Have you been away from the clinical setting for a while and need to regain clinical confidence? Perhaps you need to update your medical-surgical knowledge. Whatever the case, the T.H.I.N.K. Course will help you meet these challenges. T.H.I.N.K., a 2-day course that includes a combination of updated assessment and clinical skills for current nursing practice. The course incorporates skills stations and simulation scenarios for hands-on experience in a realistic setting designed to enhance assessment and critical thinking skills.
This course is offered at The Russell Berrie Institute for Simulation Learning at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, New Jersey and is facilitated by ISL staff trained in simulation methodology and associated technology.
Learning Outcome: Applying critical thinking skills to prioritize and interpret nursing actions.
Course Benefit
• The course features hands-on skills stations and simulation experience in a realistic clinical setting. Feedback is provided by highly qualified educators in a supportive environment.
Target Audience:
• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
• Graduate Nurses
• Student Nurses
• Inactive Registered Nurses
• Nurses changing specialties or careers
• Administrators or others desiring to update their clinical knowledge
2 - Day Curriculum Overview
Day 1
• Respiratory Assessment
• Artificial Airways (Tracheostomy and Endotracheal Tubes
• Chest Tubes
• Cardiovascular Assessment
• Basic Dysrhythmias
• Myocardial Infarction
• Hands-on skills stations focusing on routine and emergency care
• Simulation
Day 2
• Skin Assessment
• Gastrointestinal Assessment
• Genitourinary Assessment
• CVA and seizure Management
• Sepsis
• Wound Care
• Hands-on skills stations
• Simulation: putting it all together