Emergency preparedness competencies: assessing nurses' educational needs

J Nurs Adm. 2004 Oct;34(10):475-80. doi: 10.1097/00005110-200410000-00009.

Abstract

This article reports findings from a research study designed to assess the level of familiarity Wisconsin nurses have regarding their response to large-scale emergency events. The research process identified 8 emergency preparedness dimensions, which were then investigated in the study. Efforts were also undertaken to determine the types of educational offerings and class-scheduling options most preferred by nurses.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Clinical Competence / standards*
  • Curriculum / standards
  • Disaster Planning / standards*
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing / standards
  • Emergencies / nursing
  • Emergency Treatment / nursing
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • First Aid / nursing
  • Focus Groups
  • Humans
  • Needs Assessment / organization & administration*
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Nursing Staff* / education
  • Nursing Staff* / psychology
  • Public Health
  • Qualitative Research
  • Self Efficacy
  • Self-Assessment
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Terrorism
  • Triage