34
ii. Using a person’s/client’s preferred name and title, i.e., Mr. Smith, Professor Smith, Dr. Smith. (Do not assume the person or patient wants to be addressed by their first name.) iii. All written (e.g., email) communication should be written in a professional and respectful manner. This means using a professional greeting, avoiding all caps, memes/gifs, slang, or acronyms (e.g., ‘u’ instead of you, LOL, YOLO, TBH, etc.). iv. Using texting only if preferred/permitted by the instructor. If an immediate response is required, the student should use the telephone. v. Keeping all scheduled appointments except in cases of illness or emergencies. vi. Demonstrating evidence of the assigned preparation for class, lab, and clinical practice. vii. Taking ownership of own learning and incorporating faculty suggestions for clinical and academic improvement into learning experiences. viii. Demonstrating initiative and motivation in the classroom and clinical practice areas. ix. Completing assignments on time. Initiating appropriate and timely action when due dates or times cannot be met. Specific to clinical practice: i. Adhering to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics, HIPPA regulations or any other statute which governs the practice of nursing. ii. Adhering to the attendance policy. iii. Providing competent, compassionate, and respectful patient care. iv. Not performing patient care that exceeds the student’s educational preparation, knowledge level, skill level or the course learning outcomes/objectives v. Asking appropriate questions of clinical instructors and the healthcare team when uncertain regarding patient care. vi. Notifying the clinical instructor of mistakes or patient safety incidents immediately and taking appropriate action. a. Social Media Internet social media networks and platforms such as YouTube, Snap Chat, Facebook, Meta, TikTok, Twitter aka X, Instagram, LinkedIn, blogs and the like have become ubiquitous in society. Student nurses are welcome to use social media in their personal lives but must make sure not to post confidential, sensitive or proprietary information. Students are not allowed to take any photographs or videos in a lab, clinical or simulation setting or mention patients by name or provide any information or details that could possibly identify the patient, their family, or the clinical facility. The University and the School of Nursing reserve the right to investigate and take disciplinary action against a student whose social media activity violates university, or School of Nursing policies, HIPAA, and/or state or federal statutes. Also see NCSBN’s Guide to the Use of Social Media. https://www.ncsbn.org/brochures-and-posters/nurses-guide-to-the-use-of-social- media
Powered by FlippingBook