I did meet with Chris regarding concerns brought to my attention involving clinical behaviors.  It was reported (through the education director at GWV) that Chris spoke disrespectfully to a staff nurse while on clinical on 2/18.  The education director also reported to me that a male student in this clinical group did not follow infection control procedures correctly requiring correction by the staff several times.  Chris states that he did not speak inappropriately at any time, nor did he disregard any of the required protocols for isolation (Chris is the only male student assigned to this group).  Chris states that nursing staff members on his assigned floor “hate the studentsâ€ and their reports are untrue.  We did discuss the situation at length and I did clearly point out my skepticism that he was falsely reported.  I did also discuss the situation at length with the director, Mrs. Pacuska.  Since all information that I received was second-hand and I received no reports of unacceptable behavior from his instructor, Chris will not be placed on probationary status.  However, all concerns brought to the school’s attention from affiliating facilities are treated with the upmost importance (see Student Handbook – “Clinical Policiesâ€).  
Chris is clearly made aware that this counseling will be maintained and any further reports of clinical issues will be addressed immediately and can result in immediate dismissal from the PN program.
