Tahmina was late for clinical this AM (1-23-12).  She called my cell phone and left a message that she was running late due to health issues.  Tahmina arrived at clinical at 0720.  Shift report was running late and her patient\'s report was not yet given.  I explained to her that arriving that late normally means she would not be able to stay, but since report was late and her patient\'s report was not yet given, she could stay, but to keep this in mind for the future.  
Tahmina did not have her patient research completed (Kardex info and rationale, meds and rationale).  Normally Tahmina is well prepared.  I told her I would allow her to stay, her patient was a good learning experience, but if she comes unprepared in the future, she will not be allowed to stay in clinical and it will be reflected on her evaluation.  Mrs. Miller