Abstract
Background: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a technique of providing BLS to restore the circulationand breathing of an individual in cardiac arrest. Effective CPR in first few minutes can improve the chance ofsurvival of arrest victims. Best results of cardiopulmonary skills can be achieved when resuscitation educationprepares students to perform it effectively. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of CPR trainingprogram on nursing students and to find correlation between the knowledge and practice of nursing studentsregarding CPR.Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with one group pre-test post-test research design. Studywas conducted in a selected college, total 60 subjects were selected through random stratified sampling. Datacollection was done by knowledge questionnaire and observation checklist.Conclusion: Majority of the participants, 93.2% (55) were females and 6.8% (4) were males. Average meanknowledge score difference from pretest to posttest was 12.9 and average mean practice score was 9.2. There wasa weak positive correlation between the knowledge and practice scores of nursing students. It was concludedthat knowledge and practice of nursing students were significantly better after the training program.
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