Programs

Nursing Internships

Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial currently offers a Nursing Internship twice a year with two specialties. One track is for Medical/Surgical, Rehabilitation, and Progressive Care Unit nurses with a target audience of graduate nurses and nurses who have not previously worked in the hospital setting. The second track is for Critical Care and Emergency Department nurses with a target audience of graduate nurses as well as other nurses transferring to Critical Care or the ED. Both tracks run simultaneously.

The FHOM Nursing Internship includes a 12-week course consisting of lecture, case scenarios, and hands-on experience. The FHOM Nursing Internship program is designed to enhance the nurses' knowledge of disease pathophysiology, clinical assessment, and the nursing process. There is an emphasis on caring for the patient at the bedside including the use of equipment and orientation to policies and procedures.

Cost: varies

Preceptor Workshop

Research has demonstrated a gap between the preparation of health care professionals and the health care needs of our patients. There is a great disparity between competencies required in practice and those demonstrated by new graduates. The Preceptor Workshop prepares the experienced staff member to work with an entry level staff member in a 1:1 relationship providing real world experiences that bridge the gap between theory and reality. Topics include role responsibilities, principles of adult education, reality shock, critical thinking skills and effective communication skills.

Following the preceptor workshop, designated preceptors partner with new employees. Interns and preceptors work as a team for a designated number of weeks depending on the specialty track selected.

Cost: Non-employee $30

ACLS and BLS Simulators

Provided by a grant from the Heart of Volusia, computer-based Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) programs allow the user to work at his/her own pace for certification. Our Ormond Memorial facility has an ACLS simulator that is available 24 hours a day. The BLS simulator is located in the Education Department and is available 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Prior CPR certification is required for use of the BLS simulator. The ACLS & BLS simulators may be reserved by contacting the Education Department at (386) 676-6100.

Cost:
ACLS Non-employee - $125
BLS Non-employee - $40
Books: ACLS $30, BLS $15 (not required)

Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals (CPR)

Offered several times monthly at our Oceanside location. Nursing, Lab, and Radiology contact hours provided.

Cost:
Non-employee: $30
Book : $15 (not required)

Basic EKG

This 16-hour continuing education course prepares the practitioner to complete basic EKG interpretation. Nursing and Radiology contact hours provided.

Cost:
Non-employee - $80