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What the FNP Student Can and Cannot Do in Clinical
  • The FNP student is able to participate in activities and procedures in which they have had instruction. All activities and procedures should be performed under the direct supervision of the preceptor until the preceptor is comfortable with the FNP student’s ability function more independently. The preceptor remains accountable for the care of the client and outcomes of all procedures.
  • FNP student’s can perform only procedures that are within the scope of practice of a Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Nurse and the Nurse Practitioner Protocols in the preceptor’s clinical practice. Consult the established protocols in the clinical agency for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners and/or a standardized protocol reference for Family Nurse Practitioner’s, such as Clinical Guidelines in Family Practice (3rd ed.) by Uphold and Graham. Consult the FNP student’s clinical instructor if concerns continue to exist regarding what the FNP student can and cannot do in the clinical setting. Call 785-628-4327 and request the FNP student’s instructor.
  • The FNP student may attend all clinical experiences with the preceptor, including surgery and deliveries, if there is an active clinical agreement with the medical facility. If there is a question as to whether a clinical agreement exists, the Graduate Nursing Office should be called to clarify. To check on the status of a clinical agreement, call 785-628-4327.

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