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Partners in nursing education

M A Wigginton, V A Miracle, J M Sims

Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD

|September 1, 1994

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This study details a successful hospital collaboration for critical care nursing education. The partnership enhanced continuing education, meeting staff needs over seven years.

Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Education
Collaborative Healthcare Initiatives

Background:

Multiple hospitals in a southern city recognized a need for specialized nursing staff training.
Formation of a health maintenance organization in 1985 led to inter-hospital collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development of a collaborative, entry-level critical care course for nursing staff.
To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of inter-hospital partnerships in continuing education.

Main Methods:

Formation of a critical care consortium by four hospitals.
Development and implementation of a joint critical care course.
Analysis of seven years of collaborative experience.

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Main Results:

Successful creation and delivery of an entry-level critical care course.
Identification of benefits and challenges associated with inter-institutional collaboration.
Sustained educational program meeting nursing staff needs for seven years.

Conclusions:

Hospital consortia can effectively address continuing education needs for nursing staff.
Collaborative efforts in critical care education offer significant advantages despite potential challenges.
Long-term partnerships are viable for enhancing specialized nursing skills.