PNSG 1620 – Adult Health Nursing III
Focuses on the care of adults with acute and chronic illnesses requiring more advanced nursing interventions, prioritization, and clinical judgment.
Clinical Facilities Utilized
Clinical experiences may occur in a variety of healthcare settings including: • Northside Hospital • Wellstar Health System • Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Clinical Expectations Students are expected to:
Preparation • Arrive prepared for all clinical experiences. • Review patient diagnoses, medications, laboratory values, treatments, and nursing interventions before clinical. • Complete assigned care plans, clinical paperwork, and required readings.
Attendance and Punctuality
• Attend all scheduled clinical experiences. • Notify the clinical instructor before clinical begins if an emergency prevents attendance. • Arrive on time; excessive tardiness or absences may result in clinical failure.
Professionalism
• Demonstrate professional behavior, accountability, and respect. • Follow facility policies and the nursing chain of command. • Maintain professional communication with patients, families, staff, and faculty.
Patient Safety
• Provide safe nursing care at all times. • Maintain infection control standards. • Follow medication administration guidelines and administer medications only under instructor supervision. • Successfully complete required medication calculation competencies.
Confidentiality
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations. • Protect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. • Never remove patient information from clinical sites or post patient information on social media.
Clinical Performance
• Earn a satisfactory (S) rating in clinical. • Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and patient care. • Meet all course and clinical objectives to progress in the program.
Uniform and Equipment
• Wear the approved PN uniform with GTC patch and student identification badge. • Bring required clinical tools including a stethoscope, watch with second hand, penlight, black pen, scissors/hemostat, and any site-specific requirements. • Maintain professional appearance and follow dress code policies.
Simulation and Assignments
• Participate in simulation activities, pre-conference, post-conference, reflections, DocuCare assignments, and clinical journals as required. • Complete all assigned clinical documentation on time.
Core Program Expectations Students are expected to demonstrate: • Teamwork and collaboration • Professional communication • Critical thinking and clinical judgment • Patient-centered care • Accountability and safety in all clinical settings
