| Information for Nursing Undergraduate Students |
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and respect patient rights
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Be punctual at all times
- Adhere to the dress code
- Be appropriately equipped i.e. watch, pens, scissors
- Be appropriately prepared for clinical experience i.e. objectives of placement
- Take an active part in the care of patients appropriate to your year and skill level
- Be orientated to the hospital and the units
- Discuss any absence from the ward beforehand with staff to ensure patient care is not compromised
- Familiarise yourself with the policies and procedures of the hospital including emergency protocols
- Ensure your university has a record of your current police check
- Recommended immunization status includes Mantoux test, MMR, Hepatitis B vaccination,
- Post vaccination Hepatitis B antibody level, ADT (Tetanus/Diphtheria) as per 'Immunization
- Guidelines for Health Care Workers, October 1998', Department of Human Services, Victoria.
- Have your nursing notes countersigned by the registered nurse responsible for the patients
- Advise the clinical area if late or unable to attend a shift
- Contact your clinical teacher only via the university paging system
- Messages only to be left with the hospital switchboard in an emergency.
IDENTIFICATION authorised by the visiting institution is to be worn by all visiting students at all times.
UNIFORMS are compulsory in areas of direct contact with patients and the public.
MANUALS are available in each unit and these include a Patient Procedure Manual, Infection Control Manual and Emergency Manual.
CAFETERIA Meals and snacks are available at moderate prices at Cafe Zouki.
CAR PARKING Is available at a moderate cost per day provided identification is shown to the cashier.
LIBRARY facilities are available to students, but library loans are only available to students with reciprocal borrowing rights.
PHOTOCOPYING facilities are available from the library at minimal cost.
City Campus -Undergraduate Orientation Booklet for Students - click here
Royal Park Campus - Undergraduate Orientation Booklet for Students - click here
First day of Placement Information (Both Campuses)
Vaccination Requirements for all placements at The Royal Melbourne Hospitals (both Campuses) | 
