send or receive text messages during class.
2. Instructors may be contacted by phone during normal business hours.
These hours are from 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. An
acceptation to this rule is absence from clinical. In this situation call your
clinical instructor by 6:00AM the morning of clinical.
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Examinations:
1. Refer to the Class Schedule for the dates of examinations.
2. The format of the regularly scheduled examinations will be multiple
choice.
If you miss a scheduled examination due to illness or extenuating
circumstances, you are to notify the Course Coordinator prior to the date of
the examination.
3. Faculty will request validation of illness. If documentation of the illness is
not provided, a grade of 0 will be given for the examination.
4. The faculty will schedule make-up examinations. Students should contact
the Course Coordinator on the first day of their return to school regarding
the date, time, and place of make-up examinations.
The format of the make-up examination is at the discretion of the
course coordinator. The format may include multiple choice, short
answer and essay.
5. Make-up exams are given on based on the make-up exam schedule
arranged by the
school.
6. If you arrive 30 minutes late or after 1 student has finished the exam. You
will not be
allowed to take the exam and will therefore have to take a makeup. If you
know you are
going to be more than 15 to 30 minutes late DO NOT COME IN because
you will disrupt the
class and you will not be allowed to take the exam. Wait until after the
exam and see the
professor. When you arrive late, you will not receive extra time to
complete the exam.
7. During the examination no questions will be permitted.
8. The answers you mark on your EXAM will be considered your final
answers.
9. Study guides are guides and not contracts as to what will be covered on
the exams. Because
of the nature of the course, growth and development as well as other
previously tested
materials may be covered on subsequent exams.
Examination Review:
Exam reviews are at the discretion of the professor and are for the purpose
of learning or improving understanding of misunderstood concepts, not for
the purpose of arguing questions. If exams reviews are used for the purpose
of arguing rather than learning they may be suspended. A group
examination review will be provided by the course coordinator. Date and
time of each review will be shard. You are encouraged to attend this review.
Individual exam review are available, however you will only be allowed to
review one exam per appointment. Please do not wait until the end of the
semester to review all of the exams. During this individual review, you may
review your exam to see which questions were incorrect on your exam.
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Provided PowerPoint presentations: (when used) will be posted at the latest,

the day before the lecture. The presentations may contain audio recordings
or video clips; you are expected to review the power points prior to coming
to class, as class time will be used for lecture, discussions and in-class
tests/quizzes. Please read the text book. Studying for the exam from the
power point presentations only will not guarantee success. The professor
reserves the right to make last minute changes or enhancement to the
power point presentation.
There is no extra credit in this course. Your grade comes exclusively from
your exam grades.
No hats, hoodies or any type of face or head coverings allowed during exams
unless required by religious or medical reasons.
Policies and Procedures:
Students must refer to the Student Handbook for policies regarding
Medication Calculation Examination and Clinical Course Grading
Policy.
Students are responsible for abiding by the policies and procedures outlined
in the School of Nursing Handbook, University of Miami Student Handbook,
and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Honor Code:
The University of Miami Undergraduate Code is established to protect the
academic integrity of the University, to encourage ethical behavior among
undergraduate students and to foster a climate of fair competition. Personal
integrity is a quality that is expected and respected at the University of
Miami. The Code provides standards that prohibit all forms of academic
dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, collusion, fabrication and
falsification and academic misconduct. The Code covers all written and oral
examinations, term papers, creative works, assigned computer related work,
and any other academic work done at the University by an undergraduate
student (Undergraduate Studies Bulletin).
All undergraduate students are responsible for reading, understanding, and
upholding the Honor Code. The Code is available on the universities web site
(www.miami.edu).
In keeping with the traditional prerogatives of university faculties, nothing in
the Code infringes on the faculty's assignment of grades undertaken in a
class. If a student is found cheating on an examination, the student will be
reported to the Honor Council and will receive a grade of "F" for the course.
Professional Behavior:
Students are held accountable for ethical behavior as University of Miami
School of Nursing Student Handbook. Students are required to show respect
toward the faculty and fellow students. Students are also reminded to
convey professionalism in written, i.e., email communication. Hostile,
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aggressive, or otherwise unprofessional emails will placed in the students

file and will be reflected on the students clinical evaluation form.
Unprofessional behavior in the classroom or clinical areas will not be
permitted and students will be asked to leave the area. If students are asked
to leave the clinical area, this will result in an unexcused absence.
Students are required to follow the chain of command for resolving issues.
Clinical issues need to be discussed with the clinical instructor first.
Classroom issues need to discussed with
Dr. Salani first. Failure to follow this chain of command will result in a note
in the students file.
Audio and Recordings of Lectures:
Audio and video recordings of lectures in this course are not permitted.
Students who require audio recordings must provide the course instructor
with documentation from Disability Services with reasons for need for audio
recordings of the lectures.
Clinical Guidelines
Attendance:
In accordance with the School of Nursing policy, clinical attendance is
mandatory. In the event of student illness, you must notify your clinical
instructor at least one hour prior to the start of the clinical to notify them of
your absence.
Faculty will require validation of illness from the Student Health Service or a
family physician or nurse practitioner. A student may also be required to
present written authorization for re-entry into the clinical area.
Make-up of all clinical absences is required; opportunities for make-up are
limited and will be arranged at the convenience of the clinical instructor. One
(1) or more excused absences may require that the student withdraw from
the course or receive an incomplete grade. More than one (1) unexcused
clinical absence will result in failure of the course.
Assignments:
All assignments are due at 7 am as noted on the clinical calendar on pages
8-9. Failure to complete assignments by 7 am will result in an immediate
dismissal with an absence for the day. A make-up of the absence will be
required. Failure to complete all assignments will result in a failure for both
the clinical portion of the course.
CPR Requirements:
Students are required to have a current Course C CPR certification. Contact
the Greater Miami American Heart Association for information concerning
local classes and times. Attendance at clinical will not be permitted if the
student does not have current CPR certification; the student will be given an
unexcused absence.
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Health Requirement:
All health requirements are listed in the student handbook. Health records
MUST be available in the office of student services prior to the start of
clinical. Attendance at clinical will not be permitted if the student does not
have current immunization status and will be given an unexcused absence.
Malpractice Insurance Requirements:
Students purchase malpractice insurance as part of the registration process
for this course. Please refer to your student handbook for details.
Clinical Dress:
Students are expected to be on the unit in full uniform and ready to
participate in report by the time specified by your clinical instructor. The
University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies Dress Code will be
enforced. Students are expected to wear the school uniform neatly pressed
with white hose, white shoes or white leather sneakers. No scrub attire or
scrub-like uniforms, canvas sneakers or open backed shoes are permitted.
Identification badges are required. The UM nursing badge is to be attached to
the uniform or the lab coat. Hair is to be off the collar; jewelry is to be
minimal in keeping with personal and patient safety standards; no body
jewelry with the exception of one pair of pierced earrings; fanny packs,
short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts under the uniform and sport socks over
hose are not considered in keeping with the uniform. In addition, students
are required to bring a watch with a second hand, stethoscope, penlight,
bandage scissors, and black ink pens to the unit.
If clinical attire is inappropriate, students will be asked to leave the clinical
area; this absence will be considered unexcused.
Clinical Instructors:
All Clinical Instructors will provide contact numbers on the day of clinical
orientation.
Clinical Expectations:
Remember ALL clinical information is confidential and only initials may be
used on case studies or any data collected on your patient.
Your individual clinical instructor will post clinical assignments. Discuss with
your clinical instructor when assignments will be posted. Please introduce
yourself to your patient(s) at this time.
1. You will be held responsible for:
a.
Understanding of pathophysiology, signs & symptoms,
complications, etc.
b.
Drugs generic & trade names, action, recommended dose, side
effects, why this drug is being used in your patient, and nursing
implications.
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Treatments rationale, basics of how to perform. Remember to

consult the hospital policy and procedure manual.

2. Be prepared to present:
a.
All information above that you are responsible for.
b.
Your patient in post-conference to the clinical instructor and your
classmates.
3. Clinical Day:
a.
Report -it is a good idea to see your patient(s) briefly & review
new orders before report.
b.
AM Care
The patient is your responsibility during the time you are
present. Do not leave things for the nurse to do. You are the
nurse.
Know what tests your patient is going for and anticipate
possible needs.
Check for new orders frequently.
Plan to attend medical rounds on your patient.
c.
Medications
No student may give a medication without first knowing the
action, recommended dose, side effects, use in the patient,
and specific nursing implications of the medication to be
administered.
You may have insulin ordered which the patient must receive
before meals. Therefore, check your meds early at the start of
the shift. Insulin doses must be verified with your instructor
before giving. Use the medication records, not your own
notes, to check meds. Errors are made this way.
Dosages of insulin, heparin, and any IV admixtures must be
verified with the clinical instructor before giving the
medication regardless of how many times you have previously
given the medication.
d.
Report
Give your report to the staff nurse assigned to continue care
for your patient.
Content to include in report:
Patients name/Room number
Diagnosis
Vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood
pressure, pain, height in cm and weight in kg)
IVs type of venous access, solution, and rate.
Nutrition type of diet or tube feeding (include type of
tube & rate).
Specialized equipment (e.g. chest tube, lumbar drain)
Significant procedures done for/with the patient on the
preceding two shifts and the occurrence of any side effects.
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Procedures or tests scheduled for the next shift or day.

Significant changes in patients condition (physical or
emotional)
PRNs or STATs given and effect
Specimens needed or in progress.
Significant changes in orders.
Unusual conditions specific to patient (e.g. isolation
precautions).
e.
Documentation:
Before leaving the floor for the day, be certain that the following
charting has been completed:
Vital signs and I&O.
Sign off treatments on treatment record or medication
record.
Check off meds (to be done at the time you give them).
All completed one-time orders, including absorbed or
discontinued IVs, signed off in appropriate places.
Any PRN medications given.
All progress notes, care plans, and nursing assessments
are to be reviewed and co-signed by the clinical instructor.
f.
Each student is responsible for completing the two
assessments and care plans in
Docucare. Please
remember to hit the submit button to submit your care plan/
assessment. You will be given a unique code to register for
your clinical section
in order to facilitate documenting in Docucare. This number is
located in
Blackboard in the clinical folder tab. In addition your clinical
instructors have it.
4. Students may not perform the following skills:
Receive verbal orders from a physician.
Administer blood or blood products.
Give IV push medications.
Witness consent forms.
Administer chemotherapy.
Students should communicate immediately to the requesting physician
or nurse that they are not permitted to perform these skills if the
situation arises.
5. Clinical Instructor availability:
The instructor will be available to guide learning experiences while at
the clinical site.
If the instructor is occupied, due to involvement with another
student, the staff may:
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a.
Assume responsibility for student teaching and/or supervision
with permission of
the instructor;
b.
Delay learning experience until instructor is available; or
c.
Assume complete patient responsibility and perform the
procedure. This is not
decided by the student.
NOTE: If the instructor feels that the student is not adequately prepared to
care for the patient in a safe manner, the student will be asked to leave the
clinical area; this will be considered an unexcused absence.
Clinical Evaluations:
A clinical evaluation conference with the clinical instructor will be
scheduled at midterm and at the completion of the rotation.
Additional conferences may be scheduled as needed. Anecdotal Form
MUST be completed.
Students will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis in clinical.
The evaluation tool is detailed and is based on the terminal objectives of
the BSN program and the course objectives.
A copy of the evaluation tool will be posted on the course web site (Black
Board).
At the midterm evaluation the instructor and the student will identify
actions to improve those items not meeting the passing score. These
actions will be documented on the evaluation tool and signed by the
student and instructor.
At the final evaluation conference all items must receive the passing score
or higher in order to receive a passing grade in clinical.

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