Faculty Interview of A Health Care Educator Joey Millis, RN CEN HSN/548: Role of the Health Care / Nursing Educator February 20, 2012 Rebecca Gesler Faculty Interview of A Health Care Educator The role of the faculty educator encompasses a multitude of special talents, that provide the educator the opportunity to provide outstanding educational opportunities for the students they teach. Clinical instructors merge their clinical knowledge and a enthusiasm for training into prosperous and fulfilling careers. These professionals, whose vocation is in the classroom and the health care setting, are accountable for cultivating and mentoring present and potential generations of nurses. Educators take part in the primary role in the growth of the nursing workforce, helping as role models and only if to give the guidance needed to implement the evidence-based practices that will be used in today's health care world. According to Graff and Hansman, "Curriculum designers need to work collaboratively across the disciplines, so that the health education fields ensure proper training of future health care educators who are equipped to meet the ever-changing needs of the adult learner"(1999).
Main Body The clinical environment with its potentially unpleasant new experiences can have a big impact on a student (White and Ewan 1991cited in Stuart 2007). The relationship between mentor and student are very important to the learning experience (Davidson 2005). It is important for the mentor to introduce and orientate the students to the placement environment, explain emergency procedure according to local policy and integrate them into the team of staff within the first 24 hours (RNC 2007). In the case of the students used as an example here an initial introduction to the department and its procedures and key members were held within the first 24 and the initial Interviews within the first 48 hours. The goal of the initial interview is to determine the learning needs of the student while encouraging self-directed learning and achievable goal setting following the principles of Andragogy (Knowles 1990).
This enables students to learn more regarding roles of multi-professions and inter-professions, and on how to work collaboratively in order to provide safe and good patient care. Lait et al. (2011) stated that interprofessional mentoring during the training period could convey interprofessional experiences of the mentor, thereby providing further insights for the student. Furthermore, positive interprofessional mentoring is an effective way for a student to enhance their professional development and growth, since self-reflection and self-awareness are paramount in developing insights (NMC,
Mentorship Competency The success of any nursing student in any program in any clinical setting is multi-faceted enhancing the complicated nature of education and the perception of competencies whether student or educator. This is an important concept to be sensitive to as the process of moving forward with the knowledge and skill-sets needs to be supported and nurtured in order to facilitate the standard of care that is safe, accountable, and competent. The expectations of students within academia and within the staff mix on units can vary giving students a sense of role ambiguity diminishing the sense of belonging and taking away from the clinical learning experience. According to Higgins, Lathlean, Levett-Jones, & McMillan (2009),“Nursing
The Four-Step Continuum and Informatics Sean Leonard Walden University Nursing 6051 Transforming Nursing and Healthcare August 25, 2015 Wisdom with Informatics Nursing informatics plays an important role in managing healthcare for patients with degenerative disorders of the central nervous system. Managing complex medical issues for patients with Parkinson’s disease involves applying previous knowledge or wisdom in treatment (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2012). Continuum of care approach uses previous wisdom gained in outcomes to deliver patient care through a defined period of time. Better coordination of patient care helps to produce best possible outcomes. According to Laureate Education (2010) nursing informatics is a major player in continuum of care and it consists of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom.
The Federal Laws and the Human Service Movement Deconda Johnson-Smith HHS435: Cont Issues Trends Health Law Ethics in H & HS Instructor: Rebekah Clark November 18, 2013 The field of Human services has come a long way in helping both those in need as well as those in the profession. Today it may be hard to imagine life without educated professionals in abundance that can sufficiently assist with just about every issue imaginable many conveniently located in communities down the street or around the corner. From mental health issues, to funding, education, and research federal laws such as: The establishment of the National Institute of Mental Health (1946), The Mental Health Study Act (1955), The Community Mental Health Centers Act (1963), The Economic Opportunity Act (1964), and The Schneuer Sub-professional Career Act (1966) accompanied by the Human service movement that brought about the National Organization for Human Service Education and the Council for Standards in Human Service Education have paved the way for making the field what we see and know it as today. One of the first pieces of legislation that came into effect was the National Institute of Mental Health Act of 1946. “The National Institute of Mental Health authorized monies for research and demonstration focused on assisting persons with mental illness in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment” (Harris, H., Maloney, D., & Rother, F., 2004).
They are also expected to manage patient care in a manner which promotes positive patient outcomes. This journal article is relevant to the role of a PMHNPs because it contributes to the professional practice and education of PMHNPs by offering evidence that PMNHPs can anticipate to transform themselves from a new graduate to a proficient and expert practitioner. The study can also assist faculty in evaluating program curriculum and outcomes. For example, a few of the responses in the study indicated that practicing PMHNPs believe that competency in psychotherapy took a while to accomplish. Faculty may refer to this finding when advocating for the needs of new graduates with future employers and mentors.
The programs offered at the honors college will allow me to achieve this goal of giving back to the community in a way that generates a long-lasting impact. As a part of the honors college, I would like to get involved in helping on and off campus. By organizing and being a part of service learning events, I will gain leadership and communication skills that will be used forever. The experiences I will gain from being a part of the honors college will impact me for the rest of my life. I plan on using these skills and experiences to impact others in a positive way.
2) Empower youth and families from diverse backgrounds and underserved populations to play a central role in future community planning decisions to ensure strategies are family-driven, youth-guided, and culturally and linguistically competent. Goal 1: Increase awareness and understanding among key audiences about the System of Care approach and its benefits. Audience: *
Skills and Characteristics of Mental Health Human Service Workers Kemmie Miller BSHS 471 August 23, 2012 Diane Bryan University of Phoenix Skills and Characteristics of Mental Health Human Service Workers Human service workers are defined by Lincoln University (n.d.) as “a professional that acts as an agent to assist and or empower individuals, groups, families and communities to prevent, alleviate or better cope with crisis, change and stress to enable them to function more effectively in all areas of life and living” (para.1). Those who work to better their communities through helping others require an amount of professionalism and particular skills that will enable them to perform their job duties professionally and as effectively as possible. Human service workers should have a strong desire to help others, have a sense of responsibility, have great time management skills, and show patience, understanding, and care to those in need of their assistance. They should want to be hands-on with their clients and be effective at their job duties while under pressure to find a way to help those who are in need. Mental health is defined as “the psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment” (Mental Health, 2012).