N335L Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family - Evaluation of Student Clinical PerformanceStudent Katie Kline Date of Experience: Final Clinical EvaluationInstructor Dr. Gossler/Prof Freitas Fall 2013

PART 1 : CRITICAL BEHAVIORSFor EACH clinical experienceThe student must demonstrate these critical behaviors in order topass the clinical component. These criteria relate to basic safety,responsibility, and accountability.

1 . Demonstrates clinical preparationa. Describes pathophysiology of client conditionb. Prepared for medication administrationc. Explains medical diagnostic tests and treatmentregimensd. Prepares tentative plan of care

COMMENTS:Katie was prepared for each clinical experience by havingclinical guides complete and submitted on time.

2. Exercises professional behavior with clients, faculty, and otherhealth care professionals.

a. Provides a safe environment for clientb. Provides nursing measures with respect to client dignity,autonomy, and diversityc. Assumes accountability and responsibility for own actions

b. Accepts guidance and adapts behavior accordinglyc. Maintains client confidentiality

COMMENTS:Katie exhibited professional behaviors to faculty, staff,patients and their families, and fellow students andmaintained patient confidentiality during the clinicalexperience. Additionally, the student was accepting ofguidance regarding behavior.

3. Exhibits personal professional behavior consistent with:a. Attends all assigned clinical experiencesb. Is punctual for clinical experiencec. Submits assignments as directed.d. Appropriate dress according to agency and student

handbook guidelines for both preplanning and clinicalexperiences.

COMMENTS:Katie attended all clinical experiences, was on time, and wasin dress code for each experience. Assignments weresubmitted as directed and on time.

4. Exhibits effective communication skillsa. Develops an effective nurse-client relationship:

1)Uses skills of therapeutic communication as appropriate to

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client situation2) Demonstrates insight in to effect of own communication

styleb. Communicates effectively with staffc. Communicates effectively with facultyd. Communicates effectively with peerse. Communicates effectively with family and visitors.

COMMENTS:Katie exhibited appropriate communication skills.

5. Administers medications correctly including: describingmedication information, verifying order and patientpreparation of drug, administration, observing actions andside effects, and documentation.

COMMENTS:Medications were administered to clients only with directsupervision of the instructor or supervising staff.

6. Performs nursing skills safelya. Uses correct medical and/or surgical asepsis in performing

skills (skill/s performed:

b. Performs skills correctlyc. Skills are carried out in a manner that is safe for the client

and nurseCOMMENTS:Nursing skills were performed according to procedures.

7. Keeps members of the health care team informed ofchange in client condition/status as they occur.

COMMENTS:

Katie effectively maintained communication with the healthcare team and the instructor during the clinical experience.

8. Documents client carea. Records all significant data and nursing actions using the

appropriate terminologyb. Records information accurately, concisely, and at

appropriate timeCOMMENTS:Katie documented when appropriate.

PART II: COURSE CLINICAL OBJECTIVES NRSG 335The student must satisfactorily meet ALL course objectives byfinal evaluation to pass the clinical component of the course.These objectives are met by both clinical performance andcompletion of the written assignments.

1 . Plan and organize care for developing families in selectedclinical situations.

COMMENTS:Katie completed clinical guides to provide a foundationalknowledge in order to plan and organize care for the

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developing family.

2. Use the Nursing Process to provide culturally sensitive care topregnant women and their families.

COMMENTS:

Katie used the appropriate steps of the Nursing Process toprovide culturally appropriate and sensitive care to womenand their family members.

3. Communicate effectively with families experiencing alterations inbirth

COMMENTS:

Katie demonstrated appropriate communication skills forthose patients experiencing alterations in their birth plans.

4. Accurately document patient careCOMMENTS:

Katie documented nursing actions when appropriate.

5. Partner with appropriate health team members with assistance.COMMENTS:

Katie was appropriate in communication and performingnursing skills with health care team members.

6. Recognize leadership and management skills used in the careof families.

COMMENTS:

Katie was aware of and observed leadership and managementskills and behaviors exhibited by the health care team

7. Assumes accountability for nursing care of families consistentwith nursing standards.

COMMENTS:

Katie accepted responsibility for actions exhibited during theclinical experience.

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For FINAL EVALUATION:Your signature indicates that you have read this evaluation and it was discussed with you on this date.SMG 1/13, 7/13