[Jen]

You’ve chosen your article from the list supplied. Now read the article and complete the Research Tool. Attach the Research Tool to the discussion post here:

[Ashley]

I was so happy to see not one – but two journals related to HCC! The tool helped me to slow-down and see the data I often glance over. It was helpful to collect information in such a logical manner.

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[Jen]

Hello Ashley,

Very well done! Your data extraction and reflection for how the study may relate your practice area was very thorough.

You may be interested to know that two home care organizations (VHA and SE Health) have very active research programs that are inclusive of RPNs and engage RPNs on research teams. Dr. Margaret Saari and Lisa Herron, RPN from SE Health will be presenting their results from a study they did related to goal oriented care planning at the upcoming WeRPN research symposium. Also, Sonia Nizzer from VHA will be presenting a poster about RPN leaders’ experiences responding to workplace violence and harassment in HCC.

Here is a link to the event details if interested: https://www.werpn.com/event/4th-annual-research-symposium/

Best of luck into week 4

Jen

[Ashley]

Thank you for the link!

I’m scheduled to work, but will see what I can do. I’ll also pass it along to the office and see if they can send others.

Thanks, Ash

[Megan]

Hi Ashley,
I thought your review of the article was really well done. The key findings you wrote were very well organized and easy to follow. I was surprised the sample size was so small as well. I think you identified the limitations to the research article thoroughly. One limitation that I hadn’t considered was that interviewees were only from Ontario. I could also relate to some of the lived experiences of those interviewed. I was briefly in a bridging program and found the work-life balance to be challenging to navigate. I appreciated what you wrote about believing you can make a difference. I absolutely believe that nurses have a unique opportunity to change, shape, and improve the quality of life of those they care for. It reminded me to be hopeful and optimistic despite the challenging environments we may face.
Megan S

[Megan]

Hi Everyone.
I found using this research tool helped me to pull the important information from the article and reflect on how it applies to my own practice.
Megan S.

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[Jen]

Hi Megan,

Great job on your data extraction and critical reflection of how it may apply to your nursing practice.

Your attention to the impact of chronic staffing shortages are very important and timely. The number of research studies investigating the critical staffing issues are growing provincially, nationally and internationally which will contribute to the body of evidence to help guide policies, and practice solutions.

Best of luck into week 4!

Jen

[Ashley]

Looks great Megan.
Were you as shocked as I was that it only included such a small sample size? Seems a shame, would have loved to sit in on those interviews. To be a fly on the wall 🙂

[Jen]

Great observation Ashley!

To the group – why do you think some of the research studies include a small sample population?

WeRPN has a dedicated webpage to highlight current research studies seeking RPN participants that you or people within your nursing networks may be interested to follow. The webpage is updated and maintained regularly. Visit: https://www.werpn.com/research/partnerships-and-recruitment/

Jen

[Brandon]

Hello Megan, Great job done on your research tool. I can see first hand working in the acute care setting, how nursing shortage is very real and is causing a lot of uncertainty in the health care field. I know LTC and retirement homes are feeling the exact wave of shortage of nurses.

[Brandon]

Hello everyone, my apologies for the late entry. My week became overwhelming, and I felt i could not effectively do this correctly. I have completed my Research tool, I will add that the article that I chose, very closely alines with my current Fellowship Research Grant of integrating research programs into the Pn curricular, to better equip RPN’s in practice the necessary tools. This article also was a recipient of a WeRPN research grant.

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[Jen]

Hi Brandon,

Thank you for your submission and critical reflection of the findings. What do you think would be helpful for RPNs to build confidence and skills at work?

Jen

[Marissa]

I enjoyed this activity. I also hold a B.A. in Health, Aging and Society, and have had to read many papers. That made this activity quite easy for me.

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[Jen]

Hi Marissa,

Happy to learn that you enjoyed this activity. This activity is a nice transition into week 4 where you will search for articles related to your research inquiry and extract data. How could these study findings be relevant to your nursing practice?

Jen

[April]

Good Evening
Sorry, for being late with my article review. I chose this article to review, “Resilience for working in Ontario home and community care: registered practical nurses need the support of themselves, family and clients, and employers”.
Please see my review of this article attached.

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[Jen]

Hi April,

Thank you for your submission and critical reflection. What are your thoughts on collecting data through virtual platforms instead on in-person interviews?

Jen

[April]

Hello Brandon
I totally understand how Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) have had barriers and facilitators that have affected the RPN integration and the experiences of both RPNs and nurse leaders during this processes of being integrated into acute care hospital settings, particularly in institutions that were previously RN-only staffed. I have been a RPN for 30 years and during all that time I felt that I and other RPNs fought for placement in clinical settings. When I first started out in nursing there was only jobs available in long-term care for RPNs, so if I wanted to work in other clinical areas I would have to travel to the larger cities and that is what I did. In the middle of my career I did a “RPNAO Clinical Fellowship” on the scope of practice of RPN’s basically to help the staff I worked with understand my role in the clinic. Then nearing the end of my career I fought to become a diabetes educator because at that time it was only something that they allowed RN’s to do. I was very lucky with both of my leader’s in primary care as they supported me in teaching diabetes education.
Now their are some RPN nursing studies out there but more needs to be done. We need more studies done by RPNs about or for RPN in nursing.
I personally for the most part believe there is no reason that an RPN with the education and qualifications and scope of practice can’t work in an academic acute care hospital with the strategies that support successful onboarding, collaboration, and role clarity.
Brandon, I think the key findings from your review identify a lot of the issues that have been happening over the years. It looks like RPNs working in teams have a more positive integration experiences.
Well Done.
April

[April]

Hi Jen
My thoughts on collecting data through virtual platforms instead on in-person interviews is that I believe that using virtual platforms when you don’t have much other choice is fine i.e. during COVID – 19 pandemic. I personally think that we as a society miss a lot of information when using virtual platforms. I have experienced this alot with my son seeing healthcare providers through this process and I find it is not always ideal. It is hard to judge a person’s credibility and personality. It is just not as personable.
April

[Helena]

Hello April ,

I would have to agree with you on some information being missed using a virtual platform. I guess it also depends on the type of information that needs to be collected and the persons/participants comfortability with a virtual platform

[Helena]

Hello Everyone, sorry for my late completion.

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[Jen]

Hi Helena,

Thank you for your submission and critical reflection. How can these authors recommendations be applied in your practice setting – if this is not applicable, do you feel anything is missing to help translate the findings into practical solutions or applications?

Jen

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