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¹Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA. taletha.askew@osumc.edu

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Patient Safety
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Failure to rescue events pose significant risks to surgical oncology patients.
Effective recognition and response by registered nurses (RNs) are critical for mitigating these risks.
Targeted educational interventions are needed to enhance RNs' preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance registered nurses' (RNs) recognition of and response to failure to rescue situations.
To identify specific areas for improvement in RNs' clinical judgment and actions.
To develop a personalized education plan for RNs based on simulation findings.

Main Methods:

Utilized simulation exercises to assess RNs' performance in failure to rescue scenarios.
Identified strengths and weaknesses in RNs' recognition and response protocols.
Developed individualized education plans based on simulation outcomes.

Main Results:

Simulation exercises effectively highlighted RNs' strengths and areas needing improvement.
The personalized education plan addressed identified knowledge and skill gaps.
RNs reported increased clinical confidence following the simulation and education interventions.

Conclusions:

Simulation-based education is a valuable tool for improving RNs' management of failure to rescue events.
Personalized education plans can effectively target specific learning needs.
Enhanced RN confidence is a positive outcome associated with improved preparedness for critical events.