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We believe that a comprehensive and supportive
orientation is the foundation for a successful career in the profession
of nursing. To that end, significant amounts of resources have been
allocated to assure that our newest hires experience a smooth transition
into their new nursing careers within the Saint Barnabas Health
Care System. A complete and comprehensive orientation training program
has been designed to meet the individual needs of our newest hires.
Our orientation programs are supported by advanced practice nurses,
clinical educators and preceptors. Orientation is under the guidance
of the Directors of Education at each of the facilities. It consists
of the following:
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who assists and coordinates the training for the new hire through
his/her first several months of employment
- and in-services
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affording new hires the opportunity to practice their clinical
skills prior to caring for patients
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by highly trained preceptors
- (up to six months in some specialties)
as the orientees gradually increase their patient assignment
- and clinical decision making
- with preceptors, educators and nurse manager
- including
an extensive program in acculturation
At SBHCS, supporting preceptors is critical
to the orientation process. Sharing knowledge and expertise, preceptors
are “role models for professionalism and best practices in
the clinical setting. They also socialize nurses into the work group.”
----- M. Krugman, PhD, RN, FAAN, Precepting: The Chance to Shape
Nursing's Future, Nursing Spectrum -- May 8, 2006
are provided throughout
the year within the SBHCS. These workshops are intended for nurses
who are new to the preceptor role. The program includes review of
reality shock; principles of adult learning; principles of evaluation;
correct completion of forms used in orientation (skill checklist,
daily progress record, etc); constructive feedback. Case studies
at the end of the program assist participants in the assimilation
of information presented.(A similar version of this course is offered
for non-professional nursing staff - nursing assistants, respiratory
therapists, techs, etc. - who may also function in a preceptor role
for their respective specialties). An Advanced Preceptor Workshop
is also available.
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