D28A - The Impact of a Diabetes Competency Skills Lab for Inpatient Nurses on Glycemic Outcomes

Join us for an exploration of a diabetes management skills lab program designed to enhance nurse competence and improve patient outcomes in an advanced cardiac care unit. In this study, we evaluated the effect of a comprehensive educational approach with key components, such as personalized mentoring from experienced diabetes care and education specialist and hands-on skills labs, aimed at promoting excellence in diabetes care. This presentation will highlight the key findings of our study, emphasizing the strong connection between increased nurse competence and improved patient glycemic outcomes. Join us for an engaging discussion on the potential of this multifaceted approach to enhance diabetes care delivery. Together, we can envision a brighter future for inpatient diabetes care. Authors: Latonya Byrd, MSN, RN, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO; Alyssa Stewart, BSN, RN, CCP, CDCES, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO; Olawunmi Obisesan, PhD, DHEd., MPH, RN, CPHQ, MCHES, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. Funding source: None.