Healthcare personnel’s assessment of their competence after a course in trauma nursing
Healthcare personnel find that they are better equipped to receive and treat trauma patients after taking the Course in Trauma Nursing.
Healthcare personnel find that they are better equipped to receive and treat trauma patients after taking the Course in Trauma Nursing.
Following the introduction of the Coordination Reform, nurses employed by the municipal health service have had to deal with a growing number of complex, patient-focused tasks. The need for professional development is considerable, but there is no overall strategy in place.
The students gain an increased understanding of cultural differences by maintaining an open attitude and receiving explanations of cultural differences that they do not understand.
The registered nurses demonstrated a higher level of competence than the nursing associates and healthcare assistants. However, scores were too low in all three groups in response to emergency scenarios.
Today, nurses working in the offshore industry include staff who have specialised in intensive care or anaesthetic nursing as well as staff with no particular specialty. Are there differences between their own perceived competence levels?
Participation in cancer and palliative care networks increased the registered nurses’ competence. Staff exchange training schemes and frequent participation in clinical practice days were also highly beneficial.
Surgical departments and educational institutions lack an organisational structure and culture that supports evidence-based practice. This may affect patient safety.
The teaching assistants were second-year students themselves, and used academic competence, social engagement and creative methods. This made it easier for the nursing students to learn complex academic material.
Etter samhandlingsreforma har det vore ein auke i komplekse, pasientretta oppgåver for sjukepleiarar i kommunehelsetenesta. Behovet for kompetanseheving er stort, men det manglar ein overordna strategi.
Nurses report that the end-of-life nursing care provided in nursing homes calls on staff to provide “more of everything”, and that nurses feel they are “left to deal with everything on their own”. This situation must be taken seriously, organisationally and policywise.