This document defines and describes nursing conferences. It discusses that nursing conferences involve group discussions using problem-solving techniques to determine the best ways to care for patients assigned to nursing students. There are two main types: group conferences and individual conferences. Group conferences allow students to actively participate in discussions about their clinical experiences to develop problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills. Individual conferences focus more on developing each student's clinical skills and assessing their performance and achievements related to clinical experiences.

1. NURSING
CONFERENCE
DR. MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR.
maheswarijaikumar2103@gmail.com

3. DEFINITION
• “Nursing Conference is defined as
the process in which group
discussion is made using problem
solving techniques to determine the
ways of providing care for the
patients to whom students are
assigned as part of their clinical
experience”. GABERSON

4. TYPES
• 1. GROUP CONFERENCE.
• 2. INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE.

5. GROUP CONFERENCE

6. GROUP CONFERENCE
• Is a small group teaching method.
• The students are allowed to
participate actively in the
discussion, explaining their own
experiences in the clinical area.

7. • This helps the students to
develop problem solving skills,
team building skills and the
ability to express themselves
assertively.

8. INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE

9. INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE
• Focuses on the overall
development of the individual
student.
• The focus is more directed towards
the development of clinical skills.

10. • It mainly deals with the student
nursing care ability, level of
performance achievements and
assignments related to the
clinical experiences.

11. PURPOSE
• To focus on the overall
development of the individual
student with a special emphasis to
the clinical skills.
• To recognize the ability and
limitation of various team
members.

12. • To help in communicating ideas
and viewpoints of students
regarding problems pertaining to
their clinical posting.
• To provide opportunity to the
students to refine their clinical
skills.

13. • To encourage innovative and
creative ideas among
students.

14. PHASES / STEPS
• 1. OPENING PHASE.
• 2. WORKING PHASE.
• 3. CLOSING PHASE.

15. OPENING PHASE
• The students are informed prior
so that discussion is meaningful.
• Patients selected should have
typical signs and symptoms.

16. WORKING PHASE
• Focus is made on patient
information such as bio data,
family background, past and
present medical history, signs
and symptoms, line of care and
nursing management.

17. • The teacher motivates the
students to come forward with
innovative and creative ideas
suiting the problem or situation.

18. CLOSING PHASE
• Suggestions derived from various
group conferences, relevant to
the ward situation is put into the
notice of the staff working in the
same area in a friendly manner.

19. ADVANTAGES
• Nursing Conference helps the
students to develop problem
solving skills.
• It develops team building skills and
the ability to express oneself
assertively.

20. • It makes clinical area more
interesting place for teaching
and learning.
• It provides opportunities for the
students to express innovative
ideas and to refine clinical skills.

21. • It sharpens the critical thinking
of the students.
• Nursing Conference helps the
students to know about their
progress and hence boosts their
self confidence.

22. • It helps to boosts the sense of
security among the students.
• Nursing Conference helps the
teacher to identify the students
attitude and insight regarding
the problems of their clients.

23. DISADVANTAGES
• Nursing Conference may not be
very beneficial if the students
are not accustomed to the
clinical setting.
• It requires a careful planning.

24. • It is a time consuming process.
• It portrays the personal
problems of the patient which
should be maintained
confidential.

25. • Patient involvement is less in this
method of teaching and learning

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