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- Title
Reconceptualizing Nursing Orientation: Reducing Cognitive Load to Improve Learner Outcomes.
- Authors
Kissel, Katherine; Filipek, Christine
- Abstract
Purpose/goals: Using cognitive load theory, a mixed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/Coronary Care Unit (CCU) revised an orientation program from a bolused to interspersed model, aiming to improve knowledge retention and learner satisfaction. Relevant learning theory, challenges and successes will be reviewed. Session description: Hiring novice nurses into critical care units poses challenges pertaining to learner retention and comprehension despite the provision of rigorous orientation programs, largely due to the need for the acquisition of a vast body of speciality knowledge and the natural development of clinical competency (Chestnutt & Everhart, 2007; Maguire, 2013). Though nursing literature examining cognitive load theory within the orientation period was not found, it is noted that this perspective recognizes the limitations of cognitive processing and memory capacity when new learning occurs (Weidman & Baker, 2015). Utilizing this theoretical perspective, we will describe the revision of an orientation program from that of bolused to interspersed delivery in one mixed 10-bed adult medical-surgical intensive care unit (ICU) and seven-bed coronary care unit (CCU) in Calgary, completed in fall 2014. Evaluation of learner and primary care provider satisfaction with program revision will be reviewed. Learning outcomes: 1. Identify relevant learning theory and processes impacting learner retention and comprehension during the orientation process. 2. Define and identify the advantages of adopting an interspersed approach to orientation delivery in a mixed Intensive Care and Coronary Care Unit. 3. Describe the process undertaken and challenges overcome for one unit to adopt an interspersed approach to orientation program delivery.
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Critical Care Nursing, 2017, Vol 28, Issue 2, p36
- ISSN
2368-8653
- Publication type
Academic Journal