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RN Update Clinical
| Clinical Experience The update student will be asked to provide input for selection of the clinical site. The student should consider where they see themselves working upon completion of the course (i.e. acute care, long term care, clinic, other) as well as previous nursing experience. A clinical site will be selected based upon input from the student. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of WCTC faculty to arrange for available placement. Note: if the student has been away from nursing for more than 10 years, it may not be possible to make a placement in an acute care setting. The clinical site will provide a registered nurse mentor. Student assignments for learning experiences shall be made by the mentor in collaboration with the student, and in consultation with WCTC faculty as needed. The student should proceed at a pace that is comfortable and safe for them. The student is not to be considered in the staffing ratios of the facility. The clinical experience usually consists of 3-eight hour shifts per week (24 hours). It may include evenings or weekends, depending on the mentor’s schedule. The student will be given the name and contact information for the mentor. The student will be expected to contact the mentor to discuss the clinical schedule and communicate it to the WCTC faculty. The student may be working with more than one mentor. WCTC faculty will communicate weekly to collaborate with the mentor and student, and to provide guidance as necessary. WCTC faculty will be available for phone consultation as needed by either student or mentor at any time. The goal of the clinical experience is to put theory and skills into practice. Upon completion of the course, the student should be ready for an orientation in a health care facility as a registered nurse. The health care agency is not under any obligation to offer the student a position upon completion of the course. The student is not under any obligation to apply for a position at the health care agency unless it is their wish to do so. |
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