Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Services and Federal Programs
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Affiliation Agreement with the South University-Tampa, College of Nursing (Student Services and Federal Programs Division)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Nursing faculty, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner students, and Registered Nursing students who are enrolled in the College of Nursing may use the School Health Services Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses as Preceptors for clinical practice. The number of students, specific dates, and sites will be determined prior to the student’s clinical rotation. This will be agreed upon by both parties prior to the student’s rotation. Nursing students will be accompanied by School Health Services Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners or Registered Nurses. Learning experiences will be planned by the Staff Registered Nurses or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in collaboration with the College of Nursing faculty.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

* Demonstrate "best practices" in all aspects of safety including students, employees, visitors, facilities, transportation, and health

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

School District Staff Registered Nurses and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners will incorporate students into their normal work schedule. Nursing students will be supervised while they participate in school observations, health screenings and daily activities in the school clinic.

EVALUATION

Evaluation of Nursing students and Nurse Practitioner students will be completed collaboratively between the College of Nursing faculty, the School District Staff Registered Nurses, and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners that are responsible for the student’s preceptorship clinical experience.

SUBMITTED BY: Maria Russ, Coordinator, School Health Services



Gwendolyn Luney, Assistant Superintendent
Student Services and Federal Programs
(813) 272-4879
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20081209_314 * Section A Item# 2.02