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Life After Graduation:Life After Graduation:Continuing Education & Professional DevelopmentLan P. Nguyen
Continuing Education & Professional DevelopmentLan P. Nguyen
Expressed ConcernsExpressed Concerns
December 2008 graduates at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing are not aware of continuing education services that are provided by the vast number of clinical agencies in Atlanta
December 2008 graduating class expressed concerns associated with lack of knowledge and competency in the real world.
December 2008 graduates at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing are not aware of continuing education services that are provided by the vast number of clinical agencies in Atlanta
December 2008 graduating class expressed concerns associated with lack of knowledge and competency in the real world.
Continuing Education & Professional DevelopmentContinuing Education & Professional Development
What is it?
Why is it important?
How will it benefit you?
What is it?
Why is it important?
How will it benefit you?
Piedmont HospitalPiedmont Hospital
Clinical Levels Purpose: to encourage and support the personal
and professional growth of staff nurses All registered staff nurses enter as level one
nurse and are required to fulfill annual requirements for level one. Level I – Staff Nurse Level II – Advanced Competence Level III – Proficient/Expert
http://www.piedmont.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000083
Clinical Levels Purpose: to encourage and support the personal
and professional growth of staff nurses All registered staff nurses enter as level one
nurse and are required to fulfill annual requirements for level one. Level I – Staff Nurse Level II – Advanced Competence Level III – Proficient/Expert
http://www.piedmont.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000083
Contact:Beth Nault
Piedmont HospitalPiedmont Hospital
Objectives of Clinical Levels:
To support personal and professional growth. To promote accountability, autonomy, and
collaboration between health care professionals.
To afford the clinical bedside nurse an opportunity to advance professionally in his/her career.
To provide increased levels of compensation and rewards for leveled staff nurse.
To improve the process, the system and outcomes of patient care, staff education and compliance on the units and within the hospital.
Objectives of Clinical Levels:
To support personal and professional growth. To promote accountability, autonomy, and
collaboration between health care professionals.
To afford the clinical bedside nurse an opportunity to advance professionally in his/her career.
To provide increased levels of compensation and rewards for leveled staff nurse.
To improve the process, the system and outcomes of patient care, staff education and compliance on the units and within the hospital.
Contact:Beth Nault
Children’s Health Care of Atlanta (CHOA)Children’s Health Care of Atlanta (CHOA) Children’s Career Advancement for
Nursing (CAN) – helps raise and support professional excellence with a clinical ladder that allows nurses to define their own career path through 5 levels of nursing.
1. Novice2. Colleague3. Resource4. Leader5. Expert
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=317
Children’s Career Advancement for Nursing (CAN) – helps raise and support professional excellence with a clinical ladder that allows nurses to define their own career path through 5 levels of nursing.
1. Novice2. Colleague3. Resource4. Leader5. Expert
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=317
Contact:Marie Gay
CHOACHOA
Top 100 Learning Organization for 4 years in a row.
Continuing Education opportunities on campus
Tuition AssistancePatient Care Provider OrientationGreat FAQ section on website:
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=3348
Top 100 Learning Organization for 4 years in a row.
Continuing Education opportunities on campus
Tuition AssistancePatient Care Provider OrientationGreat FAQ section on website:
http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=3348
Contact:Marie Gay
CHOACHOA
The Patient Care Provider Orientation offersnew clinical hires discussions and lectures
onthe following information:
Family-centered care Interpreter Services Patient Education and Family Library Services Nursing Care Pharmacy, Lab and Radiology Documentation
The Patient Care Provider Orientation offersnew clinical hires discussions and lectures
onthe following information:
Family-centered care Interpreter Services Patient Education and Family Library Services Nursing Care Pharmacy, Lab and Radiology Documentation
Contact:Marie Gay
Northside HospitalNorthside Hospital
Encourages life-long learningBudgeted education hours based
on number of hours worked.Tuition reimbursement“Northside University”Mentoring ProgramNurse Re-Entry Program
http://www.northside.com/careers/main.aspx
Encourages life-long learningBudgeted education hours based
on number of hours worked.Tuition reimbursement“Northside University”Mentoring ProgramNurse Re-Entry Program
http://www.northside.com/careers/main.aspx
Contact:Patrick Shaul
-Leadership
-Customer Service
-Teambuilding
-Conflict Resolution
-Diversity & Clinical Leadership Development
-Core Competencies (BLS & ACLS)
St. Joseph’s HospitalSt. Joseph’s Hospital
Nursing Spectrum CEUnlimited Access to over 400 ANCC
accredited online coursesNursing Levels
Allows nurses more control over their careers, enter at Staff Nurse (Level I) and can pursue professional, clinical, educational and leadership skills.
http://www.stjosephsatlanta.org/human_resources/development/index.html
Nursing Spectrum CEUnlimited Access to over 400 ANCC
accredited online coursesNursing Levels
Allows nurses more control over their careers, enter at Staff Nurse (Level I) and can pursue professional, clinical, educational and leadership skills.
http://www.stjosephsatlanta.org/human_resources/development/index.html
Contact:Karen Cyres
St. Joseph’s HospitalSt. Joseph’s Hospital
Tuition Reimbursement Compensation for education; extended to
every employee with at least 6months of service and satisfactory job performance.
90% reimbursement up to $2500 depending on years of service (FT & PT).
Shared Governance Nurses have a voice in performance
improvement, practice standards, nursing education, and nursing leadership skills
http://www.stjosephsatlanta.org/human_resources/development/index.html
Tuition Reimbursement Compensation for education; extended to
every employee with at least 6months of service and satisfactory job performance.
90% reimbursement up to $2500 depending on years of service (FT & PT).
Shared Governance Nurses have a voice in performance
improvement, practice standards, nursing education, and nursing leadership skills
http://www.stjosephsatlanta.org/human_resources/development/index.html
Contact:Karen Cyres
Grady MemorialGrady Memorial
Learning Resource Lab Opened on April 20th, 2004 Allows staff the opportunity to gain new and develop existing hands
on skills using state of the art equipment and mannequins. Managed by the Department of Patient Care Quality Management &
Education Open from 8A to 4:30p, daily. 11 simulated patient room areas, self-contained computer lab with
internet access, & a TV/VCR with video library
Nursing Continuing Education Encouraged and offered to nurses, both on campus and off campus.
http://www.gradyhealthsystem.org/Nursing/education.htm
Learning Resource Lab Opened on April 20th, 2004 Allows staff the opportunity to gain new and develop existing hands
on skills using state of the art equipment and mannequins. Managed by the Department of Patient Care Quality Management &
Education Open from 8A to 4:30p, daily. 11 simulated patient room areas, self-contained computer lab with
internet access, & a TV/VCR with video library
Nursing Continuing Education Encouraged and offered to nurses, both on campus and off campus.
http://www.gradyhealthsystem.org/Nursing/education.htm
Contact:Terrie Summers
Grady MemorialGrady Memorial
Perioperative 101 Offered twice a year (February & September) 4-12 students, limited to make sure that all
participants are provided with adequate opprtunities to interact with faculty.
Targeting experienced RNs planning a career change to perioperative nursing, RNs with minimal experience nursing who seek to enhance their knowledge of theory and standards, & recent nurse graduates interested in specializing in perioperative nursing
Fee $2500
http://www.gradyhealthsystem.org/Nursing/PDF/PerioperativeBrochure.pdf
Perioperative 101 Offered twice a year (February & September) 4-12 students, limited to make sure that all
participants are provided with adequate opprtunities to interact with faculty.
Targeting experienced RNs planning a career change to perioperative nursing, RNs with minimal experience nursing who seek to enhance their knowledge of theory and standards, & recent nurse graduates interested in specializing in perioperative nursing
Fee $2500
http://www.gradyhealthsystem.org/Nursing/PDF/PerioperativeBrochure.pdf
Contact:Terrie Summers
Atlanta Medical CenterAtlanta Medical Center
Student Loan Repayment (up to $10,000 monthly
Professional Certification Bonuses – Annually $1,000 FT; Part-time (prorated) for CCRN, AORN, TNCC, RN-C, AWHONN, etc
STEPS: recognizes and rewards staff nurses for clinical expertise in delivering direct care to patients
http://www.atlantamedcenter.com/CWSContent/atlantamedcenter/Careers/
Student Loan Repayment (up to $10,000 monthly
Professional Certification Bonuses – Annually $1,000 FT; Part-time (prorated) for CCRN, AORN, TNCC, RN-C, AWHONN, etc
STEPS: recognizes and rewards staff nurses for clinical expertise in delivering direct care to patients
http://www.atlantamedcenter.com/CWSContent/atlantamedcenter/Careers/
ContactCheryl Beasley
Atlanta Medical CenterAtlanta Medical Center
STEPSSTRIVINGTOWARDEXEMPLIFYINGPROFESSIONALSATISFACTION
Missy Sullivan404.265.3709
http://www.atlantamedcenter.com/CWSContent/atlantamedcenter/Careers/
STEPSSTRIVINGTOWARDEXEMPLIFYINGPROFESSIONALSATISFACTION
Missy Sullivan404.265.3709
http://www.atlantamedcenter.com/CWSContent/atlantamedcenter/Careers/
ContactCheryl Beasley
Gwinnett MedicalCenterGwinnett MedicalCenter 1:1 Preceptor Positive feedback through
peer/preceptor critiquing Individualized clinical orientation Didactic and case study in-services Support from the program coordinator Education reimbursement Continuing education
http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/Nurse-Residency-Program.276.0.html
1:1 Preceptor Positive feedback through
peer/preceptor critiquing Individualized clinical orientation Didactic and case study in-services Support from the program coordinator Education reimbursement Continuing education
http://www.gwinnettmedicalcenter.org/Nurse-Residency-Program.276.0.html
Contact:Lisa Pugsley
Online ResourcesOnline Resources
Competency & Credentialing Institute http://www.cc-institute.org/
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses http://www.awhonn.org/
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses http://www.aorn.org http://www.aorn.org/Education/
ContinuingEducation/FREEOnlineEducation/ American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
http://www.aacn.org Continuing Education for Nurses
http://www.nurseceu.com/
Competency & Credentialing Institute http://www.cc-institute.org/
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses http://www.awhonn.org/
Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses http://www.aorn.org http://www.aorn.org/Education/
ContinuingEducation/FREEOnlineEducation/ American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
http://www.aacn.org Continuing Education for Nurses
http://www.nurseceu.com/
Online CEUs: A Directory for Nurses
http://www.nurseceu.com/
Online CEUs: A Directory for Nurses
http://www.nurseceu.com/
ConclusionConclusion
Congratulations, Graduates!Congratulations, Graduates!You’ve made it this far. Keep going!You’ve made it this far. Keep going!
