DIGEST: A collaborative strategy for clinical performance feedback
This article aligns salient qualities of feedback and self-reflection in a relational approach to formative evaluation that is guided by MI. DIGEST is a strategy to promote self-reflection, provide clarity on areas for performance enhancement, and develop student capacity to integrate insights into subsequent practice. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Lisa Howard, Brielle Will Source Type: research
Predicting Success for Associate Degree Nursing Students in a Concept-Based Curriculum
The study objective was to assess critical thinking scores, National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) prediction scores, and NCLEX-RN pass rates for associate degree nursing (ADN) students educated with a concept-based curriculum. Results suggested that a concept-based curriculum can assist in developing critical thinking among ADN students, and critical thinking and probability of pass scores may be used as predictors for first-time NCLEX-RN passage for ADN students in a concept-based curriculum. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Carmen V. Harrison Source Type: research
Evaluating Student Cultural Competence in an Associate in Science in Nursing Program
The purpose of this study was to evaluate student development of cultural competence over time and to identify factors that influence the development of cultural competence in an associate in science in nursing (ASN) program. This longitudinal quantitative study used a pretest and posttest survey to collect data on 145 ASN students' cultural competence. The results indicated that students performed at a culturally competent level. The predictor of cultural encounters contributed approximately 58.5% of the variance in cultural competence. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Hsiu-Chin Chen, Francine Jensen, Gary Measom, Nyree Dawn Nichols Source Type: research
Setting Learners up for Success: Presimulation and Prebriefing Strategies
Patient simulation is increasingly becoming an essential teaching and learning strategy in nursing education. An abundance of information has been written on enacting the scenario and in the debriefing process following the scenario. Less information can be found on the prebriefing (also known as briefing) phase of patient simulation. Prebriefing consists of all the activities prior to the start of the scenario, including presimulation assignments and prebriefing, and sets the stage for a successful simulation experience. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Gwen Leigh, Francis Steuben Source Type: research
Distance Learning Teaching Strategies in Registered Nurse to Baccalaureate Nurse Programs: Advancing Cultural Competence of Registered Nurses in Providing End-of-Life Care
In order to prepare nurses to effectively provide holistic nursing care to an increasingly diverse patient population, nurse educators must incorporate cultural care practices into the nursing curricula. Specifically, teaching culturally competent end-of-life care is essential but can pose challenges for distance education programs. The purpose of this article is to identify multiple learning strategies utilized in an online nursing program to teach students how to provide culturally competent end-of-life care. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle H. Cheshire, Haley P. Strickland Source Type: research
Challenges Experienced by Nursing Students Overcoming One Course Failure: A Phenomenological Research Study
Retention of nursing students is important. A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted to explore the lived experiences of 11 successful returner nursing students from 1 associate degree program in the southeastern United States. Two themes directly related to the challenges faced by participants: (a) dealing with uncertainty, shock, and sadness and (b) returning after a failure. Findings related to challenges highlight the importance of facilitating integration and ensuring clear communication with nursing students. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Sarah M. Handwerker Source Type: research
Lab mentors in a two-plus-two nursing program: A retrospective evaluation
This article retrospectively evaluates an educational intervention using peer mentors in a 2-plus-2 undergraduate nursing program. Students enrolled in this program take prerequisite classes at a community college, then enter the baccalaureate program at the junior level and begin their nursing courses, completing all course work on the community college campus. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy B. Sweeney Source Type: research
Connecting with Generation Z: Approaches in Nursing Education
This article identifies generational influences and distinctive characteristics of this group, which may challenge nurse educators and require changes in teaching –learning design strategies and approaches. Specific educational suggestions and ways to support members of Generation Z in higher education and the workplace are offered. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Chicca, Teresa Shellenbarger Source Type: research
Students, take out your phones
We do not expect to hear this in lecture: “Students please take out your phones.” Many times, we hear just the opposite. It is important for faculty to understand how to help students use their phones. First, they need to learn how to use their phones for learning. Next, they need to help students to learn how to use their phones as pro fessionals (Bristol, 2014). (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Tim J. Bristol Tags: Educate, Excite, Engage Source Type: research
Predatory publishing: What authors need to know
A few weeks after becoming the editor of this journal, I was surprised to receive an offer via an e-mail to publish an article on any topic of my choosing in a nursing journal. I thought that was rather odd, so I went to the website of the publication as the name was unfamiliar to me. Although I was an inexperienced editor, I was an experienced consumer of nursing journals, and I immediately realized that something was wrong. The site was poorly constructed, there was no information about the journal's editor or editorial board, it lacked contact information and, most surprising, the narrative was filled with spelling and ...
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 4, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Tracey J. Siegel Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Transition to Nursing Faculty: Exploring the Barriers
The future nursing workforce is dependent upon qualified nursing faculty to teach nursing students. The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the perceived barriers to becoming an academic nurse educator by nurses who have graduate degrees. Themes identified include the perception of academic nurse educator role and barriers to becoming an academic nurse educator. Findings have the potential to help stakeholders begin to develop strategies to mitigate the shortage of nursing faculty. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - May 3, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Katie Bagley, Lesa Hoppe, Gail Hanson Brenner, Marnee ’ Crawford, Melissa Weir Source Type: research
Preparing to interact with the on-site program evaluation team
This article discusses how to prepare faculty for the accreditation on-site program evaluation visit and interviews with the evaluation team. A brief overview of the purpose and goals of the on-site visit is provided along with strategies that can be used to prepare faculty, students and others for their interactions with the team. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Judith A. Halstead, Betsy Frank Tags: Accreditation Update Source Type: research
Why Are Students Failing Clinical? Clinical Instructors Weigh In
Competent nurses must be proficient in both theoretical and applied knowledge. To achieve this proficiency, nursing students must demonstrate competency in both theoretical content and clinical skills. Despite the importance of the acquisition of clinical skills, scant research has been reported on reasons for nursing students' failure because of the inability to demonstrate competency in the clinical setting. California nursing schools were surveyed through SurveyMonkey to identify and explore the main factors related to undergraduate nursing students' inability to pass clinical. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Kara Potter Source Type: research
Evaluating Association Degree Nursing Faculty Job Satisfaction
This study identified factors of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) faculty job satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Qualified applicants are denied admission to nursing programs because of faculty shortages, but little is known about the factors that support faculty retention. A nationwide survey was conducted and found that factors of dissatisfaction were salary, organizational policies, and workload. Factors of greatest satisfaction were interactions, professional status, and autonomy. These findings provide important information from which to create innovative solutions to retain current faculty. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen M. Thies, Teresa Serratt Source Type: research
Influential Factors of Student Evaluations of Teaching in a Nursing Program
We used a logistic regression model to analyze data from routinely collected student evaluation of teaching from 2,211 nursing students over 8 semesters. The results showed that not all aspects of teaching are equally influential in their effects on students' overall rating of instructors' teaching as excellent. Influential aspects include motivation, individual assistance, presentation of concepts, environment, and practical application. The most influential evaluation aspect is motivation. (Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing)
Source: Teaching and Learning in Nursing - April 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeong IL Cho, Kawther Hamash, Koichiro Otani, Nila Reimer, Yihao Deng Source Type: research
