Correlation between critical thinking skills and National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses success in accelerated bachelor nursing students
We examined 110 students in a first-degree accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program to explore whether CT is a first-attempt predictor of NCLEX-RN success. We found that there was a statistically significant relationship between CT scores and passing the NCLEX-RN. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - September 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Mahmoud A. Kaddoura, Olga Van Dyke, Qing Yang Source Type: research
Using narratives to enhance nursing practice and leadership: What makes a good nurse?
Storytelling is an ancient practice that has functioned to maintain history, deepen empathy and understanding, and empower groups and individuals. Unfortunately, nurses are not encouraged to share their stories of contributions to patient care. In this article, 3 nurses share stories about learning to be good nurses, even while going against long-held nursing ideals. The authors argue that narratives can lead to a deeper understanding of nursing as a practice and discipline. The authors also contend that narratives facilitate the empowerment in nurses and patients using narratives; nurses recognize their power and facilita...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - September 4, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Pamela Wadsworth, Karen Colorafi, Nelma Shearer Source Type: research
Pills, thrills, and pharmacology drills! Strategies to increase student retention in an entry-level nursing pharmacology course
This article offers innovative strategies that can engage students in learning and promote successful completion of a pharmacology course. Nursing faculty provided extra learning sessions, in a face-to-face format, for students. Nursing faculty also created a hybrid classroom, using online learning strategies. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - September 2, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Suzanne Carpenter, Rhoda Reddix, Denise Martin Source Type: research
Using high-fidelity simulation to increase nursing student knowledge in medication administration
The increased use of prescription medications along with teaching safety presents nurse educators with the challenge of preparing students with knowledge related to medication administration. Curriculums that offer pharmacology theory apart from courses with clinical application component need an education strategy to reinforce knowledge. This research study examines the comparison of high-fidelity and low-fidelity simulation on nursing students' pharmacologic knowledge. Findings demonstrate the use of high-fidelity simulation significantly increased knowledge related to medication administration. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - August 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Leona Konieczny Source Type: research
Readiness for interprofessional learning after participation in an obstetric simulation
The importance of interprofessional education (IPE) is widely documented yet remains underutilized in clinical education. The purpose of this study is to determine student readiness for continued IPE after engaging in an obstetric simulation. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - August 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Guay, W. Scott Erdley, Deborah Raines, Jessica Castner Source Type: research
Variables that influence retention in RN-BS students
This study evaluates how restrictive or supportive select academic, environmental, professional integration, and socialization variables are in influencing retention. Analysis of the data revealed that students perceived faculty advisement and helpfulness and encouragement from friends, within classes, and those outside of school as most supportive of completing their first semester of study in a baccalaureate program. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - August 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Virginia Peterson-Grazioze, Jennifer Bryer, Maria Nikolaidou Source Type: research
Introducing interprofessional education in nursing curricula
Promoting positive outcomes is a primary focus of providers when treating patients in all health care settings. Interprofessional education is an integral and necessary practice that must take place to ensure that positive outcomes are achieved and to promote patient safety. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the Institute of Medicine, and the National League of Nursing have prioritized interprofessional collaboration as a crucial component of education necessary to improve the quality of health care in the United States. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - August 4, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Noreen Lennen, Barbara Miller Source Type: research
Faculty roles and processes for NCLEX-RN outcomes: A theoretical perspective
Over many years, nursing educators have tried a variety of interventions to improve graduate of the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurse ® pass rates. Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations can be used to provide both logical structure and systematic processes for faculty roles and interventions applied to preparing graduates for the nursing licensing examination. The theory offers rationale for allocating resources to support f aculty roles in strategically intervening with students beginning with admission to the nursing program and ending with the graduates successfully passing the National Cou...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - July 26, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Janet H. Davis Source Type: research
Predictive factors impacting intent-to-stay teaching for associate degree adjunct clinical nurse faculty
The purpose of this quantitative correlational research study was to understand the predictive factors of intent-to-stay teaching for associate degree adjunct clinical nurse faculty. An examination of the relationship between demographic variables and job satisfaction factors with intent-to-stay teaching was explored. Adjunct clinical nurse faculty members employed during 2015 in associate degree nursing programs completed an anonymous on-line survey. Participants were surveyed utilizing the Job Satisfaction Survey, the Nurse Educators' Intent to Stay in Academe Scale, and demographic questionnaire via SurveyMonkey Web sit...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - July 19, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie A. Woodworth Source Type: research
Focus on Partnership
Partnerships, an interesting word and concept that holds numerous meanings and associations, including, but not limited to, personal, business, and even global aspects. In the personal sense, we have all experienced personal partnerships whether it be with a spouse, significant others, family members, or even friends. There are business partnerships and political partnerships. Our world is truly made up of significant partnerships and they are all very vital. We realize that it would be difficult to survive alone, and thus, partnerships become an important aspect of our development and sustainability. (Source: Teaching and...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - July 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna Meyer Tags: Reflections from 40,000 feet Source Type: research
End-of-life patient simulation: Lessons learned
Recent research suggests that nursing education may not adequately prepare nursing students to care for patients at the end of life. This community college program integrated an end-of-life (EOL) simulation into the nursing curriculum as a way to address this deficiency. In our unfolding EOL simulation, several essential elements were incorporated. The first experience with this simulation provided valuable lessons about how to improve our subsequent EOL simulations. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle M. Sherlin, Patricia Taylor Quinn Source Type: research
The pressure is on: New clinical information
As many of you know, my clinical expertise is wound, ostomy, and continence nursing, and as this semester begins, I felt it was imperative to update all of you on the new pressure ulcer definitions and criteria released by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisor Panel (NPUAP) in April of this year. In a previous editorial (Siegel, 2016), I opined about the difficulty remaining current and maintaining awareness of best practices when everything changes so quickly. Because we are published quarterly, I wanted to ensure that this information came to all of you in the fall semester when many nursing faculty are actively engaged in...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - July 5, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Tracey Siegel Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
