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Keywords
nursing knowledge, patient population, Newly hired nurses
Disciplines
Nursing
Description
Newly hired nurses on 5 Northeast and 5 Northwest medical-surgical units attend an introductory 5 North RN class, which has been held quarterly for 15 years, to enhance nursing knowledge of the patient population for which they will be caring. Traditionally, the class was 8 hours in length with seven advanced practitioner speakers who reviewed patient specific care, followed by a simulation lab experience of an interactive mega code. During the 5 North RN class last quarter, the nurse professional development generalist (NPDG) received evaluations with requests from nurses to have more handson education to assist with increased learning and engagement of the nurses.
This project aimed to address the nurses' evaluation results and request for increased hands-on experiences within the class. Education is better received when multiple modalities of education are provided. Multiple education modalities can improve learning by engaging learners, collaborating with others, engaging in hands-on skills, enhancing muscle memory, and facilitating a team approach to care. Interactive education can also improve the application of critical thinking of a new nurse by building off their base knowledge and encouraging self-efficacy (Bautista & Bartos, 2019).
For new nurses coming into healthcare, involving themselves in a team approach to patient care is often difficult. With stronger collaboration between multidisciplinary teams, patient outcomes have the potential to soar. Introducing new nurses to the advanced practitioner speakers can help bring comfort and understanding to these disciplines' expectations for nursing. This allows for increased clarity of expectations and easier collaboration when the practitioners are visible on the unit. Collaboration aids in decreasing burnout by creating a relaxed work environment, improved morale of healthcare team, increases job satisfaction and decreases staff turnover (Ghattas & Abdou, 2025).
Publication Date
5-2025
Recommended Citation
McWhirter L. 5 North RN class: clinic in the classroom. Presented at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital; 2025 May 6-12; Royal Oak, MI.
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Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2025.