Clinical Information – Minnesota Masonic Homes

Location:

Minnesota Masonic Homes
11501 Masonic Home Dr, Bloomington, MN 55437
(952) 948-7000
Website

Parking:

Please park in the Dan Patch Parking Lot as indicated on the map here.

Clinical Days:

Scheduled according to the confirmation from your booking.

Meeting Upon Arrival

When you arrive at the Masonic entrance, please inform the staff that you are a nursing assistant student from ZANDU HEALTH INITIATIVE attending clinical. Our meeting location is Shelly Wiggins' room on D3.

If you need assistance upon arrival:

• Text Clinical Instructor Steve Mandieka: 952-208-5590 (Texting is preferred due to poor signal in some areas.)
• If unable to reach Steve, text or call Survival at 612-524-9881.
• Alternatively, call the Masonic Homes front desk at 952-948-7000 and ask for directions to the student clinical meeting area.

Confidentiality (HIPAA Policy)

⚠️ Strictly Enforced: Cell phone use—including texting, calls, or photos—is prohibited while providing care to residents. Violations will result in disciplinary action in line with the School Code of Conduct.

Dress Code

• Eyewear or Face Shield (as needed)
• Athletic shoes (no open-toe shoes)
• Transfer belt (provided at the facility, no need to bring your own)
• Short fingernails (max 1/4-inch, no artificial nails)
• No hoodies, fanny packs, or sunglasses while providing care
• Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back
• Navy blue uniform required
• Student ID/Name Badge must be visible at all times

Meals & Breaks

• Breaks are assigned by your instructor, typically aligning with your assigned nursing assistant’s schedule.
• Bring a boxed lunch or snack. A refrigerator and microwave are available for use.
• Alternatively, food is available for purchase at the cafeteria.

Personal Belongings

Bring only essential items. If you bring personal items (purse, books, skills kit, bags, or phone), please bring a lock to secure them.

Patient/Resident Care Assignments

• You will be assigned to shadow a staff member and progressively transition to independent resident care over your two or three clinical days.
• Typically, you will work with the same resident(s) or staff member throughout your clinical period, but assignments may be adjusted by your instructor based on staff availability and student needs.

⏳ Attendance Requirement:

• You must complete all two clinical days to successfully pass.
• Be on time.
• Early departures are not allowed unless approved by the instructor.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you at clinical!