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OBJECTIVES: This study examined the outcomes of training nursing students in CPR skills using the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program. METHODS: Nursing students (n=2,193) in 12 schools across the United States participated in this study. Students performed compressions and bag-masked ventilation on adult and infant manikins using the RQI simulation station without and then with feedback on their performance. RESULTS: With real-time, objective feedback from the RQI simulation station, students' performance of CPR skills improved, and they retained their skills over time. CONCLUSIONS: The RQI program and methodology of feedback is effective for training nursing students to be competent in CPR skills, essential for safe patient care. Nursing and other healthcare professions programs should consider adopting the RQI program for students to develop competency in CPR.
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation , Clinical Competence , Quality Improvement , Students, Nursing , Humans , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/education , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/standards , Students, Nursing/statistics & numerical data , United States , Female , Male , Manikins , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods , AdultABSTRACT
AIM: The aim of this study was to explore registered nurse (RN)-to-bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students' intent to pursue a faculty role. BACKGROUND: The nursing faculty shortage is predicted to worsen as faculty reach retirement age. The shortage affects enrollment into nursing programs because of lack of qualified faculty. Increasing the number of faculty available is critical to maintain nurses needed to care for citizens. METHOD: Using a qualitative descriptive approach, RN-to-BSN students were asked about their intent to become faculty later in their career. RESULTS: Eight RNs pursuing their BSN were interviewed. Five themes emerged from interviews: modeling the role, positive and negative; planting the seed; perceiving rather than knowing; seeing the light bulb go on; and weighing the pros and cons. CONCLUSION: Nursing faculty can influence RN-to-BSN students' intent to become faculty and can attract students to the role by conveying enthusiasm, being collegial, and maintaining clinical relevance.
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Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Nurses , Students, Nursing , Humans , Faculty, NursingABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: A nursing faculty shortage means fewer nurses, exacerbating nursing shortages. PURPOSE: The purpose was to determine RN-to-BSN students' intent for a future nurse faculty role. A secondary purpose was to evaluate differences between students who indicated high and low intent to pursue a faculty role. METHODS: The study was multisite and multimethod using 5 instruments. RESULTS: Of 137 RN-to-BSN students who completed the online survey, 20% indicated they intended to pursue a future faculty role. Students with high intent to pursue a faculty role reported higher self-efficacy and interests in faculty activities. Only 6 of the high-intent students had been encouraged to pursue a future faculty role. CONCLUSIONS: RN-to-BSN students may be receptive to encouragement to consider a nursing faculty role in the future.
