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Critical Areas of Concern Shared by Senior level Nursing Students Related to the Transition from Student Nurse to Practicing Nurse
On November 7, 2023, The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc. (CCNW) held its 43rd Annual RN Student Day that attracted over 830 senior level nursing students from Connecticut Schools and Programs of Nursing. During a morning session, Marcia B. Proto, M.ED, CAS, Executive Director of the CCNW, asked each of the (85) tables to select a Table Captain for an activity. The Table Captain was to engage their peers in open dialogue to identify and capture their thoughts and concerns related to the transition from student nurse to practicing nurse. The student feedback which represents 28% of the current senior level nursing students was a true “eye-opener”. They identified five key areas that students want, and need addressed by both academe and practice related to pre-and post-hire concerns which would help foster a seamless transition to practice for the graduating nursing student and promote retention of the new nurse within the first year. As a result, CCNW will be developing and delivering programming to address these five (5) keys areas to support the leadership of Connecticut’s nursing schools and practice settings via interactive webinars that will be delivered via our professional development “Lunch and Learn Webinar Series” beginning in early 2024. CCNW categorized the student responses and feedback into the following five key areas:
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 Marcia Proto, Executive Director of the CCNW, represents Connecticut in New Orleans at the National FORUM of State Nursing Workforce Center’s meeting of Executive Directors from across the country.
For more information related to nursing workforce, practice and education initiatives happening in Connecticut, visit: www.CTCenterForNursingWorkforce.com An Event Hosted By the Education Working Group at Quinnipiac University, 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut, The Center for Communications and Engineering, Room 101, Mount Carmel Auditorium.
In Person or via Web-Ex Please join us for a series of presentations and discussions from the Education Working Group about the responsibilities of colleges and universities in Connecticut to protect the civil rights of their students with disabilities. Topics addressed will include the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act, as well as working with students with mental health and behavioral health disabilities, reasonable accommodation policies, and emotional support and service animal policies. This event is designed for senior leadership of colleges and universities as well as the staff of each school’s student accessibility services or disability services office. To attend in-person, please RSVP by e-mailing [email protected]. To attend by Web-Ex, please register here. Speakers Will Include:
About The Education Working Group: The Education Working Group is organized by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut and is composed of representatives from state and federal agencies, nonprofits, and the community at large. The group meets regularly to discuss the civil rights issues that arise in education and child-care settings. This year’s focus topic is children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but the group works to help children and parents with all types of disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for THE CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR NURSING WORKFORCE, INC.
Executive Director Position: The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc, (CCNW) seeks a new Executive Director with responsibility for overseeing the administration, operations, programs, and communications of the CCNW. Other key responsibilities include fundraising, public relations, and community outreach. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors through the Board Chair. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, excellent oral and written communication ability, strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently, a customer service orientation and a passion for CCNW’s strategic initiatives to build a robust nursing workforce for the 21st century, support the professional development of individual nurses and create the infrastructure needed to implement and sustain CCNW strategies. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week with a salary commensurate with experience. The Executive Director will be expected to attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and its Committees. Working on some evenings and weekends will be required. Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Terms of the Executive Director Position:
To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, completed Application Form, Qualification Statement and contact information for 2 professional references. Applications are due no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m. EST) on Friday, February 16, 2024. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Graphic Highlighting Respondents to the 2019 Statewide Healthcare Workforce DEMAND Survey
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For more information, please contact: Marcia B. Proto, M.Ed, CAS, Executive Director The Connecticut Center for Nursing Workforce, Inc. [email protected] 203-494-1121 |
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