The Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for critical care nursing: its use and effect on orientation programs

1993 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
JC Toth ◽  
MM Dennis
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Critical Care Nursing ◽  
Orientation Programs ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Care Nursing

Findings from this study of 54 subjects who used the BKAT-3 in their professional practice indicate that it is being used most frequently in orientation programs conducted in critical care units, and that content and scores of the BKAT have resulted in changes in those programs. Scores are also being used for placement of nurses with previous critical care experience. In addition, findings from this study and from the literature indicate that research continues to be conducted using scores on the BKAT as a dependent variable, and that moderate to moderately high correlations exist between intended and actual use of the BKAT.

Introducing the Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool for pediatric critical care nursing (PEDS-BKAT)

1998 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
NG Runton ◽  
JC Toth
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Critical Care Nursing ◽  
New Employees ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Pediatric Icu ◽  
Care Nursing

A 9-member educational task force and a 4-member panel of experts was used to establish the validity of the PEDS-BKAT, which was modified from version 4 of the adult BKAT for critical care nursing. A sample of 105 pediatric ICU nurses from 6 settings took the PEDS-BKAT. Test results include a mean score of 78.9 points and a reliability of 0.86 (coefficient alpha). The PEDS-BKAT can be used to assess knowledge before and after orientation, to determine learning needs for veteran staff nurses, for advanced placement of new employees with previous experience in a pediatric ICU, and in nursing research. Copies of the PEDS-BKAT are available upon request.

Comparing Basic Knowledge in Critical Care Nursing Between Nurses From the United States and Nurses From Other Countries

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean C. Toth
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
The United States ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Knowledge Assessment ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Critical Care Nursing ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Care Nursing

• Background No previous research was found that compared basic knowledge in critical care nursing among nurses from different nations. Nurses from outside the United States were invited to participate during reliability testing of the Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool, Version 5.• Purpose To compare basic knowledge in critical care between nurses from the United States and nurses from other countries and to measure the reliability of the Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool, Version 5.• Sample Data were collected for 16 months from 682 critical care nurses: 528 from the United States and 154 from other countries.• Results The Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool, Version 5, was a reliable test for all nurses studied, regardless of country of origin. The level of knowledge of nurses from English-speaking countries other than the United States did not differ from that of nurses from the United States. Scores for nurses from non–English-speaking nations were lower than scores for nurses from the United States. The largest source of variance in scores among all subjects was the length of experience in critical care nursing.• Conclusions The Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool, Version 5, is a valid and reliable tool for assessing critical care nurses from the United States and the other countries studied. Critical care nurses from English-speaking countries scored higher than nurses from countries where the primary language is not English.

scholarly journals The emotional intelligence of registered nurses commencing critical care nursing

Curationis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvette Nagel ◽  
Amanda Towell ◽  
Elzabe Nel ◽  
Fiona Foxall
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Critical Care Nursing ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Care Nursing

Background: Critical care is described as complex, detailed healthcare in a unique, technologically rich environment. Critical care nursing requires a strong knowledge base and exceptional clinical and technological skills to cope in this demanding environment. Many registered nurses (RNs) commencing work in these areas may lack resilience, and because of the stress of the critical care environment, coping mechanisms need to be developed. To prevent burnout and to enable critical care nurses to function holistically, emotional intelligence (EI) is essential in the development of such coping mechanisms.Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the EI of RNs commencing work in critical care units in a private hospital group in Gauteng, South Africa.Method: The design used for this study was a quantitative descriptive survey. The target population were RNs commencing work in critical care units. Data were collected from RNs using the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire – Short Form and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software.Results: The sample (n = 30) had a mean age of 32 years. Most of the participants (63%) qualified through the completion of a bridging course between 2010 and 2012. The majority (62%) of the sample had less than 2 years’ experience as RNs.Conclusion: The EI of RNs commencing work in a critical care environment was indicative of a higher range of Global EI, with the well-being factor scoring the highest, followed by the emotionality factor, then self-control, with the sociability factor scoring the lowest.

scholarly journals Does heavy mental workload affect moral sensitivity among critical care unit nursing professionals? a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosein Zahednezhad ◽  
Nasrin shokrollahi ◽  
Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh ◽  
Pouya Farokhnezhad Afshar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Mental Workload ◽  
Critical Care Nursing ◽  
Moral Sensitivity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Experienced Nurses ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Care Nursing

Abstract Background Moral sensitivity creates the basic attitude in providing effective ethical care to patients. Heavy mental workload is a major concern of critical care nursing professionals, which could adversely affect nursing staff and patients. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of mental workload and some demographic variables on the moral sensitivity of critical care nursing professionals. Methods This cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational study was performed on 181 nursing professionals working in the critical care units of Shahid Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center in Tehran, Iran. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the moral sensitivity questionnaire, and the NASA-task load index to assess mental workload. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 22 using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Pearson’s correlation-coefficient, and regression analysis. Results The results of regression analysis yielded no statistical significant relationship between heavy mental workload and moral sensitivity of the critical care nursing professionals, while clinical experience had a positive, significant association with moral sensitivity. Conclusions Although care nursing professionals experience a heavy mental workload in critical care units, it does not decrease their moral sensitivity. In addition, experienced nurses have higher moral sensitivity and lower mental workload. Therefore, it seems that nursing managers should pay special attention to the importance of employing experienced nurses along with younger nurses.

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