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This engaging heparin drip simulation enhanced nurse residents' critical thinking skills for medication management in acute care. The interactive exercise improved heparin drip setup and maintenance protocols.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Pharmacology
Patient Safety

Background:

Heparin drips require precise management in acute care settings.
Effective critical thinking is essential for safe medication administration.
Traditional training methods may not fully engage all learners.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate an interactive learning exercise for nurse residents.
To enhance critical thinking skills related to heparin drip management.
To improve the setup and maintenance of heparin infusions.

Main Methods:

An interactive simulation based on "The Amazing Race" concept was designed.
The exercise included five pit stops focusing on puzzles, skills, calculations, interventions, and quizzes.
Nurse residents participated in the heparin drip learning exercise.

Main Results:

The exercise successfully engaged nurse residents in critical thinking.
Participants demonstrated improved understanding of heparin drip protocols.
The interactive format was well-received for skill development.

Conclusions:

Interactive, game-based learning can effectively enhance critical thinking in nursing education.
This heparin drip exercise provides a valuable tool for improving medication safety.
Further implementation in nursing residency programs is recommended.