title: Evaluation of basic arrhythmia knowledge retention and clinical application by registered nurses.
abstract: The purpose of this descriptive study was to evaluate knowledge retention over time and clinical application of basic arrhythmia knowledge following exposure to an orientation program. Data showed significant differences in knowledge retention at 4 weeks and clinical application in rhythm identification using simulation at 3 months.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. lsumner@partners.org
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sumner
authors.forename: Sheila M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: Lin-Ti
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McAdams
authors.forename: Dorothy A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D016730:Program Development; D013192:Staff Development; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States