Carroll Community College

Division of STEM, Nursing and Allied Health

Department of Nursing
NURS 233 – Nursing Concepts 3
SUMMATIVE Student Clinical Performance Evaluation

Student Katie Hamrick Date 12/10/2021 Week # 6 Faculty Professor Ledford

Criteria: S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement U = Unsatisfactory NA = Not (*) Critical
(Meets) (Requires assistance) (Unable) applicable behavior
Students who meet any of the following criteria will be given a remediation plan and may be placed on probation.
Failure to progress in these areas may result in failure of the course.
-One unsatisfactory grade in a critical behavior -Two needs improvements in a critical behavior
-Two unsatisfactory grades in a non-critical behavior -Four needs improvements
Instructor
Student Eval of
Course Goal 1 Self-Eval Student
Analyze the effectiveness of the plan of care (PG1) S/N/U S/N/U
Using faculty as a resource:
1. Prioritizes and completes daily nursing tasks S S
2. Completes assessments accurately S S
3. Uses EMR/MAR, patient charts, handoff report to provide care S S
4. *Establishes appropriate nursing priority list S S
5. Creates measurable patient outcomes S S
6. Establishes appropriate nursing interventions S S
7. Evaluates patient response to care and revises plan as needed S S
Instructor
Student Eval of
Course Goal 2 Self-Eval Student
Seek opportunities that promote professional growth (PG2) S/N/U S/N/U
Using faculty as a resource:
8. Adheres to dress code S S
9. Seeks input from patient, instructor, and healthcare team when providing care S S
10. *Demonstrates accountability and accepts responsibility for own actions and attitudes S S
11. Actively participates in all clinical experiences S S
12. Communicates learning needs to instructor S S
13. Completes assignments/evaluations as required S S
Instructor
Student Eval of
Course Goal 3 Self-Eval Student
Provide patient-centered care with faculty as resource (PG3) S/N/U S/N/U
Using faculty as a resource:
14. *Implements appropriate infection control precautions S S
15. Identifies client’s cultural needs S S
16. Accurately documents patient care N/A N/A
17. Communicates appropriately with patient, family, healthcare team, and instructor S S
18. Explains the actions, side effects, and nursing implications of medications S S
19. *Administers medication using the six rights S S
20. Demonstrates concern, compassion and empathy with patients S S
21. *Demonstrates physical and mental competence S S
22. *Notifies instructor and appropriate healthcare team members with safety concerns and changes S
in the patient’s condition S
23. Identifies patient and family health education needs S S
24. Provides nursing care in accordance with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Scope & S
Standards of Nursing Practice S
25. *Adheres to HIPAA guidelines S S

Approved 12/4/14. Revised 12/10/2014; 01/2015; 3/16/18, 1/2020

 Carroll Community College
Division of STEM, Nursing and Allied Health
Department of Nursing
NURS 233 – Nursing Concepts 3
SUMMATIVE Student Clinical Performance Evaluation

Criteria: S = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement U = Unsatisfactory NA = Not (*) Critical

(Meets) (Requires assistance) (Unable) applicable behavior
Instructor
Student Eval of
Course Goal 4 Self-Eval Student
Implement nursing care based on scientific evidence (PG4) S/N/U S/N/U
Using faculty as a resource:
26. Incorporates evidence-based rationales that support the patient plan of care S
S
Student Reflection (Thoroughly answer all questions)
How has this clinical rotation helped to define your role as a nurse? Please explain.
This clinical rotation has helped to define my role as a nurse by offering me the opportunities to ask questions in a non-judgmental,
safe environment. My clinical instructor and all of the nurses on the floor genuinely wanted me to succeed and gave me the tools
to do so. I have never had a clinical rotation where I have felt that everyone was there to support each other the way this unit did.
It was incredible to see all of the nurses working together to get things done and give their patients the best care possible.

How did you specifically meet the course goals for this course? Give detail for each. (Reminder, course goals are listed on the
evaluation here in blue).

Course Goal 1: Analyze the effectiveness of the plan of care – I was able to meet this goal by establishing priorities and patient
goals each week. I think this is the first rotation I felt confident in the priorities I chose for my patient. This is a skill I feel I have
gotten a lot of good practice with this rotation.
Course Goal 2: Seek opportunities to promote professional growth – As mentioned, this was the first rotation I truly felt that
everyone was on board to see the entire unit succeed. Everyone wanted to step up and help and it was awesome! Seeing this
demonstrated significantly added to my professional growth because I saw first-hand what professional, competent nurses do.
Course Goal 3: Provide patient-centered care with faculty as a resource – This goal was met through the help of the questionnaire
on the back of our patient organizers. I was able to ask many of my patients the questions listed and get a better idea regarding
their particular needs, beliefs, cultural backgrounds, and overall feelings regarding their health concerns.
Course Goal 4: Implement nursing care based on scientific evidence – Evidence based practices were used each and every time
we wore our masks, face shields, and practiced hand hygiene while entering/exiting the room.

What is the biggest take away you have from this clinical rotation and how will that affect your future practice?

The biggest take away from this clinical rotation was the importance of admitting that you do not know something and then using
the tools at your disposal to find the answers. One week, I was speaking with the nurse and the provider. The provider asked the
nurse a question and she replied that she did not know. She repeatedly said that “I don’t know” is an acceptable answer. Our
clinical instructor said that sometimes you just need to get confirmation on something, even if you are sure of the answer. Getting
that confirmation not only can make someone more confident with their decisions but could also be the difference between life
and death. This will affect my future practice because I never want to think that I know more than I do. I want to continue asking
questions and continue getting second opinions, especially when I am not sure the best way to help my patients.

What are your goals for your next clinical rotation?

My goal for next clinical is to continue strengthening my therapeutic communication skills. Because we were on such a specialized
unit, many of the patients on the floor were facing extreme health issues, which would obviously take a toll on the mental well-
being of anyone. I feel that towards the end of this clinical rotation, I was getting comfortable with therapeutically communicating
with my patients. I was able to connect with them and just be there for them while they were going through such hard times. I
want to continue improving on these skills and continue to get even more comfortable utilizing them. I also want to get even
better with knowledge of medications. I am in the habit of taking a lot of notes prior to administering a medication so that I am
able to explain the medications to the patient, but I would like to be able to recognize more medications upon seeing them listed in
the MAR. I know this will come with time, but it is something I am actively working on.

Approved 12/4/14. Revised 12/10/2014; 01/2015; 3/16/18, 1/2020

 Carroll Community College
Division of STEM, Nursing and Allied Health
Department of Nursing
NURS 233 – Nursing Concepts 3
SUMMATIVE Student Clinical Performance Evaluation

Faculty Comments/ Student Learning Goals (Goals must be established even if performance is satisfactory. If an item was
identified as N or U, narrative comments are necessary to clarify student performance along with goals to improve performance).

Katie,
Your passion for this profession became very evident throughout the time I've spent with you at the bedside. From proving your
ability to execute what you've learned in the classroom setting in a patient care setting, to growing your confidence in your own
ability to provide therapeutic care to a variety of patients, it's been a pleasure helping you along your journey this semester. I've
witnessed how you've grown in your prioritization while staying level headed in stressful situations, and this will continue with
each patient interaction you have. As you move forward, continue challenging yourself by using your critical thinking skills in
balancing/managing your patient’s care.

Highlights of this clinical rotation

-Sub Q injection (Insulin)
-Administer IV antibiotics
-Visualize un-stage-able sacral wound
-Work with patients on Bi-Pap and High-Flow Nasal Cannula
- Work with patients with multiple medical issues
- Navigate the electronic medical record

Good Luck in the future and keep pushing forward!

Thank you,
Professor Ledford

Student Signature: Katie Hamrick Date: 12/10/2021

Instructor Signature: Erin Ledford RN, MSN Date: 12/15/2021

Approved 12/4/14. Revised 12/10/2014; 01/2015; 3/16/18, 1/2020