Code on Discipline 1

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COLLEGE OF NURSING

Orientation Day


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CODE ON DISCIPLINECode of discipline entails a process of growth,

progress and development for all students. It isgoverned by the domains of learning that serve aspillar for motivation and enhancement of knowledge,skills, attitudes and perspectives. Discipline providescynosure of learning within societal norms. The

learning experiences gained through clinical and fieldexperience yield and provide strong rudiment ofattainable goal and aspiration of becoming wellbred, skilled, competent nurses. It is within theCollege of Nursing discretion to formulate

standardized operating procedures with which helpthe students and faculty to implement policies to setfor the higher level of competency. In lieu with this,the College of Nursing provides related learningexperience in relation to the mission and vision of theUniversity of Makati wherein modification andossification of values is of great importance.


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The College of Nursing formulated andstandardized disciplinary action for the

purpose of correcting rather than punishing awayward student. In attempting to correctunacceptable students behavior, thefollowing psychological principles should beapplied: Following rule infraction by students,

discipline should be administered promptly,

privately, thoughtfully and consistently. Discipline should be progressive in natureand should be preceded by counseling.

Caution should be observed in instituting

disciplinary procedures.


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VARIOUS OFFENCES &DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

1.ATTENDANCE Students are expected to report in every scheduled

tour of duty in a given area of the specifiedhospital.

Students who absent himself needs to present toClinical Instructor the next scheduled duty anexcuse letter duly signed by the College Secretaryincluding medical certificate (UMAK clinic or DulyRecognized Physician General Practitioner).

Failure to present an excuse letter duly signed bythe College Secretary is considered absent

unexcused


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DISCIPLINARY ACTION:

Excused Absence =(1 excused absence = 8 hour make-up duty + oralcounseling)

Unexcused Absence =(1 unexcused absence = 24 hour make-up duty +written warning)

More than 2 excused absence = 1 unexcused absence More than 2 unexcused absence = repeat RLE

NOTE: Student who misses 20% of the required numberof hours for the subject in the semester shall bedropped from the corresponding class. (See general

rules & regulation on attendanceUMAKs StudentHandbook).


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2. TARDINESS

Students are required to report to dutyregularly and punctually. Every tour of duty, the call time for

students is 15 minutes before duty starts.

A minute after duty started is consideredlate reporting for duty. 15-minute late with or without valid reason

is considered an absence however student

is allowed to go on duty. 30-minute late or more with or without

valid reason is considered an absence andstudent is not allowed to go on duty.


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DISCIPLINARY ACTION: With valid reason = excused late Without valid reason / advise = unexcused late 1 late not more than 15 minutes = oral counseling 2 late (combined) not more than 15 minutes =

written warning 3 late = 1 absence 4 late = 2 absence 5 late = 3 absence 6 late = 4 absence

7 late & more = repeat rotation

NOTE: Students are required to complete his / her make-up duties in the next semester otherwise incompletegrade will be reflected. Incomplete grade must beremoved within the ONE YEAR, otherwise, it


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3. PROPER UNIFORM

Students are required to wear the proper uniform atall times during duty hour. PROPER UNIFORM (MALE STUDENT)

UMAK I.D. / UMAK Bar PinWhite Uniform with UMAK patch (ward)Scrub suit with UMAK patch (special area)Plain white shoes ( rubber sole)

Plain white socksWrist watch with third handNo jewelries and earringsPlain white jockey / underwear

UMAK Bag / Kit (please see attached list)


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PROPER UNIFORM (FEMALE STUDENT)

UMAK I.D. / UMAK Bar Pin UMAK Nursing CapWhite Uniform with UMAK patch (ward) Scrub suit with UMAK patch (special area) Plain white shoes ( rubber sole) Nursing Stockings (white)White chemise, panty let and or half-slipWrist watch with third hand No jewelries and earrings

Plain white underwear (no tongs & T-backs) UMAK Bag / Kit (please see attached list)

DISCIPLINARY ACTION : Demerit system will be applied accordingly and penalty

shall be imposed before the end of the tour of duty and orsemester.


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4. PARAPHERNALIAS (UMAK Bag / Kit)

Stethoscope BP Apparatus Thermometer in case (oral and rectal)

Tape Measure Penlight Scissors (bandage and surgical) Pens (pencil, blue/black/red)

Cotton balls with alcohol Gloves (sterile and examining one pair each) Small notebook

Note: Other paraphernalias maybe required by the


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5. PROPER GROOMING

MALE STUDENT

Clean hair cut (hair must not touch the

ears and uniforms collar) Clean shaven

Short fingernails, no colored nail polish.

Clean earlobes No exposed tattoos

Immaculately clean white shoes


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FEMALE STUDENT Pony tailed-hair (hair must not touch the ears and

uniforms collar and no colored hair bands )

Wear black hair pins

Wear black hair net

Short fingernails, no colored nail polish.

Clean earlobes

No exposed tattoos

Immaculately clean white shoes

DISCIPLINARY ACTION :

Demerit system will be applied accordingly and penalty shallbe imposed before the end of the tour of duty and or

semester.


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6. TELEPHONE / MOBILE PHONE USAGE

Students are not allowed to use, receivecalls, using the hospital phone and send /receive SMS through personal mobilephone while on duty hours. In case ofemergency, approval from ClinicalInstructor must be obtained.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION : Demerit system will be applied accordingly

and penalty shall be imposed before the endof the tour of duty and or semester.


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7. STUDENTS BEHAVIORDURING DUTY-HOUR

Students must be courteous and respectful ofClinical Instructors, Hospital personnel, patient andfellow students.

Students must receive endorsement properly. No

talking while endorsement is on-going. No loitering No littering No gossiping No cheating on exams No seating on patients chair or hospital bed

DISCIPLINARY ACTION : Demerit system will be applied accordingly and penalty

shall be imposed before the end of the tour of dutyand or semester.


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8. PENALTY / DEMERIT SYSTEM

The following demerit system will apply:

1 demerit = oral counseling 2 demerit = written warning 3 demerit = 1 late 4 demerit = 2 late 5 demerit = 3 late 6 demerit = 4 late 7 demerit = 5 late 8 demerit & more = repeat RLE

NOTE : Students will receive demerit points if theyviolated the rules / policy on tardiness, proper uniform,proper grooming, telephone / mobile phone usage and

students behavior during duty-hour.


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Gentle Reminder :

The Code on Discipline and

Disciplinary Measures are madenot to punish anyone but in

support to universitys mission

and vision whereas to mold ahighly competent

professionals and skilledworkers while inculcating in

them moral values andpersonality development.


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THANK YOU!

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