Interview Nvt Essay

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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: Terry Rosenbaugh Name and title of the Interviewee: Terry Rosenbaugh/ Director_
Describe the specialty area of the interviewee: Terry oversees two nursing units, social workers, physical therapists, speech therapy, and occupational therapy; she is the Director of Nursing.
The interviewee belongs to the following category: Administrator middle management
Educator
Administrator
Clinical Specialist
Staff Nurse
Nurse Researcher
Date of interview: September 18, 2012
In person: Interview was performed at work in person. | 1. How would you describe your role in your current position and your educational preparation for this role?My position as director is to oversee the medical surgical unit, orthopedic and spinal unit, case managers, social workers, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. My role is the be a leader, mentor and support my staff. Also to direct my staff for better patient care and implement evidence based practice. Being the manager of all these specialties is time consuming and requires that I am organized. I am in charge of scheduling, training, recruiting, and preparing department budgets. My role seems to be forever growing. Preparation for my role: nursing school for four years, Bachelors to Masters an additional two years. I am also required to attend leadership conferences and a lot of additional training to follow out my role.2. How would you explain the unique contributions you as a nurse bring to an interdisciplinary team? In my position I need to know a lot about my departments so I can bring to the table support and guidance to my staff. My unique contributions are that I am a strong
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