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Effectiveness Of Substance Use Disorder Education On Knowledge And Attitudes Among Entry-Level Obstetric Nurses, Kathryn Hughes
Effectiveness Of Substance Use Disorder Education On Knowledge And Attitudes Among Entry-Level Obstetric Nurses, Kathryn Hughes
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Background: Substance use disorder (SUD) among pregnant women is a significant public health concern in the United States, particularly in Kentucky. Nursing curriculum has not kept pace with the escalating public health crisis regarding SUD. Graduating nurses joining the obstetric field are often not prepared to meet the unique care needs of this vulnerable population.
Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to pilot an educational intervention embedded with content regarding SUD with entry-level obstetric nurses that were enrolled in the nurse residency program at UK HealthCare.
Methods: This project used a quasi-experimental pretest – posttest design. Participants completed …