Authors

  1. Sumner, Laura MSN, MEd, MBA, ANP-BC, ONC
  2. Burke, Sheila M. MSN, CCRN
  3. Chang, Lin-Ti MSN, RN-BC, ANP-BC, CCRN
  4. McAdams, Mary MEd, RN-BC
  5. Jones, Dorothy A. EdD, RNC, FAAN

Abstract

The purpose of this descriptive study was to evaluate knowledge retention over time and clinical application of basic arrhythmia knowledge following exposure to an orientation program. Data showed significant differences in knowledge retention at 4 weeks and clinical application in rhythm identification using simulation at 3 months.