title: Comparison of Online and Traditional Basic Life Support Renewal Training Methods for Registered Professional Nurses.
abstract: Basic Life Support certification for nursing staff is achieved through various training methods. This study compared three American Heart Association training methods for nurses seeking Basic Life Support renewal: a traditional classroom approach and two online options. Findings indicate that online methods for Basic Life Support renewal deliver cost and time savings, while maintaining positive learning outcomes, satisfaction, and confidence level of participants.
authors.affiliation: Tara M. Serwetnyk, MS, RN-BC, is Nurse Educator/Consultant, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Kristi Filmore, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, is Nurse Educator/Consultant, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Stephanie VonBacho, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, is Director, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Robert Cole, PhD, is Associate Professor, University of Rochester School of Nursing, New York. Cindy Miterko, BSN, RN, is Research Nurse, Clinical Nursing Research Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Caitlin Smith, MEd, is Online Learning Specialist, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York. Charlene M. Smith, DNS, MSEd, WHNP, RN-BC, CNE, ANEF, is Consultant, Center for Nursing Professional Development, University of Rochester Medical Center, New York.
authors.forename: Tara M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Serwetnyk
authors.forename: Kristi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Filmore
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: VonBacho
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cole
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Miterko
authors.forename: Caitlin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Charlene M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D020375:Education, Distance; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States