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CNA Leadership Conference 2011. New graduate nurses – untapped leaders of tomorrow today. A workshop building on peer mentorship and leader engagement. Primary Presenter Linda Nelson, RN, BSN Clinical Nurse Educator, Practice Start Program Fraser Health
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CNA Leadership Conference 2011 New graduate nurses – untapped leaders of tomorrow today. A workshop building on peer mentorship and leader engagement Primary PresenterLinda Nelson, RN, BSNClinical Nurse Educator, Practice Start ProgramFraser Health Co-PresentersJulie Fraser, RN, BSNPractice Consultant, Practice Start ProgramFraser Health Co-Presenters Nickie Snyder, RN, BSNStaff Nurse, Peach Arch Intensive Care UnitFraser Health
Foundations • Philosophical pillar: Constructivism • Theoretical pillars: • find theoretical model for transformative leadership Gadow? • Empowerment • Methodological pillars: phenomenological, silence to voice
Leadership • Academic source • CNA definition
Logical Argument • Leadership is required for RNs to maintain their standards and ethics. • Leadership moments, not necessarily formal positions. • Empowered nursing and good patient care now, AND planning for future leadership roles • Identifying and fostering leadership capacity in new graduate nurses.
Background • Projected nursing shortage reference • Curricular shift from behaviorism to constructivism “nurses weren’t ready to practice” • Intro of bachelor for entry to practice • Rising acuity in health care environment • Shift in global economy • Spheres???? • Rising age of population • Goal of program: recruitment and retention initiative
Current Context • Stats: Numbers RNs, new grads, ESNs, vacancies, attrition/retention rate, map • Total new grads through program since inception • Projected vacancies to 2015: • 20% increase in nursing staff needed
New Graduate Workshops • Workshop #1 – Professional Practice • Workshop #2 – Clinical decision making and critical thinking • Workshop #3 – Leadership
Workshop #3 Design • Needs assessment • Learning Intentions • Reflect on his/her growth in the program. • Transform that new knowledge in to future steps for their nursing practice. • Identify and foster leadership competencies • Network with peers to foster peer mentorship. • Complete a written program evaluation.
Workshop #3 Activities • Populate later