A systematic review comparing open-book and closed-book examinations: Evaluating effects on development of critical thinking skills
The advantages of using traditional closed-book examinations are closely compared to the advantages of using open-book examinations for the development of critical thinking skills in nursing students. The use of critical thinking skills is vital among nurses to assess patient needs and modify standard approaches to individualize care for better patient outcomes. The following areas are compared and contrasted for both closed-book and open-book examinations: examination preparation, rote memorization versus active learning, intellectual engagement, simulation of working environment, higher order thinking skills, anxiety red...
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Beth Johanns, Amber Dinkens, Jill Moore Tags: Review Source Type: research
Teaching caring and competence: Student transformation during an older adult focused service-learning course
Innovative teaching strategies develop nurses' knowledge, skills, and attitudes while simultaneously integrating the art of caring and transforming attitudes toward adults over age 65. The study's purpose was to explore students' experiences and attitudes toward older adults with cognitive and/or physical limitations as well as the effects on students' knowledge and skills during a baccalaureate nursing, course which included a service-learning experience. Service-learning synthesizes meaningful community service, academic instruction, and reflection. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 18, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen M. Brown, Leslie M. Bright Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
Assessment of undergraduate nursing students from an Irish perspective: Decisions and dilemmas?
This study explored the lived experiences of the preceptors during the assessment process using a phenomenological approach. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 18, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sara Kennedy, Patricia Chesser Smyth Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
Effect of a clinical skills refresher course on the clinical performance, anxiety and self-efficacy of the final year undergraduate nursing students
Although the final year of nursing undergraduate programs that focus on clinical education are planned to prepare nursing students to better transition to the real world of health care service; evidence has shown that this program is not sufficient to reach this end goal. This controlled trial study was to investigate the effectiveness of a basic clinical skills refresher course for nursing students before entering the internship program. The sample consisted of 160 undergraduate nursing students assigned into two groups. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 8, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Hooman Shahsavari, Shahrzad Ghiyasvandian, Marian L. Houser, Masomeh Zakeri Moghadam, Sosan Noori Kermanshahi, Sedigheh Torabi Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
Supporting people with young onset dementia and their families: An evaluation of a training course for care workers
This article reports the findings of an evaluation of a training course for care workers who care for people with dementia in the community. Twenty-four care workers participated in the training which took place in London and Surrey, United Kingdom. The training had a significant positive impact on participants ’ confidence in understanding the experiences and social care needs of people with young onset dementia (YOD) and their families. Participants also perceived that the training would help them improve their working practice by furthering their understanding of practical approaches to supporting and caring for peopl...
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Raymond Smith, Ann Ooms, Nan Greenwood Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
Plagiarism governance in nurse education; dispositions, dimensions and tensions
This study sought to explore the strategic governance of plagiarism in Scottish higher education institutions offering nurse education and its articulation with the professional requirements of nurse education. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Marion Welsh Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Intimate partner violence as a subject of study during the training of nurses and midwives in Catalonia (Spain): A qualitative study
This study sought to examine the presence of IPV-related contents and the depth to which they are addressed in the bachelor's degree in Nursing and in the Midwifery specialisation programme. The study also explored lecturers' motivations for including IPV in their subjects. The methodology employed was qualitative. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Mar ía Analía Gómez-Fernández, Josefina Goberna-Tricas, Montserrat Payà-Sánchez Tags: Midwifery Education in Practice Source Type: research
Undergraduate paramedic student psychomotor skills in an obstetric setting: An evaluation
The clinical education of paramedic students is an international concern. In Australia, student placements are commonly undertaken with local district ambulance services, however these placements are increasingly limited. Clinical placements within inter-professional settings represent an innovative yet underdeveloped area of investigation. This paper addresses that gap by reporting a pilot evaluation of paramedic student clinical placements in a specialised obstetrics setting.Using a case study approach, the evaluation aimed to identify paramedic psychomotor skills that could be practised in this setting, and understand t...
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Shane Lenson, Jason Mills Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
A debate about the merits of debate in nurse education
In this ‘Issues for Debate’ paper, the issue is debate. Today's nurses must be able to advocate, lead, and grow ‘big ideas’, as well as knowing their way around a patient's body and mind. This paper reports, partly, on a research study into the use of debate to develop clinical reasoning and thinkin g skills in nursing students. The study was conducted with first and third-year nursing students enrolled at an Australian regional university. Students were asked to comment on the effectiveness of debate as an educational strategy. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Peter Hartin, Melanie Birks, Marie Bodak, Cindy Woods, Marnie Hitchins Tags: Issues for Debate Source Type: research
Supporting people with young onset dementia and their families: An evaluation of a training programme for care workers
This article reports the findings of an evaluation of a training course for care workers who care for people with dementia in the community. Twenty-four care workers participated in the training which took place in London and Surrey, United Kingdom. The training had a significant positive impact on participants ’ confidence in understanding the experiences and social care needs of people with young onset dementia (YOD) and their families. Participants also perceived that the training would help them improve their working practice by furthering their understanding of practical approaches to supporting and caring for peopl...
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Raymond Smith, Ann Ooms, Nan Greenwood Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
Confronting reality: A case study of a group of student nurses undertaking a management of aggression training (MOAT) program
Effective management of workplace aggression and violence requires health professionals to develop sound knowledge and skills in preparation for ensuring their own personal safety and the safety of others within the health care environment. Developing an understanding of workplace bullying, characteristics of workplace aggression and violence, legislative guidelines, de-escalation strategies and practical techniques are imperative to adequately prepare healthcare students for such practice. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Diana R.D. Jonas-Dwyer, Olivia Gallagher, Rosemary Saunders, Helen Dugmore, Caroline Bulsara, Helene Metcalfe Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Navigating professional and prescribing boundaries: Implementing nurse prescribing in New Zealand
This study explored the experiences and perspectives of one of the first cohorts of nurse prescribers and their strategies in establishing the role and negotiating the associated professional boundaries. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Anecita Gigi Lm, Nicola North, John Shaw Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research
The internet and nurse education
Participation in a community of practice through asynchronous writing is useful for learning in higher education. We argue that such computer-mediated communication via the internet is valuable in nurse education, but that it often should take place at sites protected from search with access restricted to a limited group to make the students confident and enable learning.We further argue why we think discussion of patient stories in educational settings often should be done without computers. Reflection around patient stories is a fundamental part of the education of a clinician, but should be done either with fictional ca...
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Martin Aasbrenn, Anne Raust øl, Hanne Maria Bingen Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Plagiarism governance in nurse education ………dispositions, dimensions and tensions
This study sought to explore the strategic governance of plagiarism in Scottish higher education institutions offering nurse education and its articulation with the professional requirements of nurse education. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 7, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Marion Welsh Tags: Original research Source Type: research
Simulation debriefing based on principles of transfer of learning: A pilot study
Upon completion of undergraduate nursing courses, new graduates are expected to transition seamlessly into practice. Education providers face challenges in the preparation of undergraduate nurses due to increasing student numbers and decreasing availability of clinical placement sites. High fidelity patient simulation is an integral component of nursing curricula as an adjunct to preparation for clinical placement. Debriefing after simulation is an area where the underlying structure of problems can consciously be explored. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice)
Source: Nurse Education in Practice - August 3, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sandra Johnston, Fiona Coyer, Robyn Nash Tags: Original research Source Type: research
