Labs

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE NURSING LAB
1. Professionalism
We view our nurses’ lab identical to clinical agencies. Therefore, we expect
students to handle equipment and resources and behave in a professional and
respectful manner at all times when in the nurses’ lab. Further, a student may
not record or photograph any activities within the lab without prior authorization.
2. Personal belongings
Bring only textbooks and notes to the lab. There is no safe storage area for
personal belongings. 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.
3. Food and beverages
Food and beverages are not permitted in the lab with the exception of the feeding
lab.
4. Lab security
Use the main entrance to enter and exit the lab. This limits access and increases
security.
5. Fire exit
It is the responsibility of the student to know fire exit locations.
6. Lab availability for practice
Check with the program coordinator for lab availability, there is minimal access during the weekday.
7. Noise Level
Try to keep the 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.
8. Internet/Social Networking Policy
The Nursing program and Centennial College views social networking sites (e.g.
Facebook, Myspace, blogs, etc.) positively and respects the right of students to
use them as a medium of self-expression and to enhance academic learning.
However, if a student chooses to identify himself or herself as a Centennial
College student on such internet venues, students must adhere to nursing
standards such as professionalism, accountability, and self-regulation. Nursing
students must observe the following guidelines when referring to the RN program
and/or Centennial College in a blog, Website, or other social networking sites.

1. Students must be respectful in all communications and blogs related to or
referencing Centennial College, the Nursing program, employees, students,
and other College personnel.
2. Student must not use obscenities, profanity, or vulgar language.
3. Students must not use blogs or personal Website to disparage the College
and/or RN program, employees, students, and other College personnel.
4. Students must not use blogs or personal Website to harass, buy, or intimidate
other students, employees, students, and other College personnel.

5. The use of Centennial College logo, ID badge, or other identifiers must not be
used within social media networking sites.
6. Photographs of Centennial College, the Nursing program, equipment,
students, employees, students, and other College personnel may not be
distributed on any social media networking site.

Behaviors that constitute harassment and bullying are listed in Centennial
College’s Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Policy.

Perioperative Specific Lab Guidelines:

Attire
The mandatory attire for participation in lab includes OR scrub suits or a short sleeved
nursing pantsuit and comfortable closed toed footwear. ORNAC standards will be
followed as they pertain to OR attire.

Attendance
Students will have the opportunity to practice a range of clinical skills and competencies
in labs. Learning objectives achieved in labs are critical to student preparation for
clinical placements and success upon graduation. As such, attendance at labs is
mandatory.
Developing professional behaviors (including regular attendance and punctuality) is an
integral part of student preparation for graduation. To demonstrate this, students will be
asked to sign-in at the start of each lab. Following this, any late arrivals will be regarded
as an absence. If the student acquires two absences, a written warning regarding
his/her conduct will be issued and a meeting with the professor will be arranged. An
additional absence (3 in total) will result in a meeting with the program coordinator to
review strategies for demonstrating proficiency with established competencies.
Continued lateness/absence (4 or more incidences) will result in meeting with the
program Chair and involve a formal review of the student’s need to repeat the lab course
prior to going on placement
If the student is absent due to an illness, then he/she will need to produce a doctor’s
note upon his/her return to the lab. In all instances, the student is responsible for
catching up on the learning objectives and perioperative skills covered in the lab(s)
missed.

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.).

Computer Lab Guidelines

All computer labs are provided for the use of registered students. Please be prepared to show student identification if requested.

Additional Lab Availability

You can request additional lab time by emailing the program coordinator

Lab technicians are present to provide support to users and are responsible for the effective operation and security of the labs. These individuals are not responsible for instructing students on the use of any software package nor are they responsible for helping students complete out-of-class assignments. Students requiring further instruction in the use of computer applications will be directed to the appropriate faculty member. All users of lab facilities are expected to comply with the requests of lab technicians in accordance with these guidelines. Individuals refusing to comply with such requests will be required to leave the lab. Should you experience any difficulties with equipment or software please inform the lab technician as soon as possible.

Authentication

 All users of Centennial College computer labs are required to be authenticated into the College network using the Network ID and password provided to them by the College. In compliance with College policy, users may not share their ID’s and passwords with anyone else.

 Personal Use

The use of computer resources for commercial purposes is prohibited. Those who use computing resources for recreation, entertainment, personal and extracurricular work are
to yield to those who have need for computers to complete assignments, do research, and perform other College-sanctioned activities. Using the computers to play games is not allowed. Displaying inappropriate material on computer screens is not allowed. Users are not allowed to load their own applications software onto any of the lab computers.

Disruptive Activity

Users disturbing others with loud or disruptive activity will be asked to leave the computer lab.

Data Integrity   The College does not accept responsibility for data loss or corruption attributable to hardware, software, or media anomalies or for any other reason. Students are responsible for the security, integrity, and backup of their own data.

Equipment

Users are requested to report to the lab technician any equipment failure or any suspected theft or vandalism.

Virus

It is students’ responsibility to avoid using disks that have not been checked for viruses. All lab computers are equipped with current virus checking software. Should a computer virus be suspected, it should be reported immediately to the lab technician.

Monitoring

For security purposes, Information Technology Services, the College’s department responsible for computing, has the capability of monitoring Network activity and may also monitor the activity on any workstation, including printing volume, at any time.

Food/Drink   The consumption of food or drink in the labs is prohibited.

Printing

Before being able to print in the computers labs, students need to purchase the required quantity of impressions. Please log into myCentennial at http://my.centennialcollege.ca to purchase on-line by Credit Card or visit the Campus Bookstore to pay by Cash or Debit.

Remote Access

Remote system access to network drives can be obtained by visiting http://webadmin.centennialcollege.ca

Before Leaving a Lab

Log off the network completely. Leave all equipment as you would like to find it.

Further Assistance

Please contact the IT Helpdesk at extension 5280 from a phone in any lab.

Equipment

Students are required to provide a $10 deposit for a gown pack. The deposit will be returned at the end of labs once the gown pack is returned to Centennial College.

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.

Library Collections

Welcome to Centennial College Libraries! At your campus Library,
you will find an array of different services to help you succeed in your program.

For more information:

Check out the Library web site, at www.centennialcollege.ca/library, visit your campus Library, or give us a call at 416-289-5000:

• Library General Inquiry: ext. 2600
• Ashtonbee Library Help Desk: ext. 7000
• Centre for Creative Communications Library Help Desk: ext. 8600
• Progress Library Help Desk: ext. 2600
• HP Science & Technology Centre Library Help Desk: ext. 8000

Libraries and Nursing

The library at Centennial’s HP Science & Technology Campus contains thousands of resources for Nursing and related health sciences: books, CD-ROMs, journals, DVDS and videos.  Online resources include CINAHL; the most widely used nursing database as well as several other health sciences e-resources.   On the Library website you’ll find information on how to find articles and journals, how to avoid plagiarism and research and writing help including guidelines on APA format.

HP Science & Technology Campus Library

Main Service Desk:  416-289-5000 ext. 8000

Librarians: 416-289-5000 ext. 8107 and ext. 8014

Centennial College Student Association

• Official organization that promotes and represents the interests of the students
• Progress Campus: Student Centre,

Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• PR Campus phone number: 416-289-5262

The RN perioperative nursing program uses AORN video library:

https://cine-med-com.centennial.idm.oclc.org/aornonline/

and ORNAC standards:

Add link for student access

Instructors may make course readings available online through the eReserves service in Luminate 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 Luminate 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.