Abstract

The focus of alarm fatigue research has been primarily on Registered Nurses. For nursing faculty working with nursing students, a question was raised about alarm fatigue. Results from this inquiry can further increase the need for inclusion of alarm management strategies in the nursing curriculum to promote patient safety.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Karen Weeks, MSN, RN; Laureen Donovan, PhD -- School of Nurisng, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA; Joan Timalonis, MSN, RN, CNE, Penn State-Leigh Valley Campus, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi Mu

Lead Author Affiliation

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Alarm Fatigue, Nursing Students, Sensitivity

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Nursing students response to alarms: Does alarm fatigue start in nursing school?

Washington, DC, USA

The focus of alarm fatigue research has been primarily on Registered Nurses. For nursing faculty working with nursing students, a question was raised about alarm fatigue. Results from this inquiry can further increase the need for inclusion of alarm management strategies in the nursing curriculum to promote patient safety.