Pediatric code readiness: practice is the key.
Nurses caring for children in an acute care setting may be faced with a pediatric emergency. Being prepared is essential. This article describes the development of a program that gives nurses the opportunity to transfer their knowledge and skill into practice. Nurses who participate in this program report feeling more confident to provide lifesaving measures.
Monachino
AnneMarie
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Clinical Level IV, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. monachino@email.chop.edu
D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards; D010414:Pennsylvania