Recently we began the final phase of a very long process to change out all of the pediatric code carts. Honestly, two pregnancies were not nearly as long or challenging as this project! As a part of the last phase, all of the nursing staff on the affected 4 floors needed education as to the differences that the new carts would bring to their lives. The Clinical Educator and I accomplished this through great teamwork in 6 short days.
As is often the case, change is met with a variety of interesting responses. They are not always along the lines of, “Oh, I am just so glad that you have brought this new piece of technology into my life!” They are more likely to continue with, "Line it up next to the 7 other things that I have to learn to save the lives of patients, document properly and soundly to hold up in a court of law, and do it all with a smile on my face so that my patient and his family will love this place, want to come back, and tell other people the same thing.” Then they have a look like they are looking for a sharp object.
Our job is to provide them with the knowledge and skills to learn to use new equipment, and time to vent that, yes, we understand your frustrations. Once they get on board, they are actually begrudgingly glad to have new equipment. Nurses are asked to do a lot of things, and do them all well. It is really amazing when you step back and look at the big picture. Safety is at the forefront of all that we do. Compassion and caring have to be present in every interaction, because they are significant to our families, no matter how small they may seem to us. I know we ask a lot when we “turn loose” another new project on our staff. But they are outstanding, and they always rise to the occasion to deliver excellent patient care.
Always glad to say I’m part of the team.
Tracy
To be a registered nurse at Clarian, visit Registered Nurse Career Job Search.
As is often the case, change is met with a variety of interesting responses. They are not always along the lines of, “Oh, I am just so glad that you have brought this new piece of technology into my life!” They are more likely to continue with, "Line it up next to the 7 other things that I have to learn to save the lives of patients, document properly and soundly to hold up in a court of law, and do it all with a smile on my face so that my patient and his family will love this place, want to come back, and tell other people the same thing.” Then they have a look like they are looking for a sharp object.
Our job is to provide them with the knowledge and skills to learn to use new equipment, and time to vent that, yes, we understand your frustrations. Once they get on board, they are actually begrudgingly glad to have new equipment. Nurses are asked to do a lot of things, and do them all well. It is really amazing when you step back and look at the big picture. Safety is at the forefront of all that we do. Compassion and caring have to be present in every interaction, because they are significant to our families, no matter how small they may seem to us. I know we ask a lot when we “turn loose” another new project on our staff. But they are outstanding, and they always rise to the occasion to deliver excellent patient care.
Always glad to say I’m part of the team.
Tracy
To be a registered nurse at Clarian, visit Registered Nurse Career Job Search.
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