Transformation is defined as a significant change in the character,
or nature of someone by the WordSmyth dictionary. It involves a
strong emotional impact to produce that kind of change. Simply
sharing information is not enough. Even testing or threats of
demotion or financial penalty won't do it. The impact has to hit at
the core of a person's being. Transformational Learning involves
turning information into understanding.

What kind of education can have a transformational impact on your
nurses? Education that strikes a cord with them, education that
makes them say "aha!" Nurses often talk of intuition; that sense
that something is wrong, but they just put a finger on what it is: a
sense of doom that a patient is going to crash, but you don't know
why. This is a highly emotional experience. The nurse knows
something is wrong but can't identify it. Often they will call the
physician hoping that she will be able to articulate the problem and
solve it. This nurse is reaching out for an answer, but can't find
it. How frustrating!

When your education can put into words what the problem is and how to
solve it in a manner that is practical, it will hit on a highly-
emotional issue for the nurse. This is an opportunity to see
transformation in action. Informational learning is just the facts;
it has no lasting impression. But, transformational learning is
inspirational. It renews the excitement, commitment, and passion for
the profession. Seek substantial change…seek transformation!

Best wishes,

David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN, CNS, CEN
President, Ed4Nurses, Inc.
Empowering Nurses to Become Extraordinary
www.Ed4Nurses.com
www.dwoodruff.com