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Employer Questionnaire


Dear Employer,

The faculty of Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing is actively involved in on-going evaluation to determine the quality and effectiveness of our program of studies. As an employer of our graduate, you can provide valuable assistance in this process. In the past we have received and incorporated suggestions from employers. Please complete the questionnaire below. When finished click the Submit button.

Sincerely,

Carol G. Scott, R.N., M.S.N.
Chairman
Graduate Follow-up Study


I. General Information
Graduate's Name:
Place of Employment:
Type of Unit:
Length of Employment:


II. School Goals
Instructions: Listed below are the School Goals of Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing. Please circle the appropriate number to indicate how well the graduate has achieved the goals.


The purpose of Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing is to provide qualified men and women with educational experience which will result in their developing the knowledge, attitudes and competencies to practice as registered nurses in entry level positions in the communities they serve. The goals are to prepare graduates to:
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A. Function as beginning practicitioners of nursing in actute, intermediate, long term, and ambulatory health care settings.
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B. Utilize the nursing process as the foundation for the delivery of health care to the individual, family, and community.
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C. Act in a self-directed manner in pursuit of continuing education, and in personal, and professional growth.
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D. Demonstrate responsibility as a contributing member of the community.
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III. Curriculum Objectives
Instructions: Listed below are the curriculum objectives for Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing. Please select the appropriate number for the qualifying statements under the objective to indicate how well the graduate has attained the objective.


At the completion of the Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing, the graduate:
Objective I: Functions as a beginning practitioner in acute, intermediate, ambulatory, and long-term health care services and settings in the care of individuals, families, and groups of all ages.
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A. Identifies patient needs.
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B. Provides basic nursing care.
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C. Performs basic nursing skills.
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D. Documents appropriate data thoroughly and concisely.
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E. Includes families/significant others in care.
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Objective II: Utilizes the nursing process to promote, maintain, and restore adaptive responses for individuals, families, and groups at various developmental stages throughout the life cycle.
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A. Obtains accurate data by using appropriate assessment skills.
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B. Plans therapeutic nursing interventions based on data gathered throughout assessment.
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C. Administers therapeutic nursing interventions by using an interaction between technical and psychosocial skills.
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D. Evaluates patient response to therapeutic nursing interventions.
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Objective III: Practices nursing based on a theoretical body of knowledge, ethical principles, and legal standards.
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A. Applies a scientific knowledge base in the practice of nursing.
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B. Uses critical thinking skills in decision making as related to nursing judgments.
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C. Applies ethical principles in decision making.
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D. Functions according to legal guidelines and institutional policies established for Registered Nurses.
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Objective IV: Utilizes the principles of management/leadership in coordinating care for individuals, families and groups and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary heath care team.
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A. Collaborates with members of the health care team in order to enhance care.
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B. Applies principles of organization and time management.
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C. Functions effectively as a team member.
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D. Serves as a role model for nursing and ancillary personnel.
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Objective V: Employs scientific knowledge and therapeutic use of self to assist individuals to strive for optimal health or to prepare for death.
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A. Employs therapeutic communication abilities in the provision of patient care.
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B. Teach individuals and families at their level of understanding.
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C. Practices nursing in a nonjudgmental manner.
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D. Ensures the dignity, privacy, and rights of others.
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Objective VI: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice.
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A. Accepts responsibility for nursing judgments.
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B. Employs measures to ensure client safety.
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C. Analyzes own behavior to improve performance.
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D. Utilizes appropriate resources in provision of patient care.
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Objective VII: Utilizes opportunities for continuing personal and professional development.
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A. Utilizes self-awareness and suggestions for improvement to enhance performance.
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B. Attends continuing education or staff development programs.
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C. Participates on nursing and institutional committees if opportunity is available.
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D. Seeks new learning opportunities.
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Objective VIII: Participates in health related community services.
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A. Contributes to activities that enhance the image of nursing.
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B. Participates in community health-promotion activities.
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IV. Preparation for Practice
A. Orientation
1. How long was the orientation program for this graduate? Average Length
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2. Were there areas that had to be included in orientation for this graduate that are generally not included for other new graduates? Yes
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B. Satisfaction
1. Rate the overal preparation of the graduate in the following areas:
a. Critical Thinking
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b. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
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c. Capacity for Therapeutic Nursing Intervention
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2. Rate this graduate's prepartaion for professional nursing practice.
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3. Rate your overall satisfaction with this graduate.
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4. Would you be interested in hiring other graduates of Lynchburg General Hospital School of Nursing?
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