Ask the student where he/she has been and remind the student that you must know the student’s location
Students should report to their assigned nurse before leaving the clinical area. If a student continues to leave the unit without notifying you after you have spoken to him/her, be sure to notify the instructor. (AC’s policy for student breaks allows a 20 minute break in the morning or afternoon and a 30 minute meal break. Students should not leave the unit unless the needs of their patients have been met.)

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