NURSING CONFERENCE

DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR.maheswarijaikumar2103@gmail.com

DEFINITION• “Nursing Conference is defined as

the process in which group discussion is made using problem solving techniques to determine the ways of providing care for the patients to whom students are assigned as part of their clinical experience”. GABERSON

TYPES

• 1. GROUP CONFERENCE.

• 2. INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE.

GROUP CONFERENCE

GROUP CONFERENCE• Is a small group teaching method.

• The students are allowed to participate actively in the discussion, explaining their own experiences in the clinical area.

• This helps the students to develop problem solving skills, team building skills and the ability to express themselves assertively.

INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE

INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE• Focuses on the overall

development of the individual student.

• The focus is more directed towards the development of clinical skills.

• It mainly deals with the student nursing care ability, level of performance achievements and assignments related to the clinical experiences.

PURPOSE• To focus on the overall

development of the individual student with a special emphasis to the clinical skills.

• To recognize the ability and limitation of various team members.

• To help in communicating ideas and viewpoints of students regarding problems pertaining to their clinical posting.

• To provide opportunity to the students to refine their clinical skills.

• To encourage innovative and creative ideas among students.

PHASES / STEPS• 1. OPENING PHASE.

• 2. WORKING PHASE.

• 3. CLOSING PHASE.

OPENING PHASE• The students are informed prior

so that discussion is meaningful.

• Patients selected should have typical signs and symptoms.

WORKING PHASE• Focus is made on patient

information such as bio data, family background, past and present medical history, signs and symptoms, line of care and nursing management.

• The teacher motivates the students to come forward with innovative and creative ideas suiting the problem or situation.

CLOSING PHASE• Suggestions derived from various

group conferences, relevant to the ward situation is put into the notice of the staff working in the same area in a friendly manner.

ADVANTAGES• Nursing Conference helps the

students to develop problem solving skills.

• It develops team building skills and the ability to express oneself assertively.

• It makes clinical area more interesting place for teaching and learning.

• It provides opportunities for the students to express innovative ideas and to refine clinical skills.

• It sharpens the critical thinking of the students.

• Nursing Conference helps the students to know about their progress and hence boosts their self confidence.

• It helps to boosts the sense of security among the students.

• Nursing Conference helps the teacher to identify the students attitude and insight regarding the problems of their clients.

DISADVANTAGES• Nursing Conference may not be

very beneficial if the students are not accustomed to the clinical setting.

• It requires a careful planning.

• It is a time consuming process.

• It portrays the personal problems of the patient which should be maintained confidential.

• Patient involvement is less in this method of teaching and learning

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