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Clinical Experiences
Frequently
Asked Questions
- I am interested in doing a clinical experience at the hospital. How do I arrange this?
Students - Click here to
get started
Externs/Re-entry Nurses - Click
here to get started
- Are there areas that do not provide Clinical Experiences?
Occasionally, due to patient needs, there are
areas that do not provide clinical experiences.
Please contact us for more information.
- Where can I park when doing my Clinical
Experience?
Students are responsible for their own parking
needs. Parking at any of our facilities is
difficult and costly so you are encouraged to
utilize LTD bus service which is free for
students. Please go to www.ltd.org
for service information.
- Is there a map of directions to Sacred Heart
Medical Center?
Please click here for map information.
- I have a family member who works at PeaceHealth and I want to shadow him during one of his shifts. Can I just come
in with him anytime?
We welcome job shadow experiences especially for
the purpose of gaining insight to wonderful health
care careers. However, as a duty to our
patients, families and staff, we must follow a
specific process of student placement. Please
click here to
get started.
- Where can I get a TB screening or any of the immunizations required for some of the experiences?
First, check with your instructor or advisor. Many schools provide these services to their students. If you are unable
to obtain this through your school, you can contact your personal healthcare provider or the public health department in
your area.
- Is there a library for my use?
You are welcome to utilize our professional library on the first floor of Sacred Heart Medical Center only while
on-site during your clinical experience and with proper ID.
- Is there a cafeteria?
There are cafeteria and/or vending services at all of our facilities. Students will be charged general public prices
for food services.
- How do I obtain a background check?
First, check with your instructor or advisor. Many schools provide this service to their students or require it prior
to admission. If you are unable to obtain this through your school, your clinical placement coordinator at PeaceHealth
will assist you.
- I need to do my Clinical Experience right away in order to get class credit. How soon after I submit my request can
I expect a reply?
You should receive a reply within 5 working days
after submitting your application. If not, please
fill free to contact us for an update. Be aware, any applications
submitted with less than 1 week notice may not be
processed. Our foremost concern is the delivery of
Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care to our
patients and their families. Depending on patient
care needs and staff availability, students will
be placed when there is opportunity. An emergent
need for a student and an emergent need for a
patient are very different. Patient needs will be
met first, then student placements.
- I got some fluid splashed on my face during my experience and I am afraid I may have been exposed to something.
What should I do?
If you sustain an exposure or injury: first, you are encouraged to go to the emergency department or urgent care immediately if treatment is necessary. These services will be charged to you at established Clinical Facility charges. All exposures and/or injuries must then be reported to the immediate PeaceHealth supervisor and your instructor/advisor as soon as possible. Also notify L&D at 686-8527 for follow-up by a placement coordinator.
- I showed up for my Clinical Experience but the
department didn’t know I was coming. What do I
do?
We do apologize for any inconvenience. First,
identify who you are to the department staff.
Provide them with the contact information you were
given to make your arrangement- usually the
department manager or designee. Ask to speak to
your contact person for directions. Rarely, there
may be situations happening within the department
that are not conducive to students being present
at that time and you may be asked to reschedule.
Please make alternative arrangements with the
contact person you were issued or contact
us for assistance.
- What is an affiliation agreement and how do I
find out if my school has one with PeaceHealth?
An affiliation agreement is like a contract
between an educational institute and PeaceHealth
that outlines the roles and responsibilities of
both organizations regarding student activities.
Please indicate on your application which school
or organization you are affiliated with and the
placement coordinator will verify that an
agreement is active. Requesting experiences that
require obtaining an affiliation agreement will
delay placements.
- The requirements for the experience I want
mention "if applicable." How do I know
if it is applicable or not?
The placement coordinator at PeaceHealth will
determine what applicable requirements you need as
determined by the affiliation agreement and work
with you to fulfill such requirements.
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Department of Learning and Development
Attn: Clinical Education
1255 Hilyard St. / Eugene, Oregon 97401
Office: 541.686.8527 / Fax: 541.685.1776
Email: ClinicalExperiences@peacehealth.org
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