This presentation will examine the value of teaching and learning beyond the traditional methods catered to build the skills and confidence of our novice workforce.
Lorena Lopez, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners
Lorena is Clinical Educator within the Professional Practice Department at Trillium Health Partners (THP).
Over the last 9 years, Lorena has had the pleasure of clinically working as a cardiac and resource/float nurse. While working towards her Masters in Clinical Nursing at the University of Toronto, Lorena had the opportunity to trial several leadership roles including, charge nurse of contingency emergency areas, COVID-19 clinic lead, clinical leader of a rehabilitation and geriatrics unit, and upon completion of her masters, moved into a Clinical Educator role with Professional Practice. Through these experiences, Lorena has developed a deep passion for adult learning, mentorship and psychological safety.
Rona Gelacio, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Rona Gelacio is a Clinical Educator for Professional Practice at Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga Hospital, and former Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, Credit Valley Hospital. During her first year in Professional Practice, she used adult learning principles and change management techniques to provide education to novice nurses in the organization and lead the Transition to Independent Practice Support (TIPS) Program. One of her strengths is a life-long learner, which led her to pursue and complete a Masters in Nursing, education and leadership stream at Ryerson University.
Co-Authors
Desa Dlugosz, RN, BScN, MN, Manager, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Melanie Pierson, RN, BScN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Lorena Lopez, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Sarah Smith, RN, BScN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Carleen Shipley, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Kevin Hua, RN, BScN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Rona Gelacio, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Kate Smith-Eivemark, RN, BScN, MHE(c), Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga
Joan Alfonso-Piche, RN, BScN, Clinical Educator, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga