Question

Case Study, Part A

Damien Johnson, RN, BSN, graduated from university 10 years ago. Three years ago, he decided to continue his education and applied to an accredited nurse anesthesia program. He successfully completed the program, passed the national certification exam, and was hired by a small-volume ambulatory surgery center. Mr. Johnson performs his work well and enjoys it. He works with an anesthesiologist but is the only certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) on staff. He recently realized that as a nurse anesthetist, he has a limited number of professional contacts with other nurses employed at the center and that because the surgery center requires only one nurse anesthetist, he will not have many opportunities for interaction with peers and on-the-job educational opportunities. He is starting to feel dissatisfied.

Question 1

Is there a professional association that could assist Mr. Johnson to fulfill his need for peers and continuing education?

Question 2

Where else could Mr. Johnson go for professional support?

Case Study, Part B

Mindy Cohen, RN, BSN, recently graduated college and is newly employed as a staff nurse on a medical unit at a teaching hospital. She has seen announcements that the hospital was recently reaccredited by The Joint Commission. Ms. Cohen is not sure why the hospital values accreditation, nor does she understand what her role in future accreditation preparation will be.

Question 1

What sources of information can Ms. Cohen access to learn more about The Joint Commission?

Question 2

After obtaining background information regarding The Joint Commission and hospital accreditation, how can Ms. Cohen learn more about the meaning of accreditation for her hospital and her responsibilities to help achieve future accreditation?

Answer 1

A:1) Mr.Johnson can take part as a active member by joining American Nurse Association and can establish his professional peer relationships and grow is knowledge

2)For better professional support he can join a bigger organization like Multi speciality hospitals as a nurse anesthetist

B:1)Ms.Cohen can gather information from the internet as well as from the hospital where she is working because only the hospital staff can provide the details of the workplace and their standard and criteria.

2) Accreditation occurs every 3rd year so being a nurse she should be familiar with the hospital rules and regulations, policy, vision, mission, infection control practices, BMW.These things will be necessary for her active participation in the future accreditation.