General Emergency Nurses’ Competency on Pediatric Resuscitation Medication
Training ＆ Education
Workforce Transformation
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2018
Improve ED RNs’ confidence in administering drugs during pediatric resuscitation. Structured training and simulations improved confidence and proficiency in pediatric drug administration.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Workforce Transformation, Training ＆ Education, Job Redesign, Upskilling, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education
About this Content
Aims
Improve ED RNs’ confidence in administering drugs during pediatric resuscitation.
Background
Acute pediatric resuscitations can be stressful due to limited exposure and inadequate proficiency among RNs.
Methods
Pre-survey (115 RNs), multiple sharing sessions with real case scenarios, quizzes, and medication chart reviews.
Results
Post-survey showed improved competency and confidence; 73% of nurses rated simulation as the most effective learning method.
Conclusion
Structured training and simulations improved confidence and proficiency in pediatric drug administration.
Lessons Learnt
Familiarization with drug preparation reduces stress, enabling effective coordination during resuscitation.
Keywords
Pediatric Resuscitation, Broselow Tape, Medication Chart, Nurse Competency
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics |
Project Lead(s) | Joanne Yeo Eng Mai |
Project Member(s) | Phyu Sin May Aung |
Connect with this contributor!
Joanne Yeo Eng Mai - joanne_yeo@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_148_NTFGH_QM_2018_General_Emergency_Nurses_Competency_on_Pediatric_Resuscitation_Medication.pdf