Need for targeted training of nurses to adequately conduct during a terrorist act

Abstract

Introduction : The world is under constant threat of terrorist acts. Lack of readiness to respond to attacks costs the public very expensive and threatens much of the population. A number of experts are on the opinion that the training in antiterrorism should be an integral part of the united state standards and take place both in schools and in higher education and subsequently the required knowledge to be continuously updated. Objective: To explore the opinions and attitudes of student nurses in terms of the need for targeted training to adequately conduct during a terrorist act. Material and Methods : Attached is the questionnaire method (direct group anonymous survey) and analysis of the literature. Tested is the opinion of 50 thirdyear students, specialty „Nurse` in Medical University of Varna in January 2016. Results : The results reflect the opinions of interviewed students from specialty „Nurse` on the need for adequate training behavior during the terrorist act. All respondents confirmed their responses to the need for further training in this area. Preferred learning methods in the vast majority of students are interactive - role playing games on the problem, talks and discussions. The majority of students considered that such specific training must be conducted after completion of basic training. Conclusion : The future nurses are prepared to improve and constantly update their knowledge and skills related to adequately conduct terrorist attacks.