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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.

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

Why Register Every Year? To inform Student Engagement that your organization is still active on campus and to remain eligible for all the benefits and privileges of being a student club/organization, including funding from the Student Activities and Resource Fee. To provide Student Engagement with accurate club information and contact information for officers of your club/organization. This information is used to refer interested students to the club/organization, to inform student club

The officers of all student clubs/organizations must be in good standing (not on academic or disciplinary probation) at the time of their election or appointment and throughout their terms of office. Student Engagement will check the status of each student who runs for office. Student clubs/organizations that have additional requirements aside from good academic standing (for example, honor societies) are responsible for ensuring that officers comply with grade requirements for club and