Effect of Increased Midlevel Provider Led Education in the PICU

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Stepping into the educator role can be intimidating but continuing to further knowledge of bedside staff is vital in the intensive care setting. The presence of APPs and the introduction of fellows in the pediatric ICU provides an additional teaching resource. One barrier to midlevel providers acting as educators is lack of comfort in that role. Our research aims to explore the utilization of topic summary sheets to encourage these midlevel providers to engage in teaching activities with the bedside RNs. These one-page summary sheets will be utilized to provide a teaching guide. We will assess the RN perception of quality and quantity of teaching in the ICU and topic knowledge. Data will be collected using surveys and pre- and post-tests to assess knowledge levels. Results of this study will be utilized to further optimize teaching in the pediatric ICU.