for clinical by reading course texts and professional journals and using other audiovisual and electronic learning aids as necessary.

The preceptor may recommend additional materials and topics for review prior to the first clinical day. The students should review the common clinical problems relevant to the clinical site's population. Follow-up reading of current reference material following the clinical day provides the student with the opportunity to increase the breadth of scientific and clinical knowledge from that gained in the clinical arena.

Guidelines for Clinical Preparation for Clinical Courses

1. Students are expected to have full knowledge of entrance requirements for clinical, including credentials, dress, location, timing, security clearances, etc., before scheduling the first clinical day at the agency.
2. Students are responsible for their own health record and other requirements, such as current CPR certification and immunizations, in order to fulfill the clinical requirement. In accordance with school and agency policy, students without appropriate clearance will not be allowed to enter the clinical setting.
3. Whenever possible, discussion with other students who have the same or similar placements may be beneficial.
4. On the first clinical day, discuss questions about computer access, the procedure for preceptor co-signing documents, eating and parking arrangements, and communication with other disciplines.
5. Learn something about the preceptor, when possible, in order to acknowledge the preceptor's background and broaden the student's educational experience.

Documentation of the Clinical Encounter

Each clinical encounter performed by the student must be documented in the client's record. Documentation should be consistent with current billing and coding guidelines and adhere to the current national and facility standards of care. Students need to record all client visits in the electronic case log in Typhon. This log is used to document the breadth and depth of the student's clinical experiences. The clinical course and program faculty also use the log as a tool to assess and evaluate the appropriateness of clinical placement and the increasing independence of the student's clinical skills. The summative data from the log will be used in the student's portfolio that is developed in the final semester of coursework. The summary statics should be used by the student, preceptor, and course faculty to guide future objectives and learning experiences. Required SOAP notes will be documented in Typhon as well.

Course Descriptions/Course Objectives:

Please see the attached Course Syllabus for specific course descriptions and course objectives.

*The student should provide you with at least three personal objectives this semester.

Expectations for the Preceptor:

1. Provide the student with copies of license, certification, current CV/resume and exchange liability insurance coverage documentation of the facility or practice.
2. Guide and supervise the primary care adult/gerontology DNP student to develop skills in assessment. The student should begin to understand treatment plan evaluation,