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1About the Author Jennifer Gunberg Ross, PhD, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor, Villanova University College of Nursing, Villanova, Pennsylvania. The research study described in this article was funded by a Nursing Education Research Grant from Sigma Theta Tau International/Chamberlain College of Nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Ross at Jennifer.ross@villanova.edu.
Abstract:
A one-group, repeated-measures study explored the effect of repetitive practice with peer mentoring on skill competence and retention of vital signs and auscultation of breath and heart sounds in baccalaureate nursing students. Vital signs competence significantly increased after repetitive practice with peer mentoring. Skill competence in vital signs and auscultation of breath and heart sounds did not significantly change four months after repetitive practice with peer mentoring. This study suggests that repetitive practice with peer mentoring may show promise to enhance skill competence and retention; however, more research is needed to support these findings.
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