Evaluations that reflect judgments about the performance of the graduate student from nursing students, the preceptor, and the graduate student are examined. Clinical Practicum Analysis and Synthesis The purpose of this practicum was to provide an opportunity to gain experience and knowledge about the role of an academic nurse educator. The objectives of the practicum were developed using the National League for Nursing (NLN) core competencies for academic nurse educators. The responsibilities for which academic nurse educators are held accountable are related to the eight core competencies described by the NLN (NLN, 2005). The analysis and synthesis will utilize the NLN core competencies to discuss issues related to the application of the nurse educator role, strategies and approaches that were applied to the role, and a description and analysis of the clinical project that was undertaken.
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).
According to Employment Equity and Diversity (2004), the mentor needs to be a person who is aware of their responsibilities in supporting staff and require training and resources to support them in their role. I assigned be a mentor to a new qualified midwifery nurse. I called her Nurse A (Appendix A). Even thought she has experience working in the surgical and medical unit before, she still need an experience and knowledgeable staff to guide and mentor her in a new clinical area .She is a very proactive person and willing to learn. Identifying learning needs, planning and managing the .student experience Plans of action formulated in order to achieve the learner's objectives.
Students are supervised and evaluated by licensed nurses while completing clinicals. Clinicals are important to the degree program. They provide an opportunity for students to gain knowledge and actual hands-on experience in the field. This is a good way for students to make sure that nursing is the right career path for them. There are
Once completing my bachelors of science in nursing, I can continue my long-term goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. The skills required of a nurse practitioner are skills that I have been practicing throughout my career as a nurse. I will listen to my patient’s needs and concerns, and provide them with information in a way they can understand it. I will have better critical thinking and reasoning skills for when problems or situations arise. I will have the knowledge and information needed to diagnose and treat.
I seek her permission and consent to teach her about medication administration procedure. The consent attached in (appendix 1). Identifying Learning Needs ,Planning and Managing Student Experience. In the learning process the important things to do identifying my leaner needs. Vision for learning and teaching enhance the quality of student in learning experience by providing a support and well-resourced learning environment.
If so what is the benefit to all nursing students? What are the implications for you as a practicing nurse? How could you use the findings from the literature review in your clinical practice? Think Nursing Process. Conclusions /Solutions What did you learn?
Evolve Case Study Assignment Guidelines PURPOSE This assignment provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge of the nursing process to clients presented in case study format. It also provides the student the opportunity to practice NCLEX style questions. The case studies are housed and maintained by Evolve, reflect content from the adult health nursing textbook, and are an integral part of student success. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO#1. Provide effective professional nursing care for adult patients and their families in a variety of healthcare settings using the nursing process.
Reflection as a learning tool allows me to identify the positive and negative aspects of my practice and to draw upon previous experiences and apply them to new situations “Reflective practice has, however, the potential to help practitioners in all fields unlock the tacit knowledge and understanding that they have of their practice and use this to generate knowledge for future practice”. (Schutz, 2007 pg.26) The clinical competency I have chosen in this report is Phlebotomy. As part of my role as a health care support worker within a District Nursing team Phlebotomy is one of my primary duties. The clinical skill I have chosen to reflect upon within this account is venepuncture. Confidentiality has been maintained throughout within this assignment and all names and locations are changed in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct (2008, Section: Confidentiality) and for this purpose I have chosen to name the patient as Mrs Jones.
Being the best that I can be is the only way to gain the respect of future colleagues, and this does involve mentorship. Also, making my clinical instructor aware of the kind of education I benefit from helps ensure the proper pairing to a nurse willing to mentor, allowing me the freedom to practice without stress or anxiety. In summary, the importance of mentorship with students and new grads is paramount in providing the surety of confidence in practice. It makes sense to invest in programs