Nurse Practitioner Students Comfort and Competency With Biopsy and Suturing

<h2>Abstract</h2> This study evaluated changes in confidence and competence with biopsy and suturing techniques among 14 Canadian nurse practitioner students after a 4-hour targeted workshop. A quantitative descriptive study was completed. All participants identified as women, with a mean age of 32.4 years (SD = 5.67). Statistically significant improvements were observed across all core competencies and level of knowledge, with the exception of competence with staple repairs. Participants highlighted the value of hands-on training. Findings demonstrate the effectiveness of brief in-person workshops in increasing comfort, knowledge, and competency among NP students performing biopsies and sutures.