title: Implementing a critical care course for ward nurses.
abstract: This article describes the setting up and evaluation of a course for ward-based nurses, which is designed to improve their skills in caring for highly dependent patients. The authors suggest such courses can increase nurses' confidence and competence and, as well as enhancing care, can improve communication with senior staff about issues of concern.
authors.affiliation: Canterbury Christ Church University College. b.b.oriordan@cant.ac.uk
authors.forename: Bernadette
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: O'Riordan
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: McArthur-Rouse
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014146:Training Support; D006113:United Kingdom