Facilitators Manual - Emergency Care Institute
Facilitators Manual - Emergency Care Institute Facilitators Manual - Emergency Care Institute
2.6 Commitment to the programAt the commencement of the program the participant nurse, facilitator and support person shoulddiscuss the required level of commitment to the program from all parties. Nurses participating in theprogram are expected to attend relevant sessions and complete required activities within the requiredtime frames and to actively seek to enhance their skills and knowledge in emergency nursing. As withmany professional development opportunities this may require some commitment of time outsiderostered shifts. The organisation has a responsibility to provide the relevant support and opportunitiesto learn and develop in line with the contents of the Resource Manual for the Transition to EmergencyNursing Program. The facilitator is expected to guide the participant through the program, assist increating learning opportunities and assess participants learning as required. Support personnel alsocommit to facilitate learning and assess competency within the clinical environment.2.7 Professional portfolioDocumentation of participation in learning activities can be recorded within the participant’sprofessional portfolio as well as within the Participant’s Workbook.Continuing professional development (CPD) activities can be undertaken in a variety of ways, andmay include:• Attending study days.• Completing online training.• Attending online or face-to-face tutorials.• Undertaking supervised practice for skills development.• Working with a support person to improve practice.• Reflecting on clinical practice with a support person.• Participating in discussion forums.• Participating in clinical supervision/action learning sets.• Undertaking ward simulation exercises (e.g. mock arrests, management of deteriorating patient).• Attending in-service education.• Attending Continuing Professional Development workshops.• Attending conferences.• Attending professional interest groups (wound interest group).92.8 Structured learning activitiesParticipants are required to complete the program within 3-6 months of starting employment inthe Emergency Department. Each section has been designed to build upon the learning outcomesof the previous one.In addition to the structured learning activities in this document, participants will also be required tocomplete other training programs mandated by either NSW Health or their Health Service (e.g. DETECT).Structured learning activities may be undertaken using a variety of modes, including face-to-face,e-learning, self-directed learning, and simulation.2.9 Development of core skillsThe novice Emergency Nurse develops core skills within the clinical area by working as part of themultidisciplinary team. Within the Participant Workbook there are some clinical skills that are to beassessed and a table for the inclusion of other clinical skills that the participant masters. A copy ofthese are included in Section 5 of this manual.
FACILITATORs’ Manual Transition to Emergency Nursing2.10 EvaluationThe Program will be evaluated in terms of key performance indicators, and by stakeholders, as outlinedbelow.Key performance indicators (KPIs)• Percentage of staff that have completed the course requirements.• Percentage of staff that have obtained the relevant objectives/goals within the 6 month time frame.• Percentage of staff that have completed all clinical competencies.It is expected that all facilities maintain records of participants’ progress to illustrate achievement of KPIs.Stakeholder evaluationParticipants will evaluate the Transition to Emergency Nursing Program using a survey tool at completionor exit.The Nursing Unit Manager/Nurse Manager will be surveyed to evaluate the Program’s effectiveness at12 months. Results of this survey will be provided to the Nursing and Midwifery Office.10Recognising the fast changing environment of emergency, this program will be subjected to ongoingevaluation. Feedback to the Nursing and Midwifery Office will be imperative for changes to take place.2.11 ReferencesNursing and Midwifery Continuing Professional Development Registration Standardhttp://www.nursingandmidwifery.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspxBenner, P.E. (1984). From novice to expert: Excellence and power in clinical nursing practice. Menlo Park,CA: Addison-Wesley.Jones, T. (2004). ‘A Review of Graduate Nurse Transition Programs in Australia’, in Australian Journal ofAdvanced Nursing, Vol 23 (2).College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (2007). Practice Standards for the Emergency NursingSpecialist.Queensland Health (2006). Transition to Practice Nurse Education Program Emergency Nursing.National Nursing and Nursing Education Taskforce (2006). National Nursing and Nursing Education TaskForce Final Report
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FACILITATORs’ <strong>Manual</strong> Transition to <strong>Emergency</strong> Nursing2.10 EvaluationThe Program will be evaluated in terms of key performance indicators, and by stakeholders, as outlinedbelow.Key performance indicators (KPIs)• Percentage of staff that have completed the course requirements.• Percentage of staff that have obtained the relevant objectives/goals within the 6 month time frame.• Percentage of staff that have completed all clinical competencies.It is expected that all facilities maintain records of participants’ progress to illustrate achievement of KPIs.Stakeholder evaluationParticipants will evaluate the Transition to <strong>Emergency</strong> Nursing Program using a survey tool at completionor exit.The Nursing Unit Manager/Nurse Manager will be surveyed to evaluate the Program’s effectiveness at12 months. Results of this survey will be provided to the Nursing and Midwifery Office.10Recognising the fast changing environment of emergency, this program will be subjected to ongoingevaluation. Feedback to the Nursing and Midwifery Office will be imperative for changes to take place.2.11 ReferencesNursing and Midwifery Continuing Professional Development Registration Standardhttp://www.nursingandmidwifery.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspxBenner, P.E. (1984). From novice to expert: Excellence and power in clinical nursing practice. Menlo Park,CA: Addison-Wesley.Jones, T. (2004). ‘A Review of Graduate Nurse Transition Programs in Australia’, in Australian Journal ofAdvanced Nursing, Vol 23 (2).College of <strong>Emergency</strong> Nursing Australasia (2007). Practice Standards for the <strong>Emergency</strong> NursingSpecialist.Queensland Health (2006). Transition to Practice Nurse Education Program <strong>Emergency</strong> Nursing.National Nursing and Nursing Education Taskforce (2006). National Nursing and Nursing Education TaskForce Final Report
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