Acquisition and Maintenance of Competencies Through Simulati... : Advances in Neonatal ... - 0 views
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Neonatal nurse practitioners from novice to expert attend a didactic review of high-risk, low volume occurrences (such as recognition and treatment of various cardiac arrhythmias and utilization of a defibrillator in an emergency situation), followed by a procedure lab where participants can demonstrate mastery of all technical skills
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practitioners are then placed in multidisciplinary teams and undergo several advanced level simulations followed by video-debriefing sessions which allow for further evaluation of their knowledge base, critical thinking, leadership and communication abilities, team performance, and technical skills performance in critical situations.
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This article will review the evidence supporting simulation, define the core elements of health care simulation, describe the bodies that regulate advanced practice nursing, identify the principle areas in which neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) must maintain proficiency and expertise, and illustrate how simulation is utilized in acquisition, maintenance and competency evaluation for NNPs