Operating Room Nurse Memorial Sloan Kettering NY, New York, United States
Description: Time is valuable in the perioperative setting. Because of its high stress and demanding environment, positive patient safety outcomes rely on competent nurses. Becoming credentialed with the Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certificate is one way to achieve this qualification for the department. Studies have identified that clinical advancement leads to higher job satisfaction and less staff turnover (Robertson, Finlayson, Penaloza, Brull, 2021). However, time constraints are one of the main challenges in obtaining it. Another challenge we face are the different nursing generations, such as Generation Y/Millennials, Generation X, and Baby-boomers (Van Rossem, 2021). This indicates that different learning strategies need to be implemented for success. In reviewing the “Health of My Unit” for CNOR certification, our current 2021 quarterly report shows that our department is in the green at 39.6% (JRSC Health of My Unit, 2021). Alternatively, new nurse hires and turnover indicates there is still much needed work in maintaining this healthy number. As a member of the Professional Development Committee, I was given the project to increase CNOR credentialing. I am in collaboration with the department’s Professional Development Committee Chair and Nursing Professional Development Specialist to gather knowledge on previous experiences. I have also spoken with colleagues to gain a better insight on preferred resources to study for the test. During these discussions, one of the most common barrier in achieving certification amongst staff is creating the time and routine to study. The various personal and professional commitments, as well as the diverse age groups pose a challenge. This analysis will benefit nurses in having a varied amount of tools and resources to study and pass the CNOR. It is unique in that it will find assorted study paths to fit each nurses’ lifestyle needs. Twenty non-credentialed nurses are anticipated to join the study group. A pre-survey will be taken to identify each nurses’ preferred learning methods, time commitments, and barriers. Study techniques will be divided into four types: analog books with CNOR test questions, online virtual study, in-person study sessions, and self-paced mobile applications. Study sessions and agendas will also be held and adjusted accordingly. Post surveys will be done to identify satisfaction. Finally, outcomes will be determined based on the success rate of the team.
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