Roberts Susan T, Vignato Julie A, Moore Joan L, Madden Carol A
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program, MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA 92056, USA.
J Nurs Educ. 2009 Aug;48(8):460-4. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090518-05. Epub 2009 May 28.
Freshman nursing students returning for their second semester after summer break benefited by reviewing previously learned clinical skills presented in a Skills-a-Thon. Skills stations were established and facilitated by faculty and senior students. Senior students were first trained in mentoring and specific steps in skills competencies. Freshman students demonstrated skills in various mock clinical situations including catheter insertion, sterile dressings, medications, and physical assessment. The strategy reinforced learning and provided an opportunity for students to experience risk-free skills performance among peers. Freshman students gained proficiency and appreciated guidance by senior students without the pressures of testing. Seniors benefited from a condensed version of the program to review their own skills prior to the event. Responses were positive, with students reporting improved performance and confidence with hands-on application in a non-threatening environment. Nursing faculty observed improvement in skill performance and competence, and plan to offer future events.
在暑假后返回第二学期的大一护理专业学生，通过复习技能马拉松中展示的先前所学临床技能而受益。技能站由教师和高年级学生设立并提供指导。高年级学生首先接受了指导和技能能力具体步骤的培训。大一学生在各种模拟临床情境中展示技能，包括导管插入、无菌敷料、用药和体格检查。该策略强化了学习，并为学生提供了一个在同龄人中进行无风险技能操作的机会。大一学生在没有测试压力的情况下提高了熟练程度，并感谢高年级学生的指导。高年级学生从该项目的精简版中受益，在活动前复习了自己的技能。反馈是积极的，学生们报告说在无威胁的环境中进行实践应用时，表现和信心都有所提高。护理教师观察到技能表现和能力有所提升，并计划在未来举办类似活动。
