John Barrett, Frances S. Shofer, Gwen Baraniecki-Zwil, Kyle Flattery, Christy Moore, Nova Panebianco
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Abstract
Introduction
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a critical skill for nurse practitioners (NPs), yet evidence on workshop effectiveness is limited. This study evaluates an introductory POCUS workshop’s impact on NP confidence.
Methods
An 8-hour hands-on workshop covering 6 POCUS modalities was conducted at a national conference. Confidence (4-point Likert scale) was measured pre-, post-, and 3 months post-workshop.
Results
Among 40 participants, confidence significantly improved post-workshop (overall +1.30, P < .0001) and was sustained at 3 months.
Conclusion
Workshops improve NP confidence in POCUS; however, ongoing training and institutional support are vital for clinical integration.
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