Registration

 1.2 CEUs

RWHC is approved as a provider of continuing health education by the Wisconsin Society for Healthcare Education and Training (WISHET). RWHC designates this activity for up to 12 contact hours (1.2 CEUs) of continuing education for allied health professionals.

Cella Janisch-Hartline, RN, BSN, PCC Professional Certified Coach, is the Nursing & Leadership Development Senior Manager​ at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Cella brings her experience from over 40 years in various rural healthcare leadership positions to her work as she combines her passion for nursing, leadership, coaching and teaching. Named the 2018 Outstanding Educator through the National Rural Health Association, she engages healthcare participants across the country with her humorous, action-oriented and compassionate approach. Cella writes a monthly blog about Refueling Your Heart.

chartline@rwhc.com, 608-644-3235

Erin Smital, RN, is the Nursing Professional Development Educator, Nurse Residency Coordinator and Lean Residency Coordinator at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Along with being an RN, Erin brings forward years of experience in various leadership roles in and out of healthcare. In addition to developing and presenting numerous leadership and nursing focused workshops, she also provides training in de-escalation as a Certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor. 

esmital@rwhc.com, 608-643-1066

Sarah Ewers, BSN, RN, is the Nursing Clinical Development Educator for Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Sarah earned her Bachelor in Science of Nursing through Viterbo University and continues to hold herself accountable for multiple hours of continuing education. She brings a wealth of experience in providing quality care to patients in multiple settings including Intensive Care, Medical-Surgical, Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care. She has a fresh approach that participants can relate to and bring back to their work practice to implement and grow in their career. 

sewers@rwhc.com, 608-644-3227

Ronda Pennekamp, RN, BSN, is Nursing Clinical Development Educator at the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative. Ronda infuses energy and enthusiasm into every aspect of her work with the RWHC team. With Bachelor’s degrees in both Education and Nursing, she brings a unique blend of knowledge and nursing hands-on experience in rural healthcare. Ronda’s passion for learning, growth, and encouraging others to embrace new challenges shines through in every workshop she leads, as well as every interaction she participates in. Her engaging, dynamic and approachable style, paired with her “teaching-first” mindset, creates an inspiring environment where participants feel empowered to grow and succeed.

rpennekamp@rwhc.com, 608-644-3232

Day One – Preceptors will learn to:

1. Identify parameters of the preceptor role
2. Determine key elements of effective professional role-modeling
3. Identify socialization process of new departmental employees
4. Create a professional integration plan
5. Assess learning needs of the preceptee
6. Identify generational perspectives/needs
7. Examine personality preferences and innate differences
8. Plan effective learning for the preceptee
9. Foster an effective learning climate
10. Address specific learning behaviors of preceptees

Day Two – Preceptors will learn to:

1. Implement effective feedback techniques
2. Teach technical skills through a competency-based approach
3. Promote critical thinking, reflection, learning through experiences
4. Demonstrate communication skills to resolve conflict
5. Recognize behaviors that constitute lateral violence
6. Evaluate performance
7. Utilize techniques for responding to challenging learners
   1. Discuss teaching in moment and after the moment (One Minute Preceptor End of Shift Debriefing)