Topics ideas if possible? CPD talk

Re: Topics ideas if possible? CPD talk

Alison Clare Hickman — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:05:04 GMT

How about 'Time Management' - - - call it 'How to successfully fit in that essential party and/or night out and still get that important assignment in on time!..." ??? Mebbe too wordy! Erm, what about 'Parties and Paperwork' ??

I am certain you are very skilled at managing your own time, yes? I know from personal experience that when I was studying I got so stressed out I needed certifying... When I had a study-time wall chart with allocated slots each week for guilt-free 'me' time, I was on a roll and much happier., certainly more productive as I was taking proper 'rest-breaks'. No panics. Bliss.

Anyhoo - just an idea. Bin it or bless it - over to you!

Re: Topics ideas if possible? CPD talk

Steph Worsley — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:20:55 GMT

my main hint is to do something that you enjoy yourself!!

Re: Topics ideas if possible? CPD talk

Mark Hedberg — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:20:23 GMT

That's easy; what is the most frequently performed op you are referred? Do a talk on the pre-referral and post op care they can do to help the patient recover best. :)

Re: Topics ideas if possible? CPD talk

arcticfox — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:54:25 GMT

Sorry I should have said that I have been asked to do an external talk, not an internal one. I do talks all the time, but they are usually anatomy talks to trainee nurses and I have done some to RVN's on equine, but this is to RVN's in small animals. I'm just struggling to think of a subject for this one.

I would like to get bums on seats so I'd like to make it relevant to most nurses, and I will aim to make it fun if I can.

Sorry I should have put that on the thread!

Re: Topics ideas if possible? CPD talk

Mark Hedberg — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:47:13 GMT

Pick out 2 or 3 management or healthcare topics that consistently give your nurses grief; keep it simple and practical. Don't aim for more than 30-45 minutes if this is your very first talk; leave them wanting more. Find out what your nurses would like to improve in practice and 'give it to them'. :)

Re: Topics ideas if possible? CPD talk

Alison Clare Hickman — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:49:32 GMT

How about "Talking to clients" or "Top tips for admitting and discharging..." ? Simulation telephone calls (e.g. extracting info and deciding on next course of action, say emergency admit/booking appointment for next week....). Simulation admits and discharges; what info to get and impart. Get your students actively participating and discussing what they should ask or advise (and why)... make it fun!

Ali h