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Critical care RN student elective: a recruitment approach
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|November 1, 1990
Summary
This study introduces a critical care nursing elective for registered nurse (RN) students in a BSN completion program. The course aims to attract experienced RNs to critical care nursing careers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Critical Care Nursing
Background:
- Recruiting experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) into critical care specialties is a significant challenge.
- There is a need for targeted educational programs to facilitate this transition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a senior-year critical care nursing elective for RN students in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness in increasing RNs' exposure to and interest in critical care.
Main Methods:
- The elective was developed and delivered entirely by nursing service personnel.
- The program targeted RN students in a BSN completion program.
Main Results:
- The program successfully provided critical care exposure to RN students.
- This initiative aims to encourage RNs to pursue critical care roles post-graduation.
Conclusions:
- A critical care nursing elective developed by nursing staff can effectively introduce RNs to the specialty.
- Such programs are valuable for workforce development in critical care settings.