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Evaluation of the Neuroscience Nurse Internship Program: the first decade
C DiIorio1, M E Price, J K Becker
1Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, USA.
Summary
The Neuroscience Nurse Internship Program (NNIP) evaluation showed nurse-interns were satisfied and improved their neuroscience nursing knowledge and confidence. Program modifications were based on these findings.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Continuing Education Models
Background:
- The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center established the Neuroscience Nurse Internship Program (NNIP) in 1988.
- A need for highly skilled nurses in neuroscience nursing was identified.
- The NNIP aims to meet this demand by providing specialized training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Neuroscience Nurse Internship Program (NNIP).
- To determine if the program met its stated goals.
- To gather data for program improvement.
Main Methods:
- The evaluation utilized the RSA Model of Continuing Education for nursing.
- Key components assessed included program process, content, and outcomes.
- Nurse-intern feedback and knowledge/confidence assessments were employed.
Main Results:
- Nurse-interns reported high satisfaction with program lectures and clinical content.
- Significant improvements were observed in nurse-interns' neuroscience nursing knowledge.
- Nurse-interns demonstrated increased confidence in performing neuroscience nursing skills.
Conclusions:
- The NNIP is effective in enhancing nurses' skills and confidence in neuroscience.
- Evaluation findings provided valuable insights for refining program structure and content.
- The program successfully contributes to developing specialized neuroscience nursing expertise.