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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Adult Learning Theory

Background:

  • Nurses require immediate proficiency in emergency resuscitation procedures.
  • Infrequent cardiopulmonary emergencies (Code Blues) challenge skill maintenance and confidence.
  • Limited exposure to equipment and situations hinders practical skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance nurses' familiarity with emergency equipment and procedures.
  • To improve nurse competence and confidence in managing cardiopulmonary emergencies.
  • To apply adult learning principles to emergency nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of a series of learning activities based on adult learning theory.
  • Utilizing an "emergency carnival" venue for hands-on practice and skill review.
  • Reinforcing learning through random, unannounced cardiopulmonary emergency drills.

Main Results:

  • The learning activities increased nurse familiarity with emergency equipment and procedures.
  • Hands-on practice and drills enhanced nurse confidence in responding to emergencies.
  • The educational approach effectively addressed the challenge of infrequent emergency occurrences.

Conclusions:

  • Innovative educational strategies, like the "emergency carnival" and drills, are effective for maintaining nursing skills in emergency response.
  • Applying adult learning principles can significantly improve nurse preparedness for cardiopulmonary emergencies.
  • Continuous, varied practice is crucial for sustaining nursing competence in critical care situations.