Educator Implementation Reference Manual-Educator Implementation Reference Manual

Educator Implementation Reference Manual

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The ENA Emergency Nurse Residency Program is a comprehensive program that helps new nurses transition into the emergency department. It includes didactic education, patient experiences, simulations, coaching sessions, and self-directed case studies. The program is implemented by a program director, instructors, preceptors, and a coach. It starts with two weeks of education followed by patient experiences and observations, and then immersive patient experiences. Coaching and reflection sessions are held throughout the program. The program also includes a clinical judgement tool to assess residents' progress. It emphasizes confidentiality and technical requirements. The program aims to enhance the transition to practice for new nurses and improve patient outcomes in the emergency department. Simulation-based learning, coaching sessions, self-directed case studies, and immersive patient experiences are used to enhance learning. The Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric is used to evaluate residents' clinical reasoning. Additional education and resources are recommended, and the ENA offers online courses and resources for continuing education in emergency nursing. The program aims to support the transition of new graduate nurses, increase job satisfaction, improve retention, and contribute to better nursing outcomes.

Keywords

ENA Emergency Nurse Residency Program

new nurses transition

emergency department

didactic education

patient experiences

simulations

coaching sessions

self-directed case studies

clinical judgement tool

transition to practice