Nursing Faculty Handbook 2011-2012 - Saddleback College

� Participate, as appropriate, in department & team meetings, division
meetings, agency meetings, office hours, & related student activities.
� Assume responsibility for being a contributing faculty member through
appropriate participation on college wide committees, recruitment activities, &
nursing committees.
� Adhere to the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures, & standards for the
college & the nursing program.
Faculty RN license, CPR card, & TB Skin Test
� All clinical faculty must maintain a current California Registered Nursing
license with a current copy on file in the HS Division Office.
� All clinical faculty must have a current CPR card for Health Care Provider
(HCP) from the American Heart Association (AHA) with a current copy on file
in the HS Division Office.
� CPR cards are to be renewed every two (2) years.
� If a faculty is a current AHA CPR instructor, a current CPR instructor card
supersedes the need for a regular HCP CPR card.
� Proof of a tuberculin (TB) skin test is required annually with a current copy on
file in the HS Division Office.
Faculty Dress Code & Identification
� All clinical instructors are expected to be neat, clean, & professional in
appearance. Instructors serve as role models & should meet professional
standards.
� A picture identification badge identifying each instructor as a Saddleback
College nursing instructor is to be worn. A badge can be obtained in the
Student Services Bldg. free of charge during registration prior to the start of
any semester. Clarify that the badge needs to clearly state ―Nursing Faculty‖,
& that it needs a hole in the top for a clip. Facilities may require additional
identification.
� Lab coats or uniforms are to be worn (facility policy will supersede college
policy). If lab coats are worn, the clothing worn should be of a tailored
nature & subdued in color.
� Hair should be professional looking. Make up is expected to be subdued.
� Nail polish, if worn, is to be in good repair & of a pale color. Acrylic nails are
not allowed by many clinical agencies & therefore cannot be worn by faculty.
� Jewelry should be limited to a wrist watch, wedding ring, & 1 pair of stud
earrings.
� Shoes must be closed toe & heel. Hose should be in natural colors.
� Tattoos must be covered while in the clinical setting.
The clinical area of assignment will dictate the appropriate uniform. Any
questions related to dress code for a particular clinical area should be addressed
to the appropriate Team Leader.
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