Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (JEDI-B) in Transition to Practice Programs.

Justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (JEDI-B) are essential for creating safe and productive professional environments. Clear definitions of JEDI-B terms are essential for collective understanding and organizational buy-in. Institutional and transition to practice program efforts should focus on the development of inclusive cultures, diverse curriculum, and data-driven evaluation of JEDI-B policies, processes, and practices. Engagement in bias recognition and the unlearning of those biases is also vital. Despite current legislative challenges, the integration of JEDI-B principles remains a vital component in enhancing health care experiences for patients and fostering inclusive workplaces. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(6):273-275.].

An Evidence-Based Approach to Constructing Multiple-Choice Test Questions for Knowledge Assessment.

BACKGROUND: This article provides nursing educators practical tips and evidence-based strategies for effective construction of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Well-designed MCQs that align with the intended learning objectives are critical for implementing sound assessment practices. METHOD: This article offers a step-by-step approach to test construction, starting with the assessment blueprint and followed by important considerations when writing the specific components of the MCQ. RESULTS: Appropriate inclusion of clinical context in the MCQ and a description of common flaws to avoid, with suggested remedies, are also addressed. CONCLUSION: Ultimately, the goal of this article is to equip nurse educators with the foundational tools to create high-quality MCQs that effectively assess knowledge acquisition by learners. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(6):289-296.].

Effect of Virtual Reality Simulation Versus Traditional Education on Rates of Clostridium difficile Infection: An Experimental Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial and Return on Investment Analysis.

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality simulation (VRS) is an innovative modality in nursing professional development that has the potential to affect patient outcomes. METHOD: An experimental cluster randomized controlled trial was performed with RNs on two inpatient units at a large academic health system. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of VRS compared with traditional education on Clostridium difficile rates. Return on investment of nursing professional development activities was also measured to support decision-making and resource allocation. RESULTS: Rates of C. difficile infection were significantly lower for both groups for the 3-month postintervention period compared with the 10-month period preintervention. Financial analysis showed a return on investment for both modalities, with VRS having higher yields over time. CONCLUSION: Findings showed that VRS was an effective instructional method. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(7):351-358.].

Continuing nursing education actions in the face of homophobia: an integrative review.

OBJECTIVES: to analyze continuing nursing education actions in the scientific literature in the face of homophobia. METHODS: an integrative literature review with structured search in June 2022 in eight databases, using the descriptors Nursing Education, Homophobia, Sexual and Gender Minorities. Final sample consisted of six primary studies. RESULTS: continuing nursing education actions are supported by strategies such as use of teaching materials, lectures, case studies and focus groups, addressing content such as gender identity issues and affective-sexual orientation, health disparities and their relationship with homophobia in healthcare settings. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: carried out in various healthcare settings, continuing education actions proved to be successful in raising nurses' awareness in facing homophobia in health services, however, their expansion is necessary to create health spaces that meet the specific needs of these people.

How Implementing a Digital Competency Management System Reduced Nurse Training Cost and Improved NPD Practitioner Satisfaction in a Pediatric Hospital.

BACKGROUND: Traditional competency evaluations and manual tracking created a problem within one organization. Subjective competency assessments and inconsistent recordkeeping resulted in increased organizational costs. These factors increased the workload of nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners, leading to job dissatisfaction and turnover. METHOD: The project lead evaluated how implementing a digital competency management system (CMS) affected nurse training costs and assessed NPD practitioners' satisfaction after the digital CMS conversion. RESULTS: A cost analysis compared training costs before and after implementation of a digital CMS. A pre- and postsurvey compared NPD practitioners' satisfaction before and after digital implementation. A digital CMS provided a centralized repository and educational platform, which saved $500,000 in training costs and increased NPD practitioners' job satisfaction by decreasing workload and creating meaningful mechanisms to accurately assess staff knowledge and skills. CONCLUSION: The NPD practitioners showed tangible outcome measures and return on investment by combining adult learning and technology. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2024;55(5):239-245.].

Inclusion of Implicit Bias in Health Equity Education Design: A New Mandate for Continuing Education.

The area of implicit bias and health equity training is a renewed focus for health care settings. This article outlines a strategic journey to evaluate the current status and develop a sustainable program that integrates content on implicit bias and health equity into all training and education programs. Partnership with the health system's diversity department, professional development, and the use of innovative technology brought 100% compliance for the 12-month project. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(12):551-553.].

Relación del nivel socioeconómico con el rendimiento académico de estudiantes durante la pandemia por COVID-19 / Relationship of socioeconomic level with the academic performance of students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Introducción: el nivel socioeconómico (NSE) de las familias tiene un papel fundamentan en el desempeño académico de los estudiantes. Durante la pandemia, las familias con NSE bajo tuvieron menores oportunidades y se acrecentaron las desigualdades por limitaciones económicas y técnicas, lo cual pudo haber influido en las calificaciones y rendimiento académico de los alumnos. Objetivo: identificar la relación entre el NSE y el rendimiento académico de un grupo de estudiantes de licenciatura en enfermería durante la pandemia COVID-19. Metodología: estudio transversal, cuantitativo, analítico, con alumnos que tuvieron educación a distancia, se utilizó el instrumento denominado Nivel Socioeconómico (NSE) de la Asociación Mexicana de Agencias de Inteligencia de Mercado y Opinión Pública (AMAI), así como los promedios del semestre cursado en línea Resultados: participaron 167 alumnos, entre las variables de rendimiento académico y nivel socioeconómico se obtuvo un valor de p = 0.961, para las variables de sexo y estado civil se encontró asociación con un valor de p < 0.05. Conclusiones: no se identificó ninguna relación entre las variables del rendimiento académico y el nivel socioeconómico; sin embargo, otras variables como estado civil y sexo dieron significancia estadística, por lo que se sugiere ahondar en estas variables, así como su relación con el rendimiento académico.

Introduction: The socioeconomic level (SES) of families has a fundamental role in the academic performance of students, during the pandemic families with a low SES had fewer opportunities and increased inequalities due to economic and technical limitations, which could influence grades and academic performance. of the students Objective: To identify th e relationship between the SES and aca demic performance of nursing undergraduate students during COVID-19. Methodology: Cross-sectional, quantitative, analytical study with students who had distance education, the instrument called Socioeconomic Level (NSE) of the Mexican Association of Market Intelligence Agencies and Public Opinion (AMAI) was used. and the averages of the semester completed online. Results: 167 students participated, between the variables of academic performance and socioeconomic level a value of p = 0.961 was obtained, for the variables of sex, marital status an association was found with a p value less than 0.05. Conclusions: No relationship was identified between the variables of academic performance and socioeconomic level, however, other variables such as marital status and sex gave statistical significance, so it is suggested to delve into these variables as well as their relationship with academic performance.

Call to Action: Leveraging American Nurses Credentialing Center Nursing Continuing Professional Development Credit for Prior Learning Assessment-Part 1.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) provides rigorous and objective evidence of the quality of education that supports nursing professional practice. Accredited, competency-based education (CBE) that is outcome driven demonstrates the value of education to the nurse, to the profession, and to the patient. The ANCC as a global standard setter and innovator in NCPD has led this effort with the inception of the OB-CE Model©. Further, the ANCC has created a vision for CBE to be a preferred method for educational design and learner assessment for change. The ANCC NCPD accreditation program has led the charge for academic institutions to rethink their position on CBE and acceptance of accredited NCPD as evidence of prior learning for academic credit. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(8):341-343.].

Faculty Professional Development Strategies Supporting Increased Scholarship.

In this article, we describe the implementation of two nursing continuing professional development activities and a 15-week online Writing for Publication course for faculty using American Nurses Credentialing Center accreditation program criteria. The application of the criteria ensured quality continuing nursing education and assisted the provider unit in meeting its goals and outcomes. Evaluation data for the activities were collected and analyzed to determine whether the learning outcomes were met and to prepare course adjustments. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(3):121-129.].

ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accreditation and the Future of Nursing.

The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity outlines nine recommendations for achieving health equity in the United States through nursing expertise. This column will explore how organizations accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) can align the NCPD accreditation criteria to help meet recommendations 3 and 7 of The Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(4):149-151.].

Elevating Advanced Practice Provider Fellowships Through Accreditation.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) launched its newest credentialing program, Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation™ (APPFA). This credential will provide Advanced Practice Provider fellowships with the ability to seek and earn recognition for excellence against a set of evidence-based standards. Explore the five domains that make up APPFA and learn about a few highlighted standards. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(1):6-8.].

Reflexões sobre Formação em Saúde: trajetórias e aprendizados no percurso de mudanças / Reflections on Education in Health: trajectories and lessons learned in the course of changes

O tema da formação de profissionais da saúde tem nos acompanhado nas últimas décadas, com atualizações, quer no sentido de tornar o percurso mais preciso, quer no sentido de retomar questões que vão sendo secundarizadas pelo contexto. A segunda edição do livro "Reflexões sobre Formação em Saúde: trajetórias e aprendizados no percurso de mudanças" incluiu novos capítulos, revisão de alguns capítulos da primeira edição e a preservação de outros, cuja contribuição tinha caráter mais histórico. O resultado superou as expectativas. O conjunto de artigos traz contribuição significativa para as necessárias reflexões sobre as mudanças na formação dos profissionais da saúde nesse percurso de 20 anos das Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais (DCN). O ensino, seus paradigmas teóricos e metodológicos e as instituições de ensino, em si, são sempre produtos de um contexto, com o qual interagem. Sendo assim, pensar sobre os temas que interferem na formação é uma tarefa permanente das pessoas que têm inserções produtivas no "mundo da educação". Entre uma edição e outra, tivemos o advento da pandemia de Covid-19, que tornou ainda mais necessária a reflexão densa sobre o que temos feito no ensino e nos serviços para a formação dos profissionais da saúde. Na edição atual, mantivemos o prefácio escrito à primeira edição pelo Prof. Dr. Luiz Roberto Liza Curi e os 16 capítulos adicionais, todos escritos por especialistas em diferentes temáticas que atravessam os debates sobre a temática da formação em saúde, estão agrupados em duas seções: uma primeira com as bases epistêmicas e pontos de partida; e uma segunda, que denominamos pragmaticamente de percursos e aprendizagens. Estamos satisfeitos com o resultado, que traduz em parte uma rede de pensamento sobre políticas e iniciativas e no desenvolvimento de tecnologias para o ensino da saúde, principalmente para a formação das profissões da saúde. No percurso profissional e acadêmico, a avaliação dos cursos, a formulação e implementação de políticas, o ensino no cotidiano das instituições e nos serviços de saúde, há contribuições inovadoras ao longo da obra.

Physical assessment skills practised by critical care nurses: A cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Physical assessment skills are essential to clinical decision-making in nursing as they help nurses to identify and respond to patients' deterioration. Nurses develop confidence and can detect any out-of-range parameters in diagnosing and treating patients. Prior studies surveyed 120 skills but did not explicitly assess critical care. AIM: To determine the range of physical assessment skills practised by critical care nurses and their adoption factors. STUDY DESIGN: This study uses a cross-sectional survey design. A self-administered questionnaire evaluating 40 physical assessment skills was conducted with 133 staff nurses (response rate: 96.4%) in three critical care units at a Malaysian government hospital between November 2019 and January 2020. RESULTS: Most nurses applied 32 (80%) skills during every working shift, involving the vital signs and all body systems except the gastrointestinal system. Five skills (12.5%) were occasionally applied, while three skills (7.5%) were rarely applied or not part of most nurses' clinical practice. About 20% of the nurses did not routinely check the respiration rate. Medical and surgical intensive care unit nurses (U = 1129, p < .001) and nurses who had served over 10 years (H (2) = 9.60, p = .008) used more physical assessment skills than others. Nurses felt that continuing nursing education, participating in relevant courses and implementing standardised forms to record physical assessments would improve the application of such skills. CONCLUSION: Clinical practice in these critical care settings challenges the assertion that physical assessment is vital to critical care nursing roles. Concerns highlighted by the nurses should be addressed by nursing management so that the application of physical assessment skills can be enhanced, especially in critical care settings. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: The findings indicated that physical assessment skills in critical care need to be improved. Education and training should emphasise these skills.

Educação permanente no sistema único de saúde: concepções de profissionais da gestão e dos serviços / Continuing permanent education in the brazilian national health system: conceptions from management and care professionals / Educación continua en el sistema único de salud brasileño: concepciones de los profesionales de gestión y servicios

Este artigo pretende compreender as concepções de profissionais da gestão e dos serviços do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) sobre Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS), bem como seus desafios e potencialidades. Utilizou-se de grupo focal para coleta, seguido de análise lexical do tipo classificação hierárquica descendente com auxílio do software Iramuteq. Os resultados delinearam quatro classes: a) EPS - entendimentos e expectativas; b) entraves à EPS; c) ETSUS e EPS por meio de cursos e capacitações; e d) dispositivos de EPS: potencialidades e desafios. Os participantes apontaram equívocos de entendimentos acerca da EPS ao equipará-la à Educação Continuada (EC) voltada à transferência de conteúdo, com repercussões negativas na prática de EPS. Discute-se o risco em centralizar o responsável pela concretização dessa proposta, que deveria ser coletiva e compartilhada entre diferentes atores. Reivindica-se, portanto, uma produção colaborativa, que possa circular entre os envolvidos, de modo que cada um experimente esse lugar e se aproprie da complexidade de interações propiciadas pela Educação Permanente em Saúde.(AU)

This article aims to understand the conceptions of professionals from the management and services of the Unified Health System (SUS) on Permanent Education in Health (EPS), as well as its challenges and potential. A focus group was used for data collection, followed by a lexical analysis of the descending hierarchical classification type using the Iramuteq software. The results delineated four classes: a) EPS - understandings and expectations; b) obstacles to EPS; c) ETSUS and EPS by courses and training; and d) EPS devices: potentialities and challenges. Participants pointed out misunderstandings about EPS, when equating it with Continuing Education (CE) focused on content transfer, with negative repercussions on EPS practice. The risk of centralizing the person responsible for implementing this proposal, which should be collective and shared among different actors, is discussed. Therefore, a collaborative production is claimed for, which can circulate among those involved, so that each one experiences this place and appropriates the complexity of interactions provided by Permanent Education in Health.(AU)

Este artículo tiene por objetivo comprender las concepciones de los profesionales de la gestión y servicios del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) sobre Educación Continua en Salud (EPS), así como sus desafíos y potencialidades. Se utilizó un grupo focal para la recolección de datos, seguido por un análisis léxico del tipo clasificación jerárquica descendente con la ayuda del software Iramuteq. Los resultados delinearon cuatro clases: a) EPS: entendimientos y expectativas, b) Barreras para EPS, c) ETSUS y EPS a través de cursos y capacitación, y d) Dispositivos EPS: potencialidades y desafíos. Los participantes informaron que existen malentendidos sobre EPS al equipararla a Educación Continua, con repercusiones negativas en la práctica de EPS, orientada a la transferencia de contenidos. Se discute el riesgo de elegir a un solo organismo como responsable de implementar esta propuesta colectiva, que debería ser colectiva y compartida entre los diferentes actores. Se aboga por un liderazgo colaborativo, que pueda circular entre los involucrados, para que cada uno experimente este lugar y se apropie de la complejidad de interacciones que brinda la Educación Continua en Salud.(AU)

Racism in Nursing.

The American Nurses Association has issued a draft position statement on racism in nursing. This historic step has the goal of facilitating emancipatory nursing practice that ®ill both unveil structural systems that perpetuate racism in nursing and create ne® approaches to nursing education, research, and practice. The objective is to ultimately tackle persistent problems of health disparities and create equitable environments for education, research, and practice in nursing. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2022;53(11):481-482.].

Intervenção educativa sobre competências gerenciais com enfermeiros da Estratégia Saúde da Família / Intervención educativa sobre competencias administrativas con enfermeros de la Estrategia Salud de la Familia / Educational intervention on managerial skills with nurses from Family Health Strategy

Resumo Objetivo Apreender como enfermeiros da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) percebem uma intervenção educativa sobre competências gerenciais. Métodos Pesquisa qualitativa compreensiva do tipo intervenção, operacionalizada em seis encontros semanais. Participaram 14 enfermeiros que trabalhavam em equipes da ESF de um município da região Sul do Brasil. Os dados foram coletados após o término da intervenção, mediante a realização de grupo focal e analisados de acordo com os pressupostos da Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados. Resultados No componente consequências do modelo paradigmático da Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados emergiu a categoria: "Aprimorando competências gerenciais entre enfermeiros da ESF", sustentada por duas subcategorias: Potencialidades da intervenção para o aprimoramento de competências gerenciais e Benefícios da intervenção sobre competências gerenciais no trabalho dos enfermeiros. Conclusão Os enfermeiros perceberam a intervenção educativa como importante estratégia de educação permanente para aprimoramento de suas competências gerenciais, avaliaram positivamente a metodologia escolhida e os conteúdos trabalhados, considerando a sua aplicabilidade no contexto da prática profissional.

Resumen Objetivo Comprender de qué forma enfermeros de la Estrategia Salud de la Familia (ESF) perciben una intervención educativa sobre competencias administrativas, Métodos Estudio cualitativo comprensivo tipo intervención, realizado en seis encuentros semanales. Participaron 14 enfermeros que trabajaban en equipos de la ESF de un municipio de la región sur de Brasil. Los datos fueron recopilados después de finalizar la intervención, mediante la realización de un grupo focal y analizados de acuerdo con los presupuestos de la teoría fundamentada en los datos. Resultados En el componente consecuencias del modelo paradigmático de la teoría fundamentada en los datos, surgió la categoría "Perfeccionando competencias administrativas entre enfermeros de la ESF", basada en dos subcategorías: Potencialidad de la intervención para el perfeccionamiento de competencias administrativas y Beneficios de la intervención sobre competencias administrativas en el trabajo de los enfermeros. Conclusión Los enfermeros percibieron la intervención educativa como una importante estrategia de educación permanente para el perfeccionamiento de sus competencias administrativas, evaluaron de forma positiva la metodología escogida y los contenidos trabajados, y fue considerada aplicable en el contexto de la práctica profesional.

Abstract Objective To learn how nurses from Family Health Strategy (FHS) perceive an educational intervention on managerial skills. Methods This is a comprehensive qualitative intervention research, carried out in six weekly meetings. Fourteen nurses who worked in FHS teams from a municipality in the southern region of Brazil participated. Data were collected after the end of intervention, through a focus group and analyzed according to the Grounded Theory assumptions. Results In the component consequences of the paradigm model of Grounded Theory, the category "Improving managerial skills among FHS nurses" emerged, supported by the subcategories "Potentials of intervention to improve managerial skills" and "Benefits of intervention on managerial skills in nurses' work". Conclusion Nurses perceived the educational intervention as an important continuing education strategy to improve their managerial skills, positively assessed the chosen methodology and the contents worked, considering its applicability in the context of professional practice.

Data-Based Self-awareness as the Foundation for Effective Leadership.

The AONL Nurse Executive Fellowship supports nurses who are new to an executive role in developing critical executive competencies. Participants engage in an in-depth specialized assessment process to help them understand themselves and the impact on their leadership. Learnings from the 1st 2 cohorts of fellowship participants provide insight into challenges faced by new executives and how self-awareness can improve performance to address those challenges.

Application of telemedicine in the COVID-19 epidemic: An analysis of Gansu Province in China.

This paper analyzes the application of various telemedicine services in Gansu Province, China during the COVID-19 epidemic, and summarizes the experiences with these services. In addition, the satisfaction levels of patients and doctors with the application of telemedicine in COVID-19 were investigated, the deficiencies of telemedicine in Gansu were determined, and recommendations for modification were proposed. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has broken out in China, and Gansu Province in Northwest of China has not been spared. To date, there are 91 local COVID-19 cases and 42 imported cases. 109 hospitals were selected as designated hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak, and most of them were secondary hospitals. However, it was unsatisfactory that the ability of medical services is relatively low in most of secondary hospitals and primary hospitals. Therefore, we helped the secondary hospitals cope with COVID-19 by means of remote consultation, long-distance education, telemedicine question and answer (Q&A). Our practical experience shows that telemedicine can be widely used during the COVID-19 epidemic, especially in developing countries and areas with lagging medical standards.