NU 406 Leadership & Management: NEXT Healthcare Leaders Assignment This valuable program is designed for nursing students and is intended to bridge the transition from academia to clinical practice through continuing education and networking opportunities. Step #1: You will need to register for this free program. Here is the link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MontanaAHEC/NEXTHealthcareLeadersRegistration Step #2: The sessions are held on Thursdays 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. MST and the series will run from January 19th through March 2nd, 2023 via Zoom. If you cannot make the live session, that is fine, they are recorded. Step #3: Listen to the Session Step #4: Do a write up on the session that covers these points. 1. Did you attend the session live or listen to the recording? a. I had the original lunch and learned during the live session! I was able to eat lunch and partake in the information presented. 2. What topics were covered? a. St. James Healthcare took the time today to explain the awesome work opportunities, that they provide to new nursing graduates. St. James is located in Butte, Montana and is the 5th largest city. Debbie spoke highly about nursing culture which has the goal that “people help people”. Providing safe care to both patients and staff. St. James is offering a 35,000-dollar hiring incentive package, and a 15,000 dollar sign on bonus, as well as loan forgiveness. There is a 12-week orientation in which, in the first week new grad RNs are in the classroom learning about skills, equipment and the EHM. The next eleven weeks, the orientee is working with their preceptors. St. James is partner with visitant, for learning about newer skills and personal skills as well as gaining EBP knowledge. This facility also believes in the importance of learning through education. They set aside “CBA” money to help provide nurses with new learning opportunities. St. James partakes in many community events, such as caring for the community as a founding mission to the facility. Debbie also spoke about the hospital goals, of supporting individuals in all of the social determinants of health. b. Ted, from Ruby Valley Medical Center, spoke highly about the philosophy that the hospital offers at the critical level. He spoke about the strong teamwork capabilities and great communication skills that are needed within the facility. Recently, they have incorporated Health Streams and further education benefits such as for offering tuition insistence. Due to Ruby Valley being in a frontier area, many of the nurses must be trained in trauma as they are also a certified trauma receiving facility. His coworker mentioned that their community involvement is active by involving both their high school students in career shadowing. c. Justin, from Montana State Hospital, spoke about the hospital’s benefits, housing, relocation, orientation, and professional advancement. He spoke about the struggles that have occurred due to COVID when treating psychiatric patients. Justin discussed the lowcost insurance programs and the state wellness incentives too. The Montana State Hospital does have loan repayments and reimbursement. They also have “nursing dorms”, for individuals to come and live in while working. Many of the patients within the hospital are living there long term, while others graduate through time and then graduate to group homes. Lastly, he spoke about the other treatments that are taken care of at the hospital that include long term disease or health issues. 3. How does this apply to you as you are preparing to graduate and become a nurse? a. As having an interest in critical care access hospital nursing, I was happy to know what they look for in individuals that apply. It was also very informative to know about the certification that is preferred and that will need to be accomplished within the first year of work. b. St. James’s presentation had me very excited to partake in my L&D capstone there come this spring. Debbie speaking highly about the culture and their missions and goals sparked my interest in possibly working there after graduation. c. Opportunities such as these networking events help me gather new information and start the path in which I can get a foot in the door. 4. Formulate two questions you would ask the speaker. What is the culture like working at Montana State Hospital? Is there an opportunity for community involvement? Ruby Valley, what do you look for in new graduates during the interview process? Certain soft or hard skill? Step #5: Turn into Moodle inbox by 2359 on the Sunday following the session. *These papers should be between 300-400 words and be grammatically correct with genuine reflection. *For every session, you should be turning in a write-up.