Courage to care for our United States veterans: A constructivist way of teaching and learning for future nurses

The knowledge and skills in providing veteran centered care is essential. The purpose of this retrospective evaluation is to examine a faculty's reflections on a BSN psychiatric mental health curriculum initiative that provides knowledge and skills regarding veterans care through several avenues to senior nursing students. This qualitative study use self-reflections through a constructivist view of teaching and learning as the framework. Open discussions in didactic about the unique psychological health issues of veterans formed a foundational knowledge for the students.
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research