Studying ways to teach NG tube insertion to nursing students
This trial compares three ways of teaching nursing students how to insert a nasogastric (NG) tube, a thin tube placed through the nose into the stomach. The goal is to see which teaching method works best for students who have never done this before.
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Who can take part
- You are a first-year nursing student.
- You have never inserted a nasogastric (NG) tube before.
- You have not taken any classes or studied materials about NG tube insertion yet.
- You do not have a diagnosis of epilepsy.
- You do not have a pacemaker.
- You do not have any previous nursing education (like being a practical nurse).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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