NURSING: NEW TO PRACTICE (NTP) PROGRAM
For recent graduates from an accredited
BSN/RN program, PPMC also offers a special
program for new to practice nurses who are
interested in working in a medical surgical
area of the hospital.
Based on the assessment
of the NTP nurses' learning styles, clinical
strengths and weaknesses, we modify the program
to meet their educational needs. Emphasis is
placed on application of critical thinking in
emergent and urgent situations and enhancement
of clinical skills.
The informal classroom setting enhances open
communication, self-reflection, and the mentoring
process. Classroom modules include, but are not
limited to the following:
- Medication
administration review with emphasis on
quality administration and risk management
- Documentation
and Sunrise computer orientation
- Phlebotomy
and peripheral and central IVs - hands on care
- Pain
management, PCA and epidural – hands on care
- 12
hour respiratory care and BiPAP support – hands
on care
- Remote telemetry
course – Assessment and nursing needs
- Code
readiness for medical surgical nurse – The
golden 3 minutes – hands on
care
- Cardiac, GI assessment – hands
on care
A precepted clinical orientation to facilitate
the transition into the role of the staff
nurse is also offered. During this time,
safety, responsibility and accountability
will be of primary focus. It is required
that the graduate nurse has a BSN, RN license
before date of hire or a temporary license
and state board examination date within 60
days from date of hire. A NCLEX review
course is offered free of charge.
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