Teaching nursing students to critically evaluate electronic fetal monitor tracings.
Evaluation of electronic fetal monitor (EFM) tracings is challenging for nursing students and novice perinatal nurses. Use of a standardized nursing process tool facilitates recognition of electronic fetal monitoring patterns and application of appropriate nursing interventions. Feedback from expert nurses and nursing instructors validates students' critical thinking skills.
Mahley
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Research College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA.
Witt
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Beckmann
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CA
D000704:Analysis of Variance; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017283:Neonatal Nursing / Q000193:education*; D009737:Nursing Records; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D013664:Teaching Materials