Effects of a Simulation-Based Advanced Life Support Education Program for New Nurses
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a simulation-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education program on CPR knowledge, CPR attitude, and CPR performance confidence among new nurses. Methods: A one-group pre-test-post-test design was used. The participants were 33 new nurses from a tertiary hospital. The simulation-based CPR education program consisted of lectures, skills practice, and high-fidelity simulations. Data were analyzed using a Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: The participants showed significant improvements in CPR knowledge (Z=5.03, p<.001), CPR attitude (Z=2.20, p=.028), and CPR performance confidence (Z=5.01, p<.001) after the simulation-based CPR education program. Conclusion: The simulation-based CPR education program improved CPR knowledge, CPR attitude, and CPR performance confidence of new nurses. These findings support the implementation of a simulation-based CPR education program to enhance clinical competence in emergencies.