Training and Development

foster career growth at St. Mary's.

To build a strong and progressive organization, we need to develop capable, visionary leaders. Our learning environment is established through the alignment of leadership formation/development with our strategic initiatives. Leadership learning activities include:

• A Solid Foundation
  • Leadership orientation
  • Formal leadership formation/development days or retreats
  • Two-day New Leader Formation/Development program, which includes a message from our CEO/President and other executive leaders sharing the strategic initiatives
  • Monthly leadership classes
  • Team Building, which uses Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to assist in understanding each person's gifts and differences
  • Franciscan Formation Programs for executive and senior leaders, which focus on our mission and heritage
  • Ongoing education – in various forms – on understanding the current health care trends and reform, e.g., meetings with the President/CEO and education articles in the colleague newsletter
  • Pilgrimage: Every other year, several senior or executive leaders participate in a pilgrimage to Germany and Italy
• Clinical Excellence

  We foster growth and exploration through many clinical educational opportunities, including:

  • The use of computer-based learning modules customized for the needs of the learner
  • Granting contact hours for RNs through the Continuing Education Approval Process and the Wisconsin Nurses Association in conjunction with the American Nurses Association (these credits are required for certifications and are required in some states for licensure)
  • In nursing, the division has Clinical Nurse Specialists/Educators in:
    • 1-Oncology
    • 3-Medical/Surgical/Critical Care
    • 1-Cardiology
    • 1-Women's Health
    • 1-Neurology
    • 1-Rehab
    • 1-Surgery

    CNS/Educators offer advanced classes in their specialties and use case studies of real patients to teach concepts, as well as current patient population situations.

• Advancement and Professional Development

  The primary focus is on having colleagues understand their roles and responsibility through active participation in a learning environment. Colleagues are encouraged to take personal accountability of their development and learning. Colleagues and leadership are encouraged to grow and develop by participating in continuous process improvement events (CPI). Tools that help our employees achieve their full potential include:

  • Professional development plans
  • Scholarships
  • Reimbursement for identified certifications
  • Continuing education
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Continuity and Succession Planning programs
  • Mentorships for colleagues aspiring to leadership postions
  • Professional development plan for Registered Nurses, which recognizes RNs who complete a formal development plan

  Advanced training is available in the following areas:

  • Nursing
    • Trauma Nurse Core Course
    • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Core Course
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program
    • ACLS
    • PALS
    • Nurse Residency
    • Preceptor Training
    • Chemotherapy Administration Class
    • Neurology Review Class for Certification
    • Rehab Review Class for Certification
    • Wound Care Classes
  • Respiratory Therapist
    • Advanced Certification in :
      • Pulmonary Function
      • Sleep Lab
      • Neonatal Pediatric Specialty
      • Registered Sleep Polysomnographer
  • Onsite CPR renewal programs