Transcript Clinical Dress Code

Clinical Expectations
VN Program
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• Current AHA BCLS
• Must be maintained current during the entire program
• Current Immunizations
• Must be kept up to date during the entire program
• Influenza vaccine (Sept-March)
• Must be repeated each Flu season
• Proof of health insurance
• Clinical Passport
• Stethoscope, pen, scissors, penlight, watch with 2nd
hand
• Drug Book
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• If you will be absent: notify your clinical instructor
• 2 hours prior to the start of clinical.
• Notify via text or phone call, do not e-mail, do not
send message with another student.
• If you will be late: notify your clinical instructor as
soon as you realize you will be late.
• Persistent tardiness will warrant a written warning.
• Arriving to clinical more than 45 min. late is not
acceptable, you will be sent home.
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Clinical Days are 10 hours
Clinical Evenings are 5- 6 hours
You are responsible for monitoring your attendance
If you are absent for 10% of the total hours, you will
be dismissed.
• “ To the extent that student clinical absence do not
allow faculty to fully evaluate the student, a course
failure may result even if a student only misses 1
clinical experience.”
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• You are expected to demonstrate progression in
the clinical setting. Failure to demonstrate
progression will result in an Unsatisfactory grade
for Clinical.
• Administering medications without faculty
supervision places patients at risk for harm.
Placing patients at risk for harm will result in an
Unsatisfactory grade in Clinical.
• Performing invasive procedures without faculty
supervision places patients at risk for harm.
Placing patients at risk for harm will result in an
Unsatisfactory grade in Clinical.
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• “A professional appearance supports the confidence
and competence you provide to clients.”
• Official Galen uniform
• Must be neat
• Name badge worn at all times
• Shoes: white closed toes, closed heel
• Jewelry: watch, single ring (plain band), small stud
earrings. No necklace, no chains
• Piercings: No facial piercing, No visible body
piercings
• Remove prior to the start of clinical
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• Tattoos: Must be covered
• Cover prior to the start of clinical
• Nails: clean, short, No nail polish. No artificial nails
• Hair: Must be worn up & off the collar & face
• Stethoscopes: clean, place in pocket when not in use.
Do not wear around the neck when not in use.
• Failure to comply with dress code will result in
dismissal from clinical & an absence will be recorded.
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Review the Student Catalog
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Cheating
Plagiarism
Threat to safety
Violation of patient confidentiality
Theft
• Serious Offense
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Taking pictures or video at the clinical site
Unprofessional behavior
Violation of safety standards
Committing 2 documented minor offenses within a 12 month
period.
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Vulgar, demeaning or offensive language
Unauthorized use of a mobile device during class or clinical
Failure to observe parking or traffic regulations
Failure to follow Galen rules, policies or procedures (dress code, class
conduct).
Repeated commitment of minor offenses may require a
written warning or dismissal as outlined in the Disciplinary
Process.
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Comply with HIPPA and patient confidentiality
Professionalism
Respect
Demonstrate initiative & actively participate
Seek clarification
Follow direction *Crucial
Be flexible-expect change in Healthcare
Be a team player-You are part of a Healthcare TEAM
Communication is essential
Positive Caring Attitude
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Automatic Negative Thoughts
Leave the ANTS
outside, they will
ruin our picnic!
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