In response to the increasing need for social distancing declared by Governor DeWine to maintain the health and wellness of individuals, Hiram College is cancelling all clinical and lab hours at all levels of the nursing program until further notice.
What does this mean?
We will provide opportunities for alternative experiences. Examples could be case studies or virtual simulation. More information will come on specific experiences at each level.
Some of the lab hours/ clinical hours are going to be deferred. This means that when we come back to campus, we will be able to provide these experiences/clinical hours. When the college deems it safe to come back to campus, then the Department of Nursing will arrange dates/times for clinical.
Remote Synchronous Learning
Zoom classroom: Please note that attendance is required for your classes. Classes will occur at the originally scheduled time (EST). Your faculty will post virtual office hours. It is imperative that you check your email DAILY. It is important that you receive information as it comes, and this will be the best method to reach all nursing students. Please contact Jill Rankin, RankinJE@hiram.edu with any questions or concerns.
Senior Practicum
As seniors, you will need to complete the 113 practicum hours. This will not delay your commencement. Your letter to the Board of Nursing will be sent once you complete these hours.
You will be given the green light to when you can start these hours, and hopefully with a few good weeks working full-time, you can complete this requirement. Planning is currently underway for the required written assignments for Role Transitions II during the Spring 3 week term. More details will be shared as information becomes available. The goal is to have those completed before the social distancing methods are lifted, to give you the ability to focus on hours once you are safely able to return to clinical.
