Using Simulation to Evaluate Nurse Competencies. Journal Article

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Authors: Vanderzwan, KJ; Schwind, J; Obrecht, J; O'Rourke, J; Johnson, AH
Article Title: Using Simulation to Evaluate Nurse Competencies.
Abstract: A multimodal nursing pedagogy utilizing simulation was incorporated into annual nurse competencies at a 465-bed academic medical center to translate into practice the required surveillance of a potentially septic patient and the necessary clinical decision-making. Pretest/posttest was used to determine knowledge retention from simulation. Nurses' sepsis knowledge following simulation was improved. Simulation can provide long-term knowledge retention of sepsis for application into clinical practice and be a viable option for competency assessment for professional nurses.
Journal Title: Journal for nurses in professional development
ISSN: 2169-981X; 2169-9798
Publisher: Unknown