Effectiveness of a Self Instructional Module [SIM] on Knowledge of Emergency Drugs Among Staff Nurses Working In Critical Care Units of a Selected Hospital, Dehradun. Mr. Bhatti Robin J RnRm, M. Sc Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing) Assistant Professor Amity College Of Nursing, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India Online published on 8 August, 2018. Abstract Background Nurses are integral part to health care delivery and it is important that they have a clear understanding of the nature of the drugs prescribed. The critical care nurse serves as a catalyst in the healing process, making complex and timely judgments and decisions and taking actions for which the nurse remains accountable. The rationale of such decision is based upon the thorough knowledge of the health and life saving measures, fully developed skills in administering medications. The knowledge base is upgraded continuously by new clinical and educational experiences that reinforce the critical care nurses professional practice and autonomy. Objectives The study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module on knowledge of emergency drugs among staff nurses working in critical care units of a selected hospital. Material & Methods The study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of self-instructional module on knowledge of emergency drugs among nurses working in Critical Care Units of Combined Medical Institute Hospital, Dehradun, India. Pre-experimental design was used to assess the knowledge level of staff nurses regarding emergency drugs. Data was collected from 50 staff nurses by purposive sampling technique and buy using valid questionnaires. Results The results of the study indicates that the Self Instructional Module was effective in improving the knowledge of staff nurses hence improving the quality of services delivered by staff nurses. Conclusion This paper reports the importance of Self Instructional Module in improvement of knowledge of staff nurses regarding emergency drugs. Top Keywords Self instructional module, emergency drugs, critical care units, staff nurses. Top |