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Disciplinary Actions
student/instructor conferences. The student is expected to: a. Report on time to clinical conference b. Report on nursing aspects of assigned patients c. Discuss questions or concerns
3. When assigned to a patient care unit, the student will maintain a professional attitude. Performance will be satisfactory when the student conforms to expectations by: a. Keeping information about patient(s) confidential b. Controlling own physical and emotional behavior c. Getting along well with other members of the health team/students d. Accepting and benefiting from constructive criticism e. Performing within limits of capability and seeking instructor for clarification or advice f. Interacting with patient with respect for his/her values, rights, dignity g. Demonstrates caring behaviors
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4. If for any reason a student withdraws or is dismissed, and badges completing the Program, SOVAH ID badges and DCC computer lab badge must be returned. Failure to return the badge will result in the student’s DCC account being blocked for any future classes and the student will be unable to obtain any official transcripts. It is recommended that the ID badge be returned immediately.
Unsafe Clinical Practices
Students are expected to meet clinical objectives as outlined in the Clinical Evaluation Tool, Nursing Handbook, and course syllabus. Unsafe clinical practice is any behavior that may place the patient, family member, staff, instructors, or other students in any physical or emotional harm. Unsafe clinical practice will result in failure of the course and immediate dismissal from the nursing program.
Disciplinary Actions
Students are subject to disciplinary action, including course or program suspension or dismissal, under certain circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Exhibiting behavior in the clinical area that a faculty member deems
potentially life threatening (i.e., medication error and/or inappropriate medication administration) or that results in patient injury.
2. Failing to act in a responsible or prudent manner in carrying out professional duties. 3. Coming to clinical and demonstrating behavior that affects judgment and/or ability to perform patient care responsibilities: such as (but not limited to) being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or being mentally or physically
