Investigation into the advanced training status for emergency department nurses in Chongqing

Objective To study the advanced training status for emergency department nurses in Chongqing,and to improve the training program.Methods The basic and professional information of 208 emergency department nurses who obtained advanced training for emergency nursing in the previous 5 years was analyzed and the self-designed "Satisfaction Survey on Teaching" and "Self-evaluation on Training Outcome" were applied to learn about the feedback of trainees.Results The average age of trainees was ( 29.24 ± 5.44 ),among whom 65.86％ with junior college education experience,49.51％ with 2-5 years of working experience,50.48％ at primary professional rank,61.53％ from second level hospitals.Their average score ( 77.91 ± 7.69 ),and teaching satisfaction score was ( 87.01 ± 7.63 ).The survey indicated that self-evaluation on training outcome was significant to enhance emergency nursing knowledge and skills,while weak to improve research and managing capability.Conclusion Nurses attending advanced training for emergency nursing are characterized with short working time,low professional ranks,jagged education experiences and various levels of hospital. It is suggested to adopt leveled training in accordance with education experience and working hospital of trainees,and to strengthen nursing research and team managing competencies. Key words: Emergency department; Nurses; On-the-job training