ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: This study compares data on the use of written versus patient simulator methods to evaluate the competence and confidence of RNs after electronic medical record training. METHOD: A randomized controlled trial compared evaluations of the competence and confidence of newly hired nurses using a written patient admission and discharge versus a high-fidelity simulation manikin. Trained observers evaluated nurses' competence, and the nurses rated their own levels of confidence in their performance. RESULTS: No differences were found in confidence or competence. CONCLUSION: Evaluating nurse training on electronic medical records via simulation is as good as evaluating them using the traditional written method. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018;49(6):262-268.
