Personal Visits

Gifts

The relationship between a student and a client is professional and client-centered. It is important to establish good rapport with the client. It is considered inappropriate, however, to accept items of value (whether money or other gifts) from a client. Students will be subject to disciplinary action for accepting any gifts from clients. Cards, thankyou notes, or candy of minimal value are examples of appropriate gratuity. If the student is unsure whether or not it is appropriate to accept any token of appreciation, the student should consult with their clinical instructor.

Student Health

Each student will assume responsibility (including financial responsibility) for his/her own health care. Should the student become ill during school hours, please notify an instructor. Each student is responsible for having their own health insurance. Students may participate in clinical if fever is less than 100.4°F.

Telephone

Telephone calls or text messages may not be received during class or clinical time. Personal phone calls and text messages are not allowed, except during scheduled break periods. Students cannot receive personal phone calls, text messages nor use telephones for personal use during clinical experiences. Should a family member or friend need to get in touch with a student please contact the Vice-President of Instruction and Student Development at (434) 797-8410. The appropriate student will be notified through this office. Do not call the Nursing Program secretary.

Personal Visits on Campus and at Clinical Sites

Personal visits are not allowed except in the most dire circumstances such as serious illness or tragedy; i.e., automobile accident, death of a family member. Should a family member or friend need to get in touch with a student please contact the Vice-President of Instruction and Student Development at (434) 797-8410 and the appropriate student will be notified through this office. Safety and legal factors necessitate this rule. Do not contact the Nursing Department.

If a faculty or staff member receives a telephone call from someone asking to speak to a student, the caller will be advised that classes/clinical are interrupted ONLY for emergency situations. If the situation is judged to be an emergency, a message will then be delivered to the student in class/clinical as soon as possible.

ALL visitors on campus looking for a student should be directed to the office of the Vice President of Academic and Student Services. When an individual comes to the Vice President’s office to locate a student, the administrative assistant to the Vice President will find out why the individual wants to see the student. If the situation is judged to be an emergency, the student will be located and advised that a visitor (visitor's name will be