Leadership

Attendance Record

  • Participants Present:
      - Holiday Kelly
      - Holiday Kenzie
      - Henson
      - Joan

Course Structure Overview

  • Instructors: Doctor Gerber and the speaker.
  • Duration of Class: Short course consisting of 8 classes.
  • Attendance Policy:
      - Students may only miss 1 class.
      - Missing more leads to talking with the dean.
      - Reinforcement of the importance of attendance.

Course Focus

  • Topics discussed:
      - Community Leadership - presented as a catchall for leadership and ethics in nursing.
      - Different elements needed before graduating from the nursing program.
      - Discussion-driven class format designed for student interaction.

Testing Schedule

  • Upcoming Tests:
      - Community leadership preparation amidst ongoing examination schedule.
      - Last tests include:
        - Med-Surg Test on Monday
        - Another Mental Health Test later

Shadow Health Introduction

  • Shadow Health Participation:
      - Confirmation of all students gaining access to Shadow Health.
      - Stress on the importance of the platform for healthcare education.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Focus on two major themes:
      - Establishing Priorities:
        - Essential for NCLEX and ECA evaluations.
        - Discussion on prioritization criteria.
      - Health Screenings:
        - Topics of discussion revolve around community health screening methods and education strategies.
      - Determinants of Health:
        - Analyze factors affecting individual health choices.

Class Activities

  • Activities Include:
      - Engaging discussions addressing common problem areas identified from past API scores.
      - Collaborative exercises for effective understanding and application of essential nursing concepts.

Core Nursing Concepts

  • Priority Topics Discussed:
      - Standard precautions, Transmission-based precautions:
        - Importance emphasized in maintaining hygienic practices and preventing infection.
      - Collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team:
        - Define roles within healthcare teams for effective patient care.
      - Legal Rights & Responsibilities in Nursing:
        - Discussion on the importance of understanding legal implications in nursing responsibility.
      - Advanced Directives:
        - Emphasis on the understanding of patients' rights and end-of-life care plans.
      - Cultural Awareness:
        - Discussion of contributing factors and sensitivity in healthcare delivery.

Changes to Course Materials

  • Discussion on ADA compliance for course materials.
      - All materials must be accessible and currently undergoing adjustments.
      - Changes include:
        - No longer providing printed handouts; PowerPoints available online.
        - Journal articles must now be sent via email rather than physical copies.

Journal Articles & Quizzes

  • Schedule for upcoming two journal articles and quizzes discussed.
  • Extra credit points available through supplemental articles and quiz attempts posted online.
  • Criticality of achieving 90% on journal articles for mandatory points.

EOPSLO Form Submission

  • Students encouraged to submit EOPSLO forms outlining their learning experiences and perceived benefits throughout the program.
  • Feedback will influence future course organization and materials.

ATI Assessment and Remediation

  • Clear explanation of ATI assessment levels and associated remediations:
      - Level 1: Significant remediation
      - Level 2: Minor remediation
      - Level 3: No remediation
  • Emphasis on importance of each ATI assessment leading into graduation requirements.

Previous Class Modes & Expectations

  • Transition from Previous Concepts:
      - Recognition of growth in nursing skills and understanding from novice to expert frameworks.
      - Real-world application heavily reliant on experience gained during the nursing program.

Key Theorists in Nursing

  • Discussion on several nursing theorists who influence community health education and practice:
      - Florence Nightingale: Environmental theory emphasizing on clean practices and preventative education.
      - Health Belief Model: Predicts health behaviors and addresses community responsiveness to healthcare initiatives.
      - Milos’s Framework: Addresses community education strategies for collective change.

Epidemiological Principles

  • Discussion centered around 10 Essential Public Health Services by the CDC.
  • Importance of community health assessments and care interactions foundational to public health roles established since 1978.

Additional Health Education

  • Foundation on learning theories and styles to address community education approaches discussed:
      - Behavioral: Reinforcement to change behaviors.
      - Cognitive: Involving sensory input and reminders for improvement.
      - Critical: Engaging discussion to deepen knowledge.
  • Insight on cultural competence and policies to maximize health for diverse populations.

Community Needs Assessment

  • Utilization of a windshield survey to evaluate community health needs, cleanliness, and available resources.
  • Ensuring holistic views of community issues and potential healthcare barriers observed in community settings.

Group Discussions and Activities

  • Emphasizing group collaboration for leadership enhancement and health education initiatives.
      - Encouraged Student Proximity to Healthcare Leaders and Practice Development.

Conclusion and Future Classes

  • Wrap-up of expectations for upcoming classes, discussions, and supportive resources for student preparation leading into final objectives and assessments.

Review and Assignment

  • Students encouraged to engage with the assigned implicit bias and windshield survey activities for individual learning and broader understanding.
  • Important to apply informed assumptions in healthcare delivery and patient education.