Advanced Clinical Education

• Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) training
• Balloon Pump Training
• NxStage CVVH Training

American Heart Emergency Nursing Practice

• BLS for Healthcare Provider Renewal Courses offered twice monthly
• Mock Code Drills conducted monthly
• Unit specific training on Responding to Medical Emergencies
• Rapid Response Team Training
• Cardiac Arrest Team Training
•  Reporting Member of the NRCPR
• IHI 5 Million Lives Campaign Participant
• AHA Bronze & Silver Award Recipient for the Get With the Guidelines for Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure for 2007-2008

Charge Nurse Course

• Learn Clinical Prioritization
• Develop strategies for conflict resolution Integrate interventions for situational awareness and crisis prevention
• Engage in Team-Building Strategies aimed at quality care and patient safety
• Learn the role of the Shift Director as it pertains to global patient care

Critical Care Education

• Material is provided to all new RNs and experienced RNs entering Critical Care
• The modules are held monthly and taught by clinically current bedside nurses and physicians dedicated to specific specialties   
• Didactic content and skills labs are integrated to solidify the course content
• The modules prepare nurses for the Advanced Critical Care Course leading to CCRN Certification
• This course is available to all Critical Care Nurses who have at least 2 years of Critical Care experience and is based on AACN Core Curriculum  
• The course is taught by clinically current bedside nurses and physicians dedicated to specific specialties in Critical Care  
• Didactic content and skills labs are provided to solidify the course content
• This course is a “final step” in preparation toward specialty certification exam (CCRN). A bonus is given upon successful completion of the CCRN national Certification available through AACN.

EKG Rhythm Course

• All nurses working in Telemetry Units & Critical Care Units attend the EKG Course
• Learn to interpret EKG rhythm strips
• Gain knowledge to respond to arrhythmias

Emergency Department and Disaster Preparedness

• Emergency preparedness courses Disaster Planning and Mass Casualty
• Training and Drills with the City of Philadelphia
• Hazardous Materials and Decontamination Training
• TNCC Training

Nursing Journal Club and Research Council

• Promotes Evidence Based Practice
• Empowers Nurses Promotes Education
• Improves Nursing Knowledge
• “I can make a difference”
• Recruitment and Retention
• Monthly Meetings
• Nursing Journal Club Online: Group Webpage
  • Post Blogs
  • Read EBP Articles
  • Post & Answer Questions
• Research Council
  • Assist nursing units in conducting research applicable to clinical practice improvement
  • Guide bedside clinicians through the research process in developing protocols for evidence-based practice

Just In Time

• Used to rapidly educate staff on emerging clinical developments that require immediate implementation or practice change
• MET: Mobile Education Teams
• Educators round on all affected clinical areas to provide bedside education
• Self-learning Modules: Given to staff nurses with references and competency evaluation for self-study on new and emerging changes
• Hospital Councils- Provide unit-level education in various formats

Maternal, Child and Neonatal

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Fetal Monitoring
• .edus Related to maternal and NICU care
• Partnership with St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children for conferences and symposiums

New Graduate Residency

• The program consists of 6 months of didactic, clinical skills, and team building/delegation activities to foster critical thinking and professional growth with mentoring continuing for one year
• Team Building activities will be incorporated to demonstrate aspects of team behaviors such as good communication, problem solving skills, trust, and understanding other point of views.
• Critical thinking case studies will be utilized to develop your critical thinking skills in order for you to be successful
• Our nurses conclude the program with the creation of evidence based practice boards highlighting a practice change initiative; nurses work in groups and are given ample time to design their board during RN Residency Program days with all materials supplied
• A graduation luncheon is held to recognize completion of the RN Residency Program with their EBP boards displayed
• The Nurse Executive Council will be actively involved by conducting 30, 60, 90, and 180 day reviews for benchmarking attitudes

New Hire Orientation

• Skills to prepare you for a successful nursing career
• Perform 12 Lead ECGs
• Role during Emergencies •Infection Control Practices
• Core measures & Evidence-based practice
• Nursing Quality Programs
• IV insertion
• Phlebotomy skills
• Foley care
• Restraint use & application
• Nursing Grand Rounds  
• Save Our Skin Program
• Blood Glucose monitoring
• Documentation
• Bloodless medicine
• Respiratory skills
• Gift of Life (Organ Donation)
• Stroke Team
• Fall prevention initiative
• Nursing skills lab at Drexel’s Clinical Learning Lab
• Technology  
  • Optilink - On line scheduling and patient acuity used on most inpatient nursing units
  • .Edu – On line educational network. Opportunities exist for you to earn continuing education credits at no cost to you on variety of clinical subjects.
  • Invision – Computer system for physician orders and medication charting
• Unit Specific Orientation  \
  • Individualized orientation based on your learning needs.
  • Work with assigned preceptor.
  • Length of orientation varies based on clinical area and your educational needs.

Preceptor Program

•  Facilitates transition from novice nurse to independent care-giver
• Promotes Teamwork
• Emphasizes a culture of open communication
• Equips preceptors with the tools they need to make YOU successful
• Develops leadership skills
• Cultivates Conflict Resolution skills
• Recognizes nurses striving for excellence

Shared Governance Council

Trauma Education

A 3.5 Day Trauma Certification Course is offered twice annually –Topics Include:

• Introduction to the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation
• Chest Trauma
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Abdominal Trauma
• Spinal Immobilization Skills lab
• Head Injury & Trauma

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