11.9 Removal of Student from Clinical
- 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.
- A referral may be made for assistance for the student. The student shall remain out of the clinical setting until fitness for 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 not be 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