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Instructions for Advocacy Meeting Observation Report

Objectives for this assignment:

• Describe interactions, communication styles, use of Emotional Intelligence, and ethical and legal principles within an Advocacy meeting (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 5)

• Discuss the role of advocacy in the field of nursing (Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 7, 8)

• Examine how nurse leaders and managers can foster critical thinking among staff. (Student Learning Outcomes 2, 8)

• Utilize reflection to gain insight into the role of advocacy in nursing. ( Student Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 7)

• Summarize the process observed at the advocacy meeting attended. (Student Learning Outcomes 7, 8)

The report should be brief, no more than 2-3 pages. Please include the following information about the meeting.

• Meeting Title with the name of the Agency and the nurse or administrator conducting the meeting include the email or phone number of the person in charge of the meeting

• Mission, Vision, or Purpose of the meeting or event

• Contact person for the student and the role they have in the meeting

• Date and time of the meeting including the number of hours

• How were the decisions made in the meeting?

• What communication styles were used by the participants in the meeting? Give an example.

• Provide an example of how a member or members of the group demonstrated Emotional Intelligence (EI)

• Provide an example of how a member or members of the group demonstrated leadership skills

• Summarize the learning experience

• In at least 3 paragraphs summarize the process you observed, the agenda of the meeting, and the results of the meeting

• Identify the process of how you selected the meeting or the nurse that was chosen to shadow.

• Summarize the topics discussed in the meeting

• Identify legal and/or ethical issues considered during the individual’s or group’s decision making.

• Personal reflection

o Discuss your observations about the advocacy process. Use specific language to discuss the role of advocacy in nursing.

o Reflect on your overall impression of the event/nurse and the overall shadowing experience.

o How will your practice be influenced by this experience?