NR 442 Community Health Nursing Clinical Student Guideline (Student).
NR 442 Community Health Nursing Clinical Student Weekly Guideline (Student)
Review: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Student Handbook
Materials & Preparation:
• Documents to bring:
o Level 4 Clinical Learning Evaluation (Print off copy)
• Uniforms & Clinical Kits:
o Chamberlain cobalt blue tunic top with pockets and a Chamberlain
logo embroidered on upper left chest area.
o Pants in Chamberlain cobalt blue.
o White socks (mid-calf or knee length) and white nurse’s shoes or white solid
material, non-mesh athletic shoes must be worn (closed flat heel and toe). Shoes
worn in clinical areas must cover the entire foot.
o Student identification badge
o Stethoscope with bell/diaphragm
o Watch with a second hand
o Laptop
o Headphones
o Penlight
o Bandage scissors
o Clinical kits/lab bag
o Black ball-point pen
• Professional Appearance:
o Professional appearance includes good grooming and appropriate use
of cosmetics and jewelry.
o Uniforms must be clean and well maintained.
o Hair is to be worn back and up and away from the face. Longer hair must be
tied back in a neat manner. Hair colors must be of natural tones. Non-natural
colors such as pink, blue, etc., are not acceptable.
o Religious head wrap/headdress may be worn free of decorative items in
either cobalt blue, white or black.
o Natural nails must not extend beyond fingertips. Artificial nails and nail
polish are not permitted.
o Jewelry is limited to a wedding or simple non-jeweled band (one ring per hand).
One pair (one in the entire ear) small post earrings.
o Gum chewing is not permitted in the clinical area.
o Facial and tongue jewelry are not allowed. Ear gauges or any other
facial piercings should be closed with clear plugs or matching skin tone.
o All body art/tattoos must be covered by a snuggly fit long sleeve shirt and/or
a turtleneck worn under student’s uniform top.
o Men must be clean-shaven or have short neatly trimmed facial hair.
,NR 442 Community Health Nursing Clinical Student Guideline (Student).
o Undergarments should not be visible at any time.
• Clinical Expectations:
o Students are expected to be on campus between 6:30 am – 6:45 am for security
clearance, with a clinical start of 7:00 am. If a student is greater than 5
minutes late (greater than 7:05 am), this is considered late. Any unforessen
tardiness or absence must be reported immediately to the clinical instructor
prior to the beginning of clinical.
o Complete the Chamberlain Safe App COVID protocol prior to coming to campus.
o Students must park in the garage. Stay social distanced, keep your mask on at all
times, wash your hands and do not come to campus if you feel sick.
o Students cannot leave campus for lunch. Please bring your lunch.
o Students will wear mask at all times.
Clinical Learning Activities
• Documents in Files – Clinical Documents Folder
o CLE Level 4
o ISBAR
o MAR
o Student Nursing Care Plan Template
o Student Commitment to Clinical Behaviors
o Student Handbook
Week 1: Clinical Learning Activities
Community Health Nurse – (Online Reading)
What to Complete/Review:
o Review: Community Health Nurse
https://everynurse.org/careers/community-health-nurse/
Defining Hope – (Video Vignettes & Discussion Questions)
Defining Hope, has been divided into 14 short video segments to help educators easily
incorporate the film into their curriculum. As a clinical group watch each short video on the
classroom projector and complete/discuss the video vignette questions worksheet.
What to Complete/Review:
o Watch: The 14 short video segments and complete the discussion guides related to the
14 short video segments.
What to Complete/Review:
Instructions: The students will complete/discuss the Defining Hope worksheet.
Documents in Files – Defining Hope Folder
, NR 442 Community Health Nursing Clinical Student Guideline (Student).
o Defining Hope Discussion Questions Worksheet
Keith RN - Diabetes Type 1 New Onset & DKA Unfolding Case
Study What to Complete/Review:
o Review: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 (Juvenile Diabetes)
https://nurseslabs.com/diabetes-mellitus-type-1-juvenile-diabetes/
What to Complete/Review:
Instructions: The students will complete/review the Keith RN Diabetes Type 1 New Onset
& DKA Unfolding Case Study Questions.
Documents in Files – Clinical Documents & Keith RN Diabetes Type 1 Folder
o Student Diabetes Type 1
o Student Nursing Care Plan Template
Head-To-Toe Assessment Practice
What to Complete/Review:
o Watch: Nursing Head to Toe Assessment NR 304
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzoKCiRVNSw&t=326s
o Review: Nursing Health Assessment Study Notes
https://nurseslabs.com/nursing-health-assessment-mnemonics-tips/
o Review: Nursing Assessment (Head-To-Toe) Cheat Sheets
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/70068036222222807723935-7723935/
o Practice: Head-To-Toe Assessment with a partner
Comprehensive Health Assessment
What to Complete/Review:
o Review: What is A Comprehensive Health Assessment?
https://learnonline.eiu.edu/articles/rnbsn/what-is-a-comprehensive-health-
assessment.aspx
o Review: RN.com’s Assessment Series: Overview of Nursing Health
Assessment https://lms.rn.com/getpdf.php/1736.pdf
o Review: Comprehensive Health Assessment Questionnaire
http://www.meetinghousefamilyphysicians.com/pdf/COMPREHENSIVE_HEALTH_AS
SESSMENT_%20QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf
NLN ACE: Butch Sampson – Cellulitis/Diabetes (Scenario 3) Case Study “LIVE”
http://www.nln.org/professional-development-programs/teaching-resources/veterans-ace-
v/unfolding-cases/butch-sampson
NR 442 Community Health Nursing Clinical Student Weekly Guideline (Student)
Review: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Student Handbook
Materials & Preparation:
• Documents to bring:
o Level 4 Clinical Learning Evaluation (Print off copy)
• Uniforms & Clinical Kits:
o Chamberlain cobalt blue tunic top with pockets and a Chamberlain
logo embroidered on upper left chest area.
o Pants in Chamberlain cobalt blue.
o White socks (mid-calf or knee length) and white nurse’s shoes or white solid
material, non-mesh athletic shoes must be worn (closed flat heel and toe). Shoes
worn in clinical areas must cover the entire foot.
o Student identification badge
o Stethoscope with bell/diaphragm
o Watch with a second hand
o Laptop
o Headphones
o Penlight
o Bandage scissors
o Clinical kits/lab bag
o Black ball-point pen
• Professional Appearance:
o Professional appearance includes good grooming and appropriate use
of cosmetics and jewelry.
o Uniforms must be clean and well maintained.
o Hair is to be worn back and up and away from the face. Longer hair must be
tied back in a neat manner. Hair colors must be of natural tones. Non-natural
colors such as pink, blue, etc., are not acceptable.
o Religious head wrap/headdress may be worn free of decorative items in
either cobalt blue, white or black.
o Natural nails must not extend beyond fingertips. Artificial nails and nail
polish are not permitted.
o Jewelry is limited to a wedding or simple non-jeweled band (one ring per hand).
One pair (one in the entire ear) small post earrings.
o Gum chewing is not permitted in the clinical area.
o Facial and tongue jewelry are not allowed. Ear gauges or any other
facial piercings should be closed with clear plugs or matching skin tone.
o All body art/tattoos must be covered by a snuggly fit long sleeve shirt and/or
a turtleneck worn under student’s uniform top.
o Men must be clean-shaven or have short neatly trimmed facial hair.
,NR 442 Community Health Nursing Clinical Student Guideline (Student).
o Undergarments should not be visible at any time.
• Clinical Expectations:
o Students are expected to be on campus between 6:30 am – 6:45 am for security
clearance, with a clinical start of 7:00 am. If a student is greater than 5
minutes late (greater than 7:05 am), this is considered late. Any unforessen
tardiness or absence must be reported immediately to the clinical instructor
prior to the beginning of clinical.
o Complete the Chamberlain Safe App COVID protocol prior to coming to campus.
o Students must park in the garage. Stay social distanced, keep your mask on at all
times, wash your hands and do not come to campus if you feel sick.
o Students cannot leave campus for lunch. Please bring your lunch.
o Students will wear mask at all times.
Clinical Learning Activities
• Documents in Files – Clinical Documents Folder
o CLE Level 4
o ISBAR
o MAR
o Student Nursing Care Plan Template
o Student Commitment to Clinical Behaviors
o Student Handbook
Week 1: Clinical Learning Activities
Community Health Nurse – (Online Reading)
What to Complete/Review:
o Review: Community Health Nurse
https://everynurse.org/careers/community-health-nurse/
Defining Hope – (Video Vignettes & Discussion Questions)
Defining Hope, has been divided into 14 short video segments to help educators easily
incorporate the film into their curriculum. As a clinical group watch each short video on the
classroom projector and complete/discuss the video vignette questions worksheet.
What to Complete/Review:
o Watch: The 14 short video segments and complete the discussion guides related to the
14 short video segments.
What to Complete/Review:
Instructions: The students will complete/discuss the Defining Hope worksheet.
Documents in Files – Defining Hope Folder
, NR 442 Community Health Nursing Clinical Student Guideline (Student).
o Defining Hope Discussion Questions Worksheet
Keith RN - Diabetes Type 1 New Onset & DKA Unfolding Case
Study What to Complete/Review:
o Review: Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 (Juvenile Diabetes)
https://nurseslabs.com/diabetes-mellitus-type-1-juvenile-diabetes/
What to Complete/Review:
Instructions: The students will complete/review the Keith RN Diabetes Type 1 New Onset
& DKA Unfolding Case Study Questions.
Documents in Files – Clinical Documents & Keith RN Diabetes Type 1 Folder
o Student Diabetes Type 1
o Student Nursing Care Plan Template
Head-To-Toe Assessment Practice
What to Complete/Review:
o Watch: Nursing Head to Toe Assessment NR 304
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzoKCiRVNSw&t=326s
o Review: Nursing Health Assessment Study Notes
https://nurseslabs.com/nursing-health-assessment-mnemonics-tips/
o Review: Nursing Assessment (Head-To-Toe) Cheat Sheets
https://nursingschoolofsuccess.com/70068036222222807723935-7723935/
o Practice: Head-To-Toe Assessment with a partner
Comprehensive Health Assessment
What to Complete/Review:
o Review: What is A Comprehensive Health Assessment?
https://learnonline.eiu.edu/articles/rnbsn/what-is-a-comprehensive-health-
assessment.aspx
o Review: RN.com’s Assessment Series: Overview of Nursing Health
Assessment https://lms.rn.com/getpdf.php/1736.pdf
o Review: Comprehensive Health Assessment Questionnaire
http://www.meetinghousefamilyphysicians.com/pdf/COMPREHENSIVE_HEALTH_AS
SESSMENT_%20QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf
NLN ACE: Butch Sampson – Cellulitis/Diabetes (Scenario 3) Case Study “LIVE”
http://www.nln.org/professional-development-programs/teaching-resources/veterans-ace-
v/unfolding-cases/butch-sampson
