How to "Train the Trainer"

[ec2703]

Hey...I just realized that I think this is my first post on this site; but I read and post to others all the time.

OK, here's the situation, I have about 1.5 years experience, mostly Med Surg, but hardly a veteran.

I recently accepted a position at a large hospital in Tampa as a Nursing Coach. Our hospital has a Nurse Residency program, where the new grad is hired, and does a six-week stint on a Med Surg floor (mine) doing course/seminar work at the same time, never going off on her own, under my constant tutelage, until she's finished her six weeks and goes off to whatever floor she chooses to go to. (Does that sound sweet or what? I would have loved that opportunity as a new grad, but, no matter...)

During my interview, I asked, "What support/resources are available to me to ensure that I succeed in this role?" Of course, this was after I sold myself and my former teaching qualifications (which were all BA related and years ago).

They admitted that there wasn't anything in place as such and that I would basically be following along with the student and reading her/his assigned materials on my own time, which is absolutely no problem for me, but I was wondering whether anyone might have more suggestions, in a more structured, detailed format that might be helpful.

thanks in advance!

[aboucherrn]

Wow, what a great opportunity! I would love to find a job like that! Your question is hard to answer, since every single new nurse will have different needs. Does the facility have clinical educators you can connect with? Or other coaches that have been successful?

[ec2703]

Excellent answer, thanks for taking the time to do so!