INTRODUCTION These policies and regulations are specific to the nursing program and supplement the general college policies for students. They strengthen the nursing program's goal to educate nurses who are knowledgeable and responsible in nursing practice. The nursing faculty developed this document to fulfill several other purposes. It designates the policies and defines specific regulations governing students in the nursing program; helps assure that students will receive consistent and uniform consideration throughout the program; and serves as a guideline for nursing students. These policies and regulations also are in accordance with several other principles, codes, and laws with which nurses and nursing students must comply. Unsafe, unethical, or disruptive behavior in the classroom or clinical setting is not only socially unacceptable, but it is not professionally permitted. Refer to your SUNY Orange Student Handbook booklet. Each student is receiving a copy of the nursing student policies. All students will be expected to indicate by their signature that they understand and will abide by the contents. In addition to these policies and regulations of the nursing department, nursing students are expected to comply with all civil laws and regulations. Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics of the American Nurses’ Association is used as the standard for ethical practice and is used to assure that patients will be protected in accordance with the New York State’s Nurse Practice Act. The Code of Ethics is based on a body of moral and ethical principles. These principles have been translated into statements of standards which will guide the nursing students’ integrity and their conduct while engaged in learning within the nursing program and later as a nurse in practice. Conduct violating these statements will constitute reason for departmental warning or for departmental withdrawal from the nursing program. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics For Nurses Provision The nurse, in all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems. The nurse’s primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family, group, or community.
practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections. NPSG.07.05.01: Implement evidence-based practices for preventing surgical site infections. NPSG.07.06.01: Implement evidence-based practices to prevent indwelling catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Reduce Falls Goal 9: Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls NPSG.09.02.01: Reduce the risk of falls. Pressure Ulcers Goal 14: Prevent health care-associated pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers) NPSG.14.01.01: Assess and periodically reassess each resident’s risk for developing a pressure ulcer and take action to address any identified risks. Risk Assessment Goal 15: The organization identifies safety risks inherent in its patient population NPGS.15.01.01: Identify patients at risk for suicide. NPSG.15.02.01: Identify risks associated with home oxygen therapy, such as home fires. Universal Protocal for Preventing Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure, Wrong Person Surgery™ UP.01.01.01: Conduct a pre-procedure verification process. UP.01.02.01: Mark the procedure site. UP.01.03.01: A time-out is performed before the procedure. The faculty supports and incorporates into the curriculum the National Patient Safety Goals and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies in preparing our graduates to provide safe, high quality patient care in today’s complex health care environment. QUALITY AND SAFETY EDUCATION FOR NURSES (QSEN) COMPETENCIES Competency Definition