Prelicensure nursing student perceptions of observed structured clinical examination to assess intravenous medication administration competency

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.12.010

Michelle Kaulback Ed.D, MSN , Daniel Bileth DNP, MSN , Nancy Barker Ed.D, MSN , Christine M Thomas PhD, MSN , Adrienne Wharry DNP, MSN , Eunice Park-Clinton DNP, MSN

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Abstract

Background

Intravenous medication has the highest occurrence of medication errors, while opportunities for prelicensure nursing students to practice intravenous medication administration throughout clinical experiences are limited. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) supports safe practice by adopting repeated practice in a safe environment under supervision.

Aim

The aim of this study was to understand prelicensure nursing students' perceptions after participation in an OSCE related to intravenous medication administration competency.

Methods

After completing the OSCE a convenience sample of prelicensure nursing students (n=8) participated in focus group utilizing a qualitative study design. Colaizzi's data analysis process was utilized, and themes were identified.

Results

Several themes were identified after analysis of the qualitative data that included feelings regarding the OSCE, transition to practice, and testing distractions.

Conclusion

The OSCE is an excellent way to assess students’ preparedness for skills that are frequently encountered in the clinical setting upon program completion and prevent clinical errors that can result in patient harm.

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执照前护理专业学生对评估静脉用药能力的结构化临床观察考试的看法

背景静脉给药是药物错误发生率最高的，而准护士学生在临床实践中静脉给药的机会是有限的。目的：结构化临床检查（欧安组织）通过在安全的环境下进行重复的实践来支持安全实践。目的本研究旨在了解执业前护生参加欧安组织（OSCE）后对静脉给药能力的认知。方法在完成OSCE后，采用定性研究设计，抽取便利样本（n=8）参加焦点小组。利用Colaizzi的数据分析过程，确定主题。在对定性数据进行分析后，确定了几个主题，包括对欧安组织的感受、向实践的过渡和测试干扰。结论：OSCE是评估学生在项目完成后在临床环境中经常遇到的技能准备情况和防止可能导致患者伤害的临床错误的极好方法。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty