...Reflective Essay The aim of this essay is to reflect on an incident, which took place in a hospital setting during the first month of my Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner course. It will explore the importance of communication amongst the health care professionals and how a good nursing documentation is an integral part of nursing. It will also demonstrate how reflection enabled me to make sense of and learn from this experience, as well as identify any further learning developments needed to improve my practice and achieve the level of competency needed for when I qualify as an assistant practitioner. While discussing the knowledge underpinning practice, evidence based literature will be reviewed to support my discussion and for the purpose of reflection the essay will be written in the first person. Spouse, J, et al (2008). Jonhs, C (2009) defined reflection as learning through our every day experiences, towards realising one’s vision of desirable practice as a lived reality. He also added that it is a critical and a flexible process of self inquiry and transformation of being and becoming the practitioner you desire to be. However, Ghaye, T et al. (2000) stated that for the health care professionals to develop a more reflective posture, they must fully embrace both the principles and the practices of reflection. It is about becoming more aware of how we learn and how this affects what we think, feel and do. There are different models for reflection; some are more...
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...submission date of an assessment is a significant assessment benchmark that can be used as a performance measure in the assessment of university courses. As a performance qualifier, a submission date is perhaps the best standard to quantify and guide the appropriation of performance levels to Higher Education courses and modules. In this sense, the submission date helps the markers to allocate credits to students’ work by determining the key inquiries of performance qualifier standards, that is, what should be done how well is it done and within what period of time. A student’s ability to work within the submission date is part of the objectives of university course assessments that is used to measure and make judgment on graduate qualities as demonstrated by the particular student (University of Ulster, 2012). The submission date gives a student a defined time period for research and compiling of the information for the assessment in question. This is instrumental in a student’s self-assessment of their progress as well as in appraising their abilities in relation to their course of study. The ability to work within the deadline provided by the submission date is an important determinant of whether a student is suited for the demands of their course of study (Harvey, 2012). As such, this aids both the student and the university in making progress decisions concerning the student such as which grade the student is to be awarded at a particular level of the course. Further, the deadline...
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...League for Nursing Evaluation and Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION ELAC Members: Marilyn H. Oermann (Chair) Karen Saewert (Chair-elect) Pamela Rutar Suzanne Yarbrough Sub-committee Members: Reba Childress Dawne-Marie Dunbar Sally Erdel Barbara Haas Evelyn Hayes Debra Hurd Sheila Kyle Gayle Preheim, Chair Linda Siktberg Gale R. Woolley, Chair A comprehensive literature review was completed, reflecting best practices in assessment, evaluation, and grading in nursing. This annotated bibliography of the literature is organized into four areas: assessment and evaluation in (a) the classroom, (b) the online environment, (c) clinical practice, and (d) learning and simulation laboratories. There is a fifth section that provides references on the assessment of psychomotor learning and performance; that section is not annotated. This work was completed by members of ELAC and its subcommittees as noted above. 1 CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT Ahmad, N. (2002). Evaluation of teaching: Through eyes of students. Plano: Institutional Research Office, Collin County Community College District. This article reviews the student evaluations instruments used to evaluate learning and faculty in the classroom. The purpose of this article was to search for come standardized instruments of student evaluations. Instruments used are: Individual Developmental and Educational Assessment (IDEA), Student Assessment of Learning...
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...Goals Our Mission Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences provides a quality higher learning environment preparing competent practitioners for health-care professions. Continuous quality improvement guides the educational process as students prepare to deliver culturally congruent health care, perform as responsible citizens within the global community and seek avenues for life-long learning. Our Goals Program goals for each department in the College derive from the philosophy of the College and the domain competencies, as follows: Knowledge • ability to examine and explain phenomena • ability to construct and organize knowledge • ability to integrate and synthesize knowledge • ability to apply quantitative and qualitative concepts Proficiency • ability to solve practical problems • ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines • ability to communicate effectively • ability to practice competently and skillfully in a changing health-care environment Culture Care Values • ability to preserve/maintain cultural identities • ability to accommodate/negotiate diverse life ways • ability to re-pattern/restructure health-care delivery methods • ability to apply ethical and legal principles to health care The Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ASN) is a two-year program of study combining didactic and clinical nursing courses as well as general education courses. The Program prepares beginning nurses...
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...COLLABORATIVE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (University of Windsor, Lambton College, St. Clair College – Windsor & Thames) Health Assessment NRS 63-166 Fall 2011 Site: St Clair College, Thames Campus Teaching Faculty Linda O’Halloran Phone: 519-354-9714 Ext. 3233 E-mail: lohalloran@stclaircollege.ca Office Hours: Monday’s 1100 – 1200, Tuesday’s 1000 - 1600 or by appointment Course Location Room 118 Course Times: Monday’s 1200 – 1400 – lecture Labs: weekly- either Monday or Tuesday as per your schedule Lab Teaching Instructor Maureen Eyres Andrea Reddam Vanessa Schinkel ©Collaborative BScN Program 2010 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTRODUCTION TO COLLABORATIVE BScN PROGRAM Mission Statement As partners, the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor with St. Clair College (Windsor and Thames Campuses) and Lambton College (Sarnia) undertake the shared commitment to excellence in the preparation of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) candidates who embody our core values and the best elements of the art and science of nursing, education, leadership, research, and practice in their professional journeys. Vision EXCELLENCE in nursing education, practice, and research. Core Values ...
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...School of Nursing Visionary learning for a lifetime of influence N-460 Leadership for Change in Healthcare Philosophy of Nursing Introduction: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) embodied the view that values “are beliefs or ideals to which an individual is committed and which are reflected in patterns of behavior. Professional values are the foundation for practice; they guide interactions with patients, colleagues, other professionals, and the public. Values provide the framework for commitment to patient welfare, fundamental to professional nursing practice” (AACN, 1998, p. 8). Through your previous coursework, you have explored various concepts, frameworks, and theories in previous courses; liberal studies and nursing courses. In this senior course, you will continue to explore these concepts by focusing on the course outcomes that involve integration of disciplinary frameworks to communicate effectively with individuals and aggregates in diverse settings, apply ethical frameworks, principles, codes and professional standards of practice in clinical decision-making and professional conduct, and conduct a reflective self-assessment to demonstrate attitudes and behaviors of responsible membership in the profession and community. This exploration will continue throughout your senior year of study, which will affirm, alter and/or expand the philosophy you develop this semester. Outcome: You will succinctly articulate a personal philosophy of nursing, clearly...
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... B-1 NUR 159 Class Information and Procedures NUR159ClassInformation 3/10/2014 NUR 159 Class Information and Procedures B-2 CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR Refer to Classroom Behavior in Student Nurses Handbook TESTING INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES 1. Silent Test Reviews: Silent test reviews will be conducted after each test. Refer to Test Security in Student Nurses Handbook for further information on test reviews. Students may also schedule individual test reviews with their seminar leader. 2. Test Make-up Policy: Refer to Test Security in Student Nurses Handbook for further information on test make-up. 3. Make-up of Final Exams: In the event that a student misses the final exam for the nursing course, the student will receive a grade of incomplete or “I” for the course. Refer to the Course Grades policy found in Student Nurses Handbook. 4. Collaborative or Group testing activity: An opportunity to add a maximum of two points to individual test scores may be earned through a group testing activity. Two points will be added to individual student scores if the group activity score is 91 and above. One point will be added to individual student scores if the group activity score is 81 through 90. No points will be added to individual student score if the group activity score is 80 and less. Group testing will be conducted as follows. a. After taking the exam, individual test scantrons will be collected. The students will keep the test booklet and use it during the following group...
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...Deliberative Nursing Process is set in motion by the behavior of the patient. According to the theory, all patient behavior can be a cry for help, both verbal and non-verbal, and it is up to the nurse to interpret the behavior and determine the needs of the patient. The Deliberative Nursing Process has five stages: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In the assessment stage, the nurse completes a holistic assessment of the patient's needs. The diagnosis stage uses the nurse's clinical judgment about health problems. The planning stage addresses each of the problems identified in the diagnosis. In the implementation stage, the nurse begins using the nursing care plan. In the evaluation stage, the nurse looks at the progress of the patient toward the goals set in the nursing care plan. This is the ADPIE that we use every day. Nursing care has to be flexible. Not only does a nursing care plan depend on the needs of the patient at the time of admittance, but it also needs to be able to change when and if any complications come up during the treatment and recovery process. Ida Jean Orlando's Deliberative Nursing Process directly addresses this need for flexibility, and helps nurses focus on the patient rather than simply sticking to a nursing care plan no matter what. Specialty areas Emergency Nurse- a. How to get there- ASN or BSN b. Pass NCLEX c. You need two years before you can take a licensure exam d. Emergency nursing certification...
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...I. Course Prerequisites: II. Course Description: NURS 101, BIO 311, CHEM 107/170 This course introduces the student to the scientific principles of foundational concepts, theory and technical skills. Concepts that frame the curricula are introduced: caring behaviors, communication, culturally congruent care, ethical frame work, legal aspects, critical thinking, leadership, research and professional nursing role. Using simulated labs, computer programs and videotapes, the student will develop and master selected psychomotor skills. III. Required Text(s) Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2012). Fundamentals of Nursing (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323079334 Perry. A. G., & Potter, P. A. (2009). Clinical nursing skills and techniques (7th ed.). ISBN10:0323052894 Wilkinson, J.M. & Ahern, N. R. (2009). Prentice Hall nursing diagnosis handbook with NIC interventions and NOC outcomes (9th ed.). Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ. 1 IV. Recommended/Supplemental Text or Reference Material Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2012). Study guide: Fundamentals of Nursing (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323084697 American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association ( 6th ed.), Washington, DC: Author V. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the students will be able to: 1. Use scientific rationale to demonstrate basic psychomotor nursing...
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...nurses, about 60 years ago, in short two-year technical program. “This nurse was intended to be a “bed side nurse” who was not burdened with administrative responsibilities” (Joel, 2011, p.232). They are prepared to work under supervision and direction of nurses prepared at higher level education – baccalaureate degree nurses. The BSN program is four-year educational program that includes liberal arts classes. This program prepares new graduated nurses to start nursing practice in all kinds of health care settings. It is “the only basic program offering both theory and practice in public health and community health nursing. There is also content in administrative and teaching principles” (Joel, A.L. 2011, p.234). In this program a future Registered Nurse expands written and spoken communication, learns to work with a group of people, to be a leader, a teacher, and a researcher. This short comparison of associate degree nurses and baccalaureate degree nurses education shows us that BSNs are much better prepared for the nursing practice. The prove for my statement can be find in fact sheet: “Researcher has shown that lower mortality rates , fewer medication errors, and positive...
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...Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. The Clinical Scholar Model (CSM) is a . . practice–education partnership focused on . . Clinical Scholar Model improving the outcomes of clinical nursing . . . education by bridging the academic and . . Providing Excellence in Clinical service settings. An expert clinical nurse . . . Supervision of Nursing Students serves as a clinical scholar (CS) to . . coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the . . clinical education of nursing students in . Gayle Preheim, EdD, RN, CNAA, BC . . collaboration with school of nursing faculty. . Kathy Casey, MS, RN . This article describes the model’s evolution, . . Mary Krugman, PhD, RN, FAAN . how the model is differentiated from . . traditional clinical instruction roles and . . responsibilities, and the benefits to the . . . collaborating clinical agency and school . . of nursing. . . . ................................................ . he shortage of nurses and nursing faculty experienced throughout the nation provides opportunities for increased collaboration between clinical agencies and schools of nursing (Rice, 2003). Recently, nursing schools across the nation have increased enrollments to address the nursing workforce demands (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2003b; National League for Nursing, 2004). Clinical agencies have responded to these expanded enrollments by adding clinical placements and developing creative strategies to meet the need for increased clinical instructors...
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...PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING NUR 211 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Supplemental Learning Guide Course Objectives * Relate the minimum requirements for the course. * Illustrate the use of competencies for learning. * Formulate own needs and responsibilities relative to meeting course competencies. * Relate course/clinical assignments and evaluation * Distinguish how the major concepts (see Nursing Student Handbook) of the program are affected by the variety of conditions and diseases within this course for all age groups. Outline A. Orientation to course 1. Course descriptions 2. Course outcomes/competencies 3. Textbooks B. Course Requirements 1. Student assignments and responsibilities 2. Minimum level of achievement 3. Evaluation tools C. Course/ Clinical Assignments and Evaluation D. Major Concepts 1. Caring 2. Clinical judgment, clinical reasoning, and nursing judgment 3. Clinical microsystem 4. Collaboration 5. Critical thinking 6. Cultural competence and Diversity 7. Ethics 8. Evidence-based care 9. Healthcare environment 10. Human flourishing 11. Informatics and Information management 12. Integrity 13. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes 14. Leadership 15. Nursing and Nursing Process 16. Nursing-sensitive indicators 17. Patient and Patient-centered care 18. Personal and Professional development 19. Professional identity ...
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...LAGUNA NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SY 2011 SUMMER NURSING INFORMATICS COURSE SYLLABUS Course Description: Integrates nursing science with computer technology and information science to identify, gather, process, and manage information. Emphasis on technology based health applications which support clinical, administrative, research, and educational decision making enhancing the efficacy of nursing endeavors. Course Purpose: This course provides an overview of nursing informatics for all student nurse. Focus is on developing an understanding of concepts relevant to health care informatics. Current trends and issues in using, designing, and managing heath care information systems will be examined. Students, applying knowledge from assigned readings, will analyze the design and implementation of health care information systems. The course includes email, electronic discussion forums, computer applications, worldwide web, and internet assignments. Course Objectives: 1. Identify key trends and issues in nursing informatics and the impact on health care information systems. 1.1 Describe the historical perspectives of nursing and computers 1.2 Discuss the term nursing informatics. 1.3 Define basic terms related to hardware, software, World Wide Web, and the Internet. 1.4 Identify informatics visions for the profession of nursing. 1.5 Discuss technology applications utilizing speech recognition...
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...Master of Nursing [pic][pic] La Trobe is an internationally recognised university with a strong research and teaching focus. It has over 100 partner universities with student exchange networks across more than 30 countries. The Division of Nursing and Midwifery of La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, in cooperation with the Nurses Learning Hub Pte Ltd (NLH), a subsidiary of Singapore Nurses Association (SNA), has delivered the highly successful Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) course for nurses in Singapore for the past 13 years. Now, with its international recognition for quality educational programs and high academic standards, La Trobe University is pleased to offer the Master of Nursing degree in Singapore. Master of Nursing (Professional) Master of Nursing (Research Methods) [pic] The Master of Nursing course at La Trobe University is one of its flagship professional programs, attracting great interest from highly qualified local applicants. The program has been further developed to allow flexible delivery mode enabling LTU to offer the course in Singapore. The aim of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills that assists professional development within a nurse’s area of practice. It offers nurses the ability to design a study pathway that meets their career needs. Degree Award This course is equivalent to the Master of Nursing degree conducted by La Trobe University in Australia and students who complete...
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...Associate’s degree in Nursing is trained as a technical bedside nurse using the “Apprenticeship model” (Joan L.Creasia, 2011), rather than being trained to be a leader. The Associates of degree in nursing program from community colleges are completed within 2-3 years, with little or no research work done. Cost of education could range from $5,000 – $14,000, depending on residency status and, or whether the school is a private nursing school or not. On the other hand, the nurse with a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not only trained to be a technical bedside nurse, but to fulfil other multifaceted roles that emphasize critical thinking, evidence-based practice, healthcare policy etc. Most Colleges of nursing expect that before nurses graduate with a baccalaureate degree, they must earn 120 credit hours. The cost of the baccalaureate program ranges from $100,000-$132,000, and this is dependent on whether the school is a public school or a private school (Guide, 2015). Nursing Judgement The Associate degree nurses (ADNs) are efficient in performing some nursing procedures in the hospital setting, but may not have an in-depth understanding of why these procedures are performed. This nurse is able to make judgement in practice that combines the provision of safe and quality care, as well as upgrading the health of patient within the family and community context. In contrast, the Baccalaureate nurse (BSN) makes judgement that is supported with evidence which combines nursing science and...
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