Clinical Evaluation Tool

·       All pre-clinical assignments and readings are completed

·       Adheres to all legal and ethical guidelines according to the Standards of Professional Performance

·       Demonstrates cultural sensitivity

·       Protects patients’ rights

·       Therapeutically communicates with patient and family, demonstrates empathy appropriately

·       Effectively communicates with staff and all members of patient care team

·       Acts as patient advocate

·       Provides handoff to staff in SBAR form

·       Knows appropriate information regarding medication; drug class, side effects, medication contraindications

·       Required labs are obtained prior to administration

·       Evaluation of medication completed

·       Looks for opportunities to observe or perform clinical skills

·       All skills performed are documented appropriately

·       Accepts constructive feedback of clinical skills performed and uses it to improve practice

·       Refers to evidenced-based practice

·       Creates detailed Patient Care Plan

·       Provides safe environment for patients

·       Adheres to HIPAA and patient safety guidelines

·       Implements appropriate nursing interventions and evaluates

·       Utilizes problem solving skills

·       Identifies when learning will need teaching reinforcement

·       Determines content that needs to be taught

·       Provides handouts or demonstrations when necessary

·       Evaluate teaching and implementation strategies