Abstract
The Enrolled Nurse Role Expansion Nursing Nurse Course (EN-RENC) at Raffles Hospital(RH) aligns training with strategic goals & individual development. It enhances patient care, operational efficiency, and financial viability while supporting career advancement & job satisfaction for enrolled nurses (ENs).
Purpose: Demonstrates alignment of strategic objectives and individual development via innovative teaching in EN-RENC.
Program Overview: EN-RENC equips ENs with advanced skills like intramuscular injections, wound dressing, venepuncture, & diabetic foot care, improving patient care & satisfaction1,2. Upskilling ENs reduces dependency on agency staff & overtime, lowering labor costs & optimizing workflow.
Efficiency and Cost Savings: Enhanced EN skills increase productivity & efficiency, leading to cost savings. The program also improves eligibility for grants & supports sustainability goals through better resource utilization3.
Career Progression: Offers clear pathways for career advancement, fostering autonomy, job satisfaction, & retention.
Results: 54 ENs completed the program & they achieved a 100% passing rate on post-training quizzes, with competency assessments ensuring nursing skill proficiency. They are now equipped with the skills & competencies needed to meet the updated Singpore Nursing Board core competency standards5,6. Evaluation feedback showed 100% course effectiveness, course recommendations as well as meeting the learning objectives.
Key Innovations in EN-RENC:
Comprehensive Learning Objectives: Practical skills like IM injections, wound dressing, venepuncture, cannulation, diabetic foot screening, & health education.
Diverse Instructional Strategies: Lecture-based instruction, small group discussions, hands-on practice, simulation, collaborative learning, & role-playing.
Effective Assessment Methods: Formative & summative assessments, online quizzes, & practical assessment checklists for consistent competency evaluation.
Conclusion: By aligning training interventions like EN-RENC with both strategic objectives & individual development needs, RH ensures a holistic approach to workforce development. This alignment supports the hospital's goals of delivering exceptional patient care, optimizing resources, & ensuring financial viability, while fostering a motivated, skilled, & satisfied workforce. This dual focus creates a sustainable, efficient, & patient-centered healthcare environment, positioning RH as a leader in quality healthcare provision4.
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References:
1. An, Y., & Mindrila, D. (2020). Strategies and tools used for learner-centered instruction. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, 4(2), 133-143. https://doi.org/10.46328/ijtes.v4i2.74
2. Cusack, L., Smith, M., Cummins, B., Kennewell, L., Dennett, L., & Pratt, D. (2019). Advanced skills for enrolled nurses: A developing classification. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 32(4), 45-53. https://www.ajan.com.au/index.php/AJAN/article/view/1585/318
3. Estalella, I., Román, Ó., Reichenberger, T. N., et al. (2023). Impact of a teaching strategy to promote evidence-based practice on nursing students’ knowledge and confidence in simulated clinical intervention choices. BMC Nursing, 22, 361. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01540-1
4. Utunen, H., Balaciano, G., Arabi, E., Tokar, A., Bhatiasevi, A., & Noyes, J. (2024). Learning interventions and training methods in health emergencies: A scoping review. PLOS ONE, 19(7), e0290208. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290208
5. Singapore Nursing Board. (2023). Core Competencies and Generic Skills of Enrolled Nurse. Retrieved from https://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider4/publications/core-competencies-and-generic-skills-of-en_2023.pdf
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Keywords:
Teaching and Learning Strategies, Competence, Continuing Education, Nursing Education, Advances in Education, Career Advancement
Recommended Citation
Yew, Lilian S. M.; Haridas, Dira D.; Jayakumar, Jai Vaishnavi D.; Ten, Hui Wen; and Zainal Abidin, Nur Shida Binte, "Aligning Strategic Goals & Personal Growth: Innovative EN-RENC Teaching Strategies at Raffles Hospital" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 134.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/134
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2025
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2025-12-01
Aligning Strategic Goals & Personal Growth: Innovative EN-RENC Teaching Strategies at Raffles Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
The Enrolled Nurse Role Expansion Nursing Nurse Course (EN-RENC) at Raffles Hospital(RH) aligns training with strategic goals & individual development. It enhances patient care, operational efficiency, and financial viability while supporting career advancement & job satisfaction for enrolled nurses (ENs).
Purpose: Demonstrates alignment of strategic objectives and individual development via innovative teaching in EN-RENC.
Program Overview: EN-RENC equips ENs with advanced skills like intramuscular injections, wound dressing, venepuncture, & diabetic foot care, improving patient care & satisfaction1,2. Upskilling ENs reduces dependency on agency staff & overtime, lowering labor costs & optimizing workflow.
Efficiency and Cost Savings: Enhanced EN skills increase productivity & efficiency, leading to cost savings. The program also improves eligibility for grants & supports sustainability goals through better resource utilization3.
Career Progression: Offers clear pathways for career advancement, fostering autonomy, job satisfaction, & retention.
Results: 54 ENs completed the program & they achieved a 100% passing rate on post-training quizzes, with competency assessments ensuring nursing skill proficiency. They are now equipped with the skills & competencies needed to meet the updated Singpore Nursing Board core competency standards5,6. Evaluation feedback showed 100% course effectiveness, course recommendations as well as meeting the learning objectives.
Key Innovations in EN-RENC:
Comprehensive Learning Objectives: Practical skills like IM injections, wound dressing, venepuncture, cannulation, diabetic foot screening, & health education.
Diverse Instructional Strategies: Lecture-based instruction, small group discussions, hands-on practice, simulation, collaborative learning, & role-playing.
Effective Assessment Methods: Formative & summative assessments, online quizzes, & practical assessment checklists for consistent competency evaluation.
Conclusion: By aligning training interventions like EN-RENC with both strategic objectives & individual development needs, RH ensures a holistic approach to workforce development. This alignment supports the hospital's goals of delivering exceptional patient care, optimizing resources, & ensuring financial viability, while fostering a motivated, skilled, & satisfied workforce. This dual focus creates a sustainable, efficient, & patient-centered healthcare environment, positioning RH as a leader in quality healthcare provision4.
Description
The EN-RENC program at Raffles Hospital(RH) aligns training with strategic objectives and individual development, enhancing patient care, operational efficiency, financial viability, and sustainability. It supports career advancement and job satisfaction for enrolled nurses through innovative teaching strategies: hands-on practice, simulation, and role-playing. This holistic approach fosters a motivated, skilled, & satisfied workforce, positioning RH as a leader in quality healthcare provision4.