Staging a mock trial: educating nurses on the importance of documenting critical values.
For nurse educators teaching about policies, choosing an interactive approach is vital. One such method is a mock trial. This article describes the process to present a mock trial to emphasize the importance of documenting critical values. This strategy emphasizes learner participation and offers a real-life scenario in a safe, simulated environment.
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA, USA. dyan_troxel@bshsi.org
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