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Assignment Criteria
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Type the statements into the boxes below. Use exact words spoken by each person.
Note: See Milestone 3 Rubric for details required in each area.
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Introduction:
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Student Introduction and Statement of Purpose
30 points
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My name is Allison Watson, I am a student at Chamberlain University and a Registered Nurse at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. I am interviewing Lisa Tichy, RN. The objective of this interview is to touch on how Lisa has come so far in nursing and what contributions she has made to the nursing profession.
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Nurse Introduction
30 points
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Lisa Tichy: My name is Lisa Tichy. I am a registered nurse at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. I have been a nurse 34 years and counting. I started as a nurse in 1985 (before you were born). I have an associate degree in nursing, I never pursued anything more because it wasn’t required of us back in the day and I was grandfathered in to old policies. I started out as a nurse working in a Cardiovascular ICU, now known as 2900 at Deaconess Midtown. I worked there for 2 years then Cardiovascular Care Center or CVCC where I am now started to form. I have now been on this same unit for 32 years. I have made many lifelong friends and have actually befriended many of the older Cardiologists. If I could go back, I would have chosen to see a little more of nursing. Nonetheless, this floor has always been good to me and I can say I am an experienced Cardiovascular nurse.
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Nurse States Verbal Permission for Interview and Submission
30 points
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Lisa Tichy: I am giving Allison Watson permission to interview me about my life as a registered nurse and allowing her to submit this interview to the faculty of Chamberlain University (NR 393) for points.
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Questions and Answers
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Primary Question 1
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Allison Watson: “What are some of your favorite memories of nursing school?”
Lisa Tichy: “When we studied for an exam, we would gather at someone’s house to work. We always had snacks and laughs. The older women contributed to my maturity and advanced my knowledge.”
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Follow-up a
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Allison Watson: “What methods helped you learn best while studying for exams?”
Lisa Tichy: “Group study, I surrounded myself with older intelligent women that enhanced my knowledge. I went to an all women private school through Deaconess Hospital.”
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Follow-up b
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Allison Watson: “How did classmates or instructors impact your development as a nurse?”
Lisa Tichy: “Since I hung out with a mature crowd, their work ethic struck me the most. These were working wives, single moms, they were women of character.”
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Primary Question 2
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Allison Watson: “How have you improved the quality of nursing practice during your career?”
Lisa Tichy: “ALWAYS asking questions, even after 35 years. There are always new things arising in the field and new technologies to understand. Knowledge is power- asking questions and learning enables you to teach new grads, young nurses and even staff other than nursing.”
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Follow-up a
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Allison Watson: “What do you exercise in the field that keeps you up to date with current practice?”
Lisa Tichy: “I look up things I don’t understand. I also ask questions of experts in their field- doctors, IV therapists, physical and occupational therapy, etc. Quick way to learn immediate answers.”
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Follow-up b
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Allison Watson: “How do you improve quality care when you have a trying patient load? Such as a dying patient, emergent situations, and high acuity patient loads?”
Lisa Tichy: “The dying patient isn’t a challenge for me-compassion 101. In emergency situations my experience kicks in and my team has my back, of course it is stressful, but it always works itself out. High acuity is THE most difficult. I feel I give half-baked care at times, I try to be thorough, but quick. I would rather be behind in tasks if it prevents a mistake or complication. That’s the fight. Nursing done correctly is difficult, some make it look easy, good for them! I haven’t figured it out yet after 35 years. I try to make sure everyone is involved in the care of the patient. Doing this allows holistic and patient-specific care which in turn advances quality improvement.”
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Primary Question 3
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Allison Watson: “What are your greatest challenges as a nurse today? “
Lisa Tichy: “The advancement in technology, and the fear of burn out after 35 years.”
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Follow-up a
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Allison Watson: “What are some stressors as a bedside nurse that impact you?”
Lisa Tichy: “Keeping up the pace, paying homage to the computer, when I could actually be doing the task. The EMR (electric medical record) has increased my computer skills.”
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Follow-up b
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Allison Watson: “What is your greatest fear as a bedside nurse?”
Lisa Tichy: “Fighting burn out after 35 years of nursing. It is a noble and honorable career. I daily fight to overcome the obstacles of acute critical bedside nursing.”
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Primary Question 4
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Allison Watson: “How have you contributed to the profession of nursing and to nursing history?”
Lisa Tichy: “Nursing history is so very complex, I have tried over the years to put forth my due-diligence to contribute to a healthy work environment. Keeping my nose out of the drama and helping my coworkers when they were drowning. Having healthy nurse/physician relationships and enforcing cleanliness with staff.”
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Follow-up a
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Allison Watson: “Why has work in that area become your passion?”
Lisa Tichy: “Nursing is what I do, it’s not who I am. I have many skills, but I’m far from a stellar nurse. I try to be honest, show up, and put in a solid 8 hours of work.”
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Follow-up b
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Allison Watson: “What are you proud of most in your years as a nurse?”
Lisa Tichy: “As far as history, I’m proud to be one of the few dinosaur’s still trudging the same spot for as long as I have.”
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Primary Question 5
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Allison Watson: “Who is your favorite nurse from nursing history?”
Lisa Tichy: “If I had to pick a favorite it would be Florence Nightingale. I’m not too familiar with any of them, but who hasn’t heard of Florence? I went to school to get a secure career. I was drawn to be a nurse because that’s one of the few careers women had in the 1980’s when I grew up. There were more choices of course, but I carried the thought of being a nurse throughout my growing up years.”
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Follow-up a
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Allison Watson: “What has this nurse of history done to qualify as your favorite?”
Lisa Tichy: “Florence nightingale started everything from the bottom of the barrel. She started this career that is now so highly doted upon. Two nurses that I compare my favorite nurse from history to are Glenda and Nancy, they understand the struggle and stressful nature of the beast. They have been there from the beginning, always encouraging. On stressful days, Hacienda meetings after work have helped me destress and confide in friends that understand the battle.”
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Follow-up b
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Allison Watson: “Why is “team” so important in nursing?”
Lisa Tichy: “It takes a village, people you can trust to jump in when you’re in the thick of a situation. Sometimes just one person can’t do it all. It’s important to accept help from those around you always. This unit has by far the best teamwork of any I have seen. Nursing is only becoming more complex and trying, we all have to work together.”
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Conclusion:
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Gratitude
20 points
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Allison Watson: “Lisa, learning about your history of nursing and experience from this career has been truly noteworthy. The selfless acts of kindness and the care you have bestowed on each of your patients is what I strive to achieve throughout my career as a nurse. I thank you for taking time out of your day to talk with me and reflect on your past and present memoire as a Registered Nurse. You make a difference in so many lives daily, and I thank you for your dedication to this field of work.”
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Learning
20 points
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Allison Watson: “From this interview process, I have learned many things from Lisa Tichy’s experiences. I have learned to strive for change when change is warranted, and to provide for the whole person, not just the disease or illness. Striving for change can mean many things. To me, it means using my own experience to guide my decision making and my autonomy as a nurse. Small acts of kindness and aptitude go a long way in caring for these patients and their families. Caring for the “whole” person or holistically caring for these patients means putting my judgement aside and encouraging these patients to get better by aiding their recovery (mind and body). Lastly, interviewing Lisa has taught me to have patience. One of my favorite quotes comes to mind, “You can’t do it all. You aren’t meant to do it all. Determine what you can do during the day while still having downtime. Then, do just that. Stay flexible with your priorities” Denise Brown.
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Total Points Possible = 300
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