Duke Heart Center Nursing Fellowship Program Purpose: The Duke Heart Center Nursing Fellowship is designed to exemplify the knowledge and expertise of experienced RN’s working in the Heart Center, while providing them an opportunity to gain exposure to areas of Duke University Hospital and Duke University Medical School. Each fellow will participate in clinical observational experiences throughout the Heart Center, complete a special project in an area of the fellow’s choosing and participate in shadowing experiences with organization leaders. The Heart Center Nursing Fellowship will begin each July and last one (1) year with the next Heart Center Nursing Fellowship beginning October. No more than four (4) Heart Center Nursing Fellows will be chosen each year, and no more than one (1) from any one unit/department will be chosen to participate in the fellowship simultaneously. Detailed information about the Heart Center Fellowship is listed below. Program Overview Applicant Qualifications: Staff nurses with at least five (5) years of Duke Heart Center experience or have successfully completed the requirements of a Clinical Nurse III or Clinical Nurse IV. Staff Component: Each Heart Center Nursing Fellow will continue to serve in a staff role on his/her home unit. The staffing component of the program is to be 25% (as staffing permits) of the fellowship module and 75% dedicated to clinical segment (staffing on current unit) Educational Stipend: Each Heart Center Nursing Fellow will be allotted $1500.00 to be used for educational purposes and for completion of a major fellowship project. This money can be used for any of the following at each individual fellow’s discretion: Conference registration fees Associated travel and lodging Course tuition Reference books/materials Software Supplies Other requests for the use of this stipend will be considered on an individual basis and must be approved by the Heart Center Fellowship Steering Committee. Post-Fellowship Commitment: Each Nursing Fellow will be required to remain at Duke in a Heart Center nursing position for at least two (2) years following completion of the Fellowship. Program Curriculum Clinical rotations: Each Nursing Fellow may choose three clinical observational experiences to attend during the Fellowship. The Heart Center offers rotational options, as indicated below: Observational Experiences Clinical Step-down/Intensive Care Unit 3100/3300 7100/7300 3200/7300 Research Administration Education Leadership Exposure: Each fellow will have shadowing experiences, which will gain exposure to Heart Center, Hospital, and medical Center Leadership. Opportunities are listed but not limited to: Associate Operating Officer, Duke Heart Center Medical Director, Duke Heart Center Duke Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Duke Hospital Chief Operating Officer School of Nursing Faculty Duke Hospital Chief Executive Officer Duke Heart Center Nurse Managers Duke Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Administrator Operations Administrators Duke Hospital Department of Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs Ancillary Directors (EVS, Clinical Laboratories, Transfusion Services, Respiratory Therapy, Food Services, Pharmacy, Laundry) Application and Selection: Applicants to the Heart Center Nursing Fellowship Program must complete the application form and obtain their management team’s support before forwarding it to the Heart Center Administration office. Applications are due by March 31st. The Heart Center Nursing Fellowship Steering Committee reviews the applications and the Nursing Fellows will be selected by April 15th. All applicants will be notified of their selection status no later than April 20th. Staffing Component: Each Heart Center Nursing Fellow will continue to serve in a staff role on his/her home unit. The staffing component of the program is to be 25% (as staffing permits) of the fellowship module and 75% dedicated to clinical segment (staffing on current unit). Educational Stipend: Each Heart Center Nursing Fellow will be allotted $1500.00 to be used for educational purposes and for completion of a major fellowship project. This money can be used for any of the following at each individual fellow’s discretion: Conference registration fees Associated travel and lodging Course tuition References books/materials Software Supplies Other requests for the use of this stipend will be considered on an individual basis and must be approved by the Heart Center Fellowship Steering Committee. Special Project: Research or Creative Solution Each Fellow is responsible to complete an abstract related to their Fellowship Research or Creative Solution project. This should be presented to the Heart Center Leadership within 3 months of completion of their fellowship program. To discuss your project and presentation plans, please contact: Lisa Soltis (3rd floor) lisa.soltis@duke.edu 919-668-1698 Kathryn McBroom (7th floor) mcbro004@mc.duke.edu 919-681-3931 (office) Application: Applicant Name and Credentials _____________________________________________________________________________________ Home Address City State Zip Code ________________________________ 1. Home Telephone Number ________________________________ E-mail address ________________________________ Heart Center Work Unit/Department ________________________________ Work Telephone Number 1. Please list any specialty certifications. 2. Please list positions held at Duke University Health System by month and year (current position first) Position: Position: Dates of Service: Dates of Service: 3. List of any nursing experience not gained at Duke University Health System. 4. List of any unit/department or hospital-wide committee membership and involvement since coming to Duke University Hospital. 5. List any professional organization of which you are a member (NCNA, AACN, Sigma Theta Tau, etc.) and any special involvement in those organizations. 6. List any poster or oral presentations submitted to an professional organization (AACN/NTI, AAHFN,etc) 7. List any awards received as a Registered Nurse. 8. List any community service activities in which you are involved. Areas of Clinical Focus Upon application, each potential fellow will identify an area of clinical focus (i.e. congestive heart failure, heart transplant, arrhythmia management, etc.) in which he or she proposes to complete a special project during the fellowship. Although the specific project plan will not be finalized until three months into the fellowship. Please attach a separate sheet suggesting an area of clinical focus for your fellowship project work. Identify the proposed project topic, list the reasons behind your interest in the topic, and explain how the fellowship might help you broaden your knowledge of this topic. Please limit the discussion to 250 words or less. Essay In 200 words or less, discuss the most significant challenge that you believe bedside nurses currently face and suggest one possible solution to this challenge. Attach your essay to this application. Application Signature By signing below, I indicate my intention to apply for the Duke Heart Center Nursing Fellowship. I understand that, if selected, I will be participating in a year-long educational and experimental program that will impact my ability to service as a staff nurse in my unit/department. _________________________________________________ Signature ______________________________ Date Management Team Recommendation and Signature In the space below, briefly explain why you believe this applicant is qualified for and would benefit from participating in the Heart Center Nursing Fellowship Program: By signing below, I endorse this application to the Heart Center Nursing Fellowship. I understand that the applicant’s selection to the Heart Center Nursing Fellowship would have an affect on his/her ability to service as a staff nurse in my unit/department. _____________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________ Date Upon completion, please return this application and any attachments to Kathryn McBroom, Room 7350, Duke University Hospital. To be considered for the fellowship program (July – July), a completed application must be received by March 31st. Questions: If you have any questions concerning the Heart Center Nursing Fellowship, please contact the Heart Center Administration office at 681-4060 or a member of the Heart Center Nursing Fellowship Steering Committee: Wanda Bride, Clinical Operations Director III Mary Lindsay, Clinical Operations Director __ Lisa Soltis, Nurse Manager, Operations/Education Kathryn McBroom, Nurse Manager, Operations/Education Bradi Granger, Heart Center Nurse Clinician/Research Cory Miller, Heart Center Clinical Educator kcm-08/07 7100/7200/7300 3100/3200/3300 3200 7100/7300