Veltre, Dawn

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Title- Upskilling in Emergencies: Benefits and ConsequencesProgram of Study- NursingPresentation Type- Remote Poster PresentationSubtype- TheoreticalMentor and mentor email- Dr. Rachel Abraham Joseph (rajoseph1@liberty.edu)Student name and email- Dawn Veltre (dveltre@liberty.edu) Abstract: Upskilling of workers is necessary to manage emergent situations when rightly skilled people are not available. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many upskilling events globally to equip nurses with new knowledge, skill, and attitudes toward patient care in an area of practice that was not the nurses’ original unit of care. Critical disease progression, the need for highly trained nurses, and the high patient acuity required nurses to upskill to provide for the needs of the patients and facilities. Upskilling is also an option to increase satisfaction and professional development and bridge the gaps in skills. The path to upskilling includes training and education in formal and informal education, self-directed learning, and collaborative practice education. Barriers to upskilling, such as fear of failure, lack of self-confidence, and time commitment, can decrease the opportunity for the desire of nurses to learn. The benefits of upskilling include increasing quality patient care, enhancing problem-solving abilities, improving morale, and cultivating a positive mindset with adaptability. The method of upskilling can involve simulation, online teaching, face-to-face seminars, peer teaching, and skills lab options. The result of upskilling benefits the nurse, the client, and the facility. The incentives to learn and upskill include financial incentives, schedule options, and promotions. A systematic review of articles will present results on how to upskill effectively, barriers and benefits of upskilling, satisfaction, and consequences. Christian Worldview: The Christian worldview of nursing upskilling and the benefits and consequences impacts the culture of caring and education. The research design of theoretical application and the systematic review are based on what has been practiced in today’s nursing practice in caring for others. The Lord Jesus Christ cared for others, exampled love, and compassion, and was a teacher of faith through words and actions. The parable of the Good Samaritan was a literal reflection of healthcare, caring, and compassion. The Good Samaritan went above and beyond the help of bandaging the wounds. The Good Samaritan walked, talked, ensured, and upskilled his compassion to physically care for, pay for, and follow up with the wounded man. When a nurse upskills, the nurse reflects compassion for the quality of patient care and emotional support to provide love and support. Increasing knowledge in the field of nursing benefits mankind. The knowledge and skill will benefit the patient and reflect the nurse’s increase of expertise to provide better comprehensive care. The Lord has stated in Proverbs 16:16, “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!” The Lord encourages education and an increase in wisdom. Upskilling is an increase in education and wisdom. The research benefits man and respects the Lord as nurses follow the Lord’s counsel. The action set forth because of the knowledge gained will bring about change in a positive manner, including caring and compassion. Following in the Lord’s footsteps is being a tool of the Lord’s hands. 	Keywords: upskilling, nurses, learning, patient care, collaborative practice education

Upskilling in Emergencies: Benefits and Consequences

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