Clinical Rotations I Mrs. Carolyn Setford RN,BSN

Instructor:Mrs. Carolyn A. Setford RN, BSN

• Phone: (817) 547-3874Email: carolyn.setford@birdvilleschools.net

Education• University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN-Summa Cum Laude-2003

Certifications• State of Texas Registered Nurse• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Clinical Rotations I

• Health Science Clinical Rotations is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.

• This course offers the opportunity for students to observe various hospital units such as: operating room, emergency room, cardiac care and other patient care areas at North Hills Hospital.

• The student will learn basic healthcare skills and examine a variety of healthcare careers.

Patient Care TechnicianClinical Rotations II

• The Certified Patient Care Technician assists doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. As a CPCT, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:– Provide basic patient care including bathing, feeding, toileting and

ambulating patients– Acquire and distribute patient care supplies– Change bed linens and process dirty linens properly– Perform safety checks to keep patient rooms clean and clutter – free– Maintain clear paths in hallways clear and return equipment that is no

longer in use– Obtain EKG readings– Perform phlebotomy procedures

• Benefits to obtaining a Patient Care Technician Certification may include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter expertise

HOSA, Future Healthcare Professionals

• HOSA is a student-led professional association for healthcare. It is endorsed by the US Department of Education and is an integral component of Health Science classes. HOSA develops future leaders for the health care delivery system.

• Spring Leadership 2015- HOSA Regional Conference – 1st level Online testing--- December 2015- Dates TBD– Holland Medical High School– Abilene, Texas --February 2016-

Dates TBD

• HOSA State – San Luis Hotel & Conference Center- Galveston, Texas-April

2016- Dates TBD

• HOSA National Conference– Gaylord Opryland Nashville, Tennessee June 22-25, 2016

Supplies

• 2 Black Composition Notebook• 1 --3 ring binder to organize

classroom handouts• 1 pack of 100 count index cards• 1 box of Kleenex or 1 roll of paper

towels• 2 glue sticks• Black ink pens only please

Grading

• 30% – Major test or project grade

• 30% – Daily grades which include quizzes, class

participation and assignments• 40%

– Clinical Rotation Grade is made up of skills checklist, journals and unit assignments.

Late/Missed Assignments

• Please make arrangements with me if an assignment is not submitted on time. Your grade will be logged as a 0 until the assignment is submitted. Point deductions for late assignments are as follows:

– 1 day late: 10 points off– 2 days late: 20 points off– After 2nd day: highest possible grade 70%

Clinical Expectations

• Students must be dressed in BCTAL scrubs and closed-toed, non-skid shoes.

• Undershirts must be white, black or gray• Hair must be in a ponytail – off shoulders and

face • Artificial nails or chipped nail polish are not

permitted• No cell phone use allowed in the clinical

area. • Additional expectations to be discussed

as we near the start of rotations in October

Program Cost- $85-100.00

• Scrubs with Embroidery $22.50 each (2 sets are recommended)

• HOSA dues $30• CPR certification $10• Flu Vaccine-

– **Students must have flu shot prior to the start of rotations and bring in proof of vaccination to their Clinical Rotations teacher

Parent Night- Clinical I

• Thursday September 17th at 6:30 pm in the BCTAL Omni Room– This is a mandatory meeting

• Parent Night is held to provide parents with information about the program

• Essential program release forms will be signed • These forms are posted on my website

– please review these forms prior to Parent Night– Consents

• Payment for class fees are to be submitted at the beginning of class

• Fees due by Friday September 4th

Important Dates for Clinical I

• Syllabus, computer and BCTAL campus expectations due back signed by parent or guardian by Friday August 28th

• Parent Night – Thursday September 17th, 2015 at 6:30pm in BCTAL

Omni Room • TB and Drug Screens at North Hills Hospital

– Monday & Tuesday --September 21st & 22nd , 2015– Must wear professional business attire

• NHH Student Orientation– Monday October 19th, 2015 at North Hills Hospital

• Scrubs Orders– All students must be fitted and scrubs ordered by Friday

August 28th, 2015

BCTAL First Friday Open House

• Friday --August 28th from 4pm-6pm• Meet BCTAL staff, faculty and administration• Tour the school• Open to all students, parents, community

members• Parking passes and Student ID will be

available • Refreshments will be served

BCTAL Expectations

• No Bells!---This is a college atmosphere• Must wear BCTAL IDs at all times

– $10• Student parking at the South end of the

building – $10 parking pass

• Follow school dress codes- NO HATS allowed on campus

• Do not move the furniture in hallways • The furniture at the entrance is for guests only

Introductions

• Write 5-6 sentences about:• Introduce yourself (school, grade level, and

activities)• Why you are taking Clinical Rotations?• Which area(s) of the medical field are you

interested in pursuing?• Write down three facts about yourself. Two

things that are true and one that is false.

BCTAL Tour