J Contin Educ Nurs
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In 2004, The George Washington University received funding from the U. S. ⋯ In designing the course, the development team used algorithmic decision making as a conceptual framework to transcend the linear, didactic focus of traditional online preparedness training to provide learners with a learning experience crafted around the decision-making process. This article describes the design of the algorithmic practice maps underlying this course and provides a replicable structure for those interested in developing similar offerings for nurses.
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A study was conducted at Singapore's National University Hospital to elicit registered nurses' attitudes, knowledge, barriers, facilitating factors, education, and training regarding evidence-based practice. ⋯ Evidence-based practice is still in its infancy in Singapore compared with hospitals in other developed countries.
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In a 14-week medical-surgical nursing review course, two teaching strategies are used to promote active learning and assess the transfer of knowledge to nursing practice. Practice tests and clinical examples provide opportunities for participants to engage in self-assessment and reflective learning and enhance their nursing knowledge, skills, and practice. These strategies also contribute to program evaluation and are adaptable to a variety of course formats, including traditional classroom, web conference, and online self-study.
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As health care reform pushes for improved patient care outcomes and reduced costs, tele-intensive care units are increasingly included in the discussion of critical care delivery. Nursing must be involved in the implementation of and education for this transformative initiative.
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Controlled Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of INROADS into pain management, a nursing educational intervention.
Nurses play a critical role in managing a patient's pain, from initial evaluation to ongoing patient education. However, little information exists on current gaps in nurses' knowledge and their pain-related decision making. ⋯ The results from an evaluation of this intervention show that nurses participating in the INROADS program were 52% more likely to make evidence-based care choices for their patients, compared with a control group of demographically similar nurses. The effect of this program may reinforce it as a model for the design of future interventions for pain management.