Comparing the Efficacy of Resuscitation Educational Modalities: A Randomized Study

Mandi D Walker1, Bridget Nuxoll, Sherle Niner

  • 1Mandi D. Walker, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, is System Executive Director of Professional Practice, University of Louisville Health, Kentucky. Bridget Nuxoll, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, NPD-BC, is Professional Development Coordinator, University of Louisville Health, Kentucky. Sherle Niner, MSN, RN-BC, is Ancillary Staff Educator, University of Louisville Hospital, Kentucky. Thomas L. Hagan, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NPD-BC, is Resuscitation and Simulation Educator, Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky.

Summary

Instructor-led advanced cardiac life support training for nurses yielded better simulated megacode performance than online courses. This finding helps educators choose the optimal learning modality for critical care nursing education.

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