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EMPLOYED STUDENT NURSE CRNBC Student Representative Program Nursing Rounds - September 2014 UBC-CRNBC September 2014

What is ESN? n The Employed Student Nurse (ESN) program enables nursing students to gain clinical experience in the health care system in special paid part-time positions to strengthen their nursing education in a safe and supportive environment. ¡ ¡ n The purpose of the program is to consolidate skills. You are not allowed to perform skills you have not learned in your nursing education program ¡ UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ ESN Basics n Eligible to work after successful completion of Term 3 (July 2015) n If you are in the BSN education program, you are required to have a CRNBC Employed Student Registrants License n https://www.crnbc.ca/Standards/Lists/StandardResources/ 696EmployedStudentRegistrants.pdf n ESNs are a supernumerary position. n You are only to work as an ESN in one health authority n You cannot have clinical or preceptor on the floor you ESN n You work under the supervision of 1 or 2 RN/NP(s), and always work with a designated RN/NP that is physically present and readily available to provide direction for patient care UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ ESN Basics cont’d n Shifts are generally 12 hours but unit dependent (may be 8 hours) compromising of days, nights, and weekends but no statutory holidays n You will not supervise other workers or students at any time n You book your own ESN Shifts- Your nursing program is a priority and school must not be missed or jeopardized. n Work schedule and amount of hours required to work per month is generally flexible but is dependent upon unit educator n UBC and the Health Authorities strongly discourage booking ESN shifts during your preceptorship in Feb 2016 UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Working as an ESN n Typical ESN Shift: n Come on shift, sign in and get paired with a nurse. n Listen to report. n Connect with nurse and decide which patients are most appropriate (half of nurses patient load, usually 2 patients). n Independently begin your day of patient care (head-to-toe, vital signs, focused assessments, wound care, bed bath, etc.). n Ask nurse questions as needed. n Get narcotics, insulin and anticoagulants co-signed and checked by RN. n Help out other staff when possible (assisting with lifts/positioning, answering call bells). n Very similar to clinical but with more autonomy and an expectation to self-start. UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Application Process: Resume UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ UBC ESN Policy n Must inform UBC Clinical Placement Coordinator if working as an ESN n Students must NOT miss any time from their academic program as a result of ESN related activities n UBC Nursing uniforms must NOT be worn when working as an ESN n Students will not normally have a clinical experience on a unit they work as an ESN n UBC ESN Policy: n http://www.nursing.ubc.ca/CurrentStudents/documents/policies/ UBCWorkingPolicyEmployedStudentNurses.pdf UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ UBC ESN Policy n UBC will provide a Letter of Good Standing (early August 2015) for ESN n If a student’s ‘good standing’ status in the program changes while employed as an ESN, the student is required to immediately to notify the agency/health authority. n References: Clinical evaluations must NOT be used nor can UBC Clinical Instructors; the health authorities are aware of this UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ UBC Letter of good standing n UBC will only provide a Letter of Good Standing when the student has met three conditions: n The student is an active student in the program (e.g. they cannot be on a leave of absence) n After Term 3 is completed (July 2015) AND n It is felt that the student is safe to practice at the ESN level n Please contact student.services@nursing.ubc.ca when requesting a Letter of Good Standing UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Registration n Registration with CRNBC is mandatory for all ESNs n CRNBC grants ESN registration only when an employer offers an employment position n CRNBC Application Package for Employed Student Registration (accessible online via CRNBC) n Criminal Record Check required n Lawyer to notarize your Statutory Declaration(Form 11) plus a copy of your passport or birth certificate n Fee: $105 + $20 (Criminal Record Check) = $125 (approximately) UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ CRNBC Practice Standard for ESNs n “All employed student registrants are responsible and accountable for their practice and come under the full regulatory oversight of CRNBC, which includes professional conduct review. Employed student registrants must practice within their level of competence and in accordance with CRNBC’s Standards of Practice and policies. They can provide nursing services only under the supervision of a registered nurse or nurse practitioner.” UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ CRNBC Practice standard for ESNs n A nursing student who is working as an ESN must be: n Enrolled in a CRNBC-recognized entry-level or re- entry-level registered nurse education program, and n Registered with CRNBC as an Employed Student Registrant n Employed student registrants have significant responsibilities: n Subject to the regulatory oversight of CRNBC during both employment and education program activities, n Held to CRNBC’s Standards of Practice, and n Subject to CRNBC inquiry and discipline UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Application Process n PHASE I: Apply online n Each health authority has a slightly different application process Shortlisted applicants move to: n PHASE II: Application is screened n May be required to submit additional information such as a transcript or a self-assessment Shortlisted applicants move to: n PHASE III: Interview n Successful applications will be required to obtain Employed Student Nurse Registration through CRNBC UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Sample interview questions n Why do you want to be a nurse? n How do you deal with anxious patients? n Signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia n Signs of shock n What do you do if your patient missed an antibiotic? n What is patient-centered care? n What skills do you have? n What are your career goals? n Where do you see yourself in 5 years? n Case studies n What do you do when you encounter a clinical situation that you are unfamiliar with?

+ • Vancouver General Hospital • UBC Hospital • Lions Gate Hospital (North Vancouver) UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ How Do I qualify n To be considered you must: n Be enrolled full-time in a recognized registered nursing or registered psychiatric nursing program in B.C. n Have completed your 2 nd year of nursing education toward your Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing. Students who have not completed their medical- surgical rotation by September 2015 cannot work as ESNs n Have a current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support n Must be available to work full time for the month of August 2015 UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ How Do I apply? n Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) ESN application process will open late December or early January . Applications will be accepted for 2 weeks but this may be extended to 3 weeks n Hiring process occurs in February and may extend into March n Website: n http://careers.vch.ca/who_we_hire/students_and_interns/esn/ employed_student_nurses n E-mail: vchrecruitmentinquiries@vch.ca UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ • Burnaby Hospital • Royal Columbian Hospital (New Westminster) • Surrey Memorial Hospital UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Application n Done online through Fraser Health website. n Fill out online application and submit. n Receive email from Fraser Health with more forms to fill out (preferred hospital and clinical area, skills questionnaire) n Applications open at the end of November/beginning of December . n Website: n http://careers.fraserhealth.ca/Work-With-Us/Nurses/Employed- Student-Nurses.aspx n Email: recruitment@fraserhealth.ca 604.953.5115 | 1.866.837.7099 (toll-free) UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Getting started n Attend paid orientation day(s) for all Fraser Health new hires. Orientation is usually at the end of August. n Depending on unit, book 1 day and 1 night shift to get oriented to the unit. n Start booking shifts with program clerk or Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ • B.C Womens Hospital • B.C Childrens Hospital UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ Who should apply? n Apply if you: n Are planning to specialize in pediatrics, perinatal or oncology nursing n Have successfully completed your second or third year of nursing education towards your degree in nursing n Have successfully completed your pediatric, perinatal or medical/surgical instructor-led rotation UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ How to apply n Fill out online application. n Application: n http://careers.phsa.ca/CareerCentre/NursingOpportunities/ Employed+Student+Nurses.htm n Applications open in November 2014 for 2015 opportunities. n Application process likely similar to other health authorities (application, interview, etc.) UBC-CRNBC September 2014

+ • St. Paul’s Hospital (Downtown Vancouver) • Mount Saint Joseph Hospital (Vancouver) UBC-CRNBC September 2014