The staff development nurse determines a PALS (pediatric advanced life support) certification course is appropriate to offer. While developing the course, the nurse determines which of the following items should be considered?
1. Staff nurses as educators
2. Providing written material, hands-on practice, and feedback regarding performance
3. Assigning nurse educators with new nurses
4. Their CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) skills
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Explanation: 1. A course may utilize staff nurses who are trained to instruct the course and assign nurses to
their role. CPR skills may or may not be a requirement for a course. To provide effective adult
education the course must provide material to be presented, practice of the new
skill/knowledge, and feedback regarding their performance.
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