Expectations of NP Students and Faculty
Faculty
expectations for the adult learner assume that the student in the NP programs
will be able to use and demonstrate critical thinking skills in proposing
advanced practice therapeutic nursing interventions. The process for obtaining
optimum learning experiences is the responsibility of the student. Clinical
settings that you select need to provide you with opportunities to gather
patient baseline information and allow you to apply principles of health
assessment, interpretation, and differential diagnosis. In the advanced
clinical courses you will need to develop comprehensive treatment plans with
methods for evaluating the outcomes. Medical treatment modalities will be
incorporated within the nurse practitioner comprehensive treatment plan to
provide a framework for quality, cost-effective health care services. Each
student is expected to use a holistic approach with every patient; this
includes the integration of the family and environmental systems within the community
setting.
Other Requirements for Preparation to Participate at
Clinical Sites
·
Criminal Background Check and
Abuse Disclosure:
Complete the Student Disclosure and Release Form enabling the college to
perform a criminal background check (see NP Handbook, Appendix
M).
Complete
the Release of Information Form enabling the college to check the Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services Adult/Child Protective Services Central
Register for adult or child abuse/neglect or maltreatment history (see NP Handbook, Appendix
N).
·
HIPAA and Bloodborne Pathogens: A module on HIPAA regulations and
infectious diseases will be included in the NS 830 course and must be completed
prior to beginning any clinical.
·
Drug and Alcohol Policy: Beginning Fall 2007, all incoming
students will be required to submit to drug
and alcohol screening. Clarkson College students may be required with or
without notice to submit to additional drug testing in conjunction with various
college courses, including but not limited to clinical/lab/practicum/internship,
in which students/patient/client safety is an issue. The student's
eligibility to attend courses and complete the required course of study may be
affected by the results of drug testing.
