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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.
Introduction:
Firearm injury is the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States. Pediatric nurse practitioners are positioned to counsel families regarding safe firearm storage; however, many reports inadequate preparation for these conversations.
Methods:
The intervention included two standardized patient simulations, structured debriefing, and a faculty-led educational session on firearm safe storage and counseling strategies. Outcome measures included a knowledge quiz, Likert scale self-efficacy survey, simulation performance rubric, and reflective writing assignments.
Results:
Significant improvements were observed in perceived knowledge, comfort, and skill. Qualitative analysis revealed increased confidence, improved communication strategies, and greater clarity regarding the pediatric nurse practitioner role in firearm injury prevention.
Discussion:
This model offers a feasible and scalable framework for integrating firearm injury prevention into graduate pediatric nursing curricula.
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