Vlasic J, Stevenson E, Landrum M, Gedzyk-Nieman S, Wood J. Reproductive endocrinology and infertility nurse online orientation program evaluation: a quality improvement initiative.
F S Rep 2023;
4:390-395. [PMID:
38204951 PMCID:
PMC10774875 DOI:
10.1016/j.xfre.2023.07.002]
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Abstract
Objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of a novel online orientation program (Nurses in REI Communication, Knowledge, and Skills [NRCKS]) among new and early-career reproductive endocrinology nurses to make recommendations for program quality improvement.
Design
Quality improvement.
Subjects
Reproductive endocrinology nurses.
Exposure
Online orientation program featuring 8 micromodules.
Main Outcome Measures
Knowledge acquisition, confidence, user experience, skills, and abilities.
Results
Nurses demonstrated a statistically significant increase in reproductive knowledge after completion of NRCKS. Most nurse users felt confident applying knowledge in the clinical settings after program completion. Nurse users had an overall positive experience with interactive components and quality of visuals. Most nurse users gained skills and abilities that they will implement into professional practice. Nurses suggested improving navigation, adding more visuals in content expert presentations, and teaching soft skills necessary for the role of reproductive endocrinology nurses.
Conclusions
Nurses in REI Communication, Knowledge, and Skills was well received by nurse participants and emphasized the receptivity and desire for reproductive health and fertility training among novice reproductive endocrinology nurses. Nurses in REI Communication, Knowledge, and Skills increased nursing knowledge, and nurses felt confident applying newly gained knowledge in the clinical setting on completion. Nurse participants provided invaluable feedback for quality improvement to inform the hard launch. The results emphasize the online orientation's strong potential to close the theory-practice gap.
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