Nursing Professionalism Communication Clinical Expectations Topics to Review Attendance Dress Code 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Communication Email/Text Etiquette • Introduction • Hello Dean/Dr./Professor/Instructor • I am from your PNI/Pharm/Maternal Class • I am from the Romeoville, Aurora, Mokena, etc…, campus • (If the faculty member you are contacting is from a different campus) • I am reaching out because • Thank you • Your name In Clinical/Lab/Lecture • Be aware of how your instructor wants to be referred as. • Dr./Professor/Instructor/etc. 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Communication • Positive attitude towards faculty, students, staff, and patients • Beware of your body language • No negative talk • No eye rolling • No falling asleep This goes for all classes – Lecture/Clinical/Labs 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Be Prepared! Clinical Expectations • • • • • • • Stethoscope Pen Light Bandage Scissors Standard Watch – No Smart Watches Pen Care Plan Template Nursing Diagnosis Book/Drug Book No Cellphones! • Cellphones should not be in your pocket/at the nurses station during your clinical time. 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential If the dress code is not met, you will not be able to attend clinical and it will count as an absence • Rasmussen Scrubs • Clean • Wrinkle Free • Well-fitting (not too tight and not too big) • Cover jackets or long sleeves are allowed – no hoods • Solid Black or white – no logos or print • Shoes • Neutral colors – no bright colors on shoes at all • Name Badge • Hair – Pulled away from face and above collar • Solid neutral color headband may be worn • Headband may not be larger than 1 inch • No nail polish or artificial nails • Jewelry • One ring • One pair of stud earrings • Tattoos – Must be covered Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Dress Code: Clinical/ SIM/Lab 6/11/2023 Clinical Expectations Your clinical experience will be what you make of it! • • • • • • • Be engaged! Seek out experiences! Go above and beyond – help others without being asked No hanging out by nurse stations Look busy, be busy Be open to learning new experiences Be present with your patient especially when PT/OT, MD Rounds, etc… are occurring • Answer call lights – whether they are your patient or not! • Patient care comes first prior to working on care plans! • Care plans should be completed in full by end of clinical day 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Clinical and Simulation are one class • Attendance is mandatory and mandated by the Board of Nursing • Make-ups are not guaranteed Attendance for Clinical • You must notify your instructor at a minimum of 1 hour prior to clinical/SIM of your absence • Arrive on time – late arrival will result in a clinical absence (and you will be sent home) • No Show/No Call will result in a failure of the clinical 6/11/2023 • You will need written proof/Dr. Excuse for any absence Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Attendance for Lab 6/11/2023 • Attendance is mandatory • All time missed will need to be made up but make-ups are not guaranteed • Failure to meet your lab hours may result in not meeting learning objective of course and thus failure • You must notify your instructor at a minimum of 1 hour prior to lab of your absence or running late. • Arrive on time – late arrival may result in being sent home • No Show/No Call may result in a failure of the lab • You will need written proof/Dr. Excuse for ANY absence Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Testing Expectations Your student experience will be what you make of it! • • • • • • • • • • Attitude is half the battle-study, study, study Wear your scrubs with ID badge (no badge no test) Leave valuables in your car, all other materials to front of room No hanging out outside the room once done with test Leave room quietly when done with test. Scratch paper will be provided and collected (with name on it) Bring simple calculator or we will provide NO CELLPHONES OR SMART WATCHES-turn off and put in basket Be on time or you will be turned away If you are late and turned away. YOU MUST MAKE UP THE TEST THAT DAY or you may receive a zero. • Each test will have Proctors moving about the room. Be respectful. • If 6/11/2023 you are caught cheating, you will receive a zero for that test and may be Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential removed from the Nursing Program Nursing Students Gone Wild 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Questions/Concerns? 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential Thank You! 6/11/2023 Copyright Rasmussen College, LLC Proprietary and Confidential
