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Geneviève Beaudoin1, Lyne St-Louis, Marie Alderson
1Author Affiliations: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Ms Beaudoin); Assistant Head Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (Ms St-Louis), Jewish General Hospital; Professor (Dr Alderson), Faculty of Nursing, University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
|June 17, 2016
Summary
Critical care nurses benefit from institutional support during specialty certification. An educational program enhanced nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Critical Care Nursing
- Professional Development
Background:
- Critical care nurses face significant stressors impacting psychological health.
- Specialty certification can foster empowerment, professional growth, and satisfaction.
- Institutional support is crucial for maximizing the benefits of certification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an educational program to support nurses pursuing critical care certification.
- To create an empowering environment for nurses undergoing the certification process.
Main Methods:
- A 7-month educational program was implemented in a Canadian intensive care unit.
- The Humanist model and problem-based learning were utilized as theoretical and pedagogical frameworks.
- A qualitative questionnaire assessed the program's impact post-intervention.
Main Results:
- The program effectively addressed nurses' specific learning needs.
- Participants reported feeling well-supported by their institution during the certification process.
Conclusions:
- This educational initiative can enhance nurses' professional and personal development.
- Institutions can leverage such programs to support nurses in achieving higher levels of expertise through certification.
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