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Student Clinical Evaluation

I am:*
Evaluator's Name*
(Example: University Hospital - Redwood Clinic)
Name of Student Being Evaluated*
(Example: Fall 2014)
Clinical Course*
Type of Clinical Experience*

Evaluation of Core Competencies

Communication/Interaction with Patients and Preceptors*
Communication/Interaction with Patients and Preceptors
  M PM UM* N/A
Demonstrates appropriate communication skills including listening, consideration of cultural differences. Explains examination to patient and family; Includes patient and family in planning
Uses an accepted order of report/communication to preceptors and interprofessional colleagues

Instructions

These criteria are based on nationally accepted core competencies for advanced nursing practice. Please evaluate the student's performance in all of the areas below using the learning goals provided in the documentation you received at the beginning of the semester. If you do not have the learning goals, they can be found here: College of Nursing Website - Preceptor Information. The student you are evaluating will know which set of goals matches their rotation with you.


Evaluation Scale Key

M = Met: Performs at expected/appropriate student level for specific semester.
PM = Partially met: Performs some aspects at expected level, but not entirely.
UM* = Unmet: Does not perform at expected level for specific semester. Requires narrative explanation in comment section.
N/A = Not Applicable



Data Collection: History and Chart Review*
Data Collection: History and Chart Review
  M PM UM* N/A
Obtains a complete patient history
Conducts a thorough chart review, including laboratory and other diagnostic data
Conducts Appropriate Examination*
Conducts Appropriate Examination
  M PM UM* N/A
Appropriate physical and/or psychosocial assessment skills
Identifies data and findings as normal or abnormal
Assessment/Diagnosis:*
Assessment/Diagnosis:
  M PM UM* N/A
Identifies range of possible diagnoses (differential diagnosis)
Narrows differential diagnosis appropriately
Management: Develops a Plan of Care*
Management: Develops a Plan of Care
  M PM UM* N/A
Plan is evidence based, appropriate to patient’s culture, follows established standards of practice, includes appropriate follow up, and integrates knowledge base
Includes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, patient education, health promotion, laboratory and diagnostic tests and referrals as needed
Implementation: Assumes Responsibility for Implementation of Plan*
Implementation: Assumes Responsibility for Implementation of Plan
  M PM UM* N/A
Orders appropriate therapies for individual patient, counsels about health and disease prevention behaviors, provides resources and referrals, and includes patient and family in planning
Documentation: Utilizes Medical Record Appropriately*
Documentation: Utilizes Medical Record Appropriately
  M PM UM* N/A
Writes organized, legible notes using SOAP format/site appropriate format
Completes medical record documentation in appropriate time frame
Professional Behaviors:*
Professional Behaviors:
  M PM UM* N/A
Receptive to feedback from clinical faculty / preceptor; Identifies strategies to improve performance
Maintains confidentiality and ethical behaviors
Displays prompt and courteous behaviors