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VN: Objective 01
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
EXPECTED CLINICAL ROTATION PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
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Clinical rotation expected performances are reflected in the clinical objectives. Clinical objectives
are posted by instructor at each clinical facility. Student is responsible for knowing objectives.
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Clinical days are 8 hours. If the student arrives more then 15 minutes late they will be sent home
and marked absent. In addition, if the student misses more then 15 minutes of the clinical day (i.e.
leaves early) they will also be marked absent. All missed time must be made up.
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If the student is going to be absent, the instructor must be notified at least 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled class time. If the instructor is not notified it will be considered a “no call/no show”. If
the student is unable to contact the instructor, they must notify the DON or Clinical Coordinator.
Telling a classmate is unacceptable.
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Within one week of being absent, arrangements for make-up time must be made. Skills lab hours
must be made up before attending clinicals at the assigned facilities. In addition, all (theory and
clinical) make-up time must be completed by the end of each term to continue to the next term.
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Contact Clinical Coordinator to make arrangements for makeup time. Make-up assignments may
include traveling to other campuses or clinical facilities greater then 35 miles of distance.
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Pre conference will provide the student/instructor time to review assignment. Post conference will
reflect what has occurred during the day. The instructor may also add other items to review or test
on during post conference.
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All students must complete head to toe assessments on each patient that is being cared for.
Documentation on clinical assignment forms is mandatory. Documentation at each facility will
vary. Instructions will be given at each facility orientation.
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Students are responsible for knowing all medications that their patients are receiving even if they
are not administering them. A medication card will be due on every medication, vitamin and
supplement unless indicated by instructor.
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The patient research form, clinical assignment packet, medication card, and medical diagnosis
cards are due weekly on day two of clinical. If student is absent on day two, assignment must be
submitted to DON/Clinical Coordinator no later then Friday of that same week.
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Grooming and uniform guidelines must be followed at all times, refer to nursing handbook for
details. Appearance will be evaluated daily. Students may be sent home for inappropriate
grooming and/or for not wearing student badge.
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Students are expected to arrive at clinical prepared and may be sent home if unprepared.
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Clinical evaluations will be completed by the instructor and reviewed with the student every four
weeks. The evaluation will then be reviewed by the Clinical Coordinator/Director of Nursing and
a copy of the evaluation will be available for the student.
Student Name: ______________________________________
Student Signature: ___________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Revised 11/28/2011
VN: Objectives 2
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Skilled Nursing Facility
Term 1, 2 and 4
The level of expertise expected for these clinical objectives is that of a Level one student. The student must present a
professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed observing the standards of
infection control, patient safety and comfort, and observance of proper body mechanics. These standards must be
met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate a respect for the patient, staff, other students, and
faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
In order to successfully complete this level the student must be able to:
1.
Give a complete bed bath, perineal care, oral hygiene, a partial bed bath or a shower to at least 10 patients
2.
Utilize theoretical knowledge by adapting nursing care according to the condition of the patient
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis by observing principles of sterile technique and
utilization of standard precautions at all times
4.
Perform and document a head to toe assessment on all assigned patients
5.
Report and document any signs or symptoms that may indicate a change in the status of a patient
6.
Indicate knowledge of medical terminology by charting accurately
7.
Perform procedures according to the hospital’s policy manual
8.
Adapt the principles of positioning, moving, lifting, and transporting according to the condition of the patient
9.
Collect and organize data to present in post-conference as related to specific patients
10. Provide for patient comfort, utilizing appropriate pain relief methods
11. Make an occupied, unoccupied and other specialty beds as needed
12. Properly position patients and perform range of motion both passive and active
13. Utilize safe and effective methods to transfer patients from bed to chair, wheelchair, gurney, and back
14. Take and record vital signs on all assigned patients
15. Provide care for a patient with a G-Tube and/or a NG tube including insertion, checking for placement,
irrigation and feeding
16. Utilizing policies and procedures discussed in class perform dressing changes, urinary catheterizations, (both
male and female) and ostomy care
17. Begin to develop nursing care plans for all assigned patients
18. Explain the classification, normal dosage, side effects and purpose of all medications each assigned patient is
receiving. Calculate medication dosages as assigned by the instructor
19. Demonstrate the ability to perform all procedures covered in level one lab
20. Demonstrate the ability to perform oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal suctioning
21. Insert a catheter, obtain a sterile urine specimen and provide catheter care
22. Perform a finger stick and test blood for glucose
23. Perform tracheotomy care, utilizing principles covered in skills lab
24. Demonstrate how to regulate oxygen flow and how to provide care to a patient with a nasal cannula, nasal
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25. Provide for patient comfort, utilizing appropriate pain relief methods
26. Administer treatments (i.e., wound care) to assigned patients
Term 2:
In addition to the above the student will:
1. Under supervision, administer medications accurately and safely to patients
2. Administer medications utilizing the rights discussed in class
3. Administer treatments (i.e., respiratory) to assigned patients
Term 4:
The student will also:
1.
Demonstrate the ability to assign actual nursing care tasks to students.
2.
Describe elements that need to be focused on when receiving and giving change of shift report, including:
a)
Patient’s name, room number, physician
b) New problems/concerns
c)
Contact with physician and new orders
d) Progress of current, established problems
e)
PRN medications given – drug, time, reason
f)
Patient’s behavior during shift, including changes in physical and mental status
g) Patient’s voiding pattern- BM’s, continent vs. incontinent
3) List elements that need to be avoided when receiving and giving report, including:
a)
Meaningless chatter not related to patient care
b) Routine care unless there is a change in patient response or nursing care plan
c)
Personal opinions about the patient’s condition
d) Value judgments about the patient’s life styles, behaviors or families
4) Evaluate the condition of patient’s assigned in a safe and timely manner
5) Review charts for new orders
6) Demonstrate knowledge of patient’s condition at all times
7) Validate that nursing care is being provided according to physician’s orders and established standards of care
8) Demonstrate efficiency of work loads, including neatness and orderliness
9) Maintain a safe and hazard free environment, ensure patients right to privacy and respect the dignity of patients
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VN: Objectives 03
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Medical/Surgical Unit
Term 2
The level of expertise expected for these clinical objectives is that of a term two student. The student must present a
professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed observing the standards of
infection control, patient safety and comfort, and observance of proper body mechanics. These standards must be
met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate a respect for the patient, staff, other students, and
faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
In order to successfully complete this term the student must be able to:
1.
Demonstrate basic nursing skills in providing complete nursing care of selected patients
2.
Utilize theoretical knowledge by adapting nursing care according to the condition of the patient
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis by observing principles of sterile technique and
utilization of standard precautions at all times
4.
Perform and document a basic assessment of patients with diseases/disorders discussed in class
5.
Report and document any signs or symptoms that may indicate a change in the status of the patient
6.
Indicate knowledge of medical terminology by charting accurately
7.
Perform procedures according to the hospital’s policy manual
8.
Adapt the principles of positioning, moving, lifting, and transporting according to the condition of the patient
9.
Collect and organize data to present in post-conference as related to specific patients
10. Provide for patient comfort, utilizing appropriate pain relief methods
11. Under supervision, administer medications accurately and safely to patients
12. Demonstrate the ability to perform oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal suctioning
13. Perform tracheotomy care, utilizing principles covered in skills lab
14. Demonstrate how to regulate oxygen flow and how to provide care to a patient with a nasal cannula, nasal
prongs or oxygen mask
15. Insert a catheter, obtain a sterile urine specimen and provide catheter care
16. Administer treatments to assigned patients
17. Perform a finger stick and test blood for glucose
These objectives will be accomplished in the clinical arena or in the skills lab (if necessary) with 100% accuracy.
Revised 6/18/10
VN: Objectives 04
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Medical/Surgical Unit
Term 3 and 4
The level of expertise expected for these clinical objectives is that of a term three and term 4 student. The
student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be
performed observing the standards of infection control, patient safety and comfort, and observance of
proper body mechanics. These standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently
demonstrate a respect for the patient, staff, other students, and faculty as shown by the ability to
communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
In order to successfully complete this term the student must be able to:
18. Demonstrate basic nursing skills in providing complete nursing care of selected patients
19. Utilize theoretical knowledge by adapting nursing care according to the condition of the patient
20. Demonstrate knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis by observing principles of sterile technique and
utilization of standard precautions at all times
21. Perform and document a basic assessment of patients with diseases/disorders discussed in class
22. Report and document any signs or symptoms that may indicate a change in the status of the patient
23. Indicate knowledge of medical terminology by charting accurately
24. Perform procedures according to the hospital’s policy manual
25. Adapt the principles of positioning, moving, lifting, and transporting according to the condition of the patient
26. Collect and organize data to present in post-conference as related to specific patients
27. Provide for patient comfort, utilizing appropriate pain relief methods
28. Under supervision, administer medications accurately and safely to patients
29. Prepare an outline and teach a diabetic patient and/or the family about diet, medications and foot care
30. Provide care to a patient who has had surgery related to an endocrine and/or reproductive disorder
31. Prepare a patient for diagnostic tests related to the patients in objective 4
32. Under supervision administer various types of insulin, monitor blood glucose, including administering sliding
scale coverage as ordered
33. Discuss the care of dialysis patients
34. Contrast/compare the signs and symptoms of hypo and hyperglycemia
These objectives will be accomplished in the clinical arena or in the skills lab (if necessary) with 100% accuracy.
Revised 6/18/10
VN: Objectives 05
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Day Surgical Unit
Term 3
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a third term student. The
student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
The student will also:
1. Observe the functions of the members of the Day Surgery staff
2. Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures, admission
and discharge
3. Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
4. Assist with post-operative recovery of a patient
5. Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed
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VN: Objectives 06
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
GI Lab
Term 2 and Term 3
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a second or third
term student. The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient
care must be performed observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and
good body mechanics. These standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently
demonstrate respect for the patient, staff, other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to
communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
The student will also:
6. Observe the functions of the members of the GI Lab staff
7. Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures
8. Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
9. Document experiences by keeping a written diary of experiences of this observation
10. Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed
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VN: Objectives 07
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Intensive Care Unit
Term 3 and 4
During this rotation the student will be perform as a term three or term four student. They will
demonstrate at all time respect for patients, staff, faculty and other staff members. They will provide care
to assigned patients observing the principles of infection control, body mechanics and safe nursing care.
The student will also:
11. Observe the functions of the members of the Intensive Care Unit staff
12. Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures
13. Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
14. Place/replace EKG leads on a patient
15. Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed
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VN: Objectives 08
VOCATIONAL NURSE
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Emergency Department
Term 3 and 4
During this rotation the student will demonstrate at all time respect for patients, staff, faculty and other
staff members. They will provide care to assigned patients observing the principles of infection control,
body mechanics and safe nursing care.
The student will also:
1. Observe the functioning of the Emergency Department and its staff.
2. Assist the staff where possible with vital signs and admission of a patient to the Emergency Room
3. Assist with procedures under the supervision of the Emergency Room staff and/or the instructor
4. Discuss in post-conference the types of patients and their care as provided in the Emergency
Department
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VN: Objectives 09
VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Team Leading
Term 4
During this rotation the student will perform as a term four student. They will demonstrate at all times
respect for patients, staff, faculty and other staff members. They will provide care to assigned patients
observing the principles of infection control, body mechanics and safe nursing care.
The student will also:
3. Demonstrate the ability to assign actual nursing care tasks to students
4. Describe elements that need to be focused on when receiving and giving change of shift report,
including:
a) Patient’s name, room number, physician
b) New problems/concerns
c) Contact with physician and new orders
d) Progress of current, established problems
e) PRN medications given – drug, time, reason
f) Patient’s behavior during shift, including changes in physical and mental status
g) Patient’s voiding pattern- BM’s, continent vs. incontinent
10) List elements that need to be avoided when receiving and giving report, including:
a) Meaningless chatter not related to patient care
b) Routine care unless there is a change in patient response or nursing care plan
c) Personal opinions about the patient’s condition
d) Value judgments about the patient’s life styles, behaviors or families
11) Evaluate the condition of patient’s assigned in a safe and timely manner
12) Review charts for new orders
13) Demonstrate knowledge of patient’s condition at all times
14) Validate that nursing care is being provided according to physician’s orders and established standards
of care
15) Demonstrate efficiency of work loads, including neatness and orderliness
16) Maintain a safe and hazard free environment, ensure patients right to privacy and respect the dignity
of patients
Revised 6/18/10
VN: Objectives 10
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINCAL OBJECTIVES
Medical/Surgical Unit
Term 4
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a fourth term (senior)
student. The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be
performed observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics.
These standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient,
staff, other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed
behaviors.
In order to successfully complete this term the student must be able to:
1.
Demonstrate basic nursing skills in providing nursing care for selected patients
2.
Utilize theoretical knowledge by adapting nursing care according to the condition of the patient
3.
Indicate knowledge of medical terminology by using appropriate medical terminology, correct grammar and
spelling in all documentation
4.
Organize assignments around scheduled break and lunch periods, and complete assignments on time
5.
Perform accurate patient assessments and document appropriate interventions in a timely manner, utilizing the
nursing process
6.
Write nursing care plans that are specific to meet the needs of assigned patients
7.
Record treatments and medications promptly, accurately, and concisely, including the patient and family
members in the management of care
8.
Under supervision of the instructor, administer medications accurately and safely to assigned patients
9.
Describe and demonstrate knowledge of the legal principles concerning the vocational nurse and patient care
10. Collect and organize data to present in post-conference as related to specific patients
11. Utilize the nursing process to complete assessments, identify patient needs, formulate problem statements, and
plan nursing actions in the care of patients with disease/disorders as discussed in class
12. Provide/explain care for a patient with a neurological disorder, or spinal cord injury, or neurological surgery
13. Observe/describe seizure precautions and document seizure activity
14. Provide nursing care to a blind patient, and one with a hearing loss
15. Act as team leader (i.e. receive patient report, make rounds, make assignments, check/pickup orders, answer
phone, give report, supervise nursing care given by team members)
16. Assist the charge nurse giving report to the oncoming shift either in the clinical arena or in post-conference.
17. Provide nursing care to a paraplegic or hemiplegic patient
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18. Provide for patient comfort, utilizing appropriate pain relief measures
19. Confer with the instructor to evaluate and determine actions in difficult/delicate situations
These objectives will be accomplished in the clinical arena or in the skills lab (if necessary) with 100% accuracy.
Revised 6/18/10
VN: Objectives 11
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Obstetrics
Term 4
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a fourth term (senior)
student. The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be
performed observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics.
These standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient,
staff, other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed
behaviors. These objectives will be met in the clinical setting or in a simulated skills lab.
The student will:
1.
Observe the functions of the members of the Labor & Delivery, Post-partum, Newborn Nursery staff and
Neonatal Intensive Care
2.
Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs, perineal care and other necessary
procedures
3.
Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
4.
Observe a delivery (vaginal and cesarean)
5.
Observe and assist with the care of a newborn admitted to the nursery
6.
Discuss medication used in the labor and delivery rooms, and those used for the newborn
7.
Administer/explain medications given to the post-partum patient
8.
Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed
9.
Discuss the plan of care for the mother and infant
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VN: Objectives 12
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Mental Health
Term 4
During this rotation the student will be perform as a term four student. They will demonstrate at all time
respect for patients, staff, faculty and other staff members. They will be assigned patients and note the
influence mental adaptation can have on the physiological functions of the body.
The student will also:
1. Observe the functions of the members of the patient care team
2. Interview a patient in order to gain information to be used in the nursing care plan
3. Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
4. Attend group session or other therapy sessions as available
5. Write a nursing care plan for assigned patients
6. Discuss in post-conference patient care and any other therapies observed
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VN: Objectives 13
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Pediatrics
Term 4
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a fourth term (senior)
student. The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be
performed observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics.
These standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient,
staff, other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed
behaviors. These objectives will be met in a clinical setting or in a simulated skills lab.
In order to successfully complete this rotation the student will:
1.
Demonstrate/perform a physical assessment of a child
2.
Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures
3.
Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
4.
Assess the growth and development of the child; physical development, behavior, and play
5.
Discuss how to assess parental concerns
6.
Write a nursing care plan for an assigned child
7.
Administer/discuss medications given to a pediatric patient
8.
Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed
9.
Demonstrate the ability to calculate pediatric dosage using the kilogram of body weight method
10. Compare and contrast the physical and emotional development of the normal well preschool and school age
child
11. Discuss the interactions of different aged children as observed in an assigned setting
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VN: Objective 14
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Ambulatory/Clinic
Term 2, 3, and 4
The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
Upon successful completion of this rotation the student will be able to:
1.
Provide/assist with provision of care to a patient in the clinic setting
2.
Demonstrate/discuss the role of the LVN in the clinic/outpatient setting
3.
Confer with the instructor to evaluate and determine action in difficult/delicate situations
4.
Assist with taking vital signs and preparing the examining room for the patient
5.
Assist the physician as requested (within scope of practice as defined by the instructor and head nurse)
6.
Determine how patient’s visits are scheduled and be prepared to discuss with instructor
7.
Collect and organize data to present in post-conference as related to specific patients
8.
Document experiences by keeping a written diary throughout the day/rotation
9.
Discuss experience in post-conference
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VN: Objectives 15
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Ambulatory/Clinic
Breast Center
Term 2, 3 and 4
The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
Upon successful completion of this rotation the student will be able to:
1.
Provide/assist with provision of care to a patient in the clinic setting
2.
Demonstrate/discuss the role of the LVN in the clinic/outpatient center setting
3.
Confer with the instructor or charge nurse to evaluate and determine action in difficult/delicate situations
4.
Assist with taking vital signs and preparing the patient for required procedure/exam
5.
Assist the physician as requested (within scope of practice as defined by the instructor and head nurse)
6.
Determine how patient’s visits are scheduled and be prepared to discuss with instructor
7.
Collect and organize data to present in post-conference as related to specific patients
8.
Document experiences by keeping a written diary throughout the day/rotation
9.
Discuss experience in post-conference
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VN: Objectives 16
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Ambulatory/Clinic
Infusion Center
Term 2, 3, and 4
The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
Upon successful completion of this rotation the student will be able to:
1.
Provide/assist with provision of care to a patient in the clinic setting
2.
Demonstrate/discuss the role of the LVN in the clinic/outpatient/infusion center setting
3.
Confer with the instructor or charge nurse to evaluate and determine action in difficult/delicate situations
4.
Assist with taking vital signs and preparing the patient for required infusions
5.
Assist with monitoring patient throughout infusion and post infusion
6.
Assist the physician as requested (within scope of practice as defined by the instructor and head nurse)
7.
Determine how patient’s visits are scheduled and be prepared to discuss with instructor
8.
Collect and organize data to present in post-conference as related to specific patients
9.
Document experiences by keeping a written diary throughout the day/rotation
10. Discuss experience in post-conference
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VN: Objectives 17
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Radiology Unit
Term 2, 3, and 4
The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
Upon successful completion of this rotation the student will be able to:
1.
Observe and describe the clinical functions of each Radiology Unit team member
2.
Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures, admission and
discharge
3.
Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
4.
Document experiences by keeping a written diary throughout the day/rotation
5.
Discuss experience in post-conference
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VN: Objectives 18
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Transplant/Surgical Unit
Term 2, 3 and 4
The student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
Upon successful completion of this rotation the student will be able to:
1.
Identify Federal Regulations regarding transplant guidelines.
2.
Identify pre/post-operative risks for transplant surgery.
3.
Observe the functions of the members of the Transplant/Surgical staff.
4.
Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs, procedures, admission and discharge
5.
Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor.
6.
Assist with post-operative recovery of a patient.
7.
Document experiences by keeping a written diary throughout the day/rotation.
8.
Discuss experience in post-conference.
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VN: Objectives 19
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Special Procedures Unit
Term 3
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a third term student. The
student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
The student will also:
1. Observe the functions of the members of the Special Procedures Unit.
2. Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures,
admission and discharge
3. Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor.
4. Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed.
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VN: Objectives 20
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit
Term 3
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a third term student. The
student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
The student will also:
1.
Observe the functions of the members of the PACU.
2.
Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures, admission and
discharge
3.
Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor.
4.
Assist with post-operative recovery of a patient.
5.
Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed.
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VN: Objectives 21
VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM
CLINICAL OBJECTIVES
Surgical Unit
Term 3
The level of expertise expected for the performance of these clinical objectives is that of a third term student. The
student must present a professional attitude and appearance at all times. All patient care must be performed
observing the standards of infection control, patient safety, patient comfort, and good body mechanics. These
standards must be met at all times. The student must also consistently demonstrate respect for the patient, staff,
other students, visitors, and faculty as shown by the ability to communicate effectively and by observed behaviors.
The student will also:
1.
Observe the functions of the members of the Operating Room staff
2.
Assist the staff nurse with patient care including (if available) vital signs and procedures, admission and
discharge
3.
Observe the type of documentation used in the unit and submit a sample to the instructor
4.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative recovery of a patient
5.
Discuss in post-conference patient care and any special procedures observed
Revised 6/18/10