Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of staff's retention of ACLS and BLS skills.
To test registered nurses' abilities to retain basic or advanced life support psychomotor skills and theoretical knowledge. ⋯ Study results showed a decline in skills retention with nurses unable to perform ACLS and BLS skills to standard for the entire certification period. The need for more frequent refresher training is needed. No formal research at this institution indicates skill degradation adversely affected patient outcomes. Further research on ACLS and BLS course content, design, management, and execution is needed.