Common use of TO THE CLIENT Clause in Contracts

TO THE CLIENT. A. Perform within the legal and ethical scope of nursing practice. B. Provide adequate and safe care within standards defined by professional and institutional/agency policies. C. Observe the professional boundaries of the student nurse-client relationship. Fraternizing with clients, former clients, and/or their families is forbidden during the length of the nursing program, including xxxxxxx and breaks between quarters. Each student must read the National Council State Boards of Nursing statement on Professional Boundaries in Quarter 1 (or upon entry to the Nursing Program) and upon reading, will sign a statement acknowledging understanding of the expected behaviors. Refer to Appendix: Professional Boundaries X. Xxxxxxxx the continuity of the nurse-client relationship. The nurse-client relationship begins when the student accepts responsibility for caring for the client. Xxxxxxxx the nurse-client relationship without giving reasonable notice to the appropriate person (such as responsible nurse, instructor, or ‘relief’ student) is considered client abandonment. Client abandonment may lead to withdrawal or disqualification from the nursing program. E. Consider all information about the client to be strictly confidential and not to be discussed with anyone except instructors, peers, and appropriate hospital personnel who are directly involved in the care of the client. Demonstrate respect for the client’s privacy when submitting written reports to instructors and by removing the client’s name, initials, room number, medical record number and any other identifying information on any care plan, lab report, etc. that is taken away from the nursing unit. Sign forms as requested by clinical agencies and the college, such as the confidentiality statement. X. Xxxxxxx from going to the clinical area if own illness, medication/substance use or injury would interfere with client safety (See: Health of Students). G. Consult with instructor promptly if the client’s circumstances will interfere with providing effective care.

TO THE CLIENT. A. Perform within the legal and ethical scope of nursing practice. B. Provide adequate and safe care within standards defined by professional and institutional/agency policies. C. Observe the professional boundaries of the student nurse-client relationship. Fraternizing with clients, former clients, and/or their families is forbidden during the length of the nursing program, including xxxxxxx and breaks between quarters. Each student must read the National Council State Boards of Nursing statement on Professional Boundaries in Quarter 1 (or upon entry to the Nursing Program) and upon reading, will sign a statement acknowledging understanding of the expected behaviors. Refer to Appendix: Professional Boundaries X. Xxxxxxxx D. Maintain the continuity of the nurse-client relationship. The nurse-client relationship begins when the student accepts responsibility for caring for the client. Xxxxxxxx the nurse-client relationship without giving reasonable notice to the appropriate person (such as responsible nurse, instructor, or ‘relief’ student) is considered client abandonment. Client abandonment may lead to withdrawal or disqualification from the nursing program. E. Consider all information about the client to be strictly confidential and not to be discussed with anyone except instructors, peers, and appropriate hospital personnel who are directly involved in the care of the client. Demonstrate respect for the client’s privacy when submitting written reports to instructors and by removing the client’s name, initials, room number, medical record number and any other identifying information on any care plan, lab report, etc. that is taken away from the nursing unit. Sign forms as requested by clinical agencies and the college, such as the confidentiality statement. X. Xxxxxxx F. Refrain from going to the clinical area if own illness, medication/substance use or injury would interfere with client safety (See: Health of Students). G. Consult with instructor promptly if the client’s circumstances will interfere with providing effective care.