A student may be identified as unfit for participation in clinical by the clinical instructor. At the time the student is identified, he/she will be immediately removed from the clinical area. Classroom attendance may not be affected. Documentation of behavior and subsequent action shall be filed with the School of Nursing’s Chief Nurse Administrator. Nursing by the clinical or course faculty. A referral may be made for assistance for the student. The student shall remain out of the clinical setting until fitness “fitness for duty duty” clearance has been obtained. If the student refuses assessment by a counselor or treatment after assessment, the student may be subject to dismissal from the program. Follow up may include, but is not limited to: Assessment by a certified counselor or health care provider Attendance in a program of treatment Documentation/recommendation from the counselor/provider regarding the student’s fitness for participation in clinical Non-compliance with recommendations will result in dismissal from the program
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