title: The effect of unit-based simulation on nurses' identification of deteriorating patients.
abstract: Patients are admitted to healthcare organizations with multiple, complex conditions that can lead to acute deterioration events. It is imperative that nurses are adequately trained to recognize and respond appropriately to these events to ensure positive patient outcomes. The purpose of this pilot research study was to examine the effects of a unit-based, high-fidelity simulation initiative on cardiovascular step-down unit registered nurses' identification and management of deteriorating patients.
authors.affiliation: Jocelyn Disher, MSN RN, is Nurse Educator for Preventive Cardiology, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Angela Burgum, RN, is Critical Care Float Nurse specializing in Cardiovascular ICU, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Anisha Desai, BSN, RN, is Unit Nurse Educator for a Cardiovascular Step-down unit, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Cynthia Fallon, BSN, RN, ONC, is Shift Nurse Manager for Outpatient Infusion, Saint Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Patricia L. Hart, PhD, RN, is Assistant Professor of Nursing at Kennesaw State University, Georgia. Kathie Aduddell, EdD, RN, is Associate Professor of Nursing at Kennesaw State University, Georgia.
authors.forename: Jocelyn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Disher
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Burgum
authors.forename: Anisha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fallon
authors.forename: Patricia L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Hart
authors.forename: Kathie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Aduddell
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D018450:Disease Progression; D057209:Hospital Rapid Response Team; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D008348:Manikins; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010360:Patient Transfer; D010865:Pilot Projects; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires