Exploring student nurses' attitudes towards those who are obese and whether these attitudes change following a simulated activity
As the prevalence of obesity increases worldwide the field of bariatric medicine has emerged, focussing on the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. People who are obese regularly face bias from healthcare professionals, which can negativity impact on care delivery and patient outcomes. The introduction of bariatric empathy suits into simulated practice may enable student nurses to appreciate the needs of, and influence their attitudes towards, obese people. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Janet Hunter, Karen Rawlings-Anderson, Tracy Lindsay, Tracey Bowden, Leanne M. Aitken Source Type: research

An exploration of peer-assisted learning in undergraduate nursing students in paediatric clinical settings: An ethnographic study
Peer-assisted leaning relates to the acquisition of knowledge and skills through shared learning of matched equals. The concept has been explored within the field of nurse education across a range of learning environments, but its impact in practice is still relatively unknown. This paper reports on findings when observing paediatric undergraduate nursing students who engage in PAL within the clinical practice setting. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Matthew C. Carey, Anna Chick, Bridie Kent, Jos M. Latour Source Type: research

Nursing and midwifery students' perception of learning enablers and gains in the first semester of their BSc programmes: A cross sectional study
The student experience in the first year of university is fundamental to successful adaption to the higher education environment and shapes student engagement with their chosen degree. Students' feedback on this experience is essential when designing or reviewing curricula. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Catherine Redmond, Carmel Davies, Phil Halligan, Regina Joye, Lorraine Carroll, Timothy Frawley Source Type: research

Exploring student nurses' attitudes towards those who are obese and whether these attitudes change following a simulated activity
As the prevalence of obesity increases worldwide the field of bariatric medicine has emerged, focussing on the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity. People who are obese regularly face bias from healthcare professionals, which can negativity impact on care delivery and patient outcomes. The introduction of bariatric empathy suits into simulated practice may enable student nurses to appreciate the needs of, and influence their attitudes towards, obese people. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Janet Hunter, Karen Rawlings-Anderson, Tracy Lindsay, Tracey Bowden, Leanne M. Aitken Source Type: research

An exploration of peer-assisted learning in undergraduate nursing students in paediatric clinical settings: An ethnographic study
Peer-assisted leaning relates to the acquisition of knowledge and skills through shared learning of matched equals. The concept has been explored within the field of nurse education across a range of learning environments, but its impact in practice is still relatively unknown. This paper reports on findings when observing paediatric undergraduate nursing students who engage in PAL within the clinical practice setting. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Matthew C. Carey, Anna Chick, Bridie Kent, Jos M. Latour Source Type: research

E-learning and nursing assessment skills and knowledge – An integrative review
This review examines the current evidence on the effectiveness of digital technologies or e-based learning for enhancing the skills and knowledge of nursing students in nursing assessment. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Ewan McDonald, Jessica Boulton Tags: Review Source Type: research

Examining stress perceptions and coping strategies among Saudi nursing students: A systematic review
Stress is a perennial problem in nursing education and Saudi student nurses are not immune. Despite the growing literature examining stress in Saudi student nurses, a broader perspective on this concept has not been explored. This paper is a report of a review systematically appraising and synthesizing existing scientific articles reporting stress perceptions and coping styles in Saudi student nurses. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Leodoro J. Labrague, Denise M. McEnroe –Petitte, Janet Alexis A. De los Santos, Olaide Edet Tags: Review Source Type: research

Effects of reflection on clinical decision-making of intensive care unit nurses
Nurses are one of the most influential factors in overcoming the main challenges faced by health systems throughout the world. Every health system should, hence, empower nurses in clinical judgment and decision-making skills. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Shahrokhi Razieh, Ghafari Somayeh, Haghani Fariba Source Type: research

Undergraduate student nurses' attitudes towards using social media websites: A study from Jordan
The use of social media by university students is recognized worldwide. Student nurses are no exception, yet no studies have been reported to investigate the nurse students' use and views of social media in Jordan. The current study aims to assess the validity and reliability of an Arabic version of the modified Students Nurses' Use and Views of Social Media survey. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Noha M Al-Shdayfat Source Type: research

Predictors of nurses' level of participation in student care: A multivariable analysis
To determine the association and predictive nature of certain socio-demographic, education, work and research variables on nurses' participation level in the clinical care of students. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Agueda Cervera-Gasch, Loreto Maci á-Soler, Desirée Mena-Tudela, Víctor M. González-Chordá Source Type: research

Effects of reflection on clinical decision-making of intensive care unit nurses
Nurses are one of the most influential factors in overcoming the main challenges faced by health systems throughout the world. Every health system should, hence, empower nurses in clinical judgment and decision-making skills. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Shahrokhi Razieh, Ghafari Somayeh, Haghani Fariba Source Type: research

Predictors of nurses' level of participation in student care: A multivariable analysis
To determine the association and predictive nature of certain socio-demographic, education, work and research variables on nurses' participation level in the clinical care of students. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Agueda Cervera-Gasch, Loreto Maci á-Soler, Desirée Mena-Tudela, Víctor M. González-Chordá Source Type: research

Undergraduate student nurses' attitudes towards using social media websites: A study from Jordan
The use of social media by university students is recognized worldwide. Student nurses are no exception, yet no studies have been reported to investigate the nurse students' use and views of social media in Jordan. The current study aims to assess the validity and reliability of an Arabic version of the modified Students Nurses' Use and Views of Social Media survey. (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Noha M. Al-Shdayfat Source Type: research

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Source: Nurse Education Today - March 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Next set of orders: Best practices for academia to ensure student success and military/veteran focus
It is estimated that 4.3 million post-9/11 servicemembers will transition out of the military between 2003 and 2019 (Zogas, 2017) and that approximately 44% of those seeking higher education will enroll in a bachelor's degree program (American Council on Education, 2015). In 2013, over 1,000,000 student veterans were utilizing some form of GI benefits on college campuses around the country and this number is expected to increase by 20% over the next few years (VA Campus Toolkit, n.d.). (Source: Nurse Education Today)
Source: Nurse Education Today - March 15, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Dianne Morrison-Beedy, Alicia Gill Rossiter Tags: Contemporary Issues Source Type: research