title: Nursing grand rounds as a medium for the continuing education of nurses.
abstract: Grand rounds are an educational technique used by the medical profession, yet only sporadically used in nursing. When grand round are employed, knowledge can be disseminated on a consistent basis. No literature was found detailing the effectiveness and value of such programs. This article describes a small pilot study that assessed the effect on knowledge and the perceived value of a nursing grand rounds (NGR) format. To measure these two concepts, those who attended the inaugural NGR presentation were given a posttest and an assessment survey 1 year after the presentation. The posttest focused on key concepts presented, and the survey rated perceived value and knowledge on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Results demonstrated positive knowledge acquisition and a high perceived value. This assessment review lends support to the use of institutional NGR as a means of continuing education and professional advancement.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, University of North Carolina Hospitals, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA.
authors.forename: Eric S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Wolak
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cairns
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D008708:Methemoglobinemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009657:North Carolina; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D020377:Self Efficacy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires