Comparing two training methods for ultrasound use by nurse practitioners
This study compares two ways of teaching nurse practitioners how to use a portable ultrasound machine at the bedside (called POCUS) to check a patient's fluid status. It tests whether learning with peers or being taught by a doctor works better, which could help you gain a useful skill.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be a licensed nurse practitioner or a nurse practitioner trainee in an accredited program.
- You must not have completed formal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training before. Having only basic exposure is okay.
- You must be able to understand the study and give written consent.
- You must be able to complete the full training program and all study assessments, including a one-month follow-up.
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