Orientation

Jefferson Orientation | Methodist Orientation

Jefferson Orientation

At Jefferson, all new nurses undergo a thorough, week-long centralized
orientation program that will provide an introduction to the Hospital’s
philosophy of nursing, policies and procedures and support systems. Some of
the topics covered during orientation include:

• Documentation
• Performance Improvement
• Risk Management
• Health & Safety Issues for Patients & Nurses
• Infection Control
• Clinical Skills Review

After the centralized orientation, a decentralized program will take place
on the unit, with an experienced nurse acting as a preceptor.

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Methodist Orientation

At Methodist, all new nurses undergo a thorough orientation program that will provide an introduction to the Hospital's philosophy of nursing, policies and procedures and support systems. Some of the topics covered during orientation include:

• Documentation
• Performance Improvement
• Risk Management
• Health & Safety Issues for Patients & Nurses
• Infection Control
• Clinical Skills Review
• Use of Computer Systems and Order Entry
• I.V. Protocol
• Medication Admnistration

After the centralized orientation, a decentralized program will take place on the unit, with an experienced nurse acting as a preceptor.

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