So you want to be a Nurse?
Diagnosis: Disciplinary
Dress to impress
Compliance Is Key
What to wear to clinical and lab?
100

Students taking an NUR course must have a testing average of ___ or greater and an overall grade of ___ or better in a course to progress to the next NUR course in the curricular sequence.

75

100

How many times can you be written up before failing clinical or lab?


****Double Jeopardy*****

two

100

What color is the scrub top and scrub pants

white scrub top

Navy blue scrub pants 

100

What happens if your clearances are expired prior to attending clinical?

You cannot go to clinical with expired clearances. You could possibly fail the course.

100
Are tattoos, face and body jewelry permitted?
  • Body art and tattoos must be appropriate and in keeping with a professional image. Those that depict profanity, nudity, violence, or substance use must be covered.


  • No visible face or body jewelry permitted, not limited to nose, lip, eyebrow, or tongue piercings. Clear retainers can be utilized.
200

Students have _____ attempts at two NUR courses

two


    • Example - a student takes NUR 108 and is not successful (1st attempt), the student repeats NUR 108 and is not successful (2nd attempt), the student is dismissed from the program for they have had two course attempts and were not successful.

A student takes NUR 108 and is not successful (1st attempt, 1st course) The student repeats NUR 108 and moves to NUR 114. The student is not successful in NUR 114 (1st attempt, but 2nd course) and needs to repeat NUR 114 (2nd attempt). The student moves to NUR 115 or NUR 116 and is not successful (3rd course the student was not successful in), the student is dismissed from the program.

200

Arriving _____ to clinical or _________ the clinical day ends will not be accepted and may result in Disciplinary Progression.

late or leaving before 

200

The optional ______  lab coat or uniform style warm-up jacket is the only acceptable garment to be worn with the uniform. 

White 

200

To be compliant with CPR, your CPR must be through

American Heart Association 

200

Name at least one piece of Jewelry that is not permitted to be worn at clinical or lab 

1. Dangling earrings

2.  neck chains

3. bracelets

4. or any other pieces of jewelry are not permitted.

300

To assure student success in the Nursing Program, a student may only stop out of the Nursing Program a total of ___ consecutive semesters, or the student will need to reapply for admission to the program

three

300

____ and ______are behaviors integral to the professional nurse role.

Attendance & punctuality

300

Clean, _______ color, professional-looking shoes designed for safety and support

neutral (white, navy, blue, gray, brown or black)

300

Liability coverage must be ___ million per occurrence and ____ million aggregate.

$1 million and $6 million

300

_________must be kept neat, secured away from the face and not interfere with the patient-care work field. ______ style and color should present a professional appearance.

Hair


** Beards and mustaches must be neatly trimmed. Otherwise, facial hair should be clean shaven, ensuring a well-groomed appearance.

400

All students with an Academic Plan must meet with the ________ at the beginning of the semester as well as throughout the semester to discuss success strategies as described in the Academic Plan.

 Nursing Resource Specialist

400

The Nursing faculty expects student _______ and ________ in clinical/lab/simulation learning activities to promote excellence in nursing practice.

attendance & participation 

400

_______, ______ or _____ t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform.

white, navy or gray

400
There are eight documents including clearances that need to be renewed every year. Can you name three?

1.) FBI Fingerprints

2.) Background check 

3.) Drug screen 

4.) Child Abuse 

5.) Flu Vaccination 

6.) PPD/ QuantiFERON Gold 

7.) Handbook Acknowledgement Form 

8.) Physical 

400

The only jewelry to be worn with the uniform is _____________ and __________

one plain band on one finger and up two discreet single post studs per ear

500

What two items need to be submitted to the Director of Nursing when requesting another attempt at a nursing course?

1. A letter asking to return can be submitted via email. The student should include a current phone number and email address.

2. An attachment to that email letter should include a complete and comprehensive Academic Plan that details in-depth strategies that will be put into place by the student to assure success during the second attempt if granted. An email stating “I will study more or use a tutor” is not acceptable

500

In the event of an illness or injury, what may be requested by the course faculty or Director of Nursing? 

a doctors note stating that the student is cleared without restrictions

500

What kind of Watch is acceptable and what kind of watch is not acceptable

A plain, professional style watch with a second hand is required. 

Smart watches are not permitted.

500

The nursing program requires six vaccinations. Can you name three?

1.) MMR

2.) Varicella 

3.) COVID

4.) FLU 

5.) PPD/ QuantiFERON Gold 

6.) TDAP 

500

Name two of the six types of shoes that are not permitted to be worn at clinical or lab?

The following are not permitted: 

1. open back shoes with or without a strap

2.  Croc-like shoes 

3. platforms

4. canvas

5. high top sneakers

6. open-toe shoes.

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