CNL Indirect Hours Log ~ Ongoing

CNL Hours Logs

Clinical Leader Professional Development Hours:  132  

Dates # of Hours	Clinical Unit/Agency /Site(s)	Number and types of patients/clients and/or professionals involved	Activities and Reflections	CNL Competencies/ Roles
9/11/16 5 hour	First Ladies Health Initiative	3 nursing students and 1 professor	The first ladies health initiative took place at numerous church around the chicagoland area. The church I was stationed at was in Oak Park, it served a predominantly african american population. After church services, individuals rounded stations to complete a health screening. Stations included accuchecks for blood glucose levels, blood pressure and BMI ratios. I participated in all of the above activities and provided services to approximately 50 individuals. I was able to discuss past medical history, medication routines, health promotion activities, healthy nutrition choices and answer any questions they may have or ask them to refer to their health care provider if they have one. This activity allowed me to work on basic skills, therapeutic communication in addition to complete teaching on topics of the individual's choice. Some topics included medication adherence, hypertension and hypertensive urgency, blood glucose management and physical activity regimens.	CNL competencies; 1. Critical Thinking 2. Communication 3. Assessment 5. Health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention 6. Illness and disease management 9.  Human diversity 10. Global healthcare 12. Provider of care 14.Member of profession CNL roles; Clinician, client advocate, educator, member of profession.
10/27/2017 2.5 hours Running Total - 7.5	Influenza Vaccination Day at Rush University Medical Center	Clinical and non-clinical staff employed at Rush University Medical Center	Activities included obtaining basic medical information from influenza vaccination recipients, administered 30+ IM vaccinations, provided basic education on vaccination procedure, possible adverse effects of vaccination and when to seek care if necessary. This activity allowed me the opportunity to interact with a variety of disciplines employed at Rush. I was also able to practice IM injections, which I was not able to routinely complete during clinical. I also did teaching and provided basic education, I found that I was more comfortable than I realized providing said teaching. I felt confidence of the ‘care’ I was providing and felt competent when doing so.	CNL competencies; 2. Communication 3. Assessment 5. Health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention 9.  Human diversity 12. Provider of care 14.Member of profession CNL roles; Clinician, client advocate, educator, member of profession.
11/10/16 3 hours 12/10/2016 3 hours Running total -13.5	Science of Toys Program at the Sue Gin Health Center	Nursing students and coordinator	I participated in a health promotion activities in addition to teaching basic health education to children between the ages of 6-17 years old. The students completed a procedural task list that would result in a ‘toy’. The activity was funded and supplies were provided by the Museum of Science and Industry. After the ‘toy’ as assembled we discussed the physics and mathematical properties that allowed the toys to function and bring entertainment. We also discussed healthy nutritional choices and  importance of persevering and completing a task without jumping ahead. The discussion was focused around how construction of the scientific toy was completed.	CNL Competencies: 1.     Critical Thinking 2.     Communication 3.     Assessment 4.     Nursing Technology and Resource 5.     Human Diversity CNL role: Client Advocate Educator
11/11/2016 & 11/12/202016 12 hours Running Total - 25.5	Dorothy J. MacLean Fellows Conference - Clinical Medical Ethics -	250-300 participants - including healthcare professionals and faculty, legal professionals and fellows.	The MacLean Conference focused on reproductive ethics, clinical ethics of health disparities and corresponding payment reform, ethics and research with children but also tangentially discussed families with members in the hospital could suffer from food insecurities.  There were also topics surrounding ethics pertaining to transplants, consent, and bioethics. The conference helped open my eyes to the many realms of clinical ethics and the intense scrutiny it is under. The professionals in attendance were extremely well versed and  I established with Dr. Lindau at Comer. She aided in implementing a food pantry on each unit at Comer for family to have access to when family members are in the hospital. We discussed need for a similar project to be established at Rush University Medical Center and the ongoing food pantry initiative at Rush Oak Park.	CNL Competencies: 7. Information and healthcare technologies 8.Ethics 9. Human Diversity 10. Global Healthcare 11. Healthcare Systems and Policy 14. Member of profession CNL Role: Team Manager, Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
12/14/2016 4 hours Running total 29.5	New Student GEM orientation	Incoming GEM students, faculty, SNA board members.	I assisted in new student orientation, I participated in two panels discussing the opportunities for involvement in committees, groups and activities. I provided examples of interdisciplinary activities to be involved in and networking events. I discussed strategies to be successful in the GEM program and also answered any questions the students may have had. I assisted in check in and distribution of materials and resources for the incoming students.	CNL competencies; 2. Communication 9. Human Diversity 14. Member of profession CNL Role; Educator, member of profession, lifelong learner
1/14/2017 6 hours Running Total - 35.5	University of Illinois Immigrant Health Seminar	University of Illinois at Chicago  and Rush University medical center medical students, nursing students	During this seminar we discussed - details of advocacy projects we would like to work on including fighting for more immigrant welcoming policies at the hospitals and clinics we work with, advocating for more medical schools to admit and provide funding to undocumented students and encouraging professional organizations to back the Healthy Illinois Campaign and other legislation that would increase health care options for immigrants. We also debated healthcare as a human right, health literacy and its costs, and refugee health care necessities. This seminar provided me with insight on to a topic I lacked education in, I am sought practice in identifying barriers to health for immigrants and undocumented persons, Additionally, considering the current and ongoing political state, the topics discussed were extremely relevant and have/will impact the care I provide to all persons.	CNL Competencies: 7. Information and healthcare technologies 8.Ethics 9. Human Diversity 10. Global Healthcare 11. Healthcare Systems and Policy 14. Member of profession CNL Role: Team Manager, Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
2/1/2017 & 2/15/2017 3.5 hours each - 7 hours total Running Total - 42.5	R.T.C Med Prep Tutoring	Medical, Nursing and PA students tutoring students at a healthcare preparatory institution.	I provided tutoring to students in topics such as; algebra, calculus. physics, english composition, homeostasis, cell biology and college prep materials. I also served as an unofficial mentor for two students looking to progress education in the healthcare fields. It served as an opportunity to impact change and provide guidance according to my capabilities. I also had opportunities to communicate with other disciplines at Rush.	CNL Competencies: Ethics, Human Diversity, Global Healthcare, Healthcare Systems and Policy CNL Role: Team Manager, Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
1/6/2016 1 hour Running Total - 43.5	Professional Development Meeting with SICU nurse Educator	2 Rush GEM students and SICU Nurse Educator	I met with the SICU nurse educator to gain a greater grasp of current QI projects taking place on the unit. She also gave a brief overview of unit population. Staff culture, possible pitfalls and areas that are lacking and need addressing. The outcome of the meeting was not ideal due to the number of QI projects that had taken place in the last year. She mentioned that nurse burnout on the unit was a very real and present issue they were attempting to deal with. The insight I obtained during the meeting helped focus my efforts on possible capstone ideas in addition to learning more about the unit and population that I would like to potentially progress too.	CNL competencies; 2. Communication 9. Human Diversity 14. Member of profession CNL Role: Team Manager, Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
3/7/2017 1.5 hours Running Total - 45	Professional Development Meeting with CCRN & current CRNA student	Rush University CICU RN and current CRNA student and myself (nursing student)	I met with a CCRN and current CRNA student, I wanted to grasp a better understanding of their career path, professional development and the current work life balance. I also explored their thought process behind starting in the CRNA program and steps to become a CCRN.	CNL competencies; 2. Communication 9. Human Diversity 14. Member of profession CNL Role: Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
-1/15/17 2 hr -3/04/17 1 hr Running Total - 48	Thrive Mentor Meeting	RN/DNP  student→ adult critical care	I obtained a mentor through the THRIVE program run by CONSC, they provide GEM students with individuals obtaining educational advancement. They ask that students and mentors maintain contact and meet periodically throughout the terms. My mentor has given me guidance on what population would be most suitable for me to work with. What my yearly goals should be to be able to further my education and also what professional development activities to pursue that would benefit me the most.	CNL competencies: communication and member of profession. CNL roles;  member of a profession and lifelong learner.
2/10/2017 6 hours Running Total - 54	Shadowing Psychiatric Liaison nurse - In patient units at Rush University Medical Center	Psychiatric Liaison Nurse and nursing student (myself)	I shadowed the Callie, a psychiatric liaison nurse and sat in on some of her consults and meetings with patients. The effect she has on patients is profound and her skills in deceleration is crucial to maintaining a healthy nurse-patient relationship. I found during my time with her that I did not realize the impact of having a psych nurse liaison has on patient beyond just conversing with the patient. They involve the appropriate parties, make sure that all teams are on the same page and continuously follow up with patients as well.  I also assisted in establishing a tool that has been implemented in the SICU, the tool allows for easy access on when and how to call/consult a psychiatric liaison nurse.	CNL Competencies: communication, assessment, critical thinking, health promotion, information and healthcare technologies illness management and coordinator of care. CNL roles; Client advocate, lifelong learner, information manager, and member of a profession.
01/18/2016 2 hours 2/15/2017 2 hours Running Total- 58	Oak Park Food Pantry	Nursing students, dieticians and food pantry staff.	Provided free blood pressure readings to Oak Park community members that attended the food pantry. We also provided health education on healthy lifestyle, healthy eating, how to control your blood pressure and the importance of having a primary care physician.	CNL Competencies; 2. Communication 9. Human Diversity 14. Member of profession CNL Role: Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
3/7/2017 3 hours Running Total - 61	Fundraising Event for Student Nurses Association	4 nursing students and advising faculty	I put together fundraising event for Student nurses association. We collected discarded medicine caps from units and pharmacy and assembled them into badge reels. We then sold the badge reels to those interested at Rush. The funds obtain from the sale was then put into the SNA holdings and utilized for the SNA student development grant.	CNL competencies; 1.     Designer/Manager/Coordinator of Care 2.     Member of Profession 3.     Human Diversity 4.     Global Healthcare CNL Role: Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
3/13/2017 2 hours 4/10/2017 2 hours Running Total-  65	Palliative Care Committee meeting - SICU	4 to 6 SICU RN on the palliative Care Committee & Judy Friedrichs, and 2 NAs.	I attended the palliative care committee meetings. During these times we discussed the differences between palliative care and hospice. We also discussed how to educate nurses on the differences and how to obtain consults or calls for palliative to come on board. We came up with a monthly tip regarding palliative care that is distributed to all nurses in the SICU. We also put together a printable powerpoint that went over details on palliative and hospice care. We implemented education on the slides to nurses on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.	CNL competencies; critical thinking, risk reduction, illness and disease management, nursing technology and resource management. CNL roles; lifelong learner, client advocate, and member of a profession
3/10/2017 - 3/12/2017 45 hours Running Total - 110	Counselor for Camp Sharing Meadows	Nursing students, RN and staff.	I was a camp counselor for Camp Sharing Meadows. The camp is put on by the share foundation who puts together camps and events for other-abled adults. During my time at the camp I cared for two adults. Both had varying degrees of care required. I assisted with activities of daily living, feeding, ambulation, toileting, enjoyable activities, medication administration and generally wellbeing of the adults.	CNL Competencies 1.     Critical Thinking 2.     Communication 3.     Assessment 4.     Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Disease Prevention 5.     Illness and Disease Management CNL Role: Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
11/11/16 2 hour Running Total - 112	Be the Match Bone Marrow	Nursing students and bone marrow registry manager.	I signed up students, clinical and non clinical staff at Rush University Medical Center to be a part of the bone marrow registry. I provided education on how their contribution could have a positive impact on other individuals, and the disparities many patients face when seeking a bone marrow donation. I collected saliva swabs, obtained basic medical information, filled out the appropriate forms and also provided basic education.	CNL competencies of communication, ethics, risk reduction, and health promotion. CNL roles of outcomes manager, lifelong learner, and member of a profession could be applied to this event.
10/17/2016 2 hr 11/21/2016 2 hr 01/09/2017 2 hr 02/13/2016 2hr 02/08/13/15 2 hr 10 hr Running Total - 122	SNA monthly meeting and events	GEM students on SNA board	I participated in monthly SNA meetings where I am a representative the cohort 18. I assisted in setting up lunch and learns, in addition to locating speakers for SNA’s “Beyond the bedside” series. This series focuses on options for nursing beyond beside nursing. We also participate in national nursing conventions and promoting nursing advocacy an a political forefront.	CNL competencies 5.     Designer/Manager/Coordinator of Care 6.     Member of Profession 7.     Ethics 8.     Human Diversity 9.     Global Healthcare CNL Role: Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
3/16/2017 1 hour Running Total - 123	Schwartz Round Breakdown of Civility in ICU; when staff and family become adversaries	Interdisciplinary discussion and communication between variety of healthcare professionals at Rush University Medical Center in addition to students from all disciplines.	*need reflection*	CNL Competencies: 7. Information and healthcare technologies 8.Ethics 9. Human Diversity 10. Global Healthcare 11. Healthcare Systems and Policy 14. Member of profession CNL Role: Team Manager, Member of a Profession, Lifelong Learner
TOTAL 123

CNL Competencies: 1.     Critical Thinking 2.     Communication 3.     Assessment 4.     Nursing Technology and Resource Management 5.     Health Promotion, Risk Reduction, and Disease Prevention 6.     Illness and Disease Management 7.     Information and Healthcare Technologies 8.     Ethics 9.     Human Diversity 10.  Global Healthcare 11.  Healthcare Systems and Policy 12.  Provider/Manager of Care 13.  Designer/Manager/Coordinator of Care 14.  Member of Profession

CNL Roles: ●      Clinician ●      Outcomes Manager ●      Client Advocate ●      Educator ●      Information Manager ●      Systems Analyst ●      Team Manager ●      Member of a Profession ●      Lifelong Learner