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Clinical resource centers in nursing programs.

Janis C Childs1

  • 1College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Maine, Portland 04104, USA. Jchilds@usm.maine.edu

Nurse Educator
|October 2, 2002
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Clinical resource centers are vital for nursing students to practice skills. A national survey revealed a lack of published data on their structure, resources, and administration, highlighting a need for more information.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Simulation

Background:

  • Clinical resource centers (CRCs) are essential for nursing students to develop practical skills before patient contact.
  • Despite their importance, there is a significant gap in the literature regarding the operational details of these facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current state of clinical resource centers in U.S. nursing schools.
  • To gather data on the physical structure, resources, budget, and administration of CRCs.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was developed and administered to collect data on CRCs.
  • The survey targeted nursing schools and colleges across the United States.

Main Results:

  • The study identified a lack of descriptive literature on CRCs.

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  • Survey data provides insights into the 'state of the art' of these essential nursing education facilities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings offer valuable information for the evaluation and strategic planning of CRCs.
    • Directors and administrators can use this data to improve CRC operations and resource allocation.