title: Simulation Improves Nurses' Adherence With Stroke Quality Measures.
abstract: Simulation engages nurses in learning within a safe environment. This teaching method evaluates both skill and knowledge attainment, but evaluating the impact on patient outcomes after a simulation training event is limited. This article reviews the impact simulation training had on nurses' adherence to stroke quality measures.
authors.affiliation: Sara Knippa, MS, RN, CCRN, is Clinical Nurse Educator, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora. Stephanie Cox, MS, RN, CCRN, is Quality Improvement Specialist, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora. Mary Beth Flynn Makic, PhD, RN, CNS, CCNS, FAAN, is Research Nurse Scientist, Critical Care, University of Colorado Hospital, and Associate Professor, College of Nursing, University of Colorado, Aurora.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Knippa
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: Mary Beth Flynn
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Makic
mesh_terms: D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008348:Manikins; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D016544:Patient Simulation; D058996:Quality Improvement; D013192:Staff Development; D020521:Stroke / Q000188:drug therapy*