Bridging the gap: Implementing a pilot radiology-focused curriculum in an acute care nurse practitioner program Journal Article
| Authors: | Zuma, D.; Zink, M.; Tran, N.; Chen, L. |
| Article Title: | Bridging the gap: Implementing a pilot radiology-focused curriculum in an acute care nurse practitioner program |
| Abstract: | Knowledge in diagnostic radiology and performance of point-of-care ultrasound are integral to acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) in the inpatient settings, especially true in specialty areas such as interventional radiology and critical care. However, existing ACNP training programs, including at our institution, often lack robust relevant course content. To address this educational gap, we designed and implemented a pilot acute care radiology course, incorporating a flipped classroom approach and hands-on simulation activities led by expert faculty. Our course evaluation revealed high levels of student satisfaction, self-reported confidence, and perceived course effectiveness. The course aligns with key competencies outlined by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, demonstrating its potential to advance ACNP education in radiology content. © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | drug megadose; intensive care; simulation; radiology; education; curriculum; pilot study; clinical competence; pilot projects; interventional radiology; emergency care; radiodiagnosis; acute care nurse practitioner; nurse practitioner; nursing education; nurse practitioners; procedures; education, nursing, graduate; student satisfaction; humans; human; male; female; article; point of care ultrasound; point-of-care ultrasound; acute care nurse practitioner competency; acute care nurse practitioner students |
| Journal Title: | Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
| Volume: | 36 |
| Issue: | 10 |
| ISSN: | 2327-6886 |
| Publisher: | American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
| Date Published: | 2024-10-01 |
| Start Page: | 542 |
| End Page: | 544 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1097/jxx.0000000000001003 |
| PUBMED: | 38381085 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledge in the PDF -- Source: Scopus |
