Ninewells-Ward_16_-_student_orientation.doc-cppsu.docVIP

Ward 16 Student Orientation Package Ward 16 Elective Orthopaedic Minor Trauma Admissions Ninewells Hospital, Dundee Ward 16 is the admitting ward for patients who have undergoing elective orthopaedic and minor semi-elective trauma admissions. We also on occasion directly admit minor trauma to the ward. We care for patients of mixed gender and wide age ranges, in a 17 bedded acute nursing setting. During your clinical placement here you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills and consolidate previous learning experiences, linking learning to practice. Designated experienced staff nurses will act as your mentors throughout this learning period. Your education is of paramount importance – please request to attend focus visits listed in the programme and any other tutorial/lecture/training sessions that are scheduled for the Orthopaedic unit. The staff here hope you enjoy this clinical placement and that you gain advantage of the knowledge, experiences and skills that are available for you. Marie Thomas Senior Charge Nurse ORIENTATION 1. Introduction to members of staff and Mentor / Associate Mentor. 2. Tour of the practice setting. 3. Receipt of teaching package, handout on Orthopaedic Terminology and abbreviations. 4. Introduction to ward routine. 5. Discuss the role of the multi-disciplinary team. 6. Location of Policies, protocols and textbooks. 7. NMC Documents held in the clinical area: - NMC Code of Conduct Code of Conduct for Students Scope of Professional Practice Confidentiality Standard for the safe Administration of Drugs Standard for Records and Record Keeping Exercising Accountability Advertising Signature of Student Signature of Mentor Signature of Associate Mentor Date AIMS 1. Our aim is to integrate the theory you have obtained in the School of Nursing and Midwifery by providing instruction within an Orthopaedic environment. 2. You will have your educational experience planned with your Ment