Securing, Developing and Maintaining Positive Clinical Relationships

When should I approach a possible new clinical partner?  Utilize your most valuable asset! Your graduates! • Graduate placement in a coveted facility • Rising stars – those graduates that were MADE to be in the operating room.  Utilize professional contacts and contacts within your department. • OR Directors and Nurse Managers • Clinical Coordinators, Clinical Instructors & Program Instructors  Cold calls…. Friend or Foe? • FRIEND! • Plan in advance how to approach the conversation .