Pharmacology program produces results.
A traditional inservice pharmacology program presented problems for the participants, educators, and head nurses and, despite the program, a significant number of medication errors occurred. A new program, based on principles of adult education, has had positive effects on patient care and is viewed favorably by educators and participants. The results suggest that competency-based education in other areas could have similar benefits.
D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration; D008508:Medication Errors; D009518:New York; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education; D010600:Pharmacology / Q000193:education*