8:00 – 10:00 am >orientation about the head nursing Orientation is the process of
program (philosophy, description, acquainting a new worker with the
objectives, plan of activities, existing work program or the
requirements, and evaluation environment. The purpose of
criteria) with Mrs. Velez orientation is to make the new
worker feel wanted and needed by
co-workers, superiors, and to
convince him that his presence is
required for the realization of the
organizational work.
>reporting about the basic concepts (Gillies, Dee Hinn, 1989: 200)
of leadership and management
As nursing students become involved
in clinical assignments with clients, it
is important that they prepare
themselves for leadership roles.
(Potter Perry. Fundamentals of
10:00 – 10:15 am >break Nursing, 6th Edition, Volume 1; p.
376)
Endorsement is an essential
component in the delivery of good
nursing service.
(Kozier, et al. Fundamentals of
Nursing; p. 356)
Date/Time Activities Rationale
June 26, 2008
Thursday
Endorsement is an essential
component in the delivery of good
nursing service.
(Kozier, et al. Fundamentals of
Nursing; p. 356)
>morning rounds with the unit head Periodic rounds would increase
nurse and the student nurses patient satisfaction, and improve
assigned in the area patient safety.
7:30 – 9:00 am (http://www.nysna.org/publications/
Report/2006/oct_nov/research.htm)
>facilitated the level III and level IV
student nurses assigned in the area Accountability means that the nurse
is responsible, professionally and
>reminded student nurses on duty legally, for the type and quality of
about taking vital signs, plotting, and nursing care provided. The nurse is
charting nurse’s notes on time accountable for keeping current and
competent in technical skills and
informed of the knowledge needed
to perform nursing care.
(Potter Perry. Fundamentals of
Nursing, 6th Edition, Volume 1; p.
>carried out doctor’s orders 19)
together with the head nurse of the
area The nurse in her dependent role
accepts responsibility for carrying
out certain medical prescriptions for
the patient. Only when the
prescription for the patient is
written and bears the doctor’s
signature does the nurse have legal
to follow.
(Barrett, J. The Head Nurse: Her
Leadership Role, 3rd Edition; pp.
>functioned as a medication nurse 232-233)
together with the unit head nurse
and prepared all PO medications Medication administration is an
essential part of nursing practice,
9:00 – 10:00 am which requires a sound knowledge
base in order for medications to be
administered safely.
>facilitated the continuation of the (Potter Perry. Fundamentals of
reporting on seizure and behavioral Nursing, 6th Edition, Volume 2; p.
changes in children with the student 850)
nurses of ward I and VI, and Ms.
Abella at Extension 8 Conferences provide an important
channel for exchange of information
>asked questions to evaluate the between researchers.
students’ understanding and (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acade
10:00 – 11:45 am provided significant inputs about the mic_
topics presented conference)
Endorsement is an essential
component in the delivery of good
nursing service.
(Kozier, et al. Fundamentals of
Nursing; p. 356)