Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Education for Pediatric Nurses

Problem: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory tract infections in infants and toddlers and poses serious health risks to young children during the first two years of life. Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine the effect of RSV education on nurses\u27 knowledge of RSV and confidence in their ability to implement proper nursing interventions for patients with RSV. Methods: Education on RSV was developed using recent literature and facility protocols. RSV knowledge and interventions were measured pre-education and two weeks following education using author-developed Likert-style questions. A convenience sample of pediatric nurses was used. Results: It is hypothesized that the education will increase nurses’ knowledge and confidence in their ability to provide care for RSV patients. Conclusion: Based on the expected responses and actions from nurses, implementing education regarding RSV would be beneficial to nurses’ knowledge about RSV and improve confidence in ability to identify proper nursing interventions for these patients