2016 Oklahoma Annual Book of Reports

Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
2016 Oklahoma Nurses Association
Concurrent Sessions Breakout Session IV
A Student, a Camel, and God Walk Into Your Hospital…A Journey in Restoring Job
Satisfaction
Presented by: Dean L. Prentice, DHA, Col, USAF, NC, BSN, MA, NE-BC
Room: Promenade C
So, a college student, a camel, and God walk into the hospital…That is the beginning of the discussion
on a journey of empowerment in restoring job satisfaction at work. Today’s organizations are dealing with
unprecedented resource constraints, increasing job requirements, and decreasing staff sizes. Add on to
that the laser focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and patient safety and working in a healthcare system is
akin to entering a battlefield. And let’s not talk about our bosses, who some make Attila the Hun look like a
Disney Princess. So what can you do to improve your job satisfaction? We are going to discuss three actions
you can take to help improve your job satisfaction…if you are brave enough. Listen to the wise words and
actions of a college student, a camel, and God to find out what you can do to take charge and move forward.
Honestly, what do you have to lose…but misery and distress?
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss current research regarding job satisfaction within the nursing profession.
2. Engage in discussion on how to empower yourself in job satisfaction in 3 areas
3. Outline steps to take control of job satisfaction for your work and its impact on clinical outcomes and
job performance
Culture, Language, Disease States, and the Lifestyles of the Not so Rich and Famous
Presented by: Heather Fenton, EdD, MSN, RN, CNE
Room: Promenade B
Culture, Language, Disease States, and the Lifestyles of the Not so Rich and Famous More than 40% of
Hispanics in the US are foreign-born, many who are recent immigrants who retain their cultural beliefs
and behaviors regarding health and health care. In Oklahoma, Hispanic populations of 218 Oklahoma
communities have more than doubled over the last decade, and makes up 9% of the overall population in
Oklahoma. The Hispanics and Latinos face higher risks of cardiovascular disease because of high blood
pressure, obesity, and diabetes—and unfortunately suffer strokes at an earlier age that other ethnicities. If
they access healthcare, we will see them in our clinics, ER, ICU, medical floors, and inpatient and outpatient
rehabilitation facilities. In addition to communication issues, cultural beliefs and behaviors regarding dress,
touch, eye contact, and speech are examples of beliefs that if ignored can hinder the ability to provide safe
care. This session will address the complex issues associated with culture, language, disease states, and
lifestyles of the Hispanic population and identify best practices in communication and assessment.
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