QSEN Teaching Strategy: Sponge relay and Cardiac Output Kathleen A. Morales, PhD, RN, CNE Cynthia E. Johnson, PhD, RN Carrie Barr, RN, MSN Key words: Cardiac function; innovative teaching, active learning Competency Category(s): Evidence-based practice, patient-centered care Learner Level(s): Pre-licensure BSN Learning setting(s): Classroom Strategy Type: Hands-on learning activity Learning Objectives: Evidence-based practice (EBP) and patient-centered care (PCC), and safety were the objectives for this learning activity: Knowledge: (EBP) Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes, explain the role of evidence in determining best available clinical practice, explain the role of best practice in clinical practice. (PCC) Integrate understanding of the dimensions of care in the patient with cardiac dysfunction while providing information, physical comfort, and emotional support. Provide safe and effective care to the client experiencing cardiac dysfunction. Skills: (EBP) Base individualized plan on patient values, clinical expertise and evidence. (PCC) Provide patient-centered care for a patient with cardiac dysfunction while considering patient values, preferences and expressed needs. Attitudes: (EBP) Value the need for continuous improvement in clinical practice. (PCC) Value the expertise with own health and symptoms. patient’s Strategy Overview: This interactive hands-on learning activity was developed as part of a senior level adult-health course to provide understanding on advanced cardiac concepts such pre-load and afterload. The
QSEN Teaching Strategy: Sponge relay and Cardiac Output Kathleen A. Morales, PhD, RN, CNE Cynthia E. Johnson, PhD, RN Carrie Barr, RN, MSN Key words: Cardiac function; innovative teaching, active learning Competency Category(s): Evidence-based practice, patient-centered care Learner Level(s): Pre-licensure BSN Learning setting(s): Classroom Strategy Type: Hands-on learning activity Learning Objectives: Evidence-based practice (EBP) and patient-centered care (PCC), and safety were the objectives for this learning activity: Knowledge: (EBP) Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes, explain the role of evidence in determining best available clinical practice, explain the role of best practice in clinical practice. (PCC) Integrate understanding of the dimensions of care in the patient with cardiac dysfunction while providing information, physical comfort, and emotional support. Provide safe and effective care to the client experiencing cardiac dysfunction. Skills: (EBP) Base individualized plan on patient values, clinical expertise and evidence. (PCC) Provide patient-centered care for a patient with cardiac dysfunction while considering patient values, preferences and expressed needs. Attitudes: (EBP) Value the need for continuous improvement in clinical practice. (PCC) Value the patient’s expertise with own health and symptoms. Strategy Overview: This interactive hands-on learning activity was developed as part of a senior level adult-health course to provide understanding on advanced cardiac concepts such pre-load and afterload. The
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