Abstract

An innovative program was created to address the unique challenges faced within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environment. This program prepared Registered Nurses (RNs) to assess and intervene with a varying acuity of patients, including Intensive Care Unit (ICU) holds.

Author Details

Pamela M. Northrop, MSN, RN, CPAN; Ayumi S. Fielden, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CPAN -- Center for Nursing Research, Education & Practice, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Critical Care, Education, Simulation

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2020

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2020

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Advancing perianesthesia care forward: Innovative educational program to foster excellence

Washington, DC, USA

An innovative program was created to address the unique challenges faced within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environment. This program prepared Registered Nurses (RNs) to assess and intervene with a varying acuity of patients, including Intensive Care Unit (ICU) holds.