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Transition to Practice survey results From Physicians

Initial Report
Last Modified: 07/27/2011

 1. My role as a Physician is (check all that apply):

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	I am a solo private practice physician.		2	6%
2	I am employed by a group of physicians.		10	32%
3	I lead a group.of physicians.		3	10%
4	I am employed by a hospital or health system.		8	26%
5	I am employed by the hospital as a Chief in my department.		8	26%
	Total		31

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	5
Mean	3.32
Variance	1.83
Standard Deviation	1.35
Total Responses	31

 2. I work at:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	A freestanding children's hospital.		8	26%
2	A children's hospital within a hospital.		10	32%
3	An adult hospital on a pediatric floor.		2	6%
4	A clinic.		7	23%
5	Other setting. (Indicate below)		4	13%
	Total		31

Other setting. (Indicate below)

office

Community Hospital

HMO

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	5
Mean	2.65
Variance	2.04
Standard Deviation	1.43
Total Responses	31

 3. I work in the:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	PICU		3	10%
2	Cardiac		1	3%
3	ENT		0	0%
4	1		1	3%
5	Surgery-any type		14	45%
6	Cardiac-any unit other than ICU		2	6%
7	Other inpatient unit		6	19%
8	Other outpatient clinic		1	3%
9	Primary care office		1	35%
10	Other		3	10%
	Total		31

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	10
Total Responses	31

 4. I work with the following number of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	0		6	19%
2	1-2		11	35%
3	3-5		10	32%
4	Greater Than 5		4	13%
	Total		31

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	4
Mean	2.39
Variance	0.91
Standard Deviation	0.95
Total Responses	31

 5. We have an orientation or transition to practice program for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners at my hospital.

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	Yes		11	35%
2	No		20	65%
	Total		31

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	2
Mean	1.65
Variance	0.24
Standard Deviation	0.49
Total Responses	31

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• 0-2 months
• 2-6 months
• 6 - 12 months
• Greater than 12 months

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	0-2 months		4	22%
2	2 - 6 months		9	50%
3	6 - 12 months		2	11%
4	Greater than 12 months		3	17%
	Total		31

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	4
Mean	2.22
Variance	1.01
Standard Deviation	1.00
Total Responses	31

 7. Pediatric Nurse Practitioners take longer than I anticipated to handle a full patient load:

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	Yes		4	18%
2	No		18	82%
	Total		31

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	2
Mean	1.82
Variance	0.16
Standard Deviation	0.39
Total Responses	31

 8. The following are important components of a transition to practice programs for PNPs (Check all that apply):

#	Answer	Bar	Response	%
1	PNPs are trained by other PNPs.		17	55%
2	Physicians should be part of the PNP training process.		29	94%
3	I train PNPs on the skills they require to be patient ready.		14	45%
4	I want PNPs to be comfortable asking me questions when they are unsure of a clinical compentency.		29	94%
5	Physicians should help PNPs write clear and specific performance goals.		21	68%
6	PNPs should be trained in clinical competencies.		27	87%
7	PNP should receive Didactic training.		25	81%
8	PNPs should job shadow a physician.		23	74%
9	PNPs should have time allocated during their transition to practice program to study and learn.		21	68%

Statistic	Value
Min Value	1
Max Value	9
Total Responses	31

 9. Support and guidance for PNPs in the transition to practice process (please rate the following):

#	Question	Strongly Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Responses	Mean
1	Mentors are a valuable component of a transition to practice program for PNPs.	2	0	1	5	22	30	4.50
2	A mentor could be a physician.	2	0	3	8	17	30	4.27
3	As a Physician, I would like to mentor a PNP.	3	1	7	8	11	30	3.77
4	Physicians should provide input when performance goals are designed for PNPs.	3	0	2	11	14	30	4.10
5	Physicians should help develop the duties and responsibilities of the PNP.	3	0	0	8	19	30	4.33
6	Physicians should participate in PNP evaluations and feedback.	3	0	0	5	22	30	4.43
7	Feedback encourages PNPs to modify their actions.	3	0	1	9	17	30	4.23
8	PNP coaching should include both positive and negative feedback.	3	0	0	11	16	30	4.23

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
Mentors are a valuable component of a transition to practice program for PNPs.	1	5	4.50	1.16	1.07	30
PNPs can feel isolated and alone in their role.	1	5	4.27	1.11	1.07	30
PNPs can feel unsure of when to seek help in a new or challenging situation.	1	5	3.77	1.63	1.28	30
Physicians should provide input when performance goals are designed for PNPs.	1	5	4.10	1.47	1.21	30
Physicians should participate in PNP evaluations and feedback.	1	5	4.33	1.47	1.21	30
Feedback encourages PNPs to modify their actions.	1	5	4.43	1.50	1.22	30
PNP coaching should include both positive and negative feedback.	1	5	4.23	1.50	1.22	30
Physicians should help develop the duties and responsibilities of the PNP.	1	5	4.23	1.43	1.19	30

10. The PNP transition to practice process (please rate the following):

#	Question	Strongly Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Responses	Mean
1	New PNPs can feel inadequate because of their lack of experience when they start as new graduates.	1	1	4	17	8	31	3.97
2	PNPs can take up to a year to feel comfortable with all their job compentencies.	1	2	4	16	8	31	3.90
3	PNPs can feel isolated and alone in their role.	2	3	8	13	5	31	3.52
4	PNPs can feel unsure of when to seek help in a new or challenging situation.	1	1	6	20	3	31	3.74
5	PNPs feel confident and supported when physicians train and mentor them.	1	0	4	19	7	31	4.00

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
New PNPs can feel inadequate because of their lack of experience when they start as new graduates.	1	5	3.97	0.83	0.91	31
PNPs can take up to a year to feel comfortable with all their job compentencies.	1	5	3.90	0.96	0.96	31
A mentor could be a physician.	1	5	3.52	1.19	1.09	31
As a Physician, I would like to mentor a PNP.	1	5	3.74	0.66	0.82	31
Physicians should provide input when performance goals are designed for PNPs.	1	5	4.00	0.67	0.82	31

11. Teamwork during their transition process (please rate the following):

#	Question	Strongly Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree	Responses	Mean
1	PNPs should be part of a team of physicians and other providers.	1	0	1	14	14	30	4.33
2	I understand the role, duties, and responsibilities of a PNP.	0	2	1	12	15	30	4.33
3	Each team member should have a clearly defined role.	0	1	3	13	13	30	4.27
4	The talents of all team members should be valued and respected.	0	0	0	11	19	30	4.63
5	PNPs should be given the opportunity to present an appropriate plan of care to the team.	0	0	1	15	14	30	4.43
6	PNPs feel confident and supported when physicians train and mentor them.	1	0	4	19	7	31	4.00

Question	Min Value	Max Value	Mean	Variance	Standard Deviation	Total Responses
PNPs should be part of a team of physicians and other providers.	1	5	4.33	0.71	0.84	30
I understand the role, duties, and responsibilities of a PNP.	2	5	4.33	0.71	0.84	30
Each team member should have a clearly defined role.	2	5	4.27	0.62	0.78	30
The talents of all team members should be valued and respected.	4	5	4.63	0.24	0.49	30
PNPs should be given the opportunity to present an appropriate plan of care to the team.	3	5	4.43	0.32	0.57	30
PNPs should participate in patient rounds with th team.	3	5	4.63	0.38	0.61	30