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- Title
Testing nursing staff competencies using an online education module.
- Authors
Beavis, Jenny; Morgan, Jodie; Pickering, Janice
- Abstract
Background Since the introduction of an annual skill assessment in 2000, the mandatory completion of assessments has provided staff with ongoing professional development and has reinforced knowledge of organisational policy and procedure. Whilst staff have consistently achieved the target of 100% successful completion, growth ofthe service and workforce has increased the demands on educators. An increased trend to part-time work called for more flexibility from both educators and staff to deliver and complete assessments. The educators took on the challenge of introducing an online skill assessment with the objective of reducing the time required of educators to conduct the assessment and to improve accessibility for staff. Method Internet-based, open-source education software was used to create an online assessment package. A bank of 100 questions was formulated relating to organisation and departmental policies, drug and fluid calculations and dialysis specific medications.The questions were reviewed for relevance and ambiguity. Individual assessments comprised 20 selected questions. The time taken in the delivery, processing and completion of assessments was reviewed. Results The onhne tool has made for easier delivery of education. There was a substantial improvement in time required for delivery, assessment and feedback. Staff response to the assessment method was positive. Conclusion As a result ofthe improvement in efficiency of education delivery and the positive response of staff, this tool will be used for future skill assessments, and will be able to include a wider network of regional staff.
- Publication
Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 2012, Vol 8, Issue 1, p31
- ISSN
1832-3804
- Publication type
Academic Journal