Application of case-based learning combined with tutor responsibility system teaching method on orthopedic specialist nurse training

Objective To discuss the application effects of case-based learning combined with tutor responsibility system teaching method on orthopedic specialist nurse training. Methods A total of 43 orthopedic specialist nurses who were admitted in 2014 and 2015 received the case-based learning combined with tutor responsibility system teaching method training. After the training, the theoretical examination, the project defense and the Competency Inventory for Registered Nurse (CIRN) were applied to evaluate the efficacy of the training. Results All 43 orthopedic specialist nurses passed the theoretical and clinical examination successfully and had the orthopedic specialist nurse certificate after the defense. The total score after the training was (178.88±25.95) , which was significantly higher than the score (158.64±24.97) before the training (t=3.687, P<0.05) . Conclusions The case-based learning combined with tutor responsibility system teaching method can improve orthopedic specialist nurses' core competence, clinical ability and research capacity so as to lay the foundation for further specialist nurse training. Key words: Hospital, orthopedic; In-service training; Specialist nurse; Case-based learning; Tutor responsibility system