Abstract
Background: Mock code simulation is an area of practice that is growing throughout health care. Numerous references support the validity of this method of education. However, what is lacking in these references is the effect mock codes have on nurses. Objective of Study: This project was conducted in a freestanding children's hospital in a PICU (pediatric intensive care unit). The facilitator aspired to learn the effect of interventions that measure teamwork, confidence, and comfort level among nurses. Methodology: Inthisprojectthenursesweregivenapretestandposttest to evaluate their attitudes and comfort level for different aspects of a code. Answers on the pretest were compared to posttest answers following the mock code simulation. Questions included comfort level with drawing up code medications, performing compressions, administering medications, documentation, debriefing, MD-RN communication, RN to RN communication, one MD leading a code, overall comfort in a code and mock codes help with real-life codes. Framework/Model: Patricia Benner's theory on novice to expert lays the foundation for moving nurses effectively through mock code scenarios by providing firsthand experience with high-risk situations. The objective in a mock code is to move a nurse further along this model towards an expert nurse.
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