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Consolidation
Experience
2012
Consolidation 2012
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The senior level consolidation is a 168 hours (14 -12 hr
shifts or 21- 8 hr shifts) of concentrated nursing practice
of the students' choice from the contractual list.
Consolidation is to be completed during the period of
November 6th -December 5th , 2012.
X-ring December off from consolidation
Students engaged in this experience have met all
theoretical and nursing practice requirements of the
St. FXU Nursing Program.
All students are candidates for graduation in December,
2012 pending successful completion of course
requirements.
Consolidation is part of the clinical practice hours
and must be completed in order to pass N416.
Consolidation Purpose P.45
The purpose of the experience is to provide a final practice experience to enable
students to more capably meet entry-level competencies of professional nurses.
These competencies include -the following areas of practice identified by CRNNS:
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Provides competent professional care
Serves the public and the nursing profession
Performs and refines client assessments
Individualize nursing care through experiences and reflect on practice experiences
Puts theory into practice
Communicates with clients
Teaches clients, verifies learning
Evaluates client progress
Organizes care delivery for self and team members
Practices collaboratively in the health system
Demonstrates accountability for own practice
Further develop beginning leadership
Refer to Entry-Level Competencies for Registered Nurses in Nova Scotia
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The majority of students will work as part of the nursing team in a practice
area chosen by the student, and agreed to by the administration.
In most instances students will work a maximum of 168 hours and be
completed in time to enable students to participate in the activities of
structured RN Review Sessions.
During this experience students should be treated as senior level students
who have completed the BScN program, but do not have their license to
practice as a RN.
Thus, it is understood that students may not function as a RN but as a
student at the end of the program.
For example students may not carry/use narcotic keys, or carry out
advanced nursing procedures/practices requiring RN status.
A one on one preceptor required, and it is essential that students be in an
environment where selected RNs have agreed to serve as mentors, and that
they be available for support and advice.
Students may not be left on units at any time, without the presence of an
RN willing to mentor the student (s).
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Each student will be submit to their assigned faculty
advisor/clinical associate their area of interest as well as
five objectives ( approximately) for the experience by Sept.
4th
A short evaluation will also be completed by the student
and designate in the area the experience is completed.
Contractual Arrangements exist between St.FXU and most
District Health Authorities in Nova Scotia. During this
experience students are covered by University insurance
coverage. It is important to ensure that current contracts
exist. Students do not earn salaries during this particular
experience.
Students may be assigned a mix of day and night shifts as
negotiated between the student and the unit manager.
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Students are required to complete a brief self-evaluation of
their performance as well as an evaluation of the overall
consolidation experience following completion.
The information will be used to make plans about
repeating the experience in the future.
Students will provide a brief form for evaluation purposes
that unit preceptor are encouraged to complete at the
end of the experience.
This form should be completed and returned directly to
Cathy MacDonald.
Anyone who prefers to make contact by phone, fax or email
may do so. Persons with questions, positive comments,
concerns or problems related to student performance are
encouraged to call Cathy MacDonald. 902 867 3653, or
email [email protected]. The department secretary may
be reached at 902 867 2240.
Consolidation Paperwork:
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Each student will submit to their assigned faculty advisor/clinical
associate their area of interest as well as five objectives (approximately)
on a provided consolidation form for the experience by September 4th,
Each advisor will review the objectives and the consolidation form prior
to submission to the designated placement area.
About 5 objectives or so.
Contract b/t school and institution or placement must exist already
May need updated resume for some placements
Letter from your assigned clinical advisor will be send to the institution
Evaluation Form and your student evaluation form must also be
completed and send to Cathy
Consolidation Form:
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Identify name, name institution, two
possible choices.
Identify (point form) your goals for
the placement.
Outline (point form) why you are
interested in the practice area or
initiatives that you are applying for.
Identify (point form) your previous
clinical placements
Example of Objectives:
During my consolidation experience I plan to achieve the following
personal learning goals:
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Develop a detailed plan for implementing and evaluating my learning &
achievement of personal learning goals during the experience.
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To increase my nursing knowledge about caring for clients with AIDS who
have chosen to live in a Community Shelter.
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To develop a teaching plan, in collaboration with the client and me for
implementation during my time in the shelter
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To strengthen my ability to perform nursing skills such as i) ………….ii)
……………… iii)……….. By a) reading at least 4 journal articles about related
skills b) by reviewing my skills text c) by performing selected/ available
skills in practice settings d) by receiving written feedback from
professional nurses who witnesses my performance when possible
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To assess, plan, implement & evaluate the nursing care of at least one
client with AIDS and reflect this in a mini care plan.
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To increase my ability to communicate and interact effectively with at
least three other health care professionals who collaborate and provide
health care services to my selected client with AIDS.
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To prepare a report that meets course requirements, and that
demonstrates that I have achieved my original purpose, objectives or
alternates.
Sample Goals for 1) Professionalism and 2)
Social Determinants of Health:
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Goal: Demonstrate an understanding of
professionalism as it is manifested in the
nursing practice setting.
Goal: Understand the significance of the
Social Determinants of Health in relation to
the client situation/condition.
Consolidation Advisors
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Daphne Connolly
Lara MacDonald
Cara Stewart
Cathy MacDonald