Finally getting clinical at the last minute (HELP)

[lalastudent]

I was basically told that the next 2 weeks would be sink or swim for clinical (the pass/fail portion, not the papers portion) and I would start off with a clean slate. Well, this week, I improved tremendously but only on half of what was said. The day after that one clinical, everything finally sunk in. I now know what to do for everything in my clinical. I know everything she is looking for and I have prepared a sheet to review and fill out in the clinical setting, so that I can give her everything before she asks me to prove my independence. If a student tremendously improves in around 50% of what she was doing horribly in in the second to last week and in the last week gives a tremendous finale, what would be the chances of passing the pass/fail portion of clinical?

[EDRN-2010]

At my school you only fail clinical if you are incompetent - as in put patients life at risk. We are all learning and they don't expect us to be perfect. So at my school, you would pass if you showed improvement from week one and were not a safety risk.

I was basically told that the next 2 weeks would be sink or swim for clinical (the pass/fail portion, not the papers portion) and I would start off with a clean slate. Well, this week, I improved tremendously but only on half of what was said. The day after that one clinical, everything finally sunk in. I now know what to do for everything in my clinical. I know everything she is looking for and I have prepared a sheet to review and fill out in the clinical setting, so that I can give her everything before she asks me to prove my independence. If a student tremendously improves in around 50% of what she was doing horribly in in the second to last week and in the last week gives a tremendous finale, what would be the chances of passing the pass/fail portion of clinical?

[Lajimolala, BSN, RN, NP]

I agree with 2bRN2010. In fact, my clinical instructor told us that it's pretty hard to fail unless you completely have on business being a nurse at all. Don't be too hard on yourself. There will be fumbles and insecurities. (For example, I was getting ready to dc an NG tube, and instead of bringing chucks, I brought diapers! They were the same color!! So embarassing... lol) The important thing is that you improve and you are not putting the patient at risk.

[metfan]

I agree, at my school it is practically imposible to fail clinicals. The only person that failed was asked to leave because of always being late. That is something they do not tolerate. Although, you are allowed to be a few minutes once then you get a warning. The next time you are out. That is more than fair. Clinicals are for learning. Mistakes are made and we learn. One of my instructors once told me she likes mistakes because it is something the student will always remember and never do again. Colleen

[caliotter3]

If there is a question of your standing in the clinical, you should have a discussion with your clinical instructor. S/he is the person you have to convince that you are getting it. Don't wait until the last day to clear the air.