{"title":"Nursing Education on Inclusive Documentation: Teaching Informed Consent for SOGI Data.","authors":"Erik McIntosh, Jessica Marcus","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260417-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260417-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nurses play a significant role in collecting sexual orientation and gender identity information for electronic health records. This column provides practical teaching strategies to integrate informed consent, inclusive communication, and protective practices into continuing nursing education.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 6","pages":"251-253"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148044616","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":"Communication Practice to Drive Outcomes in a Nurse Residency Program.","authors":"Lauren Danforth","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260416-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260416-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Communication gaps remain a challenge for new-to-practice registered nurses. A four-station simulation was embedded within a multi-specialty nurse residency program to reinforce structured communication and high-reliability behaviors. Casey-Fink survey results showed improved self-reported communication competencies at 12 months post-hire, supporting program outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 6","pages":"245-247"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148044520","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":"\"Bridging\": A Leadership Competency.","authors":"Sylvain Trepanier","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260417-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260417-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rapid technological advancements, workforce constraints, shifting patient expectations, and systemic inequities are fundamentally reshaping the landscape of care delivery, increasing the need for innovation. By integrating emotional and contextual intelligence, Bridgers create the trust, alignment, and shared commitment necessary for innovation to thrive.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 6","pages":"248-250"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148044573","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":"Nutrition Practices of Intensive Care Unit Nurses During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Hilal Kurt, Özlem Ceyhan","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260216-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260216-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nutritional support is vital for critically ill patients, especially during infectious disease outbreaks. Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, as frontline providers, face unique challenges in delivering effective nutritional care. This study explored ICU nurses' experiences in providing nutritional care to patients with infectious diseases in high-risk settings.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study aimed to identify and describe the barriers, processes, and practical experiences associated with providing nutritional support to ICU patients during an infectious disease outbreak. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis. Trustworthiness was ensured through triangulation, peer debriefing, and member checking.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes emerged: Importance of Nutrition, Nutritional Challenges, and Nutritional Support Strategies. Nurses emphasized nutrition's contribution to immunity and clinical stability. Barriers included isolation protocols, feeding complications, workload, and resource limitations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>ICU nurses play a critical role in sustaining nutritional care during infectious crises. Their experiences point to the need for stronger support systems and collaboration. Findings support incorporating outbreak-specific nutrition and emotional resilience training into continuing education to better prepare ICU nurses for future challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"254-260"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700476","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}
Donna Fabry, Catherine M Mann, Mary Rhinehart, Sarah L Maggio, Jihnhee Yu, Kelly Foltz-Ramos
{"title":"Use of High-Fidelity Simulation to Improve the Clinical Judgment of Nurses in Critical Situations.","authors":"Donna Fabry, Catherine M Mann, Mary Rhinehart, Sarah L Maggio, Jihnhee Yu, Kelly Foltz-Ramos","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260325-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260325-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although nursing curricula focus on preparing students for entry to practice, the limited clinical judgment skills of novice and newly hired registered nurses in practice can lead to adverse patient outcomes. This study was conducted to improve clinical judgment skills and perceived confidence in clinical judgment of novice and newly hired nurses.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study used a quasi-experimental, criterion-referenced educational evaluation design. The 90-minute intervention included two simulation encounters lasting 12 to 15 minutes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants (<i>n</i> = 152) reported high post-intervention confidence in recognizing cues, prioritizing hypotheses, and executing clinical interventions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ratings across all domains on the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric suggest that simulation-based education, guided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Clinical Judgment Measurement Model framework, can be a powerful tool for enhancing clinical judgment. Findings from this study may further validate the use of simulation in both clinical practice and educational settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"269-276"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700481","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":"Predicting Attrition in a Statewide Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training Program.","authors":"Rebecca Campbell, Steven J Pierce, Autumn Ashley, Jenifer Markowitz, Katherine Dontje","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260325-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260325-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sexual assault medical forensic examinations are recommended post-assault health care, but there is a national shortage of specially trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). The goal of this project was to expand the SANE workforce in a Midwestern state by creating and implementing a free, statewide didactic and clinical skills training program. This study evaluated attrition rates throughout the training program.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Prospective trainees completed an online application assessing education, professional experience, motivations, perceived barriers to completion, and emotional readiness for forensic practice.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 497 applicants, 327 were eligible and 254 enrolled; 38% attrited before completing both phases. Attrition was more common during the didactic phase, particularly after the module on assessing physical examination findings. Nurses who perceived unmet SANE service needs in their communities were significantly more likely to complete training.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Targeted instructional engagement and peer support during emotionally intensive content may improve SANE training completion.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"285-292"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147700513","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":"Bootstrap-Validated Structural Equation Modeling of the Role of Career Calling in Enhancing Job Satisfaction and Innovative Behavior of Resident Nurses.","authors":"Yuxin Liu, Mengling He, Yu Yin, Ling Liu","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Innovative behavior drives nursing advancement, yet the mechanism linking career calling to innovative behavior for resident nurses remains unclear. This study used bootstrap-validated structural equation modeling to examine the mediating role of career calling between job satisfaction and innovative behavior.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A cross-sectional survey of 247 resident nurses at a Sichuan tertiary hospital (April-July 2024) completed the McCloskey-Mueller Satisfaction Scale, 12-item calling scale, and Nurse Innovative Behavior Scale. Structural equation modeling was used to test the direct and mediating effects with bootstrap validation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Career calling (42.83 ± 12.24), job satisfaction (119.19 ± 25.16), and innovative behavior (36.18 ± 8.48) were positively correlated (<i>p</i> < .01). Job satisfaction significantly predicted career calling and innovative behavior (beta = 0.263), and career calling also predicted innovative behavior (beta = 0.547). The mediation effect (0.14, 58.75%) was significant, with good model fit (comparative fit index = 0.974, root mean square error of approximation = 0.111).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Career calling partially mediates the effect of job satisfaction on innovative behavior, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering innovation among nurses. Enhancing both job satisfaction and career calling may effectively strengthen the innovative capacity and professional engagement of nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"261-268"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147845080","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}
Ronda D Mintz-Binder, Carol A Boswell, Patricia E Allen
{"title":"Doctor of Nursing Practice National Study, Part II: Study Findings.","authors":"Ronda D Mintz-Binder, Carol A Boswell, Patricia E Allen","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Questions continue to arise as to what exactly Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) practitioners are doing differently in practice. The DNP Leaders in Practice Assessment (DNPLPA) Tool was developed for this reason and was the instrument used in this study.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Data from a mixed-methods online study of a national sample of 208 practicing DNP nurses are reported.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Means are reported, and the Staff Outcomes-based questions had the highest mean, followed closely by the Patient/Population Outcomes questions. Themes were created from the qualitative data that reflected three main categories: Implementation, Dissemination, and Professional Expectations. Exemplars demonstrated the wide range of activities of DNPs in practice today.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Data validate that DNP practitioners are making major impacts in practice, education, and service, and through scholarly activities. The DNPLPA Tool collected a wealth of data that adds depth and breadth to the nursing body of DNP practice today.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"207-212"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147516108","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":"Integration of Game-Based Chatbot With Kahoot! for High-Alert Medication Education for Newly Graduated Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Ting-I He, Shu-Fen Niu, Chu-Yu Huang, Ming-Zhong Li, Tzu-Ling Chen, Su-Fen Cheng","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260216-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260216-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Unsafe medication administration poses significant risks to global health care, and insufficient nurse knowledge of high-alert medications (HAMs) further elevates the likelihood of errors. Integrating a game-based chatbot with Kahoot! may enhance HAM learning outcomes.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>In this two-group, repeated-measures randomized controlled trial, 77 newly graduated nurses were randomized to (1) game-based chatbot + Kahoot! with classroom (<i>n</i> = 42) or (2) Kahoot! with classroom (<i>n</i> = 35). Participants completed HAM knowledge (HAMK) and HAM self-competence (HAMSC) assessments pre-intervention (T0), at training completion (T1), and 1-month post-intervention (T2).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Demographic characteristics were comparable between the groups, except for work unit. Generalized estimating equation analysis showed no significant group-by-time interaction on HAMK or HAMSC (<i>p</i> > .05), but difference-in-differences analysis revealed superior retention in the experimental group from T1 to T2 (<i>p</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both groups improved in HAM knowledge and competence, affirming the value of traditional teaching approaches. It is essential to optimize the chatbot design for enhanced learning outcomes and engagement.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"227-235"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147624188","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":"Make More Mistakes.","authors":"Jan Jones-Schenk","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260326-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260326-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The fear of discomfort and labeling is a barrier to achievement of greater levels of competence and confidence in leading and educating. Adam Grant's book <i>Hidden Potential</i> raises important questions about making mistakes and how making mistakes contributes to faster learning.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 5","pages":"196-197"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148521361","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}