Introduction
As a clinical instructor at Southwest General Health Center (SWGHC), you are responsible to review and understand the following materials as well as the Cerner EMR navigation videos (located on the Instructor Training Videos tab). After reviewing this content, contact Mallory Frederick 440-816-5780 / MFrederick@swgeneral.com to schedule your orientation.
Process
The following process has been developed to streamline the manner in which nursing clinical rotations and practicums are managed at SWGHC. Please review the process algorithm below as deviation may create a delay in processing requests.
Nursing Student Algorithm (DOCX)
Three weeks prior to the start date of the rotation, rosters must be provided with clinical instructor and student information.
Welcome
Nursing Instructor/Student Guide
Pre-Arrival Information Review/Documents Required
Clinical Instructor Training - Two Components
All instructors who have not facilitated a rotation at SWGH within the preceding twelve (12) months must view the Cerner EMR navigation videos before in-person skill review and will be required to take a medication administration exam. You will also be expected to shadow on the clinical unit before the clinical rotation.
Please contact Mallory Frederick 440-816-5780 / MFrederick@swgeneral.com to schedule your orientation.
Undergraduate Student Nurse Policy CP-16 (PDF): http://sharepoint/depts/Nursing/Nursing%20Practice%20Manual/Clinical%20Policies/CP%20-%20016%20Undergraduate%20Nursing%20Students.pdf
Policy 614 Uniform, Dress and Grooming Guidelines Please note that sweatshirts or hooded sweatshirts are not permitted to be worn on clinical units
Policy 650 Access to Information Systems
**Vaccine Documentation***
2025 – 2026 Flu Vaccine Requirements for Nursing Students
Please communicate the following with all students having clinical rotations at Southwest through March 31, 2026.
Students must comply by November 1st, 2025
All designated Southwest General personnel providing direct care must receive an influenza vaccine or wear a mask whenever they come within a six-foot radius of a patient during influenza season (November 1, 2025 thru March 31
Although the COVID vaccine is not mandated, it is highly recommended to receive the vaccine OR wear a mask whenever they come within a six-foot radius of patients.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Policy 610- Parking Regulations
Faculty & Student Parking Locations
Infusion Management
Please review the following power point and links prior to your clinical arrival:
Infusion Management
Arrival Information/Documents for Clinical Instructors and Students
Badges
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- Students and instructors are required to obtain their badge prior to their orientation at SWGHC. Please schedule an appointment to obtain your badge by calling: 440-816-8025. Complete the Badge Access Form and bring your driver’s license to your appointment. At the end of the clinical rotation, all badges should be turned into your clinical instructor. Instructor will return all badges to Human Resource Department. A $10.00 fee will be charged for any badges not returned.
- Human Resource office hours for student badges:
Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Badge Access Form
Unit Specific Checklist
Faculty/clinical instructor is responsible for ensuring the unit specific checklist is completed and returned via email to Brigid Dunlap (bdunlap@swgeneral.com / or interoffice mail) within 24 hours of orientation.
Unit Specific Checklist
Unit Specific Orientation Attendance Record
Faculty/clinical instructor is responsible for the Unit Specific Orientation Attendance Record to run this document in within 24 hours of orientation completion. Failure to do so will prevent in escalation to the Program Director. Submit form to Brigid Dunlap ().
Unit Specific Orientation Attendance Record
Computer Sign on Instructions
Computer Sign On Instructions
Single Sign On - Fingerprint Management
Single Sign On- Fingerprint Management
