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Tara M Serwetnyk1, Kristi Filmore, Stephanie VonBacho
1Tara M. Serwetnyk, MS, RN-BC, is Nurse Educator/Consultant, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Kristi Filmore, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, is Nurse Educator/Consultant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Stephanie VonBacho, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, is Director, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Robert Cole, PhD, is Associate Professor, University of Rochester School of Nursing, New York. Cindy Miterko, BSN, RN, is Research Nurse, Clinical Nursing Research Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Caitlin Smith, MEd, is Online Learning Specialist, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Charlene M. Smith, DNS, MSEd, WHNP, RN-BC, CNE, ANEF, is Consultant, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York.
Abstract:
Basic Life Support certification for nursing staff is achieved through various training methods. This study compared three American Heart Association training methods for nurses seeking Basic Life Support renewal: a traditional classroom approach and two online options. Findings indicate that online methods for Basic Life Support renewal deliver cost and time savings, while maintaining positive learning outcomes, satisfaction, and confidence level of participants.
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