Journal article
Promoting skill building and confidence in freshman nursing students with a "Skills-a-Thon"
The Journal of nursing education, Vol.48(8), pp.460-464
08/2009
DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20090518-05
PMID: 19681536
Abstract
Freshman nursing students returning for their second semester after summer break benefited by reviewing previously learned clinical skills presented in a Skills-a-Thon. Skills stations were established and facilitated by faculty and senior students. Senior students were first trained in mentoring and specific steps in skills competencies. Freshman students demonstrated skills in various mock clinical situations including catheter insertion, sterile dressings, medications, and physical assessment. The strategy reinforced learning and provided an opportunity for students to experience risk-free skills performance among peers. Freshman students gained proficiency and appreciated guidance by senior students without the pressures of testing. Seniors benefited from a condensed version of the program to review their own skills prior to the event. Responses were positive, with students reporting improved performance and confidence with hands-on application in a non-threatening environment. Nursing faculty observed improvement in skill performance and competence, and plan to offer future events.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Promoting skill building and confidence in freshman nursing students with a "Skills-a-Thon"
- Creators
- Susan T Roberts - Licensed Vocational Nursing Program, MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA. sroberts@miracosta.eduJulie A VignatoJoan L MooreCarol A Madden
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of nursing education, Vol.48(8), pp.460-464
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.3928/01484834-20090518-05
- PMID
- 19681536
- ISSN
- 0148-4834
- eISSN
- 1938-2421
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/2009
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984064166102771
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