The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
Vol. 39 No. 8 August 2008
By Nancy S. Kuhrik, MSN, PhD, RN; Marilee Kuhrik, MSN, PhD, RN; Christine F. Rimkus, MSN, RN, AOCN; Nancy J. Tecu, MSN, RN, WHNP, BC, AOCNP; Julie A. Woodhouse, BSN, RN
ABSTRACT
Patients are referred to the tertiary care teaching institution with diverse and sometimes rare diagnoses requiring complex therapy. Assuring that nurses in the oncology setting are delivering quality nursing care requires educational support that integrates evidence-based teaching methods. Clinical simulation holds promise for novice and experienced nurses to see the “big picture” associated with acutely ill oncology patients. Simulation scenarios focusing on commonly experienced oncologic emergencies are described, and practical information for the development and implementation of a simulation program is provided.
J Contin Educ Nurs 2008;39(8):345-355.
AUTHORS
Dr. N. Kuhrik is Coordinator Patient Education, Dr. M. Kuhrik is Coordinator Patient Education, Ms. Rimkus is Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Ms. Tecu is a nurse practitioner in Gynecologic Oncology, Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri. Ms. Woodhouse is Administrator, Clinical Simulation Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
The authors gratefully acknowledge Shirley Johnson, the former Executive Director of the Siteman Cancer Center, for her help and support in the development and implementation of this endeavor and Francesca Brown, Secretary for Oncology Services, for her assistance in preparing this manuscript.
The authors disclose that they have no significant financial interests in any product or class of products discussed directly or indirectly in this activity, including research support.
Address correspondence to Nancy S. Kuhrik, MSN, PhD, RN, Coordinator Patient Education, Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8100, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110.
