Nursing Assignment: QSEN Modules and Teamwork in Oncology

This nursing assignment focuses on the application of QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) modules within an oncology clinic setting. The assignment explores the importance of teamwork and collaboration, highlighting the role of an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in overseeing a team of nurses. It emphasizes the need for effective communication skills, training, and the development of strategies to enhance teamwork. The assignment suggests conducting training sessions, implementing communication surveys, and designing systems that support effective teamwork. The goal is to improve patient outcomes, foster mutual respect, and promote a positive work environment. The assignment references key literature to support the concepts discussed, providing a framework for improving nursing practice and patient care within the oncology setting.

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Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation

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Work environment
I work in an oncology clinic where I manage 10 Advance Practice Nurses (APN). My
work is to oversee their work and determine their level of competence.
QSEN Modules
Teamwork and Collaboration are essential in promoting quality and safety in the clinical
site. It fosters open communication, shared decision-making, development of professional teams,
and it enhances mutual respect (Abel, Howard & Madigan, 2018). Training is an essential aspect
of gaining skills, knowledge and attitudes. I will hold seminars and training sessions for all
nurses to equip them with skills to describe their strengths, setbacks, and values. This will help
them to initiate self-development plans and respect different views. Also, it will determine their
potential to contribute positively to the success of the team, and appreciate intra- and inter-
professional Collaboration.
According to Windle (2015), developing effective strategies to communicate to patients
is a great knowledge nurse should possess. Analyzing different communication strategies used
by nurses and appreciating the impact of our communication skills on service delivery is the first
step to determining this. I will conduct surveys on the effectiveness of communication as well as
train nurses on effective communication skills with patients and their colleagues.
Identification of factors that facilitate the effective functioning of teams improves
outcomes by eliminating barriers to effective teams. It also helps in developing strategies for
improvement (Abel, Howard & Madigan, 2018). To accomplish this, I will engage my team to

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participate in designing systems that support effective teamwork as well as appreciate the value
of systems in enhancing teamwork.

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References
Windle, M. (2015). QSEN: quality and safety education for nurses. MedSurg Nursing, 24(6), S9-
S9.
Abel, S. E., Howard, M. S., & Madigan, E. A. (2018). Aligning an online educational activity
with QSEN competencies to bridge the leadership practice gap.