title: The Traveling Salvation Show. A performance-centered skills fair.
abstract: This article examines a successful, innovative, and cost-effective approach to reviewing high-risk/low frequency skills for critical care units in an 800-bed healthcare system. Benner's (1984) Novice to Expert concept was used in the development of a performance-centered learning experience that encouraged critical thinking. "The Traveling Salvation Show" incorporated games, music, and brightly colored posters into a relaxed, flexible atmosphere to involve the learner in hands-on practice and review of high-risk/low frequency skills to meet Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations guidelines.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Byrum
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Rudisill
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Singletary
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D003422:Critical Care; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005717:Games, Experimental; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*