Other Titles
Medication administration in nursing education
Abstract
Teaching methods promoting student learning and safe medication administration were explored in this participatory action research. Influences on medication errors and near misses were also examined. Data was collected through surveys and a focus group. Instructors, peers and staff nurses collaborating with students increased learning and patient safety.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Medication Administration, Participatory Action Research, Student Nurses
Recommended Citation
Ens, Twyla A., "Teaching students to administer medications: Collaborative supports are critical" (2018). NERC (Nursing Education Research Conference). 167.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc/2018/presentations_2018/167
Conference Name
Nursing Education Research Conference 2018
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2018
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Teaching students to administer medications: Collaborative supports are critical
Washington, DC, USA
Teaching methods promoting student learning and safe medication administration were explored in this participatory action research. Influences on medication errors and near misses were also examined. Data was collected through surveys and a focus group. Instructors, peers and staff nurses collaborating with students increased learning and patient safety.