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Improving Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students' Knowledge, Comfort, and Skill in Firearm Safe Storage Counseling
Christine A Schindler1, Theresa G Schnable2, Emily Knurek3
1Clinical Professor, College of Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Summary
Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) can improve firearm safety counseling skills through simulation-based training. This intervention enhanced PNP confidence and competence in discussing safe firearm storage with families, crucial for child injury prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Public Health
- Injury Prevention
Background:
- Firearm injury is the leading cause of death for US children and adolescents.
- Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) are vital for counseling families on safe firearm storage.
- Many PNPs report insufficient training for these critical conversations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a simulation-based training intervention for PNPs.
- To enhance PNP preparedness and confidence in firearm safe storage counseling.
- To integrate firearm injury prevention strategies into graduate pediatric nursing education.
Main Methods:
- The intervention involved standardized patient simulations, structured debriefings, and educational sessions.
- Training focused on safe firearm storage and effective counseling techniques.
- Outcomes were measured using knowledge quizzes, self-efficacy surveys, performance rubrics, and reflective writing.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were noted in PNPs' perceived knowledge, comfort, and skills related to firearm safety counseling.
- Qualitative data indicated increased confidence and enhanced communication strategies.
- PNPs reported greater role clarity in firearm injury prevention.
Conclusions:
- The developed model provides a feasible and scalable framework for pediatric nursing curricula.
- Integrating firearm injury prevention education is essential for equipping PNPs.
- This approach can contribute to reducing pediatric firearm injuries.
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