Improving teaching assistants' orientation in a school of nursing: a lean approach

Nurse Educ. 2015 May-Jun;40(3):155-9. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000120.

Abstract

Newly hired teaching assistants (TAs) come to schools of nursing with varying levels of experience in academic institutions. Therefore, the orientation of TAs becomes important at a micro level (student instruction) and macro level (mission of the organization). We describe a Lean approach to strengthening TA orientation and reducing waste and inconsistency. Developed solutions and tools through the lens of quality improvement are discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Efficiency, Organizational*
  • Faculty, Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Inservice Training / organization & administration*
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Nursing Evaluation Research
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Quality Improvement*
  • Schools, Nursing / organization & administration*