Comparison of Online and Traditional Basic Life Support Renewal Training Methods for Registered Professional Nurses

Authors

Tara Servetnyk, University of Rochester Medical Center
Kristi Filmore, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow
Stephanie VonBacho, University of Rochester Medical Center
Robert Cole, University of Rochester School of Nursing
Cindy Miterko, University of Rochester Medical Center
Caitlin Smith, University of Rochester Medical Center
Charlene Smith, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2015

Keywords

fsc2016

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.

DOI

10.1097/NND.0000000000000201

Publication Information

Servetnyk, Tara; Filmore, Kristi; VonBacho, Stephanie; Cole, Robert; Miterko, Cindy; Smith, Caitlin; and Smith, Charlene (2015). "Comparison of Online and Traditional Basic Life Support Renewal Training Methods for Registered Professional Nurses." Journal for Nurses in Professional Development 31.6, E1-E10.

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