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SE7 ExA Advocate BroMenn Medical Center 1 Structural Empowerment TEACHING AND ROLE DEVELOPMENT SE7 - The organization facilitates the effective transition of registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses into the work environment. Example A: Provide one example, with supporting evidence, of how the organization facilitates effective transition of new graduate nurses into the nurse practice environment. Describe and demonstrate how the transition process is evaluated for effectiveness. New Graduate Nurse Transition into the Nurse Practice Environment Advocate BroMenn Medical Center (ABMC) has a comprehensive process in place to help new graduate nurses transition to the healthcare environment and succeed in their nursing role. The process includes a robust classroom/simulation orientation program in conjunction with a nurse residency program and a mentorship program. The nurse residency and mentorship program are tailored specifically to the new graduate nurse. The Advocate Nursing Strategic Plan was developed in 2014 by Susan Campbell, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Advocate Health Care’s (AHC) Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer and the hospital Chief Nursing Executives (CNEs) with a vision of defining and developing The Advocate Nurse. Susan’s goal was for each nurse to be provided with a strong educational foundation to deliver the same outstanding level of care to each and every patient touched within the organization. The plan laid out the strategies to be reached by 2020 to meet the demands of the changing healthcare environment. The first initiative of the strategic plan was a redesign of Clinical Education and the method in which nursing orientation was structured and delivered both for new graduate nurses as well as experienced nurses. The goals of the redesign were: To improve the orientation process To increase new hire and coach satisfaction with the orientation process To improve the retention of new hires A team was developed with nursing representatives from across AHC to analyze the orientation process and to develop a new, innovative orientation program. The team identified that there were inconsistent practices across the hospital sites pertaining to initial registered nurse (RN) orientation and competency assessment which resulted in ineffective use of resources, variability of RN orientation and potential patient safety risks. The scope of the project included: Develop tools to assess initial competency Develop a process to determine competency prior to working independently Establish time frames for measuring competency (pre/post hire) Develop a plan to manage RNs that fail to demonstrate competency
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  • SE7 ExA Advocate BroMenn Medical Center 1

    Structural Empowerment TEACHING AND ROLE DEVELOPMENT

    SE7 - The organization facilitates the effective transition of registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses into the work environment.

    Example A: Provide one example, with supporting evidence, of how the organization facilitates effective transition of new graduate nurses into the nurse practice environment. Describe and demonstrate how the transition process is evaluated for effectiveness.

    New Graduate Nurse Transition into the Nurse Practice Environment

    Advocate BroMenn Medical Center (ABMC) has a comprehensive process in place to help new graduate nurses transition to the healthcare environment and succeed in their nursing role. The process includes a robust classroom/simulation orientation program in conjunction with a nurse residency program and a mentorship program. The nurse residency and mentorship program are tailored specifically to the new graduate nurse.

    The Advocate Nursing Strategic Plan was developed in 2014 by Susan Campbell, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Advocate Health Care’s (AHC) Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer and the hospital Chief Nursing Executives (CNEs) with a vision of defining and developing The Advocate Nurse. Susan’s goal was for each nurse to be provided with a strong educational foundation to deliver the same outstanding level of care to each and every patient touched within the organization. The plan laid out the strategies to be reached by 2020 to meet the demands of the changing healthcare environment.

    The first initiative of the strategic plan was a redesign of Clinical Education and the method in which nursing orientation was structured and delivered both for new graduate nurses as well as experienced nurses. The goals of the redesign were:

    To improve the orientation process

    To increase new hire and coach satisfaction with the orientation process

    To improve the retention of new hires

    A team was developed with nursing representatives from across AHC to analyze the orientation process and to develop a new, innovative orientation program. The team identified that there were inconsistent practices across the hospital sites pertaining to initial registered nurse (RN) orientation and competency assessment which resulted in ineffective use of resources, variability of RN orientation and potential patient safety risks. The scope of the project included:

    • Develop tools to assess initial competency • Develop a process to determine competency prior to working independently • Establish time frames for measuring competency (pre/post hire) • Develop a plan to manage RNs that fail to demonstrate competency

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    The team collected data from each site to identify the initial state of the orientation programs and found:

    • Lack of a defined set of standardized RN clinical competencies across AHC • Inconsistent processes for assessing and validating initial RN clinical

    competency • Variation in tools used to assess and validate clinical competency • Variation in practices related to how clinical competency was

    documented/tracked • Variation of clinical competency validation prior to working independently • Lack of a formalized remediation process that addressed RN incompetency in

    a timely manner The team identified the desired outcomes and target state for their work:

    • A defined set of standardized RN clinical competencies for AHC • A standardized process for assessing initial RN competency for all newly

    hired AHC RNs • An individualized orientation for new hired AHC RNs • A consistent and efficient approach to track and document clinical

    competency • A standardized method of validating clinical competency prior to working

    independently • A standardized process for addressing incompetency in a timely manner • A standardized definition of “competency”:

    • Competency is the application of knowledge, skills and critical thinking necessary to achieve optimal clinical outcomes

    • An identified metric for tracking effectiveness of competency assessment process

    The newly developed orientation process called LEARN (Launching Excellence in Associates and RNs) was chosen as the new model. LEARN was adapted from an Experiential Learning Model (Jump Start) from Ohio Health, originally created at Yale University. The course content was adapted to meet the needs and goals of The Advocate Nurse and is depicted in the following process map:

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    Exhibit SE7.A.1 Process Map

    The LEARN program consists of a four-day immersive orientation program (Exhibit SE7.A.2 LEARN Curriculum). Each day of the four day program is based on simulations, hands-on skills stations, and small group debriefing sessions. Competency of the new RN is assessed daily as he/she progresses through the stations. After demonstrating initial competency at the completion of LEARN, the new RN begins unit- based orientation with their assigned Coach which is tailored to meet the needs of the new graduate. The Coach is expected to assess competency daily as he/she works with his/her orientee. A mid-orientation competency assessment is completed by the educator. If the orientee is progressing appropriately, the educator signs off to the manager. The manager, the coach and the orientee meet at least every two weeks to assess progress, identify any issues and adjust the individualized orientation process for the orientee as needed.

    The program was implemented at ABMC on January 4, 2016.

    The LEARN Curriculum includes: 1. Pre-reading: specific policies/procedures and course material is sent to the new

    nursing associate to provide the educational foundation of the program.2. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) education: the content is mapped to align

    directly with the education provided throughout the orientation, fostering theconnection between the EMR and safe patient care.

    3. Skill Stations: hands-on stations utilizing the Experiential Learning Model.4. Simulation Stations: through simulated scenarios, nurses new to AHC engage in

    scenarios specifically created to support designated content, followed bydebriefing.

    Day 2-5 Advocate LEARN RN

    Orientation & Competency Validation

    Day 1 Attends

    New Associate

    Orientation

    RN proceeds with unit based

    orientation working with clinical coach

    Finish unit based

    orientation

    Nurse accepts position

    Orientee demonstrates

    initial competency

    yes

    no

    no

    Initiate process for termination with consultation from

    HR

    no

    Mid-Orientation validation of yes competency

    Successfully completed

    orientation? yes

    Independent Practice

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    5. Course content:

    Electronic Medical Record

    Intravenous Pump

    Sepsis

    Oxygen Administration

    Safe Patient Handling

    Glucose Meter

    Peripheral Intravenous Insertion

    Rapid Response Team/Code Blue

    Wound/Pressure Ulcers

    Circulation

    Central Venous Catheters/Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

    Blood Administration and Transfusion Reactions

    Advocate Experience

    Fall Prevention

    Alcohol Withdrawal

    End of Life

    Restraint Use

    Diabetes

    Stroke

    Heart Failure

    New Graduate Nurse Residency For new graduate nurses at ABMC the end of orientation is only the beginning of ongoing support and mentoring through ABMC’s Nurse Residency Program. The Nurse Residency Program is a one year program that begins the month following the conclusion of the new graduate nurse’s unit orientation. Once per month for four hours, the nurse residents come together for education, support, mentoring and networking. Colleen Ewen, MBA, BSN, RN, Clinical Development Specialist, leads the Nurse Residency program. Two hours of the monthly meetings are devoted to an educational/professional development topic presented by a content expert. Monthly topics include a variety of subjects which can be modified to meet the needs of the participants (Exhibit SE7.A.3 Nurse Residency Program Agenda). The additional two hours are used to debrief, network with peers, discuss their transition into the healthcare environment, provide support, and address concerns or difficult situations.

    New Graduate Mentor Program

    Laurie Round, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive, recognized that the ABMC first year nurse turnover rate was higher than expected at 28.62% in 2015. Laurie identified an additional level of support that could be provided for ABMC’s new graduate nurses; a formalized mentoring program. Laurie, together with the nursing directors, identified potential “mentors” from among ABMC’s nursing associates. Those identified as mentors were experienced nurses who

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    demonstrated interest in nurturing and supporting new graduate nurses. The goal of the program was to connect new graduate nurses to experienced nurses outside of their direct practice area. This would afford them the opportunity to discuss personal needs and concerns, develop a broader network, help them to feel connected to other nurses in the organization, and allow them to learn about other areas of practice. Laurie brought the potential mentors together in November 2015 to talk with them about her idea of matching them with new graduate nurses and to ask for their interest and support for the program (Exhibit SE7.A.4 Mentoring Nurses PowerPoint). The mentors enthusiastically endorsed the program and agreed to serve in this capacity. On January 20, 2016, the new graduate nurses and mentors were brought together for the first time and a “speed dating” activity allowed the mentors/mentees to get to know one another. If a mentor or mentee felt a “connection” with someone they could request that person for their mentor/mentee. “Matches” were made and communicated to each pair. Eighteen mentor and mentee pairs were developed. Laurie communicated the guidelines and expectations for the program.

    Transition Process Evaluation

    The transition of the new graduate nurse is evaluated for effectiveness using the following measures:

    Competency Assessment Results

    Associate 90 day performance review

    Manager, Coach, Associate review sessions

    Associate annual performance review

    A competency assessment is completed by the educator at the end of each day of the LEARN program. A mid-orientation competency assessment is also completed by the educator during unit-specific orientation. Competency issues are identified and addressed as needed. If the orientee is progressing appropriately, the educator signs off to the manager after the mid-orientation assessment. The manager, the coach and the orientee meet at least every two weeks to assess progress, identify any issues and adjust the orientation process for the orientee as needed. A 90 day performance review is completed by the manager.

    Throughout the first year the new graduate nurse attends the Nurse Residency program and mentoring sessions, further providing learning opportunities and ongoing support. Finally the manager completes the new graduate’s first annual performance appraisal using data from peer and self-evaluations.

    The combination of the LEARN orientation program, the Nurse Residency Program and the Mentor Program provide multiple levels of support and professional development for the transition of new graduate nurses at ABMC.

    ABMC will utilize the following metrics to evaluate the success of the new graduate transition process:

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    Improved Associate Engagement Measurement—the survey will be administered in October, 2016. 2016 data will be compared to 2015 data.

    Improved 1st year RN Turnover - Initial data is positive. First quarter 2016 turnover rate was 0% and second quarter 2016 5.41% (Exhibit SE.7.A.5 Turnover Rate Communication).

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  • Advocate BroMenn/Eureka LEARN LEARN Day #1: Tuesday LEARN Day #2: Wednesday LEARN Day #3: Thursday LEARN Day #4: Friday

    8:30 Opening Session Computer Lab Lead: Dana

    9:00 Meditech Training Computer Lab - Nancy

    12:00 LUNCH

    12:45 SPH & Falls Skill Station CR 18 - Colleen

    1:30 Simulation Tour (video) CR 18 - Colleen

    2:00 AE (role play) CR 18 - Dana

    2:45 BREAK

    3:00 IV Pump Skill Station CR 18 - Nancy

    3:45 BREAK

    4:00 Simulation: HF (role play) Training Room Lead: Dana SP: Susie

    4:45 Wrap-up & evaluation CR 18

    8:30 Opening Session Computer Lab – Nancy

    8:45 Meditech Training Computer Lab - Nancy

    10:15 BREAK

    10:30 Glucometer Skill Station Computer Lab - Colleen

    11:15 Circulation Skill Station Computer Lab - Nancy

    12:00 LUNCH

    12:30 Simulation: Fall (video) CR 18 Lead: Colleen

    1:15 Simulation: DM (role play) Training Room Lead: Nancy SP: Susie

    2:00 Wrap-up & evaluation Computer Lab

    2:15 BREAK

    2:30 BLS HCP Renewal CR 18 – Lead: Dana

    4:15 CPR Evaluation

    8:30 Opening Session Computer Lab - Nancy

    8:45 Meditech Training Email, AW, HR Direct Computer Lab - Nancy

    12:00 LUNCH

    12:45 PIV Skill Station CR 18 - Ellen

    1:45 CVC Skill Station CR 18 - Ellen

    2:45 BREAK

    3:00 Wound Skill Station CR 18 - Teresa Include Don-Doff CR 18 - Dana

    4:00 Simulation: Sepsis (sim lab) Simulation Lab Lead: Nancy

    4:45 Wrap-up & evaluation

    8:30 Opening Session Computer Lab - Colleen

    8:45 Oxygen Skill Station Computer Lab – Colleen

    9:15 Simulation: CIWA (video) Computer Lab - Lead: Dana

    10:00 BREAK

    10:15 RRT/Code Blue Skill Station CR 18 – Colleen

    11:15 Simulation: EOL (video) CR 18 – Lead: Colleen

    12:00 LUNCH

    12:45 Transfusion Skill Station Computer Lab – Nancy

    1:30 Simulation: CVA (video) CR 18 – Lead: Dana

    2:15 BREAK

    2:30 Simulation: STEMI (sim lab) Simulation Lab-Lead: Nancy

    3:15 Closing Comments - Dana Transition Plan/Modules

    4:45 Wrap-up & evaluation

    12.28.15

    Exhibit SE7.A.2 ABMC

  • Nurse Residency Program Agenda - Spring 2015 New Grads

    Dates Time Location Content/Agenda Sept 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Kick-off Celebration

    What is the Nurse Residency Program-

    Novice to Expert

    Filling out of forms/topic & observational experiences

    Ice breaker/game

    Neuro Assessment

    October 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Network- ice breaker

    Physician Communication

    Sim-Lab Introduction

    Rapid Response-Simulation Lab

    Professional Communication

    November 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Networking

    Follow up –communication “homework”

    Managing the Aggressive Person Course

    December 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Networking

    Follow up- De-escalation “homework”

    Introduction to the Mentor Program

    Lab Values and Lab Jeopardy Game

    Respiratory Assessment/Breath Sounds

    January 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Mentor Luncheon

    Networking

    Follow up-Respiratory assessment “homework”

    Magnet Journey

    Professional Development

    Care of Self

    Exhibit SE7.A.3 Advocate BroMenn Medical Center

  • February 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Sepsis

    Skills Day-Wound, Dressing, IV, Codes

    Networking

    Follow up-Mentor program

    *meet with nursing student group-discuss first year as RN

    March 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Networking

    Follow Up-Sepsis and Mentor program

    Skills Day-Chest tubes and Trach Care

    April 12:30-4:30 CR #18 Graduation Celebration

    Review of pre and post self-assessments.

    “Year 2 and beyond” –lecture and discussion

  • Mentoring Nurses for Success

    Laurie Round RN, MS, BSNChief Nurse Executive

    Vice President of Patient Care Services

    January 20, 2016

    Exhibit SE7.A.4 Advocate BroMenn Medical Center

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  • Webster’s Definition

    “The New Kid On The Block”

    noun: new kid on the block (informal)

    A newcomer to a particular place or sphere

    of activity, typically someone who has yet

    to prove themselves.

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  • Current State

    • Turn over rate for new graduate RN’s at Advocate BroMenn is 27%

    • Benchmark nationally for top quartile is 16%

    “Tripping over the welcome mat”

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  • Being a Mentor

    The purpose of mentoring is to encourage,

    support and guide new nurses in their positions

    so that they will continue to grow personally,

    professionally and feel connected to the

    organization.

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  • Call To Action

    • At a cost of $82,000 or more per nurse, new graduate nurse attrition is costly and can negatively impact patient-care quality

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  • New graduates report that stress levels escalate after the

    orientation program is complete, when they no longer have preceptor support and they are expected to function

    independently but have not yet achieved competency.

    It takes about 1 year to move to competency, so the new

    graduate needs support through that first year.

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  • Being a Mentor

    • Mentors are coaches, advisors, cheerleaders and counselors

    • Mentors are not responsible for the nurse’s day-to-day activities or for solving problems

    • Mentors do not evaluate the mentee and should have no direct link to the mentee’s manager

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  • Mentor Characteristics Personal Mentor Characteristics

    • Nurturing, supportive, encouraging

    • Connecting, caring and communicative

    • Self-confident, mature, able to show confidence in the mentee

    • Openness to mutuality• Tactful and compassionate • Generous • Enthusiastic about mentor role• Displays visionary qualities (e.g.,

    forward-thinking and creative problem-solving)

    Professional Mentor Characteristics

    • Competent clinician who bases practice on best evidence when available

    • Able to teach, provide leadership, guidance and builds confidence

    • Traditionally the mentor is older, more experienced and further along in his or her career

    • Able to bridge generational issues and is open and accepting of the diversity of others

    • Displays respect, patience and demonstrates trustworthiness in working relationships

    • Aware of organizational culture

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  • Modeling Excellence in Professional Practice

    • Displays commitment to nurses and to the nursing profession

    • Displays commitment to the goals of the organization or the team

    • Demonstrates strong knowledge, judgment, skill and caring in their domain of practice

    • Is credible and respected by colleagues, the organization and the community

    • Conveys ability to see the “big picture” (historical, political or systems context)

    • Demonstrates effective negotiation and conflict-resolution skills

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  • Mentoring benefits the organization,

    Organization• Encouraging retention• Reducing turnover costs• Improving productivity• Practical experience and

    wisdom gained from long-term employees.

    • Creating a mentoring culture, which continuously promotes individual employee growth and development

    Mentors• Gains satisfaction in sharing

    expertise with others• Re-energizes the mentor’s

    career.• Gains an ally in promoting

    the organization’s well-being.

    • Learns more about other areas within the organization

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  • Fostering Mentee Growth

    • Encouraging the mentee to identify own strengths, gaps, and growth potential

    • Achievement reflecting work and life balance

    • Guiding the mentee to identify, clarify, define and manage barriers, problems and issues

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  • Encourages Independence and Autonomy

    • Encourages the mentee to reflect on own growth

    • Questions, probes, and guides the mentee to explore new perspectives and insights

    • Knows when to provide direction and when to challenge the mentee

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  • Getting to Know Each Other

    • Reserve time to get to know each • Plan what you both will do during the course of

    mentoring• Determine if you “click” with each other• Think about what you are willing to do in terms

    of time and commitment• Both of you must reach a comfort level that will

    allow you to get beyond the ordinary organizational formality.

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  • Ground Rules

    • Establish a “routine” time and place • Consider “off unit”, convenient to both, private• Consider any restraints, family needs, school,

    etc…• Food: Can be comforting, provides an easy lead

    into conversation• Methods of communication: Voice mail, e-mail,

    telephone, in person meetings

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  • “For us who nurse, our nursing is a thing which, unless we are making progress every year, every month,

    every week, take my word for it, we are going back.”

    Florence Nightingale

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  • Next Steps

    • Questions?

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  • Caring is the Art of Nursing

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  • From: Harper, LoriTo: Allen, Alicia; Bailey, Theresa; Barclay, Aaron; Barclay, Stacy; Bartley, Trayce; Bye, Ra"Net; Donaldson, Renee;

    Jennings, Chrissy; Mccartney, Laura; Mccartney, Todd; Messier, Jenny; Moore, Stephanie L.; Mueller, Michael;Peterson, Kristin; Round, Laurie; Turner, Angela; Wollenberg, Stephanie; Yoder, Shelly

    Subject: 1st year RN turnoverDate: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:41:05 PMAttachments: image002.png

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    Everyone,

    We have completed the first 6 months of our LEARN program.  One of the measures that we are

    monitoring closely is the 1st year RN turnover rate.  Our first quarter turnover rate was 0% (!) and

    our 2nd quarter rate is 5.41% (1 nurse).  This is just phenomenal!  Please share this information withyour departments, particularly the Coaches.  The LEARN overview document is attached for yourreference. 

    Please let me know if you have questions. 

    Thank you,

    Lori Harper | RN MSN, MBA, NE-BC, Director of Nursing PracticeAdvocate BroMenn Medical CenterP: 309.268.5243 | F: 309.268.5749 | Tie-Line: [email protected] | advocatehealth.com/bromenn

    Exhibit SE7.A.5 Advocate BroMenn Medical Center

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    Advocate LEARN Overview – Advocate BroMenn/Advocate Eureka

    Advocate is committed to the continued success of nurses and strives to recruit associates who are equipped to provide the highest level of care for patients with an emphasis on patient safety. We understand that our Mission and Values can only be achieved through skilled, competent associates who strive for continued personal development and excellence in their own work. When a nurse begins his/her career at Advocate Health Care, he/she will participate in an innovative simulation-based orientation program that embraces the elements of experiential learning. Advocate LEARN (Launching Excellence for Associates and Registered Nurses) takes place during the first week of hire and is intended to:

    · Provide an individualized orientation that meets the needs of nurses new to Advocate

    · Maximize educational and development opportunities

    · Optimize the time spent in new nursing orientation to ensure a value-added experience

    The foundation of Advocate LEARN is driven by safe patient care standards, validated competency assessments and evidence based practice. Clinical competencies, essential for ensuring outstanding patient outcomes, are cultivated and validated in Advocate LEARN. The Specialty Competency Summary Report provides managers with competency validation for their new associate at the end of the LEARN week. Competency is determined by:

    · Daily assessment of competency skills and simulation scenarios

    · Evaluation of trends based on core competency score day to day

    In addition, the new nurse will be supported by a clinical coach to assist with the transition to the individual unit-based orientation. The clinical coach will assist the new nurse in reaching his/her true potential and desired professional goals. The Clinical Coach’s role in the orientation process and in assessing competency includes:

    · The ability to apply techniques identified during Clinical Coach class

    · Appropriately coach new associates throughout orientation utilizing open communication and providing 1:1 feedback

    · Effectively communicate with new RN hire and unit leadership regarding the associate’s progression throughout their orientation

    · Daily assessment of skills/behaviors

    New Associate Orientation will remain on Mondays. LEARN will take place Tuesday through Friday of the orientation week. Each session is scheduled to take place from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Associates should plan on staying for the entire scheduled time.

    Bedside nurses, that are new to Advocate, will participate in LEARN. Transfer RNs will not participate in LEARN unless a manager has specifically requested their participation (e.g., transferring to a different practice setting). Exceptions will be managed on an individual basis.

    Standard nursing and regulatory competencies applicable to the bedside nurse are contained in the LEARN program. The curriculum was created through the collaboration of nurses representing both system and the various sites. Specialty areas will attend a LEARN session. LEARN is designed to address competencies applicable to nursing practice within Advocate. Unit-based and specialty specific elements will be handled at the unit level.

    Clinical Development Leadership and the LEARN Core Team Members will conduct an evaluation of associate engagement and 1st year RN turnover metrics to determine program effectiveness and its ability to meet organizational needs.

    2016 Advocate LEARN—Advocate BroMenn/Advocate Eureka

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  • 2016 Advocate LEARN—Advocate BroMenn/Advocate Eureka

    Advocate LEARN Overview – Advocate BroMenn/Advocate Eureka

    Advocate is committed to the continued success of nurses and strives to recruitassociates who are equipped to provide the highest level of care for patients with anemphasis on patient safety. We understand that our Mission and Values can only beachieved through skilled, competent associates who strive for continued personaldevelopment and excellence in their own work. When a nurse begins his/her career atAdvocate Health Care, he/she will participate in an innovative simulation-basedorientation program that embraces the elements of experiential learning. AdvocateLEARN (Launching Excellence for Associates and Registered Nurses) takes placeduring the first week of hire and is intended to:

    • Provide an individualized orientation that meets the needs of nurses new toAdvocate

    • Maximize educational and development opportunities• Optimize the time spent in new nursing orientation to ensure a value-added

    experience

    The foundation of Advocate LEARN is driven by safe patient care standards, validatedcompetency assessments and evidence based practice. Clinical competencies,essential for ensuring outstanding patient outcomes, are cultivated and validated inAdvocate LEARN. The Specialty Competency Summary Report provides managers withcompetency validation for their new associate at the end of the LEARN week.Competency is determined by:

    • Daily assessment of competency skills and simulation scenarios• Evaluation of trends based on core competency score day to day

    In addition, the new nurse will be supported by a clinical coach to assist with thetransition to the individual unit-based orientation. The clinical coach will assist the newnurse in reaching his/her true potential and desired professional goals. The ClinicalCoach’s role in the orientation process and in assessing competency includes:

    • The ability to apply techniques identified during Clinical Coach class• Appropriately coach new associates throughout orientation utilizing open

    communication and providing 1:1 feedback• Effectively communicate with new RN hire and unit leadership regarding the

    associate’s progression throughout their orientation

    • Daily assessment of skills/behaviors

  • 2016 Advocate LEARN—Advocate BroMenn/Advocate Eureka

    New Associate Orientation will remain on Mondays. LEARN will take place Tuesday

    through Friday of the orientation week. Each session is scheduled to take place from

    8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Associates should plan on staying for the entire scheduled time.

    Bedside nurses, that are new to Advocate, will participate in LEARN. Transfer RNs will

    not participate in LEARN unless a manager has specifically requested their participation

    (e.g., transferring to a different practice setting). Exceptions will be managed on an

    individual basis.

    Standard nursing and regulatory competencies applicable to the bedside nurse arecontained in the LEARN program. The curriculum was created through thecollaboration of nurses representing both system and the various sites. Specialty areaswill attend a LEARN session. LEARN is designed to address competencies applicableto nursing practice within Advocate. Unit-based and specialty specific elements will behandled at the unit level.

    Clinical Development Leadership and the LEARN Core Team Members will conduct an

    evaluation of associate engagement and 1st year RN turnover metrics to determine

    program effectiveness and its ability to meet organizational needs.

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