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1About the Author Mary K. Gaffney, EdD, RN, is an associate professor of nursing, University of South Carolina Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina. For more information, contact her at MaryG@usca.edu .
Abstract:
Baccalaureate nursing students receive education to develop quality and safety competencies. Approaches vary due to time constraints and availability of clinical sites. In this innovative, semester-long activity, student groups applied quality improvement resources from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, addressing problems such as stethoscope hygiene practices and weekly screen time. Students' evaluation of the experience indicated a growth in knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes toward quality improvement. Experiential nonclinical practices are an innovative and effective way to prepare baccalaureate students for participation in quality improvement activities.
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