11.8 Removal of Student from Clinical
Overview
The School of Nursing is committed to promoting patient safety, upholding professional standards, supporting student learning, and fostering student success.
Removal from a clinical setting does not automatically result in course failure or program dismissal. Each situation is reviewed individually based on the nature and severity of the concern, patient safety considerations, and applicable School of Nursing policies.
Immediate Safety Action
The Clinical Instructor has the authority to temporarily remove a student from direct patient care activities when the student is unable to safely and professionally participate in the clinical experience or presents an immediate safety concern. This action is intended to protect patient safety and support appropriate review of the situation.
Notification and Review
The Clinical Instructor will promptly consult with the Lead Faculty for the Clinical Course and notify the Clinical & Operations Manager. School of Nursing Leadership may be consulted as appropriate. This collaborative review helps ensure consistent decision-making and consideration of the student’s academic progression and support needs.
Student Involvement
The student will be informed of the concern, provided an opportunity to share their perspective, and informed of the applicable review and support processes.
Support and Referral
Students may be referred to appropriate support resources, including Academic Achievement, Student Life, counseling resources, or a Student Support Plan.
When appropriate, a Student Support Plan may be developed to promote student learning, professional growth, safe clinical practice, and successful progression toward graduation. The plan may include specific goals, remediation activities, support resources, timelines, and methods for evaluating progress.
For clinical skill-related concerns, students may be referred to the Nursing Learning Center through the Lab Prescription process for targeted skill remediation, practice, and competency development.
Next Steps
Concerns will be evaluated based on the nature, severity, frequency, and impact of the identified issue, as well as the student’s response to feedback and support interventions when applicable.
Significant or ongoing concerns may affect a student’s ability to successfully meet course outcomes and may result in course failure or other progression decisions consistent with School of Nursing and University policies.
When warranted, concerns may be referred to the appropriate School of Nursing or University committee for further review. Any progression or disciplinary action will follow established University policies and procedures to ensure fairness, consistency, and due process.
Our Commitment
This process is guided by the School of Nursing’s commitment to patient safety, professional accountability, ethical nursing practice, and providing students with equitable opportunities for learning, growth, and success. The School of Nursing seeks to balance support for student development with its responsibility to uphold professional standards and protect the safety and well-being of patients and the communities we serve.