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Health Protection Policy / Health Insurance Requirements https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/clinical-practice-policies-and-health-requirements-expectation/health-protection-policy-health-insurance-requirements/

All students are expected to render safe, quality nursing care to all clients. Students are expected to know policies and procedures that reduce the risk of spread of infection to self and others. Students must demonstrate an understanding of infection control principles, including the transmission of HIV/AIDS, through tests or certification. Other skills which incorporate measures to decrease the transmission of infection will be validated in the practice laboratory prior to the clinical

Clinical Facility Incident Reporting https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/clinical-practice-policies-and-health-requirements-expectation/incident-reports/clinical-facility-incident-reporting/

When an incident occurs, the student should notify faculty as soon as possible. Timely reporting of the incident is essential. Students, under clinical faculty supervision, will need to fill out the online School of Nursing Clinical Incident Report (located at www.plu.edu/nursing/documents) and possibly a University Injury Report. Incidences that occur within a clinical setting will simultaneously follow facility policy on incident reporting. Students should work with faculty to help determine

Maintenance of Washington State RN Licensure https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/clinical-practice-policies-and-health-requirements-expectation/maintenance-of-washington-state-rn-licensure/

Students in the MSN and DNP program are required to maintain their Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license throughout the program. MSN and DNP students are required to provide a copy of their current license upon initial registration for coursework and provide a copy of their license each year as they renew. Failure to provide updated licensure information to the School of Nursing will prevent students from progressing in the program, as licensure is required for all graduate level

Withdrawal from the Term https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/status-and-enrollment/leaves-from-the-school-of-nursing/withdrawal-from-the-term/

Students in the School of Nursing may choose to pursue a withdrawal from the term if they do not have justifiable cause for a leave of absence, or their petition for a leave of absence was denied. To do this, a notification of withdrawal form must be submitted to the Financial Services and the School of Nursing. Oral requests are not acceptable. Charges will remain on the student account until written notice is received. Students are strongly advised to meet with their academic advisor prior to

Delta Iota Chi https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/student-governance-organizations/student-organizations-and-organizations-of-student-interest/delta-iota-chi/

Delta Iota Chi is PLU’s Nursing Service Club and constituency school for the National Student Nurses Association. Their mission is to promote and encourage leadership through networking, community service and advocacy. Students can also hold membership in the Nursing Students of Washington State (NSWS) and the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA). Membership in these organizations is voluntary and helps prepare nursing students to assume the roles and responsibilities of the professional

Club Sports Clearance Instructions https://www.plu.edu/recreations/club-sports-teams/club-sport-resources/club-sports-clearance-instructions-first-years-and-transfers-2/

Club Sports Clearance InstructionsMedical ClearanceSports Physical Required 2023-2024 Club Sports Clearance Medical Clearance All Lutes are required to undergo a sports physical exam. This year, the PLU Health Center will not be offering sports physicals. However, the PLU School of Nursing will be conducting walk-in exams in Ramstad 201 on the specified dates and times mentioned below: Exam Available Dates September 7th 3PM-6PM October 5th 4-5 PM November 2nd 4:30-5:30 PM December 7th 4:30-5

Internships: Breana Downs ’24 spends the summer with native birds at the Rocky Mountain Wildlife All https://www.plu.edu/admission/blog/breana-downs-24-internship-rocky-mountain-wildlife-alliance/

you to out-of-this-world professional experiences through internships! PLU even offers scholarships for internship-related expenses so you can get the internship experience without worrying about funding. Downs is weighing a severely emaciated juvenile Golden Eagle about two weeks after he was first rescued. He was put on a high protein liquid diet and is currently still recovering at the wildlife rehabilitation center. Downs and another RMWA Employee are gavage feeding a severely emaciated

Returning from Withdrawal of the Term https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/status-and-enrollment/returning-from-leave-of-absence/returning-from-withdrawal-of-the-term/

If students are passing all nursing coursework at the time of their withdrawal, they must reapply to the School of Nursing and request permission to re-enroll in the courses they were taking when they withdrew. If readmission is granted, the student will reenter the nursing program on a space-available basis. However, priority placement will be given to students who have been granted a leave of absence. If progression is delayed for more than one (1) semester, the student may be required to

Returning to Program Following Medical Withdrawal https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/status-and-enrollment/returning-from-leave-of-absence/returning-to-program-following-medical-withdrawal/

Students who withdraw from the School of Nursing for medical reasons must submit a verifiable letter from a licensed primary care provider (MD, DO, NP, PA) addressing Essential Qualifications and a personal statement to the Dean of Students in Student Rights & Responsibilities. The request for return and the physician’s statement will be reviewed by the Dean of Students for approval. Return to the School of Nursing is offered on a space-available basis, and is coordinated by the Associate

Associated Students of PLU https://www.plu.edu/nursing-student-handbook/student-governance-organizations/student-organizations-and-organizations-of-student-interest/associated-students-of-plu/

The Associated Students of PLU (ASPLU) serves as the representative voice of students in promoting excellence in all aspects of PLU life. This association provides for active participation by all students through its committee structure. Nursing students are encouraged to participate in the university-wide student governance by becoming involved in the many ASPLU committees and activities.