NP Clinical
Program Description
The Advanced Practice Nursing: Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Hawaii School of Nursing uses the Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Compentencies in Speciality Areas (www.nonpf.org) and the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing to guide the curriculum. We offer Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner speciality programs.
FAQ's
- What are the advantages of being a UH Clinical Preceptor?
First, you can receive a non-compensated clinical faculty appointment at the University of Hawaii. This appointment will allow full access to the campus including the library, special discounts, and email. Contact the Program Director, Dr. Victoria Niederhauser at niederha@hawaii.edu to apply for Clinical Faculty status. Second, if you are a nurse practitioner, you can use preceptor hours towards recertification (see Q 2 for details). Finally this is an opportunity for mutual learning and professional growth for both student and preceptor alike.
- I need proof of preceptor hours for recertification. How is this documented?
About 6-8 weeks after the end of the semester, you will receive a preceptor certificate documenting the number of preceptor hours in the previous semester. If you need further documentation (ANCC preceptor certificate), please fax your forms to Dr. Victoria Niederhauser at 808-956-7396.
- If I need to contact my student and/or University of Hawaii (UH) Clinical faculty, how will I know who to contact?
The N675 Advanced Practice Clinical course is overseen by a course coordinator, whose name was listed on the letter you received confirming the student preceptorship experience. The coordinator is responsible for overseeing the entire clinical course. There are several sections in this course and each section may have a different UH clinical faculty instructor. You will be contacted, within the first week of the preceptorship by the UH clinical faculty who is responsible for your student. This person will be your first contact and you should address any concerns or issues to this person. If you cannot reach the UH clinical faculty responsible for your student, contact the N675 course coordinator (listed on your confirmation letter). If you cannot reach either the UH clinical faculty or course coordinator, you can reach the Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator, Dr. Victoria Niederhauser at 808 956-5225 or niederha@hawaii.edu.
- Do the UH Nurse Practitioner (NP) students receive HIPAA and universal precautions training?
Yes, prior to entering clinical placements, UH NP students receive both HIPAA and universal precautions training.
- What should the UH NP students wear in clinical setting?
Students are required to dress in a professional manner for clinical preceptorships. These include a white lab coat, UH student ID badge and clean and appropriate professional attire (no mid drifts, open toed shoes, facial jewelry (except earrings)). If a student arrives at the clinical setting dressed inappropriately, please send the student back and contact the UH clinical faculty.
- Should students be allowed to see clients independently?
Initially, in the first 1-3 clinical sessions, students may "shadow" the preceptor. However, the goal of this experience is to allow the students to gain "hands-on" experience, therefore they will need to be allowed to do the initial history/physical (when ready), provide a brief and concise report to the preceptor, then go back into the room to have the preceptor validate findings.
It should be noted that we have both first and second year's students in clinical setting. The first N675 Advanced Practice Clinical course is taken right after the NP student completes Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning and occurs before any acute/chronic/disease management course. The last N675 Advanced Practice Clinical course is taken after all didactic classes are complete. Students will have different goals/objectives based on their progression in the program.
- Should students chart in client records?
Yes, students need the opportunity to document findings in the medical records. Please refer to your institution's policies on co-signature for student documentation.
- What if I have other questions?
Please email them to Dr. Victoria Niederhauser at niederha@hawaii.edu to apply for Clinical Faculty status. Second, if you are a nurse practitioner, you can use preceptor hours towards recertification (see Q 2 for details). Finally this is an opportunity for mutual learning and professional growth for both student and preceptor alike. to apply for Clinical Faculty status. Second, if you are a nurse practitioner, you can use preceptor hours towards recertification (see Q 2 for details). Finally this is an opportunity for mutual learning and professional growth for both student and preceptor alike. to apply for Clinical Faculty status. Second, if you are a nurse practitioner, you can use preceptor hours towards recertification (see Q 2 for details). Finally this is an opportunity for mutual learning and professional growth for both student and preceptor alike.
Online NAPNAP Continuing Education/Contact Hour Program
Putting pediatric influenza recommendations into practice: Strategies for increasing pediatric influenza immunization rates
Online CE offering that outlines strategies and models implemented in a variety of practice settings that have been successful in increasing pediatric influenza immunization rates.
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Made possible from support by sanofi pasteur, this CE program will outline strategies and models implemented in a variety of practice settings that have been successful in increasing pediatric influenza immunization rates. The program is designed to help PNPs have a significant positive impact on influenza immunization rates among their pediatric patients, many of whom are at high risk for influenza-related complications. This program has been approved for 1.5 NAPNAP contact hours of which 1.5 are pharmacology content. Visit www.pedfluvaccine.com to participate.
2.0 NAPNAP Contact Hours Online! This online, self-study activity is available to all nurses and nurse practitioners. Topics include health and fitness, guidance for parents, and acute care conditions. There are no fees for participating and receiving credit for this activity. The goal of this activity is to provide participants with a review and update in three important areas in pediatric primary care. Available from July 6, 2005 - July 6, 2006. Click Here to access the program.
- Pediatric Allergic Rhinitis Drug Therapy
(July/August 2005). Approved for 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours of which 1.0 is pharmacology content. Click here to participate in this program or to earn continuing education through other JPHC Pharmacology articles - EMLA for Painful Procedures in Infants.
(January/February 2005). Approved for 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours of which 1.0 is pharmacology content. Click here to participate in this program or to earn continuing education through other JPHC Pharmacology articles.