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Washington State rules governing nursing education programs are under the authority of the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (WA NCQAC). The complete rules for nursing education and practice can be viewed at: http://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-840. Sections 246-840-500 to 246-840-583 apply to nursing education programs.

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

Human Error Human error is defined as inadvertent action; inadvertently doing other than what should have been done; slip, lapse, mistake. Near-miss Near-miss is defined as an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage – but had the potential to do so. These events can represent an opportunity for students and faculty to identify and correct errors that have the potential to jeopardize patient safety. At-risk Behavior At-risk behavior is defined as a behavioral choice

Nursing requires mental, physical and emotional competencies and coherence to practice safely. The use of drugs, marijuana, or alcohol impairs coherence, decision making, and the ability to practice. Impairment by drugs or alcohol is a violation of WAC 246-840-710(5)(b), which states “Practicing nursing while affected by alcohol or drugs, or by a mental, physical or emotional condition to the extent that there is an undue risk that he or she, as a nurse, would cause harm to him or herself or

Academic Assistance is located in Mortvedt Library, Room 124. This office provides one-on-one peer tutoring, drop-in labs, group study sessions, language tables, and a variety of student success workshops. Visit their webpage to schedule an appointment. Accelerated BSN students should contact their Success Coach for tutoring options.

Campus Ministry provides opportunities and a safe place for the PLU community to explore issues of faith and spirituality through campus activities and individual counseling.

For any emergency on any campus dial 911 for emergency assistance. The Campus Safety department on the Tacoma campus is privately run by the University, utilizing professional staff as well as 60-70 student employees. The purpose of the Campus Safety Office is to provide an effective operating force of trained personnel to protect the university and its community from fire, theft, intrusion, and other unlawful acts that disturb the peace or which place life and property in jeopardy.

Career Services is located in Nesvig Alumni Center. The Career Services office offers a variety of services and resources for first year college students choosing their major to seniors needing help writing a resume and beginning their job search. Check out the web site for more information about career assessments, career counseling, job search skills, career fairs, and more.

TmelyCare (formerly Lute Telehealth) is a resource for PLU students that expands access to mental health and medical care by providing HIPAA compliant access to online or phone-based services 24/7/365. Student Life provides opportunities for experiential learning, leadership and service; programs that support students physically, emotionally, ethically and intellectually; and programs that are just for fun. Counseling Center All of us at PLU recognize that college presents a wide range of

Student Engagement has a limited number of storage lockers available for student club/organization u