%0 Journal Article
%T Exploring rural Nurses' preparedness and post-resuscitation experiences. An ethnographic study.
%A Riley K
%A Middleton R
%A Molloy L
%A Wilson V
%J J Adv Nurs
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%D 2024 Jun 24
%M 38923061
%F 3.057
%R 10.1111/jan.16295
%X <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>The focus of this paper is to provide a detailed ethnographic exploration of rural nurses' experiences of their resuscitation preparedness and the subsequent post-resuscitation period.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>An ethnographic study across two small rural hospital sites in New South Wales, Australia.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Fieldwork was undertaken between December 2020 and March 2022 and included over 240 h of nonparticipant observation, journalling and interviews. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The first key theme-'Sense of Preparedness'-included three subthemes: 'Gaining experience', 'Issues with training and education' and 'Lack of warning'. The second key theme 'Aftermath' comprised two subthemes: 'Getting on with it' and 'Making sense of the resus'.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>This study has highlighted the intricate relationship between resuscitative preparedness and the post-resuscitation period in shaping rural nurse's experiences and their well-being. Rural nurses are asking for an authentic and contextually relevant training experience that mirrors the unique rural challenges they experience. In the absence of frequent resuscitation presentations, the post-resuscitation period should be viewed as a crucible moment that can be leveraged as a valuable learning opportunity enhancing rural nurses' sense of preparedness and the provision of quality resuscitation care.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Having a greater level of insight into the challenges that rural nurses experience in the pre- and post-resuscitation period is critical. This insight opens the door for fortifying policies and work processes that will better support rural nurses in the resuscitation environment.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Reporting complied with COREQ criteria for qualitative research.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study explored the experiences of rural nurses. No patient data were collected.