Nursing Graduate - Medical Surgical Unit - Cohort

Overview

The nursing graduate shall practice only under the direct supervision of a registered nurse who is physically present on the unit to (1) cosign medication transcription, medication administration, and nursing documentation; and (2) continually observe, assist, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the nursing graduate. The nursing graduate shall use the initials NG after the nursing graduate’s name as credentials.

• Transcribe medication orders per written policies and procedures once skill validation has been successfully completed.
• Administer medications and controlled substances and sign controlled substance sheets.
• Document in the medical record with the abbreviation NG.
• Perform patient assessments after the initial assessment or after the first assessment of the shift performed by the registered nurse.
• Perform and document routine procedures taught within the nursing graduate’s generic nursing program, including placing nasal gastric tubes, performing urinary catheterizations, applying sterile dressings, performing blood sugar checks, and obtaining specimens.

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Eligible to sit for NCLEX.
• The nursing graduate shall cease practice as a nursing graduate immediately if the nursing graduate fails the second NCLEX examination or does not successfully take and pass the NCLEX within 120 days of application to the board of nursing.
• Will not work without the physical presence of and direct supervision by a registered nurse.
• Will not refer to oneself or practice as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).
• Will not be considered a staff person for purposes of a staffing pattern.
• Will not accept charge responsibilities.
• Will not perform initial patient assessment or the first patient assessment of a shift, develop patient plans of care, evaluate or document patient discharge, or independently administer medications or intravenous therapy.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan w/employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees.
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more.

$25 — $30 USD.