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Stroke Class Design Project
Samantha Mills
College of Nursing & Health Care Professions, Grand Canyon University
NUR-647E: Nursing Education Seminar I
Dr. Clark
April 6, 2021
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Stroke Class Design Project
According to the American Stroke Association (2021), strokes are the fifth leading cause
of death in the united states, and are a leading cause of disability. Additionally, 80% of strokes
are preventable (American Stroke Association, 2021). Furthermore, when it comes to strokes,
time is brain. The longer it takes to recognize and treat a stroke, the more damage is done to the
brain, thereby increasing the chances of death and disability (Jones et al., 2018). As such, nurses
need to be educated on preventing, identifying, and treating strokes. In two, two-hour classes,
new graduate nurses will complete stroke education and training. The following is the
description and design of the class.
Philosophy of Sponsoring Institution
Chippenham Hospital, one Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) facility will sponsor
the class. The philosophy of HCA is described within their mission statement: “Above all else,
we are committed to the care and improvement of human life” (HCA Healthcare, 2021). HCA
values inclusion of all diverse backgrounds, and recognizing each individual worth and value
(HCA Healthcare, 2021). Specifically, Chippenham Hospital serves a diverse population as it
lays within the Richmond City limits. Therefore, it is important to ensure this course serves to
aid new graduate nurses in understanding the necessity of delivering well rounded and holistic
care to diverse patient populations with compassion and kindness.
Needs Assessment
A needs assessment aims to understand the needs of the learner (O’Donnell, 2021). In
order to understand what continuing education new graduate nurses needed, a needs assessment
in the form of a questionnaire was completed by nurse managers at Chippenham Hospital.
Stroke Class Design Project
Samantha Mills
College of Nursing & Health Care Professions, Grand Canyon University
NUR-647E: Nursing Education Seminar I
Dr. Clark
April 6, 2021
, 2
Stroke Class Design Project
According to the American Stroke Association (2021), strokes are the fifth leading cause
of death in the united states, and are a leading cause of disability. Additionally, 80% of strokes
are preventable (American Stroke Association, 2021). Furthermore, when it comes to strokes,
time is brain. The longer it takes to recognize and treat a stroke, the more damage is done to the
brain, thereby increasing the chances of death and disability (Jones et al., 2018). As such, nurses
need to be educated on preventing, identifying, and treating strokes. In two, two-hour classes,
new graduate nurses will complete stroke education and training. The following is the
description and design of the class.
Philosophy of Sponsoring Institution
Chippenham Hospital, one Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) facility will sponsor
the class. The philosophy of HCA is described within their mission statement: “Above all else,
we are committed to the care and improvement of human life” (HCA Healthcare, 2021). HCA
values inclusion of all diverse backgrounds, and recognizing each individual worth and value
(HCA Healthcare, 2021). Specifically, Chippenham Hospital serves a diverse population as it
lays within the Richmond City limits. Therefore, it is important to ensure this course serves to
aid new graduate nurses in understanding the necessity of delivering well rounded and holistic
care to diverse patient populations with compassion and kindness.
Needs Assessment
A needs assessment aims to understand the needs of the learner (O’Donnell, 2021). In
order to understand what continuing education new graduate nurses needed, a needs assessment
in the form of a questionnaire was completed by nurse managers at Chippenham Hospital.
