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The APN and technology

Abstract

This project serves to develop, implement, and evaluate a simulation program to teach primary care nurse practitioners students incision and drainage skills. This program will opportunities for students to gain clinical competence on incising and draining an abscessed wound. Students would benefit from clinical preparation, since clinical autonomy is expected.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Bola Fadipe

Author Details

Bola Fadipe, DNP, Rutgers University/STTI Alpha Tau Chapter, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Tau

Lead Author Affiliation

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Clinical Skills, Nurse Practitioner, Simulation

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Preparing primary care nurse practitioner students for abscess incision and drainage skill through clinical simulation

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This project serves to develop, implement, and evaluate a simulation program to teach primary care nurse practitioners students incision and drainage skills. This program will opportunities for students to gain clinical competence on incising and draining an abscessed wound. Students would benefit from clinical preparation, since clinical autonomy is expected.