I was fortunate enough to attend the nursing faculty meeting that was held on 10/14/15, in the conference room at the University of Tampa. The meeting started at 12:00 noon and was chaired by one of the senior faculty members, as the director of nursing was out of town. The meeting was attended by 8 nursing faculties, a clinical lab co-coordinator, a clinical coordinator, a staff from the human resource, and one student representative. Each member of the team showed their complete participation during the meeting. The main topics discussed during the meeting were; new application process, faculty searches, new electronic medication administration system, implementation of scenario based skill training, graduate surveys, and faculty survey. The student representative spoke regarding the Halloween fundraiser event and their intention to attend the national convention. At 1:40 pm the general meeting ended and the nursing faculty had a closed session. After …show more content…
At the beginning of the rotation, all students were told regarding the student postings. All students were taken to their assigned units. Dr. Parsons discussed with me the activities for the day that included; mid-term evaluation of 6 students and a clinical case presentation by one student during the post-conference. After our first round in all the units, the students were brought one at a time for the mid-term evaluation, during the evaluation the preceptor went over the objectives and goals with the students. She asked them regarding their goals for the second half of the semester. She gave constructive feedbacks to the students and provided them with suggestions for improvement. At 12:00 noon the students were brought back to the therapy room for the post-conference session. During the post-conference, students shared their experience at their respective units and the preceptor and I shared our thoughts and observations during our
A professional nursing practice is predicated on many tenets, which ensure optimal functionality and growth. A successful organization requires the systematic employment of ethical values, as well as structural, organizational and relational leadership. In essence, a nursing practice must fortify its corporate structure, productivity, operational flow, and professional relationships in order to thrive. The purpose of an organizational meeting is to address the foundational elements of a successful practice. Along with delineating guidelines, a meeting should reinforce structure, a unified sense of purpose, and address lingering issues.
Heller, B. R. , Oros, M. T., & Durney-Crowley, J. (2000). The future of nursing education: 10 trends to watch. Nursing and Health Care Perspectives, 21(1), 9-13.
K. Lynn Wieck, RN, PhD, FAAN, is the Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Professor, College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX, and CEO, Management Solutions for Healthcare, Houston, TX; Jean Dois, RN, PhD, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the System Director for Quality and Nursing, CHRISTUS Health System, Houston, TX; and Peggy Landrum, RN, PhD, is Clinical Professor, College of Nursing, Texas Woman 's University, Houston,
Current literature continues to reiterate the indicators of a major shortage of registered nurses (RNs) in the United States. The total RN population has been increasing since 1980, which means that we have more RNs in this country than ever before (Nursing Shortage). Even though the RN population is increasing, it is growing at a much slower rate then when compared to the rate of growth of the U.S. population (Nursing Shortage). We are seeing less skilled nurses “at a time of an increasingly aging population with complex care needs and an increasingly complex technological care environment” (Mion). According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Department of Health and Human Services, it is estimated that “more than a million new and replacement nurses will be needed over the next decade” (Diagnosis: Critical).
You did an awesome work, I heard. We have monthly meetings, where we talk about the latest news in the nursing world, policy and procedure, quality improvement and many more issues. What I really enjoy about the meeting is that everyone can address his/her concerns without feeling afraid and intimidated. The meeting led by a registered nurse who is familiar with our day to day situation at work.
There is a shortage of all health care professions throughout the United States. One shortage in particular that society should be very concerned about is the shortage of Registered Nurses. Registered Nurses make up the single largest healthcare profession in the United States. A registered nurse is a vital healthcare professional that has earned a two or four year degree and has the upper-most responsibility in providing direct patient care and staff management in a hospital or other treatment facilities (Registered Nurse (RN) Degree and Career Overview., 2009). This shortage issue is imperative because RN's affect everyone sometime in their lifetime. Nurses serve groups, families and individuals to foster health and prevent disease.
The nursing shortage most likely does not mean a great deal to people until they are in the care of a nurse. The United States is in a severe nursing shortage with no relief in sight due to many factors compounding the problem and resulting in compromised patient care and nurse burnout. Nursing shortages have been experienced in the past by the United States and have been overcome with team effort. However, the current shortage is proving to be the most complex and great strides are being made to defeat the crisis before it becomes too difficult to change. Researchers anticipate that by 2010, the United States will need almost one million more registered nurses than will be available (Cherry & Jacob, 2005, p. 30).
For this assignment I had the pleasure sitting down with Emily Petermeier and getting an insight on what the real nursing world is like. Emily graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing in May 2015, and got a job at Fairview East Bank Hospital. This interview really helped me understand what it is like to be a new nurse and the dedication that I have to have going through nursing school and throughout my career. In the interview you will see the perspective of Emily’s endeavors after college and insight for future nurses or nursing students.
Working with new graduate nurses has instilled in me the goal to share my knowledge and expertise with others and to teach others the art of nursing. My short-term goals are to complete the Master’s program by the summer of 2014. My second goal is to secure a job as a nurse educator at a hospital and work with my nurse manager to provide program like in-service to the hospital staff and students. I would like to incorporate my education from State University’s master’s program to assist hospital staff and patients in their learning process, with the use of new technology to facilitate the learning and understanding.
O’Brien, B. L., Anslow, R. M., Begay, W., Pereira, S. A., & Sullivan, M. P. (47-57). Fall. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 26(5), 47-57.
Orientation for Nursing Faculty As the paradigm shifts from teacher-centered classrooms to learner-centered education, online nursing programs continue to grow at a rate that has exceeded the general higher education market. These programs are appealing to students of all ages due to their flexibility, the ability for students to work on their own time, and they can be cost-saving (Karaman, 2011). Additionally the recommendations by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) for 80 percent of registered nurses (RN) to be prepared at the baccalaureate level by the year 2020 has also spurred an increased enrollment into online nursing programs. To support this surge in online education more competent faculty will be needed to facilitate these courses,
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Roles and Negotiating Health Care Systems course was an essential millstone not only for my carrier establishment as a future Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), but also as an ambitious graduate student and an innovative leader in the nursing field in Saudi Arabia. I believe the multiple level of interactive learning in the class was very helpful for my professional communication skills. At the social level with my primary group, I learned how to develop a flexible weekly work plan based on members individualized schedules and priorities. At the larger professional encounter level with the other groups and the professor discussions, I learned how to contribute constructively and apply abstract concepts into the clinical settings. In addition, the lecture’s content was very applicable, realistic and up to date.
The interdisciplinary course is a core requirement in the after-degree nursing program as it incorporates the principles of self-directed learning and promotes critical thinking, which is an essential element in nursing practice. As a final year nursing student, I believe that knowledge from this course will enhance my ability to provide patient-centered care.
Each day I will chart in Meditrek hours that were obtained in clinical as well as chart on each and every patient that was seen throughout the clinical day. Each day I plan to touch on different objectives in order to obtain all of my objectives throughout the clinical experience. Along with meeting objectives throughout the semester, goals will be met as well.
The Future of Nursing Being a registered nurse affords one the option of working in many diverse healthcare settings. In any practice setting, the climate of health care change is evident. There are diverse entities involved in the implementation and recommendation of these practice changes. These are led by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the Institute of Medicine (IOM), nursing campaign for action initiatives, as well as individual state-based action coalitions. Nurses need to be prepared and cognizant of the transformations occurring in health care settings, as well as the plans that put them at the forefront of the future.