Date of Graduation
Fall 12-16-2016
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Abstract
Abstract
The purpose of this Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) project was to reduce gaps in nursing knowledge through staff education. Guided by the CNL theme of educator and information manager, the goals were to increase PreAdmission Testing (PAT) nurses’ knowledge of severe/critical aortic stenosis (AS), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure and patient selection, and satisfaction with knowledge by 10%. Rapid growth of the TAVR program has contributed to a gap in nursing knowledge leading to inconsistent patient care and education. An educational program was developed and spread through a series of Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles. Pre- and post- implementation surveys were conducted. Instructional methods included brief individual training sessions, use of a TAVR video, educational packets, wall posters, and a formal one-hour inservice. Results show an average improvement of 26%–52% of "good" to "excellent" responses to survey questions. Project goals were exceeded in each area. Recommendations include further expansion of educational program to other units providing care for TAVR patients.
Recommended Citation
Canale, Alberta Lynn, "Improving Preadmission Testing Nurses' Knowledge of Aortic Stenosis and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement" (2016). Master's Projects and Capstones. 426.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/426
Included in
Critical Care Nursing Commons, Nursing Administration Commons, Other Nursing Commons, Perioperative, Operating Room and Surgical Nursing Commons
