Life support course for nurses in Singapore.

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Nursing Education

Background:

• Nurses are frontline responders in in-hospital cardiac arrest scenarios.
• Basic life support skills are fundamental for nursing practice in emergencies.
• Existing Advanced Cardiac Life Support programs primarily target medical staff.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the need for specialized training for nurses in resuscitation.
• To develop a bridging course enhancing nurses' effectiveness in resuscitation teams.
• To introduce the Life Support Course for Nurses (LSCN) in Singapore.

Main Methods:

• The LSCN program was developed to bridge the gap in resuscitation training for nurses.
• Course components have been updated to align with evolving resuscitation guidelines.
• The program's reach is expanding to include nurses from various hospital departments.

Main Results:

• The LSCN program provides essential knowledge and skills for nurses in resuscitation.
• The curriculum adapts to international resuscitation guideline modifications.
• Increased participation of nurses from emergency, critical care, and general wards.

Conclusions:

• The LSCN program effectively equips nurses with advanced resuscitation competencies.
• Continuous curriculum updates ensure training reflects current best practices.
• The program's expansion signifies its importance in improving in-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes.