When a student misses a day of clinical experience the following guidelines will be used to complete the make-up requirement. The student will: 1. Contact the clinical instructor within one week of return from absence to discuss make-up assignment. 2. Makeup assignments may include but are not limited to case presentations, peer presentations, agency visits, simulated skills lab experiences and/or other assignments that are mutually negotiated between student and instructor. 3. Complete make-up assignment within 3 weeks of last day of absence. If absence occurs during the last two weeks of the course, and make-up assignment is not completed by the last day, an Incomplete grade will be given. (See Incomplete Policy.) 4. Make-up the time equal to the time missed, which may mean visiting 2 or more agencies, meetings or several projects. 5. Complete a written report for each agency visited and turn in to the clinical instructor. A verbal report will also be given to the clinical group. 6. Include the following information at the completion of an agency report: a. Name of Agency b. Date visited c. Name and position of contact person d. Purpose and functions of agency e. Source of funding f. Type of clients the agency serves g. Describe the activities h. Attach pamphlets/outlines or other handouts received from agencies i. Describe how you would apply this information to your nursing care. 7. A student who misses two clinical days per course will be given a "Notification of Course Progress" form by their instructor and counseled regarding their progress in the course. 02032016 Clinical Makeup.doc Clinical Placement Policy Part of your nursing education is the assignment to different hospitals/agencies to meet the learning objectives of the nursing program. The facilities selected are based on the course learning needs. Nursing class and lab hours vary each semester. All students must be prepared to adjust their work and personal schedule for each course based on agency availability. Students are also responsible for making their own arrangements for personal commitments such as child or adult care and part-time work schedules. As
When a student misses a day of clinical experience the following guidelines will be used to complete the make-up requirement. The student will: 1. Contact the clinical instructor within one week of return from absence to discuss make-up assignment. 2. Makeup assignments may include but are not limited to case presentations, peer presentations, agency visits, simulated skills lab experiences and/or other assignments that are mutually negotiated between student and instructor. 3. Complete make-up assignment within 3 weeks of last day of absence. If absence occurs during the last two weeks of the course, and make-up assignment is not completed by the last day, an Incomplete grade will be given. (See Incomplete Policy.) 4. Make-up the time equal to the time missed, which may mean visiting 2 or more agencies, meetings or several projects. 5. Complete a written report for each agency visited and turn in to the clinical instructor. A verbal report will also be given to the clinical group. 6. Include the following information at the completion of an agency report: a. Name of Agency b. Date visited c. Name and position of contact person d. Purpose and functions of agency e. Source of funding f. Type of clients the agency serves g. Describe the activities h. Attach pamphlets/outlines or other handouts received from agencies i. Describe how you would apply this information to your nursing care. 7. A student who misses two clinical days per course will be given a "Notification of Course Progress" form by their instructor and counseled regarding their progress in the course. 02032016 Clinical Makeup.doc Clinical Placement Policy Part of your nursing education is the assignment to different hospitals/agencies to meet the learning objectives of the nursing program. The facilities selected are based on the course learning needs. Nursing class and lab hours vary each semester. All students must be prepared to adjust their work and personal schedule for each course based on agency availability. Students are also responsible for making their own arrangements for personal commitments such as child or adult care and part-time work schedules. As