NVT2 Task 2
Daniel Kramer
Student ID: 000257902
Western Governors University
NVT2

September 24, 2012

First Interview
Western Governors University
Nursing Program
Interview Form

This interview is to be conducted in person or over the phone. Persons being interviewed are not expected to respond in writing.

Candidate name: Daniel S Kramer
Candidate ID number: Student ID: 000257902

Name and title of the interviewee: Kimberly J Stults RN, MSN
Describe the specialty area of the interviewee: Director of Education and Health Information Technology
The interviewee belongs to the following category: Educator
Educator
Administrator
Clinical Specialist
Staff Nurse
Nurse Researcher
Date of interview: September 13, 2012
In person: X
Via phone:

1. How would you describe your role in your current position and your educational preparation for this role?
I am responsible for the initial creation, continuous education, and competency for whole house. I have my MSN in Nursing Education. This has prepared me and shown me the need for education services and the need to maintain competency for the staff. Provides the necessary tools to deliver current and competent care to our patients. My education has shown not only the need for education, but has provided insight into how to provide the educational programs/training to the staff.

2. How would you explain the unique contributions you as a nurse bring to an interdisciplinary team?
Nurses are educated to look at the patient as a whole. I believe this perspective teaches nurses to look at each problem from every angle, recognize the outcomes and select the best on suited for the patient.

3. How would you describe the unique role of your specialty in promoting quality