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The Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing believes that clinical experience is instrumental to the training and education of the professional nurse. Student participation in the clinical setting provides faculty the opportunity to evaluate if a student is able to think critically, maintain an appropriate demeanor, interact appropriately with patients, prioritize problems, have basic knowledge of clinical procedures, complete care procedures correctly, and practice the art of nursing in

The student’s first time performing ANY skill in clinical must be observed by the PLU Clinical Faculty member.* Students can Independently Students can with RN Direct Supervision* ●     Therapeutic communication ●     Motivational interviewing ●     Initial shift assessment & charting ●     Focused assessment & charting ●     Risk Assessments (Fall, skin, etc.) ●     8hr I&O: oral/IV/Urine/BM/Drains ●     Patient teaching & Teach-back ●     Bedside Report & Handoff  to RN Partner ●     Vital

Clinical placement orientation and onboarding requirements To progress to the clinical setting all students are responsible that the following requirements are met: 1. All Compliance and Immunization requirements are maintained and up-to-date. 2. All e-learning modules are maintained current and updated annually. 3. All clinical onboarding paperwork and other requirements of the clinical agencies are submitted by the deadline communicated by the clinical placement coordinator. Failure to ensure

Several months prior to the students’ enrollment in N407, the Clinical Placement Coordinator and course faculty will review the process with students at a class session. The goal of the practicum placement is to place the student into a setting where they will successfully be able to integrate all aspects of nursing into a cohesive beginning nursing practice. While clinical hours are listed at registration, please be aware that clinical hours and placements may change. The Clinical Placement

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the appropriate action for the specific type of incident. Students are responsible for the cost of treatment for injuries sustained to themselves while in classroom / clinical / lab. Students and faculty that identify a clinical incident or near-miss will follow the following 3 step process: The School of Nursing Administration will review the documents to determine if consultation with Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (WA NCQAC) is required based upon established

Care & Outcomes Manager RolesThe Pacific Lutheran University MSN curriculum is evidence-based and practice-oriented designed to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to lead change, promote health and elevate care in various roles and settings. MSN role specialization options include Advanced Generalist and Clinical Nurse Leader®. As frontline caregivers, the advanced generalist nurse plans and provides direct care to patients, interacts with families, and coordinates patient care. The MSN

Many relationships and opportunities for students arise while in the clinical setting. Maintaining professional boundaries and relationships is essential to ethical practice. Students are requested to refrain from accepting employment and socializing outside of the clinical setting with clients or a client’s family while maintaining a professional relationship. Students may not care for family members, significant others, friends, or close acquaintances during clinical rotations as this poses