Fast Facts About Competency Based Education In Nursing
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| Author | : Karen K. Gittings, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 2020-11-16 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 082613663X |
“Competency-based education…provides an avenue to promote institutional accountability, address employer concerns, and assist with student transfer of knowledge and skills.” -Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN Dean and Professor Duquesne University The first book of its kind, this concise, step-by-step guide written for novice and experienced educators distills all the essentials every nursing instructor needs to know to implement a Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, teach with competencies, and evaluate students’ mastery. Grounded in a learner-centered paradigm, CBE focuses on outcomes and skills rather than relying on time-based training. It facilitates in-depth learning that encompasses all three learning domains — cognitive, skills, and attitudes — guided by the individual pace of each student. Fast Facts about Competency-Based Education in Nursing addresses the theory and practical knowledge needed to teach using CBE. Beginning with how to create competencies that align with student learning outcomes, subsequent chapters show how to integrate them into a new or existing nursing curricula. Next, this quick reference shows how to evaluate and assess students using CBE. Finally, it presents how to implement a system of quality improvement to continuously ensure the competencies produce safe, skilled nurses. Brimming with useful tips based on the authors’ extensive experience and abundant practical examples, this is an incomparable reference for any educator seeking superior, more qualitative student assessment and outcomes. Key Features: Demonstrates in detail how to implement CBE and assess students using CBE Illustrates how to integrate CBE into curriculum using an organizing framework Shares expert teaching/learning tips through Evidence-Based Teaching Boxes Helps educators to develop teaching objectives and real-world application processes Describes specific competency-based education curricula Examines how different learning styles thrive in a CBE learning environment Offers separate chapters for using CBE with BSN, MSN, and DNP students
| Author | : Janice L. McCoy |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 199 |
| Release | : 2012-06-20 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826109985 |
| Author | : Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 236 |
| Release | : 2020-09-16 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826136125 |
This quick-access guide for novice nurse preceptors walks through, step-by-step, how to successfully orient new nurses to the hospital environment. Preceptors are key to staff retention, job satisfaction, improved quality of care, patient safety and transition to practice. For the busy novice nurse preceptor who believes they do not have the time or preparation to be a nurse preceptor, Fast Facts for the Nurse Preceptor, Second Edition explains all the requisites for demonstrating, guiding, and mentoring new nurses through the process of delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. The second edition builds upon the foundation of the first to address more complicated challenges preceptors face. While reviewing the basics like shift organization, prioritization, communication, delegation, and conflict resolution, this orientation guide delineates the essential qualities of a competent preceptor and their primary responsibilities. It discusses the knowledge and skills a successful preceptor must impart to new nurses while acclimating to a variety of teaching and learning styles. Chapters discuss how to recognize the warning signs of a struggling preceptee, work through a preceptee’s “transition shock,” and help new nurses to develop critical thinking skills. Abundant case studies highlight common and challenging precepting situations. New to the Second Edition: Updated with FIVE completely new chapters: Selection, Education, and Retention of the Preceptor Preceptee Learning and Preceptor Teaching Styles The Challenging Student Precepting the Accelerated BSN and Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) The Unsafe Preceptee and How to Avoid “Failure to Fail” Key Features: Helps preceptors to serve as excellent role models, mentors, and teachers for new nurses Offers quick-access, step-by-stop guidance with short paragraphs and bulleted information Uses case studies to highlight both common and challenging precepting scenarios Includes evidence-based content throughout Contains competency assessment and evaluation forms
| Author | : Marion G. Anema, PhD, RN |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 241 |
| Release | : 2009-10-26 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826105106 |
The need for competency-based education (CBE) in nursing has been recognized for years. CBE provides a way to help ensure that learners are competent at the end of educational endeavors. This book is designed as a resource for nurse educators who are responsible for diverse education programs. Authors Anema and McCoy bring together all the elements of CBE, and provide a road map to develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based approaches to nursing education. The book provides valuable guidelines for developing organizational strategies, new care delivery approaches, and project planning tools. Guidance on performance assessment tools and data collection is also included. Key features: Explains why CBE is needed and how it can help improve current education programs Presents practical guidelines on how to transition to the CBE approach Provides helpful guidance on developing valid and reliable assessments Includes critical information on data collection and the use of data to verify achievement of outcomes Contains practice activities at the end of each chapter to simulate real-life situations
| Author | : Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : 2015-09-17 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826125239 |
Dedicated and competent nurse preceptors are vital to the success of health care organizations and to the retention of nurses in the profession. Yet clinical teaching and supervision is a skill that must be developed; a knowledgeable and experienced practitioner does not automatically become a successful nurse preceptor. This pithy reference guide for nurses in the preceptor role is brimming with information about how to successfully educate, protect, socialize, and evaluate nurses transitioning into a new environment. In an easy-access, bulleted format, this resource helps preceptors to establish clinical objectives, execute evaluation and feedback techniques, identify role responsibilities, develop positive communication skills, and develop effective teaching/learning strategies. The guide addresses the qualities of a good preceptor, communication and delegation skills, and the importance of evidence-based practice for the preceptor role. It discusses how to prepare new nurses for the reality shock of entering a new arena, and how to recognize and help the preceptee who is struggling. Nurse preceptors will gain insight into how to assist preceptees in organizing their clinical day and prioritizing their responsibilities. From suggestions in conflict resolution and bullying to aids in developing critical thinking skills to advice on completing relevant documentation, this guide helps new nurse preceptors to provide a well-orchestrated orientation that will ensure a positive experience for novice nurses and the subsequent delivery of quality, patient-centered care. Sample competency forms and clinical tools add to the bookís utility, as well. Key Features: Delivers vital information on all aspects of successful nurse preceptorship in a concise, easy-access format Includes evidence-based content throughout Provides guidance on identifying and developing successful nurse preceptors Addresses organization, prioritization, delegation, effective communication, conflict resolution, and the development of critical thinking skills Offers key information on competency assessment and evaluations A special ìPreceptorís Problem Solverî chapter addresses clinical issues unique to the nurse preceptorís role
| Author | : Maryann Godshall, PhD, CNE, CCRN, CPN |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 263 |
| Release | : 2024-02-21 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826146759 |
Helps readers to grasp the language and process of research with ease With updated content and new references throughout, the fourth edition of this quick-access resource delivers key information on the foundations of evidence-based practice (EBP) and fundamental nursing research concepts. Readers of the new edition will benefit from information on the newest trends in EBP, new case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice, expanded coverage of EBP models, and end-of-chapter study questions with rationales to promote learning. Written for students of EBP and practicing nurses who wish to integrate research-based theory into their daily practice, this resource outlines different types of research in easy-to-understand language with the goal of applying EBP into daily practice. New to the Fourth Edition: Updated throughout with new information and references Includes case studies demonstrating how evidence can be translated into practice Provides expanded coverage of EBP models Offers study questions with rationales at the end of each chapter Key Features: Describes step by step how EBP can be implemented to improve patient care Written in abbreviated "Fast Facts" style with brief, bulleted information Includes examples of how hospitals and healthcare providers are integrating EBP into their practice Advises students on developing and completing EBP projects
| Author | : Eden Zabat Kan |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 207 |
| Release | : 2013-06-28 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826118941 |
| Author | : Janice Loschiavo, MA, RN, NJ-CSN |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 331 |
| Release | : 2023-06-22 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826144829 |
Fast Facts for the School Nurse provides quick access to information that busy school nurses need to practice competently and efficiently. Written by a nurse with more than 25 years of school nursing experience, this consistently organized reference offers straightforward guidelines to a range of daily tasks and nursing responsibilities. It provides clinical protocols for safe management of common childhood illnesses, accidents, and emergencies, along with legal and ethical considerations, documentation, and high-risk areas in school nursing practice. The fourth edition has been substantially revised. Of significance is the first chapter which provides Words of Wisdom from school nurses and self-help guidance. Included also is expanded coverage of mental health issues, gender identity and transgenderism, and drug use. Information on technology in the school health office will also be updated. In addition, the new edition features new information on the COVID-19 pandemic and its lasting influence on school nursing practice. The summary questions at the end of each chapter will provide readers with immediate feedback. Most school nurses are thrown into their positions with little or no experience or orientation to the school setting. Finding appropriate resources is difficult. Fast Facts for the School Nurse provides the concise and practical information needed for immediate school nurse performance and is suitable for both the nurse new to practice and the experienced school nurse. New to This Edition: Guidance in answering difficult questions posed by students, teachers, parents, and administrators. "Words of Wisdom" from school nurse colleagues and self-help suggestions for a healthier you. New chapter dedicated to the National Association of School Nurses’ 21st Century Framework for School Nurse Practice™ New chapter on pandemic awareness, readiness, and steps a school nurse must take Expanded chapter on technologies for the school health office Updated information on mental health issues and awareness including depression, anxiety, stress Expanded chapter dealing with gender identify issues including transgender Additional information on use of marijuana and vaping Review questions at the end of each chapter (with answers and rationale) Key Features Addresses the five content components included in the National Certification Examination for School Nurses—health problems and nursing management, health appraisal, health promotion and disease prevention, professional issues, and special health needs Covers guidelines, management protocols, and care plans for childhood disorders, accidents, and emergency situations Includes new information on pandemic readiness and measures, mental health conditions, substance abuse, sexual orientation, and emerging technologies. Provides quick reference for health office set up, recommended immunizations, national health observances, and a handy month-by-month calendar
| Author | : Dawn Carpenter, DNP, ACNP-BC, CCRN |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 345 |
| Release | : 2024-08-15 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826160956 |
Puts vital, streamlined information at your fingertips to promote lifesaving care This concise resource delivers the specific knowledge nurses need in their daily practice to care for trauma patients safely and effectively. Fast Facts for Trauma Nursing provides a detailed overview of key trauma-related care issues while distilling critical elements of emergency and trauma care after resuscitation. Organized in a systems-based format, the book stresses evidence-based treatments and nursing interventions for best practice and patient care. The resource--written by experienced trauma nurse clinicians--focuses on the approach to and care of the trauma patient from arrival to the hospital through discharge. Included is a review of mechanism of injury issues and traumatic injuries, as well as the key elements of primary, secondary, and tertiary surveys. This new resource highlights the unique physiological and psychological needs of the trauma patient while considering how social determinants of health can bear on trauma in individuals. It also focuses on the maintenance of spinal precautions, preventing secondary brain injuries, and monitoring patients for complications of trauma, including acute kidney injury, adult respiratory distress syndrome, compartment syndrome and rhabdomyolysis.. With its clear narrative and easy-to-access design and format, this new book will appeal to all levels of nurses who care for trauma patients along with those studying for specialized trauma certification exams. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Delivers--in quick-access format--information nurses can put to use immediately Highlights key trauma care knowledge and its practical applications Offers key guidelines of what and how to communicate with trauma care providers Provides an overview of specific requirements for hospitals to maintain trauma center status
| Author | : Eden Zabat Kan, PhD, RN |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 207 |
| Release | : 2024-07-15 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826157289 |
The fourth edition of this clinical education nursing handbook provides updated information to assist clinical instructors teaching in various practice settings. It continues to be a practical guide for new and experienced instructors handling teaching assignments. Encompassing the foundations of clinical nursing instruction, this hands-on, quick-access resource helps instructors prepare clinical teaching assignments and interact with students while managing the clinical day. As requested by readers and reviewers, the new edition includes many new updated real world clinical examples of student issues and provides suggestions on how to handle each issue with sample solutions. New to the Fourth Edition: New chapters addressing behavioral and mental health issues and technological changes affecting clinical nursing students Updated information on new challenges of hospital onboarding and clinical site visits/shifts Key Features: Disseminates practical information in concise, bulleted format for quick access Provides teaching pearls for both novice and experienced instructors
