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Items on the Topic: Orientation Nurse Users

Support

This web application aims to help a Nursing Educator to individualize the Learner’s experience on orientation by focusing on measuring their progress to create a clinical judgment pathway. It also helps the educator identify patterns that support improving curriculum to better meet fluctuating needs. Finally, the tool assists...

Learners

These list views are searchable and re-sortable. By default, it is organized by start dates: the newest learners will be on top. Learners whose orientation is complete are displayed on a list view below. The list views are separated into Learners who are orienting for a role[1] and those who have completed orienting for a role. Refreshing the s...

Evaluations

Gaining feedback via Daily Evaluations is a core feature of the Learning Center. Daily Evaluations are collected by sending Learners and Preceptors automated reminders to complete the evaluation 1 hour before the end of their scheduled shift. Provider Evaluations can be collected via QR Code by invitation. Regular review of these evaluation...

Preceptors

The Preceptor List can be sorted by any column heading; by default, it is organized by last name. It is divided between Preceptors who are currently eligible to teach learners and those who are former preceptors. It can also be searched by any value and resorted.  Preceptors may be a part of multiple affiliates and do not need to have...

Reports

The reporting capabilities cover many areas, providing data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement. Learner AchievementA report that can be filtered and sorted in numerous ways allows organizations to determine who is prepared to practice in specific roles, who has received specific education, and other met...

Competencies

Configuration

Change Log

Current Version: 1.9.2 Last Update: 8/5/2024 Changes: Various Bug Fixes and improvements to print versions of site views. Accuracy reporting for Knowledge Check results (Multiple Choice, Select all that Apply, Dropdown, and Matching questions). Knowledge Check Template drag and drop Questions. Updates provided in the previous versions ar...

Learner View

The Learner record is the hub where all other data points are linked. Once a Learner record is created, roles can be assigned for orientation, the Learner record must be maintained with up-to-date information. Each data point can be used to analyze the success/impact of orientation efforts statistically. The full benefits of the Learning Center ...

Preceptor View

The Preceptor record is the hub where all other data points are linked. Once a Preceptor record is created, the Preceptor can be assigned to work with Learners. The Preceptor record must be maintained with up-to-date information. Each data point can be used to analyze the success/impact of orientation efforts statistically. The Quick Links ar...

Learner Edit

Learner data can be edited on this page. The siteview can be accessed by Orientation Nurse Users and Leadership Users, so long as the privilege has been delegated to the Leadership Users within the Configuration record. The edit screen has the same function as the Add Learner page with the same required fields, and the same functions. This...

Preceptor Edit

Preceptor data can be edited on this page. The siteview can be accessed by Orientation Nurse Users and Leadership Users, so long as the privilege has been delegated to the Leadership Users within the Configuration record. The edit screen has the same function as the Add Preceptor page with the same required fields, and the same functions. ...

Terms

Public: accessible to anyone who has the URL of the webpage. Private: accessible only to Orientation Nurses / Leadership Users. Must have a username and password to access. User: a person who accesses this website. Orientation Nurse: a type of user who has a log-in for frontend functions. This user is an educator or ex...

Features and Philosophy

The NTS Learning Center is a web application that leverages technology to refine a learner’s experience on orientation. It also provides opportunities for advanced data analysis to monitor progress and identify opportunities to assist a learner in becoming an independent registered nurse in their care area. This helps the educator hone their eff...

Basic Function

The site is designed to as a Frontend application that is divided into a public and private section. Learner and Preceptor users have access to the public functions, these pages are accessed by utilizing links sent to the user (Daily Evaluations and Course Survey) for data collection and information sharing on the Leaner/Preceptor Public pages. ...

Public Site Views

A webpage on the Frontend of the website that can be accessed by anyone with the link. Daily Learner Evaluation: Public – a page the preceptor completes to score their learner’s progress. Page accessed via a QR code or reminder link. Links are unique to each learner. The link cannot be looked up, searched, or indexed. The user must ...

Leader Review

Both Orientation Nurses and Leadership have access to this page, the display is organized to enable Leaders to understand progress and the current goals for the Learner. The page is organized to display constant data points on the left that are used to sort and create the benchmark for the Learner followed by Quick Links. The most important det...

Leader Update

The Leader Update is designed to help the Learner and Leader be connected and up to date on the Learner's progress towards being an autonomous practitioner in the role they are orienting. The page has several views that move through a process: Schedule the Leader Meeting The Orientation Nurse establishes an Agenda Attendees receive a meetin...

Learner Public

There is a QR code/link for a learner to directly access this page from their Welcome Message, however typical access after submitting a daily evaluation. Purpose: Keep the learner informed of current goals, objectives, and progress. Progress is displayed as averages grouped by week with a maximum of 3 weeks displayed. Progress is only dis...

Preceptor Public

This page is typically accessed after the preceptor submits a daily evaluation. There are several messages such as the Preceptor Message that include links to this document. Purpose: The page is intended to keep the Preceptor up to date with the current goals and objectives, learners' needs, and how they should focus their efforts when wor...

Daily Learner Evaluation

The Daily Learner Evaluation is typically accessed via an invitation sent directly to the Preceptor who has worked with the Learner. The intent is to collect feedback regarding the shift immediately following. The items being evaluated are the same each time. Each item represents a component of the learner's ability to practice with good clinica...

Daily Preceptor Evaluation

The Daily Preceptor Evaluation is typically accessed via an invitation sent directly to the Learner who has worked with the Preceptor. The intent is to collect feedback regarding the shift immediately following. The items being evaluated are the same each time. To complete the evaluation, simply answer each item. Utilize the rubric to guide the...

Provider Evaluation

The Provider Evaluation is typically accessed via the QR codes from the Learner's Page via an invitation from the Orientation Nurse. The intent is to collect feedback regarding the shift from the Provider's perspective. The items being evaluated are the same each time; only four items are evaluated, and typically, it is a limited set from the Da...

Evaluation View/Edit

This page is used to view and edit individual Evaluations. It is accessible for Leadership and Orientation Nurse Users. However, leadership users are limited to viewing only formal learners and formal preceptor evaluations, Whereas Orientation Nurse Users can view and edit all Evaluation types.  The Evaluation View Edit Screen displays all...

1. Report Card

The Report Card is the first step in a three-step process to  (1) review progress, (2) document a Formal Evaluation, and (3) Update stakeholders about Goals and the Next Steps in their Orientation. These documents can be saved as PDFs and e-mailed or printed. The intention behind this Site View is to allow quick review of progress as compar...

2. Formal Evaluation

The Formal Evaluation is intended to be completed with the Learner. This tool should facilitate discussing the Learner's progress, making any pertinent notes, and setting goals. Typically access this page after reviewing the Report Card and clicking: . The Formal Evaluation will warn the Orientation Nurse User if they accessed the page ...

3. Learner Update

This is the final step in the process of reviewing progress, setting goals in the formal evaluation, and now updating the Learner's Page. This page updates the content on the Learner Public Page, Leader Review, Dashboard, and elements in the Weekly Report as well as communicate these changes to Learners, Preceptors, and Leaders. The Orientation...

Candidate Interview

The purpose of conducting and documenting a Peer Interview and/or Shadow Experience is to document the learning needs of a new colleague. This information enables the educator to make better decisions in aligning preceptor assignments or initial goals based on the information collected. The default page status displays: A form initiating doc...

Action Plan

The Learner Action Plan is designed to be a tool to take in concern regarding a learner's progress towards autonomous practice from various sources and formulate a plan to get their orientation back on track. While the origin of the concern may also match what needs to be reported to an organization's error reporting system this tool is designed...

Add Schedule Shifts

An Orientation Nurse or Leadership User can add shifts. Log into your account. Navigate to the Learner's page Click Add Shifts to access a screen that allows the user to add new event records.[1] The screen includes a calendar of future events associated with the learner and each preceptor. This screen can also be reached by selecting ...

Formal Evaluation Listing

This page displays a listing of all Formal Evaluations that have been submitted and is grouped by Learner. The list can be sorted and searched using the headings on the table and the search box near the table. The listing links to the Evaluation View so that every detail on a Formal Evaluation record can be reviewed by Leadership and Orien...

Collect Evaluations

Gaining feedback via Daily Evaluations is a core feature of the Learning Center. These messages are sent automatically and depend on several settings on the Configuration record.  Each Evaluation Type needs to be enabled.  Edit the Template record for the Evaluation (Learner, Preceptor, or Provider) Choose the Details tab Enab...

Dashboard

The Dashboard provides an at-a-glance progress report of selected learners. The dashboard is divided into several sections: Data selection (highlighted in yellow): Orientation Nurse Users can modify the display to review retrospective data. Leadership Users can toggle between dashboards that display current Learners among various Affiliates. ...

Preceptor Add

Required fields: First Name, Last Name, Affiliate[4], Primary Affiliate. All these fields can be updated. E-mail & Phone: both are visible to the Learners on the Learner’s Public Page. The two pieces of contact information are necessary to keep the preceptor updated with new information.  Communication Method: select the Text o...

Review Dashboard

Verify Competency Documents

Part of your role as a preceptor is to document the learning that has occurred. The Learner on orientation is responsible for determining which of their preceptors can sign off on each document. The Preceptor is responsible for completing the documents and electronically signing the document, verifying that the learner is prepared to complete th...

Schedule Modification

Change is inevitable, and making adjustments to the schedule is simple. Event Type Floor Shifts (events colored green on the calendars) and Unavailability (events colored black on the calendars) are standalone events and can be updated individually or in mass on the individual's schedule Classes are all attached to a Course record and the e...

Preceptor Assessment

The Preceptor Assessment is similar to a Formal Evaluation, it is a comprehensive review of a Preceptor’s practice. Unlike a Formal Preceptor Evaluation which reviews how all the members of a Learner’s team of preceptors are interacting with that individual learner. This measures how an individual Preceptor is performing overall.  The Prec...

Review Preceptor Assessment

Access the Preceptor Assessment from the Preceptor's Transcript Quick Links. The button appears with the dates covered in the Preceptor Assessment. Preceptor Assessment February, 2024-August, 2024 The Preceptor Assessment is similar to a Formal Evaluation, it is a comprehensive review of a Preceptor’s practice. Unlike a Formal Preceptor Evalu...

Learner Specific Questions

Daily Learner and Daily Preceptor Evaluations can contain up to three additional questions designed to help the Learner and Preceptor reflect on their current goals. Update the Learner Specific Questions on the Learner Update Page. Log into your Orientation Nurse account Open the Learner's page Click on the Quick Link: 3. Learner Update ...

Learner Specific Question Template

Daily Learner and Daily Preceptor Evaluations can contain up to three additional questions designed to help the Learner and Preceptor reflect on their current goals. Update the Learner Specific Questions on the Learner Update Page. Log into your Orientation Nurse account Open the Learner's page Click on the Quick Link: 3. Learner Update ...