Authors

  1. Nease, Beth M. DNP, RN, NE-BC
  2. Haney, Tina S. DNP, RN, CNS

Abstract

Astute observation, description, and problem identification skills provide the underpinning for nursing assessment, surveillance, and prevention of failure to rescue events. Art-based education has been effective in nursing schools for improving observation, description, and problem identification. The authors describe a randomized controlled pilot study testing the effectiveness of an art-based educational intervention aimed at improving these skills in practicing nurses.