NURSES TRAINING LOGBOOK:
NAME OF NURSE:
PROCEDURE AREA:
TRAINING EXPECTATION (i.e. Number):
OBSERVATION UNDER SUPERVISION WITHOUT SUPERVISION
Please tick as appropriate
S/N DATE CLIENT’S REGISTRATION NUMBER PROCEDURE OBSERVED NAME/SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR
COMMENTS:
Table 6 above is the nurse’s logbook which is in booklet form and has so many leaves. Each leaf has provisions for the name of the nurse not minding the level of the training. There is also the column for the procedure Area (whether in the scan room or theater or emotional management room) depending on the procedure to be carried out. The training expectation column (i.e. the number of
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Even the trainee fertility nurse must work with support personnel to meet the needs of their clients. A basic introduction to leaders could assist the trainee fertility nurse in avoiding frustration. Since the training is ongoing, all the members of the nursing staff are always in one form training or the other. The nurses are encouraged to present technical papers from time to time. They are also fortified to feature in both radio and television programs as well as international conferences to showcase what they have learnt from the establishment. The results of this project have shown that with adequate development of the nurses, proper implementation of the acquired skills and critical evaluation of the nursing leadership and management, there will be enormous staff retention. It showed that there is a great correlation between supportive work environment and increased nurse job satisfaction and retention. The variables that create supportive work environment were identified as nursing philosophy, leader with good relationship, with ability and experience, praise, and recognition, involvement in decision making, adequate resources and good relationships with colleagues. Also, leaders played a critical role in creating a conducive work environment. Important leadership characteristics include visibility, accessibility, consultation, recognition and
Nursing Bedside Reporting, Patient Safety, And Satisfaction Scores The American Nurses Association estimates that up to 80% of serious medical errors involve miscommunication between caregivers when patients are transferred or handed off during shift report (ANA 2012). In the nursing profession change of shifts require the successful transfer of information from nurse to nurse to prevent medical errors and adverse events (Sullivan, 2010). Research shows that when patients are included and engaged in their health care there is greater potential to lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality of care.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) has grown in the past years and continuation of its growth is expected. Studies show that there are some difficulties that a novice nurse experience as they transition to APRN. (Hill, L. *& Sawatzky, J. 2011). The transition is also stressful for the nurse practitioner, thus making the NP feel inadequate, overwhelmed and incompetent. Fortunately, there are steps that can help this transition run smoothly.
Nursing administration on a national level is best described by The National Center for HealthCare Leadership (NCHL). This is a non profit organization that exemplifies quality care and leadership in the 21 st century. The goal of this organization is to improve healthcare on a national level through efficient and effective management that is in accordance with it’s mission. In keeping with it ’s mission, NCHL embarked upon an ambitious initiative with the support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, examining the role of the senior leadership team in promoting quality and safety in his/her organization (Disch, Dreher, Davidson, Sinioris, & Wainio, 2011).
Moore, Leahy, Sublett, and Lanig (2013) found that nurse to nurse relationships impacte the work environment in either a positive or negative manner. Interestingly, the authors reported that the nurse leader holds the key in fostering a successful work environment. Key characteristics of an effective leader, according to study participants, possessed the ability to apply strategies that resolved poor nurse to nurse relationships. Strategies consisted of a zero tolerance policy, code of conduct, fair treatment, providing education classes and workshops. Through the effective application of these leadership characteristics, the study participants reported feelings of empowerment that contributed to a healing environment, positive employee engagement and organizational commitment.
What new strategies can we introduce to reduce moral distress among practicing nurses compared to current strategies that would reduce moral distress and increase retention of experienced nurses? According to a survey conducted Woods, Rodgers, Towers and La Grow (2015), 48% of nurses surveyed considered leaving their position due to moral distress. Some nurses may even leave the profession. This should be a major concern for nurse managers because retention of experienced nurses is essential for mentoring new nurses, provides a balance of experience in patient care settings, and leads to improved patient outcomes.
Nurses experienced unsatisfied work environment, fatigue, burnout and increased in career change leading to the nursing
Nurses are a vital part of the health care system and the leaders that manage their performance can affect their productivity, trust, and even acceptance of change. The purpose of this paper is to discuss my style of leadership based on a leadership style survey. I will also describe what leadership and management theories align with my leadership style. After presenting my leadership style, I will discuss the work environment that this style would be successful in. I will conclude with three key behaviors that will demonstrate the skills of a successful leader.
On the other hand, issue related to nursing documentation are such as illegible nursing documentation, misspelled words and poor grammar. Sometimes, nurses’ records can be confusing, intriguing, and sometimes downright comical. Grammar and syntax problems are frequently at the heart of documentation bloopers. Thus, a clear, concise documentation is very important. The nurse educators should emphasize the importance of proper grammar and syntax in documentation, and instruct nurses to cross-check their notes with another healthcare professional if they suspect their entry is
Mr. A is admitted to the critical care unit post bowel resection, splenectomy, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and patient-ventilator dyssynchrony (PVD). He is an eighteen-year-old African American man who is placed on an IV infusion of Norcuron and Ativan. The major outcomes expected for Mr. A would be for him to be able to wean of the ventilator, be hemodynamically stable, heal adequately, tolerate his diet, have adequate bowel elimination, and be able to adjust to his life with optimal functioning. The problems that are to be manage include, being on the ventilator, being sedated, having an elevated temperature, having a low hemoglobin, post surgical bowel resection, splenectomy, hypoxia and diet intolerance.
It is recognized that in the training on NL’s the preparation for leadership is a critical element, in addition to being an important priority for nursing in general. The American Nurses Association(ANA) visualizes the complexity of the nurse 's managerial role given that they are currently being asked to execute leadership to build quality work environments, implement new models of care, and contribute to the development of a workforce which encourages healthy nursing and well-being. The efforts of organizations and individuals to foster and develop transformational and relational leadership are needed to improve nurses ' satisfaction, recruitment, retention, and healthy work environments. Leadership competences include personal mastery, interpersonal effectiveness, financial & HRM, & systems
The unknown factor in this problem lies in the translation and perhaps the knowledge level of each nurse. Therefore, this research question will focus on the competency of the nurse.
The importance of staff retention Nurse retention is to provide staff with implements that will empower them in the workplace. Empowerment in organizational structures include power and opportunity. Employees with high levels of power are included in lines of information, support, resources and opportunities to learn and grow (Schwinger ET AL., 2010). In additional employees who have high levels of opportunity in their jobs tend to be more proactive problem solvers and accept change. When staff have opportunity and power, they are motivated, feel more in control, have increased wellbeing and have greater job satisfaction (Schwinger ET AL., 2010).
Because of this implanted motivation, nurses are reinforced to reach higher levels of growth. Nurses also feel that they are valued when transformational leaders reach out to them; they get excited to participate and share their knowledge that also contributes to strong cooperation or openness. The real benefit goes to their patients during their intervention, when transformational nurse leader listens attentively to the needs of their patients. This leadership style also increases the image and reputation of the hospital or clinic within the community that they
There are few leadership strategies that can be used to re-energize the workforce; such as: 1. Participative Theory is an ideal leadership style that takes into consideration the input of its associates. Leaders are encouraged to involve staff and all group members, so they know that their contributions and participations are important, and they have the right to say no to any suggestion. 2. Situational Theories propose that leaders choose the best course of action based upon situational variables.
(Nursing Times). Nursing is gaining influence in all aspect of healthcare practice, therefore it is important for nurses to develop good leadership skills at the early stage of their practice which is the key to all nursing career and nurse managers can become good leaders with effective training and enhancement of their skills in leadership. Most nursing managers are tossed around by their leaders when they themselves are leaders in their capacities. A nursing manager aspiring to become a leader must be committed to excellence and passion for patient’s advocacy, employee’s protection and be a role model, living by example.