Read the scenario below about a situation occurring in a cardiac rehabilitation facility. After reading the scenario, write a 500-750-word reflection paper responding to the questions that follow.
Scenario:
You are the nurse leader in a cardiac rehabilitation facility. Your unit has several nurses who act as preceptors for nursing students from the local college. You notice that the student nurses seem to lack confidence in using the ISBAR communication tool for handoffs. One day, you overhear a student saying: “I hate doing handoffs; I’m afraid of making a mistake. The nurses all seem to use ISBAR differently.”
I-Introduction: introduce yourself by stating the role you have played in this patient’s care
S-Situation: explains the patient’s presenting condition
B-Background: patient’s medical and social background
A-assessment: describe the patient’s general condition, clinically, behaviorally, during shift.
R-recommendation: explain the treatment plan
Questions:
As the nurse leader, what steps would you take to investigate this issue further? Explain what specific information you would try to gather.
If your investigation revealed that team members are using the ISBAR tool inconsistently, describe at least two actions you would take as the nurse leader to address this.
Discuss whether or not it would be appropriate for you, as the nurse leader, to provide education on using the ISBAR tool to both the nursing students and your staff. Support your position.
Submission Guidelines:
Length: Your paper must be a minimum of 500 words and should not exceed 750 words, not including the title and reference pages.
Title Page: Include a title page with the title of your paper, your name, the course name and number, your instructor’s name, and the date of submission.
Introduction: Begin your paper with an introduction that provides a brief overview of the scenario and outlines the main points that will be covered in your paper.
Body: The body of your paper should be divided into sections with headings that correspond to each of the questions provided. Each section should thoroughly answer the question, supported by evidence from your references and the scenario.
Conclusion: Conclude your paper with a summary of your findings, reiterating the importance of the issue addressed and suggesting possible future steps or implications.
References: Include a reference page at the end of your document. At least two references in APA format are required. You may use your textbook as one of the references. Ensure all citations within the text and on the reference page adhere to APA guidelines.