Abstract
The ECG interpretation competency of our nurses was brought into question upon changing from static to dynamic evaluation methods during annual testing. Ongoing education and resources were provided and monthly audits were conducted to provide real-time feedback. Subsequent ECG testing and audit results revealed significant improvement.
Sigma Membership
Beta Beta (Houston)
Lead Author Affiliation
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Teaching Strategies and Arrhythmias, Arrhythmia Knowledge, Nurse Knowledge and Retention
Recommended Citation
Pine, Rosemary; Evans, Mary Margaret; Greene, Aurora; and York, Kimberly, "Improving bedside nurse accuracy in rhythm interpretation using different teaching strategies" (2019). Convention. 340.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/340
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Improving bedside nurse accuracy in rhythm interpretation using different teaching strategies
Washington, DC, USA
The ECG interpretation competency of our nurses was brought into question upon changing from static to dynamic evaluation methods during annual testing. Ongoing education and resources were provided and monthly audits were conducted to provide real-time feedback. Subsequent ECG testing and audit results revealed significant improvement.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.