A scoping review of gen z nursing students: learning preferences and educator strategies

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.11.007

Tracy M. Dodson PhD, MSN, RN, CEN , Kimberley Thompson-Hairston Ed.D.

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Abstract

Background

Despite growing literature on Gen Z nursing students, much is outdated and conflicting. There's a significant gap in research on integrating modern teaching strategies like AI into nursing education.

Aim

This scoping review updates understanding of Gen Z learning preferences and identifies effective tech-driven strategies for improved outcomes.

Methods

This scoping review was constructed following the PRISMA guidelines to identify articles specific to the classroom learning preferences of Gen Z nursing students within the U.S.

Results

Ten articles were identified that met all inclusion criteria. Findings indicate, while nursing curricula generally align with their needs, areas of misalignment include the misassumption Gen Z students prefer online / hybrid classrooms over traditional lectures. Gen Z learners prefer interactive, tech-driven, and visually engaging lectures - valuing instructors' expertise.

Conclusion

Interactive learning with videos and gamification shows promise for this generation. To better meet Gen Z's needs, educators should integrate tech-based games, digital storytelling, and video teaching methods to boost engagement and retention, ensuring preparedness for a dynamic, technology centric healthcare environment.

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背景尽管有关 Z 世代护理学生的文献越来越多，但其中很多内容都已过时且相互矛盾。本范围综述更新了对 Z 世代学习偏好的理解，并确定了有效的技术驱动策略以改善学习效果。方法本范围综述按照 PRISMA 指南进行构建，以确定美国 Z 世代护理学生课堂学习偏好的具体文章。研究结果表明，虽然护理课程总体上符合他们的需求，但不符合的方面包括误认为 Z 世代学生更喜欢在线/混合课堂而非传统授课。Z 世代的学习者更喜欢互动、技术驱动和视觉吸引人的讲座--重视讲师的专业知识。为了更好地满足 Z 世代的需求，教育工作者应整合基于技术的游戏、数字故事和视频教学方法，以提高学生的参与度和保留率，确保他们为动态的、以技术为中心的医疗保健环境做好准备。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty