Labs

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE NURSING LAB

Professionalism:
We view our college lab setting identical to clinical agency settings. Therefore, we expect students to behave in a professional manner at all times when in the lab. Equipment and resources must be handled with respect and care. All lab policies must be followed as outlined. Further, a student may not record or photograph any activities within the lab without prior authorization.

Surgical Mask: 

Surgical masks are required within the lab settings due to the hands-on nature of lab, students who have surgical masks are encouraged to wear them to the college. Students who do not have access to surgical masks are required to wear a cloth mask and bring a bag for cloth mask storage (i.e. ziploc) they will be provided with a surgical mask outside the lab and will need to follow appropriate PPE donning and doffing to change their mask.

Personal belongings:
Bring only outlined required items to the lab. Articles left on the floor are a safety hazard, and so it is a requirement that students use lockers for coats, backpacks and other items that are not needed in the lab class.

Food and beverages:
Food and beverages are not permitted in the lab with the exception of the feeding lab.

Bedside units:
After use please:
a) straighten bed linen and elevate bed
b) position overbed table and bedside tables appropriately
c) complete a full wipe down of all equipment utilized (directions will be provide by instructors)

Lab security:
Use the main entrance to enter and exit the lab.

Fire exit:
It is the responsibility of the student to know fire exit locations.

Lab availability for practice:
Check with the lab technologist for lab availability. Lab availability will be determined.

Noise Level:
Keep noise level in the lab to a minimum as distractions such as loud conversations and banging of doors are disruptive to the learning of other students.

UNIFORM GUIDELINES IN THE LAB
• Students must wear the Centennial College Practical Nursing Program lab shirt* for all scheduled labs, including Clinical Lab and Health Assessment courses, except Simulation Lab sessions.
• Students must wear the Centennial College Practical Nursing Program uniform during specified Simulation Lab sessions. Instructors will inform students as applicable. Students must bring the uniform to the college and change clothes on college premises (i.e. do not wear the uniform in public places).
• For safety and professional reasons, mandatory footwear in the lab or during Simulation sessions must be dry with closed-toe and low heels, such as running shoes. Footwear, such as snow boots, ballet flats, sandals, flip-flops, high-heeled pumps, etc. are not acceptable.
• For infection control reasons, designated lab shirts, uniforms and footwear used in the clinical setting must not be worn in the College or public environment at any time.
• Students must wear Centennial College photo-id nametags while in the lab.
• A plain gold wedding band, watch with a second hand and stud earrings may be worn; hoop or dangling earrings are not to be worn as they are a safety hazard.
• Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back
• Fingernails are to be short, clean and free of polish, no artificial nails of any kind.

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM LAB SHIRT:
This burgundy polo-style shirt must be purchased through the Morningside bookstore and is to be worn for all lab classes throughout the program. This shirt is required starting in Semester 1 for full-time students and Semester 1B for flex students.

There may be limited access to Centennial’s computers and specialty labs. For your health and safety, follow any posted protocols (e.g., physical distancing, cleaning, etc.).

Equipment

PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM STETHOSCOPE and Manual Blood Pressure REQUIREMENT:

Practical Nursing program students are required to have their own stethoscope for lab and clinical courses beginning in Semester 1 full-time (9350) and Semester 1B flex (9351). Stethoscopes are required to have both a diaphragm and a bell. In addition, we require students to purchase a manual adult blood pressure cuff for personal practice.

Stethoscopes and blood pressure cuffs may be purchased from Red Cotton Uniforms, Amazon or any supplier.

CENTENNIAL COLLEGE PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM UNIFORM COLOUR/STYLE:

Burgundy from MOBB-This uniform must be purchased from our supplier as per below and includes the Centennial College crest and logo on the sleeve of the uniform.

Red Cotton Uniforms 445 Midwest Rd. Unit 24 Scarborough, Ontario M1P 4Y8
416-755-6155
Email: redcotton2010@hotmail.com
Hours: Monday- Friday 0930-530 Saturday-10-5 Sunday-Closed Code for
Top: Burgundy 310 Code for Bottom: Burgundy 307

To maintain good hygiene practices and infection control precautions, we strongly advise that students purchase two min of 2 uniforms, to ensure a fresh and clean uniform is available for each clinical day of practice.

Software

Students have access to industry-leading software packages and bundles that can be found in rooms, labs, and podiums across our campuses. Computers at each campus will be loaded with the applications for use in your courses. To access these features, you must log in to the network using your student number. You can see a comprehensive list of software and software packages installed by room and by campus here.

Digital Resources

Courses requiring digital resources will be specified within their course outline.

Library Collections

Courses requiring any online library guides and databases or course reserves will be specified in the course outline. 

Instructors may make course readings available online through the eReserves service in eCentennial or as physical items that can be borrowed from a campus library on short-term loan. If your instructor is using eReserves, you will see a module in the course content on eCentennial. The list may include links to library resources like databases, articles, and eBooks; book chapters; web links; and open educational resources. Check your course outline or contact your instructor for information about where your assigned course readings are located.