Navigating the path of academic progression: a qualitative descriptive study of associate degree nursing faculty, public health nurses, and school nurses
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore impressions about academic progression among faculty teaching in associate degree nursing programs, public health, and school nurses. Navigating the path of academic progression is the overarching theme that describes the common factors identified by study participants as important for nurses who might consider academic progression. Empowering registered nurses to continue their education requires guidance, flexibility, and resources from academic institutions and health care organizations to facilitate seamless, efficient, and achievable academic progression...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - December 28, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Jill N. Peltzer, Cynthia S. Teel, Jessica Cline, Gracielle Cromwell Source Type: research
Functionality tools: Time management approaches for facilitating an on-line course in Moodle
This article suggests time management approaches, in the context of Chickering and Gamson's (1987) Seven Principles for Good Practice, using tools available in a learning management system. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Meigan Robb, MaryDee Fisher Source Type: research
Narrative pedagogy amidst program accountability: Helping nontraditional nursing students who must repeat a course
This article advocates for expanding the use of narrative pedagogy in associate degree nursing programs to better meet the needs of nontraditional nursing students in an educational setting shaped by the philosophy of behaviorism and focused on outcomes. We draw upon examples from a qualitative study of students who are repeating a nursing course to suggest that faculty heighten their attention to practicing concernfully in relationships with students and regarding administration of progression policies. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Deborah E. Crow, Lucy E. Bailey Source Type: research
Teaching evidence-based practice (EBP) across a four-semester nursing curriculum
This article provides a roadmap for those preparing prelicensure nurses to navigate the process of teaching EBP in the clinical setting. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Barbara J. Dotson, Lisa S. Lewis, Julia W. Aucoin, Shirley Murray, Donna Chapin, Peggy Walters Source Type: research
Environmental health 101: Incorporating environmental health into the nursing curriculum
Environmental Health 101: Incorporating Environmental Health into the Nursing Curriculum program for nursing faculty was presented at the National League for Nursing's annual conference in November 2011. This faculty program provided by the Connecticut League for Nursing was designed in response to the American Nurses' Association inclusion of environmental health into the 2010 Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses. State and national leaders in environmental health and nursing presented to representatives from licensed practical nurse, associate, and bachelor's degree nursing programs in Connecticut. (Sour...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathryn P. Jackman-Murphy Source Type: research
The concept of incivility: A case study
It is clear that a culture laden with incivility creates a difficult work environment. Incivility has not excluded nursing academe. Uncivil interactions in the academic workplace may deter qualified nurses from entering academia and encourage current faculty to leave. The concept of incivility was examined using Walker and Avant's method of concept analysis and clarified with a case study. The discussion illuminates ways to diminish uncivil behaviors between and among nursing faculty. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Anya Bostian Peters Source Type: research
Implementing e-books: Faculty and student experiences
The undergraduate faculty of a public nursing program redesigned their curriculum to a concept-based model and implemented electronic textbooks (e-books) for all students. Quantitative data from faculty and students reported more proficiency and satisfaction with e-books over time. Both groups expressed neutral feelings regarding e-books enhancing learning. Qualitative data revealed perceived benefits including searchability and portability of e-books; barriers included eye strain and time to master e-books use. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Gueval, Karen Tarnow, Sharon Kumm Source Type: research
Resolutions
While the rest of the world celebrates the New Year on January 1st, educators tend to celebrate the start of a new year on the first day of the fall semester. For many of us, back to school shopping is a cherished tradition. I know that when I was a clinical instructor, I would purchase a new pair of shoes, scrubs, or laboratory coat. Something new, whether it is a pen, notebook, or backpack, makes us feel optimistic and excited. It signifies opportunity and change. We believe that all the problems and issues from the previous semester are wiped clean and that we have the chance to start fresh. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Tracey Siegel Source Type: research
Reflections from 40,000 feet
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce to you to a new column in the journal of Teaching and Learning in Nursing. As the new chief executive officer for OADN, I thought it would be valuable to share OADN updates, current initiatives, and thoughts with you. Many of you are aware that I travel frequently representing OADN to communicate the important work the organization is undertaking in advocating for associate degree nursing education and academic progression. I spend many hours in airports and flying through clouds. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna Meyer Source Type: research
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses in class
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 class time. These competency sets (prelicensure and graduate) address key areas of practice that apply to all nurses in practice. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Tim Bristol Tags: Educate, Excite, Engage Source Type: research
Successful student group projects: Perspectives and strategies
This article explores advantages and challenges implicit in this teaching–learning strategy and offers practical insights gleaned from the real-world experience of faculty and students. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn J. Lee, Kathy Ahonen, Erica Navarette, Khalie Frisch Source Type: research
Evaluation of a concept-based curriculum: A tool and process
Nursing education has heeded the calls of health experts, revising nursing curricula to move from a content focus to a conceptual model that emphasizes the learning process and evidence-based pedagogy. Little has been published about processes appropriate for evaluation of this new curriculum model. This paper describes the comprehensive evaluation process of a concept-based, pre-licensure nursing curriculum and the tool used for documentation. Benefits and drawbacks of the process and tool are shared. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Shirley Murray, Kimberly Laurent, JoAnna Gontarz Source Type: research
President's Message
I want to be sure that all of our readers are aware that we have a new editor for this journal. She is Tracey Siegel. She introduced herself in the last edition. I would like to formally welcome Tracey to this position. Tracey brings enthusiasm and a passion for associate degree nursing to the journal! Thank you Tracey for your time and effort. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - October 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Smart Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Utilization of nursing home residents for development of assessment skills
Acquiring strong assessment skills is imperative for nursing students in order to enhance their learning experiences and future nursing practice. Nursing homes offer a quality clinical experience exposing students to residents experiencing multiple chronic diseases with various levels of physical and cognitive functioning in a slower paced environment. Students' perceptions validated that the nursing home setting provided an effective clinical environment for the development of assessment skills. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - June 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Sheryl K. House, Mary Ann Goetz, Susan Dowell Source Type: research
Fostering deep learning: An on-line clinical postconference pilot study
This article describes the problem of fostering complex thinking, the implementation of the postconference, and results of a group survey and offers implications for practice to utilize this new approach to facilitate learning beyond the clinical day. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - June 17, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Christine L. Heid Source Type: research
