Design and application of the professional training program on new nurses in the department of general surgery

Objective To explore the effect of professional training program on new nurses in the department of general surgery. Methods Professional training was conducted to 46 new nurses in general surgery department. New nurses received training in professional knowledge, emergency ability, nursing skills and equipment operation by new and old nurse one-to-one mentoring scheme, department centralized training at regular intervals and scenarios simulation. Assessment was conducted after training along with evaluating the training effect. Results New nurses′ ability of disease observation, emergency coordination and first aid was significantly improved before and after the training (t=-5.26, -4.57, -7.62; P<0.01). After training, the theoretical knowledge and operational skills were all improved. There were statistically significant differences in that two sides before and after the training (t=-6.45, -5.40; P<0.01). Conclusions Professional training program in general surgery department can effectively regulate the training process and promote personnel training. It is also the necessary part of clinical nursing teaching. Key words: Nurses; General surgery; Specialized training; Mentoring scheme