check tagged photos and monitor electronic photo albums to avoid posted photos that would be considered inappropriate.
Students must adhere to patient privacy, confidentiality, HIPAA, and clinical agency policies and procedures in the protection of personal health and medical information. Federal and state laws protect this confidential medical information and it is illegal to use or disclose this confidential medical information outside the scope of clinical duties. As outlined in KRS 314.091, “the board shall have power to reprimand, deny, limit, revoke, probate, or suspend any license or credential to practice nursing” upon proof that the person has negligently or willfully acted in a manner inconsistent with the practice of nursing; and/or violated the confidentiality of information or knowledge concerning any patient, except as authorized or required by law (see HIPAA statement within this Handbook).
Students must report known or suspected violations of these policies to the instructor responsible for the class/clinical or to the Director of Undergraduate Programs. As outlined within KRS 314.031(4) "it shall be unlawful for any nurse, employer of nurses, or any person having knowledge of facts to refrain from reporting to the board a nurse who is suspected of having violated any provision of KRS 314.091."
The uniform and identification represent the SON and the nursing profession. All nursing students will present an image which promotes maximum confidence in the quality of service provided. Students and faculty are required to adhere to clinical agency policies and regulations concerning dress code and professional appearance that may differ from the SON, such as wearing business casual attire while in the practicum setting in lieu of a nursing scrub uniform. Affiliate agency policies regarding clothing and personal appearance supersedes those established by the SON. The responsibility for establishing guidelines for the professional attire of nursing students rests with the faculty and administration of the SON.
All Kentucky State University (KYSU) Nursing students will be required to purchase their Nursing Uniforms from Cardinal Uniforms & Scrubs as part of the requirement for Clinicals. Cardinal Uniforms & Scrubs is located at 2579 Regency Road, Lexington, KY 40503. When you visit the store, go to the front counter and let one of their workers know you are a student from KYSU. This will ensure you get everything that is required. The following is a list of items that must be purchased from Cardinal Uniform unless noted: