The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services,
Regulation and Licensure Credentialing Division require successful completion
of a clinical rotation for Nurse Refresher programs. Clinicals are arranged at
various medical facilities in the greater Omaha area. Every effort is made to
provide a diverse professional experience for Nurse Refresher students.
Objectives
- Become
familiar with the clinical setting so as to provide safe and effective
patient care.
- Maintain
a professional approach to patient care.
- Apply
effective communication strategies when working with clients, significant
others, health care team members and clinical instructors.
- Utilize
the nursing process in the delivery of safe patient care.
- Safely
carry out the diagnostic and therapeutic regimens of the duly licensed
Practioners authorized to so order such regimens in accordance with state
and federal regulations.
Clinical experiences are built into the semester. Students
will be provided with a detailed schedule upon registration. Clinical dates may
be subject to change. Students will be informed of all changes as far in
advance as possible.
Clinical
Prerequisites
The following items must be on file in the Office of
Professional Development before a student may participate in a scheduled clinical
experience.
- Proof
of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Health
Care Provider certification.
- Proof
of completed immunization requirements.
- Receipt
of a temporary nursing license permit if not currently licensed.
Required
Equipment for Clinical Rotation
- Watch with a second hand
- Stethoscope
- Nurses scrubs (no specific
brand or color)
- Clean, white closed-toe shoes
- Fanny pack or lab coat
- Purses, beepers, etc. are not
allowed on units
Clinical Participation
Students are
expected to attend all clinical sessions for which they are scheduled. It is
expected that all students be prepared to actively participate in Skills Lab
Day and the clinical experience. Because absences from clinical can seriously
hamper student's learning, students are to notify the clinical faculty at least
one-half hour prior to the scheduled clinical if unable to attend. Being tardy
or leaving early should be an exceptional occurrence with good cause. Regular
or repeated absences will result in failure. Availability of clinical make-up
time cannot be guaranteed. The course coordinator and Dean will determine
availability. In the event that time is not available, the student will be
notified and receives an unsatisfactory grade if course competencies are not
met.
Please
see Nurse Refresher Student Handbook for complete details regarding program
policies and procedures.
