Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN
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J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs · Jul 2015
Effectiveness of an Obstetrics-Based Advanced Cardiac Life Support Education Program.
To study the effectiveness of an obstetrics-based advanced cardiac life support education (ACLS OB) program with pre- and postcourse maternal mock code drills and surveys evaluating satisfaction and self-confidence in abilities of labor and delivery (L&D) nurses to perform ACLS algorithms. ⋯ Emphasizing changes in ACLS for obstetric patients during the precourse and using patient scenarios encountered in obstetric settings improved nurses' performance in maternal MegaCode scenarios. The course also increased self-satisfaction and self-confidence of obstetric nurses in their ability to perform ACLS algorithms.