Evaluation of an Interprofessional Workshop for the Student-Run Free Clinic at Case Western Reserve University Bruce Kinley MN2, Sarah Wang MS2, Ellen Luebbers MD Introduction The goal of interprofessional learning is to prepare all health professions students for working together, with the common goal of building a safer and better patient-centered and community/population oriented U.S. health care system (Panel, 2011). Preparing health care professional students for working in patient-centered teams needs to begin early and it has been identified that interdisciplinary teams decrease care costs and increase patient safety and satisfaction (IOM 2001, Allen 2006). Additionally, research on teams and teamwork has suggested that there are tools…
In October of 2015 I was appointed as the Peritoneal Dialysis Unit Coordinator. The peritoneal dialysis program was being developed at this time which created significant changes in the hemodialysis unit and for me. Change has always been stressful for me yet my Nurse Manager, with her endless support in managing this change made it a positive experience. I was ready to take on this change by taking on new roles and responsibilities, and adapting to implement the change fully and completely. Communication was a critical component to the success of this change. My Nurse Manager created open lines of communication among the two of us and with the multidisciplinary team involved in the development of the program. The multidisciplinary team included:…
At first glance, some people who are not able to distinguish an registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, might mistake them as the same kind of nurse. Both manage medications, change dressings or insert catheters. Registered Nurses and License Practical Nurses may both work in a hospital, clinic or doctors’ office. Whereas they defer in their scope of practice, nursing process, care plan, critical thinking, and responsibilities . Registered Nurses are independent in many areas, while License Practical Nurses must work under the supervision of an Registered Nurse or physician and cannot practice independently. Can us, who are not aware of the duties and responsiblitlities of an RN and LPN be able to tell the difference?…
The author states how health care professionals can attain great success with patient care as a team rather than working alone. As a DNP leader in the healthcare team one will know how important it is to provide effective care working in a team, respecting each other’s role and sharing common goals with the health care professionals that they collaborate with.…
The many comparisons and contrasts to the roles of an RN to an LPN can vary by their credentials. However, there are differences and similarities in their pay, education, training, abilities and their qualifications that are required for them to practice safely and legally. While is it true that both are ultimately charged with providing quality patient care, the differences are vast and the careers of the two are usually very different. When comparing the differences in opportunities between an RN and an LPN, you must first understand the abilities and skill sets of each.…
One of the most meaningful health-related experiences I have had was the time I attended a multidisciplinary team meeting while shadowing an infectious disease pharmacist. In this meeting, various staff members attended such as nurses, specialists, and pharmacists to discuss the health of each patient. One patient at a time, they determined whether the patients were healthy enough to be discharged from the hospital. It made sense to me why this meeting was necessary as additional rooms are always needed for incoming patients. I observed how multiple factors were taken into account prior to discharging patients, and the difficulty that arose when discussing complex cases. Attending this meeting was meaningful to me in several aspects; it demonstrated…
The floor I am on is a medical-surgical floor which specializes in orthopedic surgeries. There is also an overflow from general medical-surgical floors. There are many different diagnoses that come on the floor so I was able to see a lot. The patients did not have a problem with a student nurse helping them, which made learning easier.…
I interviewed Dr. Janet Geyer and received some great information from her. Geyer sand the hardest part of becoming a doctor was “The lack of personal time, everything became about school.” I knew that going into the medical field would be hard and the majority of my time would be spent studying, but hearing it from a doctor makes it real to me. I asked Geyer what makes her happy to be a doctor and why, she said “I like the intimate part of being a nurse, people tell me more than what they would normally tell others and sometimes I am really able to make a difference.” I thought about what she said and I would love to make a difference in someone’s life, but I also need to remember that I cannot get too attached to my patients. Geyer said that if she could go back and give herself advice from when she was in college she would tell…
I enjoyed the time of talking and getting to know some of the residents. I was able to keep a consistent conversation with my last resident who experienced some feelings of sorrow and sadness because of a loss of her mother who she was really close with. Sometimes it’s enough to listen, understand, and use touch for someone who is hurting. Matthew 5:4-5 states, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” ((New International Version). This makes me think about how much of an impact a nurse can have on someone’s life. If there wasn’t people who were hurting, there would be no compassion. It’s important to support one another as God would do for…
Today I was assigned in VSU-Student Health Center and the two points that I am going to address on this clinical setting are: What is your analysis of interdisciplinary or interagency functioning and communication, decision-making process, team functioning and collaboration; and Will you function differently as a result of something you learned, if so how?…
In this meeting, I give examples of how the specialized training and resources of these individuals will improve patient care and ease the workload of other staff members. I foster an open discussion and encourage thoughts, feelings, and questions. I also state that if someone has a question or concern that they do not wish to discuss in front of everyone, they can speak to me in private.…
This week I was in 1600, which I have not been on since my first semester. In this floor you see more post surgical patients. I liked the new environment and being exposed to different nurses and types of patients. I was able to take care of 3 patients and feel confident in what I was doing. I believe that because my preceptorship is coming up soon, I have set my mind to think more independently along with feeling more secure in my nursing skills and assessments. Furthermore, having the nurses positive feedback was very reassuring.…
I learned that no matter what, life is cruelly unfair. I took care of people who were only fifty, yet could no longer eat or speak. I learned that working as a team is important especially in healthcare, no one person should be expected to go it alone. There is so much to be learned from listening to fellow aides and workers; their understanding of the situations that I found myself in helped me learn and adapt my ways of care. I learned to be cautious and pay attention to details to slow down and to be patient. Most importantly I have learned to speak up and make sure that I am heard when I know that something should be changed for the betterment of those involved. I was always told if it does not seem right then it probably is not. The responsibility of someone’s life depends on the decisions that are made throughout the course of a healthcare professional’s day. I am thankful to have had a job that has taught me to stand up for what is right and to speak my mind in order to care for people to the best of my ability. Being a CNA has changed my life and I will never forget the experiences I had and values that I learned my first day, and even my entire first year, of being in the healthcare…
I worked in the imaging department, alongside many professionals for 14 days. The most useful skill I gained from there was my enhancement in communication and confidence in my patient approach. I spent a lot of time with patients as I was responsible for calling out the patient’s name from the waiting room and assisting them to the room they needed to be in. I noticed that most patients had a fearful look on their face, after I engaged in a conversation they seemed much more at ease. That was when I realised the importance of patient communication and how much of an effect it has on their experience at the hospital.…
My orientation experience was pleasant. I felt safe on the unit. I introduced myself each time I run into someone new and everyone has been supportive and welcoming. My preceptor has done an excellent job is helping me prioritize my goals while focusing on possible day to day achievements, which has been less overwhelming than I anticipated. I felt heard and respected; I was able to voice my suggestions and thinking process towards overall patient care. I felt part of the team.…