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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PERIOPERATIVE NURSING SIMULATION LAB TRAINING.
ORNAC Journal
|August 12, 2016
Summary
Perioperative nurses in Edmonton Zone benefit from simulation labs, which aim to boost job comfort and confidence. These labs are expected to improve nursing competency and reduce staff turnover in operating rooms.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Surgical Services
- Healthcare Staffing
Background:
- High attrition rates among new perioperative nurses in Edmonton Zone are causing significant operating room (OR) staffing challenges.
- The Edmonton area's 79 surgical suites are impacted by these staffing shortages.
- A need exists to enhance the preparedness and retention of OR nursing staff.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of simulation labs on perioperative nurses' job comfort and confidence.
- To assess the effectiveness of simulation in improving perioperative nursing competency.
- To determine if simulation training reduces operating room orientation time and staff attrition.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of simulation labs for perioperative nurses starting in 2015.
- Focus on increasing new nurses' comfort and confidence in the OR environment.
- Tracking of competency levels, orientation duration, and attrition rates.
Main Results:
- Simulation labs were introduced to address nursing staff attrition and OR staffing issues.
- The program aimed to enhance nurse competency and reduce training time.
- Expected outcomes include improved nurse confidence and reduced turnover.
Conclusions:
- Simulation labs are a key strategy to improve perioperative nursing staff retention.
- Enhanced training through simulation can lead to more competent and confident OR nurses.
- Addressing attrition rates is crucial for maintaining operational capacity in surgical suites.
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