...Section One – Clinical Learning Environment This section provides a critical discussion of the clinical environment within which I’m presently working. I will aim to identify and discuss further ways in which our learning environment is conducive to a positive learning experience for students, as well as identifying areas in which the environment could be enhanced. This critical analysis will look in particular at those areas of the clinical environment which have been identified in research as being both positively and negatively influential on a students’ learning experience. According to Nicklin and Kenworthy (2000) the clinical learning environment, within the content of nursing, can be defined as: “Those circumstances that directly or otherwise influence the teaching and learning of nursing.” (Nicklin and Kenworthy, 2000, p13) This is more recently supported by O’Mara et al (2014) who highlight that clinical nursing education is of vital importance in providing students with opportunities to integrate their theoretical knowledge into their nursing care, develop clinical judgement and a professional identity. Furthermore, they identify that the clinical nursing environment has many complex variables which could influence students’ learning experiences, both positively and negatively. Walsh (2014) discusses several such variables which should be considered in the clinical learning environment. These are categorised into the following main areas; staff, availability of...
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...(2007) The clinical role of nurse lecturers: past, present, and future. Nurse Education Today; 29: 5, 367-374. Department of Health (1999) Making a Difference: Strengthening the Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Contribution to Health and Health Care. London: DH. Duffy K (2003) Failing Students: a Qualitative Study of Factors that Influence the Decision Regarding Assessment of Students’ Competence in Practice. NMC, London. Duffy K et al (2000) The nurse lecturer’s role in mentoring the mentors. Nursing Standard; 15: 6, 35-38. Elcock K and Sookhoo D (2007) Evaluating a new role to support mentors in practice. Nursing Times; 103: 49, 30-31. Gainsbury S (2010) Mentors passing students despite doubts over ability. Nursing Times; 106: 16, 1-3. Gopee N (2011) Mentoring and Supervision in Healthcare. London: Sage. Mallick M, McGovern B (2006) Issues in practice-based learning in nursing in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland: Results from a multi professional scoping exercise. Nurse Education Today; 27: 1, 52-59. McArthur GS, Burns S (2007) An evaluation, at the 1-year stage, of a 3-year project to introduce practice education facilitators to NHS Tayside and Fife. Nurse Education in Practice; 8: 3, 149-155. McCarthy B, Murphy S (2008) Assessing undergraduate nursing students in clinical practice: do preceptors use assessment strategies? Nurse Education Today; 28: 3, 301-313. Myall M et al (2008) Mentorship in contemporary practice: the experiences of nursing...
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...dynamic profession,both internally and externally due to constant change occurring in the profession. As a dynamic profession, nursing is responsive and is adapting to meets the needs of patients and the public.Nursing is a practice discipline, which is dependant upon a high level of professionalism,ethics and human values that demand for intellect, skills and a high sense of social responsibility.The knowledge and essential skill that increased dramatically make nurses leading and developing new services in health care delivery. Nurses roles and resposibilities will continue to change in line with the health reforms that are improving care for patients.Therefore, nurses need to be encouraged to integrate the best available evidence with clinical judgment and the current climate in health care requires nuses to be able to apply the best evidence, usually through using research in order to provide the most effective health care. EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE Evidence- based practice(EBP) is currently seen as being central to the delivery of quality healthcare. EBP has been...
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...that has been an important aspect of nursing for decades. Although the manikin Resusci Anne was introduced to modern nurses practicing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the Mr. Chase doll was initially used in 1911 for nurses to practice their skills (Burns, O’Donnell, & Artman, 2010). Computers and technology have become instrumental in the delivery of nursing education. The use of high fidelity simulators, promotes problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills development (Stokowski, 2013). As high fidelity simulation is emerging to address the 21st century, clinical education in nursing must be aligned with the current trends without compromising patient safety and curriculum. This technology of simulation will foster learning as a catalyst into the new era of learning and critical thinking needed for the evolving profession of nursing. Some debate has been raised over replacing clinical hours with high fidelity simulation. Passive learning occurs through passive teaching methods such as dictated lectures. Active learning strategies such as high fidelity simulators are usually more effective and can largely affect new graduate nurses when entering the profession. Impact According to Stokowski (2013),...
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...Critically Reflective Account of My Experience of Mentoring and Assessing a Student in Practice Carole Smith Student Number COX07411185 Module Title: Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice Module No: GM6411 Attempt: First Deadline Date: August 1 2008 Submission Date: August 1 2008 Word Count: 2000 For this assignment I will give an account of my experience while mentoring and assessing a 2nd year student nurse during a six week placement. I will critically reflect on the experience, looking at learning theories, giving feedback and the importance of reflecting on experiences in practice. For reasons of confidentiality I will refer to my student as Sam. A mentor can be defined as a nurse that has reached the Nursing and Midwifery Councils (NMC) mentor requirement and has achieved the knowledge, skills and competence required to assess a pre-registration student nurse in practice placement (NMC 2006). The NMC (2006) has also identified eight mandatory standards that nurses must achieved to become a mentor they include Establishing effective working relationships, Facilitation of learning, Assessment of accountability, Evaluation of learning, Creating an environment for learning, Context of practice, Evidence based practice and leadership. An alternative definition of a mentor as defined by English National Board (ENB) & Department Of Health...
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...career objective : * applying for R&D position , as I like this career trend of research and clinical trials . personal data : *Date of birth : 28th of august, 1985 *Nationality : Egyptian * marital status : unmarried Education and qualifications : *Suez Canal University , Bachelor In Pharmaceutical Sciences(2002-2007) , May 2007 with a General grade of EXCELLENT WITH HONOR . *24th October Language School , Ismailia obtained secondary graduation state with a 97.4 % in 2002. Work Experience * 7/2007 : I attended clinical practice for pharmacist ( Banha Teaching Hospitals) *1/2008- 6/2008 : Research & Development department in Medical Union Pharmaceuticals ( drug design & formulation ) my career in this department was basically devoted for researche and and development of New formulation and drug delivery system with higher availability using different formulation excipients as AVICEL trade mark and others *7/2008-7/ 2009 : Suez Canal University Hospitals in Ismailia ( clinical pharmacist ) *2009 – to present : Ministry of health , pharmacy licensing and inspection in Mansoura Additional Information *preparing for Board of Pharmacotherapy Specialist(BPS) since 2012 and received the approval notification for attending fall examination...
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...Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (2015), their mission was to create an evidence-based accreditation that will not only prepare the educator, but to continuously improve P-12 student learning through quality and excellence. The stakeholders, who are providers, teachers, parents, critics, and unions had a common vision of what the preparation of a quality educator should include. This became the standards that would define quality and accreditation. There were two principles that the five standards stemmed from. The first principle was evidence of competence and caring educators. The second principle was evidence...
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...within the guidelines of The Nursing Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct: standards for conduct, performance and ethics (2004) and will be used for students and new staff within the practice setting. The NMC publication Nursing: Towards 2015 (2007) debates on the future of pre-registered nurse education therefore the innovation can be adapted for all staff.It will demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes (6.1) The development of effective relationships with learners within the context of practice, (6.2) The opportunities and limitations of practice as a dynamic learning environment in relation to the facilitation and evaluation of learning in practice and (6.5) Examine a range of methods of assessment and select those which are appropriate to assessing knowledge, skills and values. It has been created as the Primary Care Trust has an existing pack but it is merely a welcome pack which lists information about the organisation, link tutors and spoke placements and fails to address the individual learning need and style. Previous ideas and suggestions of students and team members have been considered, in addition to a recent team audit on student experiences and the pack will be an overall strategic plan for the department. The pack (appendix 1) will include a welcome letter, list of staff and contact numbers, mission statement, map of area, bus timetables, hours of working, and uniform requirement. It will also include an outline of the...
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...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 (AACN, 2002, 2003a;...
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...as rats, mice, and primates which contributes to evidence-based practice, which i suppose is somewhat rare in the general title of psychology. Biological psychology also has a strong history of contributing to the understanding of medical disorders including those that fall under the category of clinical psychology, and abnormal psychology. This certain field has contributed important therapeutic data on a variety of conditions such as parkinson's disease, huntington's disease, alzheimer's disease, clinical depression, schizophrenia, autism, and anxiety. CAREER INFORMATION: Studies in genetics, depth psychology, sociology, or environmental science may all contribute to a fundamental preparation of the field. Those hoping to enter the career should begin training at the undergraduate level, pursuing an associates or bachelors degree in any number of related fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, or pre med. Graduates of these programs may find entry-level employment with research facilities, university laboratories, with clinical psychologists, or social service agencies. To really excel in this certain profession, graduates should combine practical work experience with advanced studies leading to a masters and possibly doctoral degrees in behavioral neuroscience, because clearly this is where the most money is made in this field....
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...| | | | | |1A-1 |The agreement does not address the reason for the agreement |1A-1 |Submit (an) (the) agreement(s) which address(es) the _______________________________.| |1A-2 |The agreement does not address the responsibilities of the academic facility |1A-2 | | |1A-3 |The agreement does not address the responsibilities of the clinical facility |1A-3 |...
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...of simulation in lieu of direct client care hours in the fulfillment of the clinical hour requirements for nursing education programs. As of April 2008, all RN nursing education programs approved in Virginia shall provide a minimum of 500 hours of direct client care supervised by qualified faculty, and all PN nursing education programs approved in Virginia shall provide a minimum of 400 hours of direct client care supervised by qualified faculty [18 VAC 90-20-120.E]. This document will outline the essential components and major concepts that are necessary when using simulation in lieu of direct client care. Background in Simulation Technological innovations are advancing practice across all domains of education and industry, and the same is true in nursing education. Simulation is gaining popularity as a means to provide innovative learning experiences and foster a richer understanding of didactic content. As nursing programs prepare to integrate simulation into nursing education, the Virginia Board of Nursing has prepared this outline of major concepts that need to be addressed when preparing and integrating simulation into nursing curricula. Simulated experiences provide the student with the opportunity to be involved in patient care experiences they may otherwise not experience in actual clinical settings (e.g., no laboring patients, no post-partum mothers, no pediatric experiences, no patients with cardiac issues, no patients with complex med-surg issues, no...
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... | |1234 E. Main Street | |Any Town, US 55555 | | | |Dear Mr. Smith: | | | |As a an experience staff RN with experience as an assistant nurse manager, I am seeking to secure a | |position working within St. Joseph's Medical Center providing care to a pre- and post-operative patients. | |For your review I have attachment my resume. | |With combined experience as a highly capable, dedicated and compassionate staff nurse and assistant nurse | |manager. I am regarded as a hardworking, energetic and personable nurse who creates a positive, environment| |for patients and staff....
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...This assignment will evaluate and explore the experience of mentoring a student in practice, critically analysing topics that will reflect on the role of the mentor, within the context of the nursing profession. The placement area concerned is a 14 bedded acute elderly assessment ward, which caters for both male and female patients. Several students have been placed on our ward over the years, it is the mentors responsibility to provide students with appropriate support, guidance and supervision within the clinical environment, Myall 2008. One of the key issues that need to be considered in preparation for an effective learning environment would be making sure the student is aware of the situations that could arise on the ward, discussing typical events that could happen on a daily basis. clinical experience can be a stressful part of the nursing program, working in a unfamiliar area, working with difficult patients and the fear of making mistakes. Hutchinson (2003) believes that a teacher should aim to provide an environment in which learners feel safe to experiment, voice their concerns, identify their lack of knowledge and stretch their limits. One of the major factors affecting learning is the environment in which it takes place. It is the responsibility of professional staff to create and develop an environment conductive to learning (Price, 2004). This implies that the environment should be continually monitored...
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...This assignment will evaluate and explore the experience of mentoring a student in practice, critically analysing topics that will reflect on the role of the mentor, within the context of the nursing profession. The placement area concerned is a 14 bedded acute elderly assessment ward, which caters for both male and female patients. Several students have been placed on our ward over the years, it is the mentors responsibility to provide students with appropriate support, guidance and supervision within the clinical environment, Myall 2008. One of the key issues that need to be considered in preparation for an effective learning environment would be making sure the student is aware of the situations that could arise on the ward, discussing typical events that could happen on a daily basis. clinical experience can be a stressful part of the nursing program, working in a unfamiliar area, working with difficult patients and the fear of making mistakes. Hutchinson (2003) believes that a teacher should aim to provide an environment in which learners feel safe to experiment, voice their concerns, identify their lack of knowledge and stretch their limits. One of the major factors affecting learning is the environment in which it takes place. It is the responsibility of professional staff to create and develop an environment conductive to learning (Price, 2004). This implies that the environment should be continually monitored...
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