Mid-Semester Evaluation

Course Objectives:
1. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals, groups, and health care providers. I feel that I have had the chance to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with the above during the process of implementing my change project. I have had to discuss this change project at length with the CEO and DON of the hospital as well as the nursing and lab staff. I have had the chance to give out written material as well that shows in great detail the reasons behind this project in order to have everyone understand the importance why I am implementing this project. I feel that being able to effectively communicate has been the key that has allowed me to continue on with this and the key to making the project successful.

2. Discuss current trends and issues in the nursing profession. We have had the opportunity to discuss some of these via DB. I feel that more and more nurses have decided to become politically active in order to make better working conditions for themselves and safer and better care for their patients. I also feel that the current trends of medical technology have been discussed via DB. We have had the opportunity to discuss how the change in technology has helped nursing as a profession. Being able to discuss this through DB has allowed me to really think about these changes and trends in nursing, especially the question that we had to discuss over EBP. This is definitely a trend in the medical profession that is being used to provide for better and safer care for our patients.

Personal Objectives:
1. Feel more confident in my abilities to implement my change project. I definitely feel more confident at this point after discussing this change project with the key personnel that will either make or break the project. The CEO and DON are very supportive of this change and have given great feedback on the information that I have presented. With the positive feedback, I have began to have a lot more confidence in myself and do not feel intimidated to keep pursuing this change.

2. Have a successful in-service to help nursing and lab staff understand the importance of the change project. I have had the opportunity to have an in-service with the nursing and lab personnel that went very well. For the most part, everyone feels comfortable with the newer style needles and are on board with the change. I have had very good feedback from the staff regarding this change.

Overall review of Personal Objectives: I feel that I have had the chance to meet my objectives so far. I have gained much more confidence in my abilities in making change within a facility. I also feel that I have brought very important information to the staff that has made them feel better about the use of the new safety system. I have received great feedback from all staff involved, from the nursing and lab staff to the CEO and DON.

One way these behaviors have fostered your growth as a professional nurse. I feel that I have better communication skills and have much more confidence in myself. Before I began this project, I felt that I may not have the ability to make such a change within a hospital. Now, I know it is possible with the increased confidence in myself and the positive feedback that I have received from others.