{"title":"Issues Around Ethics.","authors":"Patricia S Yoder-Wise","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260820-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260820-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 10","pages":"439-440"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149117369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annetta L Sipes, Laurie Charles, Stacey A Mitchell
{"title":"Mobile Simulation: Expanding Forensic Nursing Education to Underserved Regions.","authors":"Annetta L Sipes, Laurie Charles, Stacey A Mitchell","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260505-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260505-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Forensic nursing bridges the health care and legal systems by delivering person-centered, trauma-informed care to survivors of violence while collecting samples that may be used as evidence. Maintaining competence requires ongoing evaluation of clinical and communication skills, especially for those in underserved regions, who face barriers such as isolation, limited resources, and education gaps.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A forensic mobile simulation unit was developed to deliver onsite experiential education. Three simulation training sessions were conducted across rural regions, with 2- to 3-day programs that included hands-on patient encounters with simulated patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mobile unit supports forensic nurses through tailored simulations covering the health care response to sexual assault, forensic photography, trauma-informed communication, and nonfatal strangulation. Nurses showed improvements in knowledge retention, communication skills, and confidence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Mobile simulation offers a convenient, scalable approach supporting forensic nurses and providing continuing education. This mobile simulation-based education bridges geographic and educational gaps while improving patient safety and clinical proficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"450-456"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148450171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improving Suicide Screening for Patients in Outpatient Adolescent Medicine.","authors":"Nicole Williams, Gina Juliano","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260506-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260506-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents in the United States, highlighting the importance of early identification of suicide risk in health care settings. The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) instrument is a validated screening tool designed to identify suicide risk in pediatric populations.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A quality improvement project was conducted to develop and implement a standardized clinical workflow to support staff in the administration of the ASQ screening tool and improve screening compliance in an outpatient adolescent medicine clinic. The goal of the project was to increase screening compliance to 95% of eligible patients within 8 weeks of implementation. The interventions included implementing a clinical workflow and providing staff education.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Screening compliance improved after implementation of the workflow and staff education, indicating that standardized processes and clear clinical guidance can improve adherence to suicide screening practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings support the use of structured workflows and staff training to enhance suicide risk screening in out-patient pediatric settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"473-476"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148762446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma E Newton, Avital Rech, Allison Kaelblein, Nicole Mushero
{"title":"An Educational Intervention to Improve Knowledge of Nurses Caring for Patients Experiencing Incarceration.","authors":"Emma E Newton, Avital Rech, Allison Kaelblein, Nicole Mushero","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260506-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260506-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Incarcerated people have high rates of chronic health conditions but receive care from staff who have limited training on their unique medical, legal, and ethical care needs. There are few documented educational nursing interventions related to the care of incarcerated patients.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The authors created and disseminated a brief educational intervention for nurses on the care needs unique to incarcerated patients and subsequently surveyed the nurses to determine their comfort level and knowledge of best practices when caring for this population.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nurses completed a post-education survey that showed 90% or greater accuracy on knowledge questions. In addition, 90% of nurses agreed that the session increased their comfort when caring for incarcerated patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Brief educational interventions can substantially improve knowledge and comfort in caring for incarcerated patients. Short modules are easily incorporated into routine education and are an effective strategy for enhancing care practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148978426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of a Car Seat Education Program in Enhancing Car Seat Knowledge and Confidence Among Nurses in Family Birthing Centers: A Quasi-experimental Study.","authors":"YiChien Lee, Li-Wei Chou, Wei-Wen Wu","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260619-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260619-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 38% of children who died in motor vehicle crashes were unrestrained, and improper use of car seats and gaps in caregiver education remain ongoing concerns. Nurses frequently do not have structured, evidence-based education in car seat safety. The Car Seat Education Program (CSEP) was developed to improve nurses' perceived confidence in providing accurate car seat guidance.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A quasi-experimental, two-group pretest-posttest design was used. Ninety-six nurses participated in either an experimental group completing the CSEP or a control group completing self-oriented learning. The Car Seat Confidence Scale was administered pre-intervention and post-intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, <i>t</i> tests, chi-square tests, and a generalized estimating equation model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant group-by-time interaction demonstrated greater improvement in the experimental group. Scores increased by 15.38% in the experimental group, with no significant change in the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CSEP significantly improved nurses' perceived confidence in car seat education. Integrating structured car seat education into routine nursing education is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148978381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Educational Needs and Educator Competencies of Infection Control Nurses.","authors":"Sumeyye Kemik, Gonul Bodur","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260720-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260720-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Infection control nurses play a key educational role in health care settings, supporting infection prevention and control practices. However, research on their educational needs and teaching competencies is limited. This study examined the educational needs of infection control nurses and their use of educator competencies in continuing nursing education activities delivered within health care institutions.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This descriptive, cross-sectional nationwide study included 403 infection control nurses in Turkey. Data were collected with an Information Form, an Educational Needs Assessment Form, and the Teaching Skills Scale. Descriptive statistics, <i>t</i> tests, analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation analyses were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The greatest educational needs were noted for teaching skills and infection control in support services, with more moderate needs identified in surveillance and legal aspects. Although educator competency scores were high, participants continued to report the need for structured orientation and ongoing professional development. Teaching was mainly lecture-based, with limited use of interactive methods. Teaching skill scores were associated with age, education, and experience.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite active educational roles, infection control nurses continue to report the need for professional development and educator preparation. Strengthening structured continuing nursing education systems is essential to improving training in infection prevention and control.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148978419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seoung-Joo Kim, Bo-Yeon Lee, Heui-Kyeong Kwon, Jin-Young Jung, Nam-Ju Lee
{"title":"Development of the CLEAR Program to Bridge the Theory-Practice Gap for New Graduate Nurses.","authors":"Seoung-Joo Kim, Bo-Yeon Lee, Heui-Kyeong Kwon, Jin-Young Jung, Nam-Ju Lee","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260706-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260706-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>New graduate nurses often face challenges in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. This study developed and evaluated the Case-based Learning, Experiential Analysis & Application, and Reflection (CLEAR) program, a structured experiential learning model based on Kolb's theory, to facilitate their early adaptation.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A single-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 30 new graduate nurses. The 8-week program, developed using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model, integrated case-based learning, experiential analysis, clinical application, and structured reflection.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Practical knowledge and clinical readiness improved significantly (<i>p</i> < .001). Although total organizational socialization scores remained stable, subdomains showed mixed results: self-efficacy and job satisfaction significantly increased, whereas self-perceived job performance declined, reflecting a \"reality check\" and recalibration of self-appraisal. Educational satisfaction was high.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CLEAR program effectively transformed abstract knowledge into actionable clinical competence. The findings indicate that an integrated experiential learning approach-combining case-based learning, clinical application, and structured reflection-supports safe transition and professional growth.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148978428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Minkyung Park, Su Mi Chae, Hyejung Lee, Ari Min, Chang Gi Park, Gwang Suk Kim
{"title":"Effects of an Online Education Program on the Competency of Korean Nurses in Responding to Climate Change: A Quasi-Experimental Study.","authors":"Minkyung Park, Su Mi Chae, Hyejung Lee, Ari Min, Chang Gi Park, Gwang Suk Kim","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260617-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260617-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Climate change is a critical health challenge that nurses must address. However, continuing education opportunities that prepare nurses to integrate climate change-health issues into practice remain limited. The goal of this study was to develop and evaluate an online education program to enhance nurses' competency in responding to climate change.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design examined the effectiveness of a 4-week, six-session online training program. Participants were 60 Korean nurses working at three general hospitals (intervention group = 29; control group = 31). Data were collected three times between September and November 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After the intervention, significant differences were observed between the intervention and control groups in motivation, self-efficacy, and climate change-health nursing practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The education program developed in this study potentially can be used to train nurses across various hospital settings, enhancing their competencies in climate change-health responses.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148978436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hai Yen Pham, Siew Hoon Lim, Min Lee, Fazila Aloweni, Kamsiah Binte Jaafar, Gaik Nai Ng
{"title":"A Mixed-Methods Pilot Evaluation of a Principled Negotiation Conflict Resolution Training Program for Newly Promoted Nurse Clinicians.","authors":"Hai Yen Pham, Siew Hoon Lim, Min Lee, Fazila Aloweni, Kamsiah Binte Jaafar, Gaik Nai Ng","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260706-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260706-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Newly promoted nurse clinicians must manage conflict among former peers while adapting to supervisory duties, yet transition-specific conflict training remains limited.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A mixed-methods pilot evaluation was conducted in a tertiary academic medical center. Twenty-four nurse clinicians (≤ 6 months in the role) attended four weekly, 2-hour sessions based on principled negotiation (separating the people from the problem; focusing on interests rather than positions; generating options for mutual gain; using objective criteria). Kirkpatrick Levels 1 to 3 were assessed using a pre-post 20-item knowledge test, 5-point confidence ratings, post-program focus groups, a 3-month follow-up survey, and focus groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Knowledge increased from 12.4 (standard deviation [<i>SD</i>] = 2.3) to 17.8 (<i>SD</i> = 1.9), <i>t</i>(23) = -12.7, <i>p</i> < .001, <i>d</i> = 2.6; confidence increased from 2.8 (<i>SD</i> = 0.9) to 4.2 (<i>SD</i> = 0.7), <i>t</i>(23) = -8.9, <i>p</i> < .001, <i>d</i> = 1.8. At 3 months, scores were maintained (knowledge mean = 17.1; confidence mean = 4.0) and 92% reported applying strategies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A brief, structured program improved conflict knowledge, confidence, and reported workplace use during early leadership transition, supporting integration into nurse leadership development.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148978139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}