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Multi-center development and testing of a simulation-based cardiovascular assessment curriculum for advanced practice
Pamela R Jeffries1, Michael Beach, Sharon I Decker
1Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. pjeffri2@son.jhmi.edu
Nursing Education Perspectives
|October 28, 2011
Summary
Advanced practice nursing students showed improved cardiovascular assessment knowledge and skills after a simulation-based curriculum. This educational intervention effectively enhanced their clinical competencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Cardiovascular Assessment
- Medical Simulation
Background:
- Advanced practice nursing students often exhibit deficiencies in cardiovascular assessment skills.
- There is a need for effective instructional strategies to enhance these critical skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate a cardiovascular assessment curriculum for advanced practice nurses.
- To assess the impact of simulation-based training on student learning outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A one-group pre-to-post-intervention design was employed across four institutions.
- Educational interventions included faculty-led simulation using the Harvey cardiopulmonary patient simulator (CPS) and self-directed learning with a multimedia CD-ROM.
- Outcomes were measured using cognitive exams, skills checklists, self-efficacy surveys, and practice logs.
Main Results:
- Thirty-six students participated in the simulation-based training.
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in both cognitive knowledge and cardiovascular assessment skills from pre-test to post-test.
- Learner and instructor satisfaction surveys indicated positive feedback on the curriculum.
Conclusions:
- Simulation-based cardiovascular assessment training significantly improves advanced practice nursing students' knowledge and skills.
- The developed curriculum is an effective method for enhancing essential cardiovascular assessment competencies in nursing education.
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