This EBP project evaluated a standardized patient simulation for maintaining inter-rater reliability and confidence in NIHSS certified nurses. A literature review showed that a decrease in inter-rater reliability occurs within four weeks to three months of NIHSS certification. A single cohort of ...
Reliability scores were similar among specialists and there were no major differences between nurses and physicians, although scores tended to be lower for neurologists and trended higher among raters not previously certified. Scores were similar across various certification settings.The data suggest that...
Reliability scores were similar among specialists and there were no major differences between nurses and physicians, though scores tended to be lower for neurologists and trended higher among raters not previously certified. Scores were similar across various certification settings. The data suggest that...
Neurologists and nurses have different training and certification requirements with nurses required to certify annually while neurologists are not. Implementing a policy that requires all providers to undergo the same training in specific areas of the NIHSS may eliminate disparity and ensure patients are...