Implementation and Assessment of a Urology Education Curriculum for Nursing Residents

Background: Urethral catheter placement is a common hospital procedure, and the urology service is often consulted for difficult catheterizations. Simulation-based education is used to improve procedural proficiency and could be used to increase confidence and comfort with difficult catheter placement. This study provides simulation-based education to help new nursing residents learn to perform independent Foley catheter placement and maintenance. Method: All incoming nursing residents at our institution prospectively participated in this curriculum beginning in January 2020 (n = 291). Participants watched an instructional video and participated in a hands-on simulation. Results: Nursing trainees rated pre- to post-curriculum gains in content knowledge (p < .001) and confidence (p < .001). Participants reported that the curriculum increased their understanding of the procedure (p < .001) and that they would recommend it to peers (p < .001). Conclusion: This educational initiative is a partnership between the Department of Urology and Department of Nursing to introduce and reinforce best practices for the care of patients who need Foley catheter placement and maintenance.