policies or campus regulations. Furthermore, the abuse of drugs, alcoholic beverages or other chemicals can prevent one from receiving licensure as a registered nurse, or result in loss of licensure, in addition to criminal and civil censure. Students may review the Board of Registered Nurse’s policy on impaired students. This policy can be accessed on their website . Pregnancy Policy In order to protect the life of the mother and fetus a student who is pregnant must notify the clinical and lead didactic faculty of her pregnancy. The student must submit a medical release from her physician indicating the advisability of continuing in the program and stating that she may participate in all clinical activities without restrictions. If the student elects to continue in the nursing program, she will accept full responsibility to any risks to herself and the fetus. The student must sign a waiver (See Appendix for the form) indicating acknowledgement of responsibility for the potential risks to herself and the fetus while working in the clinical facility and releasing the university and the health care facility from any responsibility during this time. The student must understand that some clinical settings may not allow pregnant students, depending on their length of gestation, and the safety of the patient care environment. If the student cannot complete the clinical objects she must withdraw from the program. The student would be eligible for admission as Advanced Placement into the program. Policy for Prescribed Medication Use by Students in the Clinical Setting Rationale Safety in the clinical setting for both students and patients is the highest priority for CSU Channel Islands Nursing department. Therefore the department requires students to notify the clinical instructor and accept an excused absence from clinical if they have been prescribed and are taking any medications that may interfere with normal functioning. Medication in this policy may include, but is not limited to: Muscle relaxants Narcotics Benzodiazepines Faculty observing any signs of impairment should discuss such behavior and notify the nursing program director. Attendance/Patient Abandonment Students are expected to attend ALL classes and clinicals on time as scheduled. The student will: Obtain faculty permission prior to leaving the clinical lab or classroom Attend clinical only as scheduled unless faculty approves in writing Students are not to go off clinical site attending clinical coursework
policies or campus regulations. Furthermore, the abuse of drugs, alcoholic beverages or other chemicals can prevent one from receiving licensure as a registered nurse, or result in loss of licensure, in addition to criminal and civil censure. Students may review the Board of Registered Nurse’s policy on impaired students. This policy can be accessed on their website . Pregnancy Policy In order to protect the life of the mother and fetus a student who is pregnant must notify the clinical and lead didactic faculty of her pregnancy. The student must submit a medical release from her physician indicating the advisability of continuing in the program and stating that she may participate in all clinical activities without restrictions. If the student elects to continue in the nursing program, she will accept full responsibility to any risks to herself and the fetus. The student must sign a waiver (See Appendix for the form) indicating acknowledgement of responsibility for the potential risks to herself and the fetus while working in the clinical facility and releasing the university and the health care facility from any responsibility during this time. The student must understand that some clinical settings may not allow pregnant students, depending on their length of gestation, and the safety of the patient care environment. If the student cannot complete the clinical objects she must withdraw from the program. The student would be eligible for admission as Advanced Placement into the program. Policy for Prescribed Medication Use by Students in the Clinical Setting Rationale Safety in the clinical setting for both students and patients is the highest priority for CSU Channel Islands Nursing department. Therefore the department requires students to notify the clinical instructor and accept an excused absence from clinical if they have been prescribed and are taking any medications that may interfere with normal functioning. Medication in this policy may include, but is not limited to: Muscle relaxants Narcotics Benzodiazepines Faculty observing any signs of impairment should discuss such behavior and notify the nursing program director. Attendance/Patient Abandonment Students are expected to attend ALL classes and clinicals on time as scheduled. The student will: Obtain faculty permission prior to leaving the clinical lab or classroom Attend clinical only as scheduled unless faculty approves in writing Students are not to go off clinical site attending clinical coursework
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