Abstract

Code situations are stressful and require excellent teamwork skills. This presentation details our work to engage the nursing staff in trainings to improve their confidence and skills for real life emergencies, in a more controlled setting. A variety of methods were utilized to promote maximum experience and success.

Author Details

Melissa A. Pollard, DNP, CCRN, CEN, RN-BC, ARNP-BC, WCC, Professional Development and Clinical Support, Exeter Hospital, Exeter, New Hampshire, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Exeter Hospital, Exeter, New Hampshire, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Code Response, Simulation, Teamwork

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Engaging nurses in code skills to promote interdisciplinary teamwork

Melbourne, Australia

Code situations are stressful and require excellent teamwork skills. This presentation details our work to engage the nursing staff in trainings to improve their confidence and skills for real life emergencies, in a more controlled setting. A variety of methods were utilized to promote maximum experience and success.