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Cranial Nerve Wheel of Competencies
A G Jones1, J Jasperson, D Gusa
1Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Saint Marys Hospital, A Mayo Foundation Hospital, 1216 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA.
Background:
The neuroscience intensive care unit (ICU) staff development committee explored ways to test cranial nerve competencies of staff. With the assistance of the nurse manager, clinical nurse specialist, and education specialist, a game called Cranial Nerve Wheel of Competencies was developed.
Method:
The game tested learners' competency knowledge of cranial nerves. Game participants had the opportunity to attend classes on cranial nerve function and to review written materials prior to the day of testing.
Results:
Staff evaluated the testing methodology as excellent and preferable to a written test. They found the game challenged their knowledge, yet was not intimidating.
Conclusion:
Gaming as a method to test competency knowledge of cranial nerves was an exciting alternative to written testing or return demonstration.
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