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Published on: January 16, 2019
[Preparing student nurses for critical care placements, a quasi-experimental mixed study]
Marie Hélène Lopez1, Léa Daniel2, Anna Gallego3
1Pôle régional d'enseignement et de formation aux métiers de la santé, Centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU) de Toulouse, 74 voie du Toec, TSA 40031, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France.
Préparéa workshops bridge nursing education and healthcare, creating adaptive intensive care unit training. This initiative aims to ease student integration and reduce anxiety in complex clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Training
- Healthcare Simulation
Context:
- Bridging the gap between academic nursing programs and clinical practice.
- Addressing the need for specialized training in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Utilizing a regional teaching and training center at Toulouse University Hospital.
Purpose:
- To co-create adaptive training for nursing students undertaking ICU placements.
- To facilitate seamless integration of nursing students into high-acuity clinical environments.
- To mitigate apprehension associated with highly technical healthcare settings.
Summary:
- The Préparéa workshops were developed to enhance the transition of nursing students to intensive care units.
- This program focuses on practical skills and environmental acclimatization.
- It aims to build confidence and competence before and during clinical placements.
Impact:
- Improved student preparedness and confidence for ICU rotations.
- Enhanced learning experience through tailored, adaptive training modules.
- Potential for better patient care outcomes due to more competent and comfortable nursing staff.
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