Nursing grand rounds: a strategy for promoting evidence-based learning among pediatric nurses

J Pediatr Nurs. 2015 Mar-Apr;30(2):338-45. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2014.07.008. Epub 2014 Jul 31.

Abstract

This paper describes the collaboration of nurses from five specialty units within a large tertiary care pediatric hospital in the development and presentation of Nursing Grand Rounds (NGR). NGR was generated, prepared, and presented quarterly by bedside nurses to their peers in a professional format. NGR lasted 2hours, were simultaneously offered via Webinar, and incorporated literature reviews, guest/expert speakers, and case studies. In addition, attendees were eligible for continuing education credits (CEUs). Based on favorable evaluations, NGR is purported as a creative method for nurses to be kept up-to-date about evidence and knowledge unique to their patient population.

Keywords: Continuing education; Evidence-based learning; Nursing grand rounds; Pediatric.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence*
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing / organization & administration*
  • Evidence-Based Nursing*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pediatric Nursing / education*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Quality Improvement
  • Teaching Rounds / organization & administration
  • United States