Objectives: To investigate the effect of automated testing and retraining on the cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) competency level of emergency nurses.
Methods: A software program was developed allowing automated testing followed by computer exercises
based on the Resusci Anne Skills Station™ (Laerdal, Norway). Using this system, the CPR competencies
of 43 emergency nurses (mean age 37 years, SD 11, 53% female) were assessed. Nurses passed the
test if they achieved a combined score consisting of 70% compressions with depth 50 mm and 70%
compressions with complete release (