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Lea Baunegaard Hvidberg¹, Marie Albrectsen Paine², Jette Led Sorensen³

¹Department of Internal Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Amager and Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark.

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This study established nationwide consensus on 180 core competencies and learning objectives for postgraduate postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nursing curricula. These objectives ensure PACU nurses possess the complex skills needed for safe patient care.

Keywords:

Delphi method PACU nurse continued professional development curriculum development medical education nurse education

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Postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses require advanced competencies for complex patient care.
A standardized, consensus-based curriculum for PACU nurses is currently lacking.
Investment in PACU nurse education is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a nationwide consensus on core competency-based learning objectives for a postgraduate PACU nursing curriculum.
To establish a foundation for systematic curriculum development in PACU nursing.

Main Methods:

A nationwide Delphi study was conducted, utilizing Kern's six-step curriculum development framework.
Anesthesiologists and PACU nurses participated in three Delphi rounds to identify, refine, and prioritize learning objectives.
Content analysis and Likert scale ratings were used to achieve consensus on learning objectives.

Main Results:

Consensus was achieved on 180 competency-based learning objectives for postgraduate PACU nursing curricula.
The learning objectives encompass a spectrum of nursing tasks, from basic to complex.
Emphasis was placed on the knowledge and skills essential for managing postoperative complications.

Conclusions:

The Delphi method successfully established nationwide consensus on core competencies for PACU nurse postgraduate curricula.
The developed learning objectives reflect the complex knowledge and skills required for PACU nursing practice.
These objectives provide a valuable framework for designing and implementing postgraduate PACU nursing education programs.