April 2016 Editorial Siegel
It has been oneyear since I accepted the position of editor, and I cannot believe all that I have learned! I want to thank the OADN Board for their continued support, and I want to specially thank Donna Meyer and Patricia Smart for their insight and encouragement. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 18, 2016 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Social dynamics in group work
This article will highlight concerns related to group work. In addition, evidence-based teaching strategies for nursing educators will be presented. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeffery W. Forehand, Katherine H. Leigh, Robin Gosdin Farrell, Amy Y. Spurlock Source Type: research
Reflections From 40,000 Feet
As you are well aware, Institute of Medicine (IOM) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health was released slightly over 5 years ago. Since the release, the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing has spent considerable time concentrating on recommendation four which called for an increase in the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80% by 2020 (IOM, 2011; p. 12). The academic progression work has been intense and successful. It has encouraged baccalaureate and associate degree programs to work collaboratively. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna Meyer Source Type: research
President's Message
Have you ever reflected on how many students' lives we touch as nurse educators? By affecting students who become nurses, the number of patients we reach is astronomical. We have such an influence on health care; what an honor and responsibility! In order to see stories of nurses in action, I encourage you to view The American Nurse documentary. I know that some members were able to hear Carolyn Jones discuss The American Nurse at our annual convention. The audience was touched by her story. I was both moved and intrigued and wanted to hear more of Carolyn's story. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 11, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Smart Source Type: research
OADN President's Message
Have you ever reflected on how many students' lives we touch as nurse educators? By affecting students who become nurses, the number of patients we reach is astronomical. We have such an influence on health care; what an honor and responsibility! In order to see stories of nurses in action, I encourage you to view The American Nurse documentary. I know that some members were able to hear Carolyn Jones discuss The American Nurse at our annual convention. The audience was touched by her story. I was both moved and intrigued and wanted to hear more of Carolyn's story. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Smart Source Type: research
Building Bridges: Collaboration Between Community College and University
Two midwestern United States colleges have developed a relationship that is an exemplar of interprofessional education. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 9, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Deborah S. Judge, Bethany Murray, Marsha Hughes-Gay, Danielle Robinson Source Type: research
Integrated simulation: A teaching strategy to prepare prelicensure nursing students for professional practice—the students' perspective
To prepare associate degree nursing students for the increasing demands of professional practice, we designed an integrated simulation to allow the students to assess their perceived readiness to assume the role of the registered nurse in today's ever-changing health care system. The simulation integrated 2 levels of medical–surgical students caring for a complex patient. This collaboration facilitated the upper-level students' evaluation of their confidence in critical situational analysis, prioritization, delegation, and professionalism. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Ingrid L. Simkins, Laura A. Jaroneski Source Type: research
How can nurse educators perform patient simulation efficiently?
This article provides recommendations for performing simulation activities efficiently, including faculty training and support, in-class simulation, scenario and manikin choice, equipment organization, simulation mapping in the curriculum, and preprogrammed scenario use. Implementing these recommendations may help faculty members use simulation both effectively and efficiently. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Michael D. Aldridge Source Type: research
Information Overload?
As part of my job as program coordinator and in my role as editor of this journal, I try to read relevant health care, nursing, and higher education articles. My clinical areas of expertise are medical–surgical, wound, ostomy and continence nursing, and gerontology. I read journals, I participate in professional development, and I teach each semester. I assist with clinical simulation, and I participate in skills laboratories as needed. So, why do I feel that it is becoming harder and harder to remain current? Despite my best efforts, articles I have flagged go unread or simply scanned. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Tracey Siegel Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Happy New Year: Happy Nurse's Year!
Another year! They all seem to fly by faster and faster, and the older (I actually prefer the term more mature) I get, the more excited and impatient I become with our beloved profession. I have been thinking about my dreams and wishes…really resolutions I would appoint for nursing and decided to invite, maybe incite, my nursing colleagues to also contribute their thoughts, hopes, and druthers for the profession. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Rojann R. Alpers, Chen Hong, Jie Li, Sandy Liu, Guilan Gong, Ni Ping Tags: Educate, excite, engage Source Type: research
QSEN in clinical
Using the competencies found in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN—www.qsen.org) initiative is an excellent strategy to develop learning activities for clinical learning experiences. These competency sets (prelicensure and graduate) address key areas of practice that apply to all professional nurses at some level. Bringing these competencies to life during clinical can help the student develop habits for professional growth. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Tim Bristol Tags: Educate, excite, engage Source Type: research
Reflections from 40,000 feet
As you are aware in the world of publishing, the work you are currently reading is written well before the date of print. My message to you is no exception. I am always sending my thoughts approximately 4 months in advance before those words are committed to the journal. At no other time has “reflections from 40,000 feet” been more true. I have just completed a journey of over 9,000 miles after visiting Sydney, Melbourne, and Tasmania in Australia. It was a journey of a lifetime and one that will continue to hold special memories for me. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna Meyer Source Type: research
Presentation innovations: Using Pecha Kucha in nursing education
Pecha Kucha (P-K) is a new presentation technique first used in architecture design and recently used in higher education. P-K is an innovative presentation technique emphasizing a rapid delivery of visual images. The P-K presentation technique uses 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each, resulting in a delivery time of under 7 minutes. P-K offers an innovative instructional strategy for emphasizing images over text for aesthetic storytelling, improving communication skills, affective learning, or opportunities for synthesis of information. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle M. Byrne Source Type: research
A move away from high-stakes testing toward comprehensive competency
The topic of high-stakes testing has received much attention over the last several years. High-stakes testing in many nursing programs has been linked to progression, graduation, and National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse pass rates. Although the argument can be made that the use of high-stakes testing is successful in identifying students who are most likely to pass National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse, the added stress and pressure on nursing students can affect performance, and high-stakes testing may not be a true indicator of a student's ability. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Charles P. Molsbee, Bryan Benton Source Type: research
President's Message
It is a new year! What does 2016 have in store for you personally and professionally? I cannot believe that it has been a year since my first president's message. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - January 1, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Smart Source Type: research
