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Julie A Averbeck1, Cori Gibson, Carolyn Ziebert
1Julie A. Averbeck, MS, RN, CPNP, is Clinical Education Specialist, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Cori Gibson, MSN, RN, CNL, is Safety Specialist, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Carolyn Ziebert, DNP, RN, PCNS-BC, is Safety Specialist, Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
The success case method effectively evaluates nursing education outcomes and training transfer to practice when direct observation is not feasible. This method assesses workplace behaviors and results, ensuring professional standards are met in healthcare education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Professional Development
- Healthcare Education Evaluation
- Adult Learning Theory
Background:
- Nursing professional development practitioners must evaluate educational activities to meet professional standards.
- Traditional evaluation methods may not capture the nuances of skill application in the workplace.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of the success case method for evaluating nursing professional development educational activities.
- To assess the effectiveness of the success case method in evaluating training transfer to practice.
Main Methods:
- The success case method was employed to evaluate a healthcare system safety course.
- This qualitative evaluation approach gathers data on how skills are utilized in the workplace.
Main Results:
- The success case method provided insights into behaviors and results, demonstrating its value in assessing educational outcomes.
- It identified factors influencing the transfer of training to clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- The success case method is a viable and informative approach for evaluating nursing professional development programs.
- It offers a structured way to understand the impact of education on practice when direct observation is impractical.
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