Computer-assisted instruction for novice nurses in critical care.

The current worldwide nursing shortage is having the greatest effect on the critical care areas as novice nurses enter these specialty areas in unprecedented numbers. Massive healthcare restructuring, a rapidly aging nursing work force, and high nursing turnover and absenteeism rates have all contri...

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Publicado en:Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 132 - 139
Autor principal: Travale IL
Formato: forms questionnaire/scale tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: SLACK Incorporated May/Jun2007
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Sumario:The current worldwide nursing shortage is having the greatest effect on the critical care areas as novice nurses enter these specialty areas in unprecedented numbers. Massive healthcare restructuring, a rapidly aging nursing work force, and high nursing turnover and absenteeism rates have all contributed to a healthcare environment that is struggling to care for critically ill patients. Computer-assisted instruction in the form of interactive computer programs may be used as an adjunct educational resource for these novice practitioners. These programs have the potential to bridge the gap between theory and practice, which may assist the novice nurse in achieving safe, competent clinical practice.