Nursing Student Handbook

Clinical Ineligible Health & Behavior

CLINICAL, LAB AND SIMULATION INELIGIBILITY

Attendance is MANDATORY at Clinical Location, Lab, and Simulation assignments.

The following will result in being sent home from the Clinical location, Lab, and Simulation areas and will result in a ZERO for the day:

  • Lack of preparation or supplies.
  • Inappropriate, unprofessional dress or appearance.
    • Required - Assigned scrubs, correct shoes (white or black only), hair up off the neck and no artificial or painted nails
  • Any tardy greater than or equal to 15 minutes.
  • Any physical condition resulting in the inability to perform safe patient care.
  • Unprofessional, inappropriate behavior or violation of the Code of Conduct
  • Health conditions listed below

Students should not report to a clinical site if experiencing the following:

  • Fever
  • Vomiting (not related to pregnancy)
  • Skin conditions (rashes, etc.) that prohibit hand hygiene

NOTE: A Physician's signed documentation will be required to return to the clinical location.

Read the section "Return to a Clinical Location ..." on the link Excused Absences