Clinical Update January 22, 2014

Good morning, students!

Just a few notes as we finish January up.

First, there is a new form available for everyone currently in clinical placement called CLINICAL HOURS LOG. Please, if you're in a clinical placement, download it and start filling it out for this semester. In the past we've had students estimate the number of hours they spend on clinical work and by and large, students don't know what to include, leading to inaccurate estimates. I know no one loves more paperwork, but this is a simple page for recording the time you spend on clinical work each day, and what can be included in that. It's probably more than you think! At the end of the semester, you'll notice a change to your Statement of Clinical Progress. It now asks how many hours you spent on clinical work this term, so this log will be invaluable in answering that question, just like your experience logs help you with the other questions.

Second, an extra date for Clinical orientation has been opened for students who are opened CLNC 100 late or just had trouble getting into other sessions. These are a great opportunity for new students to get oriented to what they need to do as they get started!
The upcoming times are:
Friday, January 24 at noon or Wednesday, January 29 at 9 am (Mountain time).

Finally, I am tragically behind on email this week. I apologize. I am working through it and will respond to all messages. Remember office hours are Friday mornings and I would love to answer questions for you via skype or phone if you want to message me then!

All the best--stay warm!
Sarah Carter

Clinical Update January 15, 2014

Hello, lovely students!

A few things to be aware of for the rest of January:
1. The last Clinical Orientation session of the semester will be held Friday, January 24 at 12:00 noon (Mountain time zone). Every student in CLNC 100 needs to attend one of these sessions or read the handbook and take the online quiz. Believe me, the live session is easier AND you can ask questions and get an instant response!

2. Make sure you're turning in Clinical Training Agreements BEFORE you start a new clinical placement! I've been contacted by preceptors lately asking about students who are working with them and I have no idea about it because we've never received a Clinical Training Agreement. You must get these documents in before starting a placement!

3. Our first Clinical Rounds session for the semester is coming up: Wed Jan 22 at 12:00 pm. Sarah Simmons will be presenting on Preterm Labor.

 4. Before you attend Clinical Rounds, make sure you've viewed the Clinical Ground Rules Presentation:
http://prezi.com/fr5ikcdfhquj/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share 
You'll be able to read it most easily if you make it full screen--it takes about 15 minutes to view--just use the buttons at the bottom to navigate through the presentation.

 5. If you're planning on an International Clinical Placement in the coming semester or year, the ICP module is now available to take. We'll be starting a cohort on January 21, so if you're interested, let me know ASAP so I can get you in! That's everything.

Remember I have office hours Friday mornings and I'm always happy to get your messages and emails.

All the best, Sarah Carter

Welcome (Back) for Winter Semester!

Happy 2014 Everyone! As you can see, I've made a few changes on the blog to celebrate, including a new calendar on the blog with upcoming clinical department events.

It's that time of the semester for Clinical Orientation! I have these dates scheduled and everyone's invited. Orientation is especially for new students, but students who have done it before are always welcome back and it DOES fulfill your Clinical Handbook assignment. So come join us for any of these sessions!

Clinical Orientation

Thursday, January 9 at 1:00 pm
Wednesday, January 15 at 9:00 am
Friday, January 24 at 12:00 noon (all times Mountain time zone)

We have a great clinical rounds lineup this winter. If you'd like to present, I have a couple of openings in April too.

Clinical Rounds
Wed Jan 22 at 12:00 pm - Sarah Simmons-Preterm Labor
Tue Feb 18 at 12:00 pm - Brianna Curtis
Wed Feb 19 at 11:00 am - Jodi Borsk
Thu Feb 20 at 12:00 pm - Rebecca Porter
Tue Mar 18 at 12:00 pm - Lisa Lycklama-Delayed Cord Clamping
Wed Mar 19 at 12:00 pm - Tina Craner-Postpartum Depression and Tongue Tie
Thu Mar 20 at 12:00 pm - Joella Pettigrew

There will be a new and improved Clinical Ground Rules presentation available for download next Monday, January 13.

Finally, I am looking for a few students from each of the following states/provinces to write a short paragraph about what is required for a midwifery license/registration in your state, in addition to a CPM or graduating from MCU. If you're willing to help with this project (which will eventually benefit students and potential students from all over the US and Canada), send me a quick email saying where you're from and how familiar you are with the license/registration process in your area. I'm especially looking for students from Washington, Utah, California, Montana, Idaho and Alberta right now. Just send me a message with "STATE OF MIDWIFERY" and then your state or province in the subject line.