Carol Pehotsky

Effects of an Educational Program on Perceived Value and Barriers to Certification

Methods: Perianesthesia nurses completed the Perceived Value of Certification (©CCI, 18 items, score range 1-4; <3, higher value) and Perceived Barriers to Certification (13 items, score range 0-10; higher score, greater barriers) scales pre-post a 47-day self-study education program. Education included testing information, daily questions/answers regarding perianesthesia knowledge, and independent clinical study materials. Nurse demographics and scale scores were compared pre-post education using chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests (categorical data) or twosample t-tests (continuous data).

Patient Satisfaction – Putting Patients at the Heart of Our Care

Team Leaders: Monique Witcher, RN; Carol Pehotsky, MSN, RN, CPAN, ACNS-BC Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio Team Members: Karen Graves, RN, CNOR; Lidiya Brown, LPN; Sara Shubert, RN; Renee Blankenburg, BSN, RN; Michelle Bowman; Cherryl Chapman; Maria Dzurisin, RN; Alice Florence; Judith Hill, RN; Sonyika Hines, MSN, RN; Diane Janakovich, RN; Linda Marr, RN; Susan Mastrandrea, BSN, RN; Eleanora Pascu; Betty Walker

All Hands on Deck! ASPAN’s Recommended Competencies as a Framework for Annual Competency Assessment

Each of ASPAN’s Recommended Competencies were reviewed to determine the most effective method of delivery. Three methods were identified: unit based hands-on training utilizing staff nurses as “train-the-trainers” to educate all staff; paper-based self-studies utilizing ASPAN’s Competency Based Orientation content and tests; and computer-based online educational modules that include educational content with testing for competency.