Advancing the Science and Practice of Critical Care Nursing

Explore a 30-minute video lecture on the critical impact of nursing education and experience on patient outcomes in pediatric intensive care units. Delve into Dr. Patricia Hickey's insights on barriers, challenges, and methodologies in critical care nursing. Examine the correlation between nursing experience and mortality rates, and understand the importance of effective staffing models. Discover recommendations for mentorship programs, retention strategies, and the application of education and experience to nursing practice. Gain valuable knowledge from this OPENPediatrics presentation, part of an interactive digital learning platform sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies.

Introduction
Barriers and challenges
Methodology
Nursing Education and Experience
Experience Matters
Staffing Models and Patient Outcomes
Nursing Experience and Mortality
Recommendations
Mentorship
Retention Strategies
Education and Experience
Application to Nursing Practice