{"title":"Perceptions of nursing staff and students regarding attrition: a qualitative study.","authors":"Rocco Mazzotta, Angela Durante, Valentina Bressan, Angela Cuoco, Ercole Vellone, Rosaria Alvaro, Giampiera Bulfone","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0081","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0081","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This research aims to explore the perceptions of nursing students and directors of bachelor of nursing degree courses regarding reasons for attrition amongst nursing students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using inductive thematic analysis. The study included a purposeful sample of 12 students and 4 directors of bachelor of nursing degree courses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>As reasons for attrition, the directors highlighted a lack of preparation for nursing studies and students' limited awareness of possibilities for support and learning. The students emphasized insufficient support from academic staff and poor course organization. Economic and family issues and a misunderstanding of the professional role of a nurse were cited as reasons by both directors and students.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings provide important insight into attrition in the nursing programme. Further research is warranted, particularly in other contexts. Addressing student attrition requires a comprehensive approach that includes the provision of adequate support systems, mentorship, and resources for students.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139736302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trish A Burton, Sally A Gauci, Liza M Heslop, Sharon J Andrew
{"title":"Comparison of the traditional and block mode of delivery on undergraduate nursing students' perceived levels of preparedness to use evidence-based practice: a two-group experimental study.","authors":"Trish A Burton, Sally A Gauci, Liza M Heslop, Sharon J Andrew","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0082","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To examine how delivery time impacted on undergraduate nursing students' preparedness for evidence-based practice (EBP) by comparing the traditional semester mode and block mode of delivery models.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This two-group experimental study compared the traditional semester and block modes of delivery using a self-reported questionnaire. The factor of time was the variable in relation to learning with the block mode delivery being in a compressed timeframe.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From a purposive sample, 219 students participated in the self-reported questionnaire. There were only two significant differences were the block mode of delivery students responded less positively to the statements 'the unit of study prepared them for knowledge and skills for EBP' and 'EBP should be discussed and shared in practice'.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The transition from the traditional semester mode to the block mode delivery has had minimal impact on undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of EBP and its application to clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139521572","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A nurturing and caring environment to facilitate nursing students' professional development in Rwanda: a focused ethnographic study.","authors":"Benoite Umubyeyi, Yolanda Babenko-Mould, Michaela Hynie, Sandra Regan, Beverly Leipert","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0064","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore the values, practices, and behaviours that support nursing students' professional development in practice-based learning environments in Rwanda.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A focused ethnographic approach was used. Nursing students (n=12), nurses (n=11), clinical instructors (n=7) and nurse leaders (n=8) from three teaching hospitals and an educational program participated in the study. Data was collected trough individual interviews and participant observation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants embraced a culture of preparing nursing students for their professional roles as a professional responsibility, and a means of securing the nursing profession. Modeling the appropriate behaviours to students and respecting them as learners and humans constituted the caring attributes that sustain a positive learning environment for their professional growth.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nurturing and caring environments offer students opportunities to integrate caring attitudes into their interactions with patients and to develop professionally.</p><p><strong>Implications for international audience: </strong>Findings underscore the need to enhance caring values within nursing curricula.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139088860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical judgment in new nurse graduates: identifying the gaps.","authors":"Julie A Kennedy, Pamela Laskowski, Blake Breyman","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2022-0112","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijnes-2022-0112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Clinical judgment has been identified as a key component of clinical practice. We sought to measure the elements of clinical judgment in new nurse graduates to identify future educational interventions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Lasater's clinical judgment rubric was adapted and distributed to nurse preceptors at two significant health care systems in central Illinois.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred and six surveys were returned and one hundred and five of those were included in the study. New nurse graduates were found to be the lowest ranking in ability to identify significant data and calm, confident responses.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings can guide nurse educators to create innovative, targeted educational interventions to improve students' ability to identify important pieces of data and respond to challenging situations in a self-assured manner.</p><p><strong>Implications for international audience: </strong>Identifying and addressing the gaps to improve students' clinical judgment may facilitate NCLEX success and entry to practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138831959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding poverty through virtual simulation: implications for student clinical practice.","authors":"Lindsay Morgan, Paula McNiel, Jodi Koplitz","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2022-0105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2022-0105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Competency-based education among baccalaureate nursing students is emerging based on American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials. With the impact of COVID-19 on nursing education and AACN recommendations, changes were required to provide alternative modes of delivery and means of assessment.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Virtual poverty simulation data is limited. The use of virtual poverty simulation will ensure students' mastery of core competencies while offering versatility in an online environment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Students virtually completed online pre-work, SPENT, a virtual poverty simulation, online debriefing, post-simulation assessment using the Simulation Effectiveness Tool, and post-simulation journaling.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>94 % of students demonstrated improved clinical decision making, increased confidence in prioritizing care, communication and reporting, and fostering patient safety. Four themes were identified from journals.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The use of virtual poverty simulation with baccalaureate nursing students was identified as useful pedagogy for increasing student understanding of health implications related to poverty in a virtual learning environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138811392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metacognition and learning transfer under uncertainty.","authors":"Modi Al-Moteri","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2023-0038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study examined the possible correlation between metacognition and learning experience transfer of nursing students after engaging in an urgent and cognitively demanding clinical situation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a one-group post-test- only study design in which participants engaged in an emergency care scenario simulation and completed the Meta-Cognitive Awareness Scale - Domain Specific (MCAS-DS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Study results revealed that participants' metacognitive awareness is significantly correlated to the learning transfer (p=0.0001) and GPA (p=0.006). There is also a positive correlation between learning transfer and GPA (p=0.04), clinical settings-based training experience (p=0.021) and metacognitive confidence (p=0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study may imply that academic achievement can be used as a potential screening tool to identify students requiring metacognitive training. It may also imply that metacognitive abilities can be enhanced indirectly through considering factors that may influence the transfer of learning such as increasing the hours of clinical training.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138811387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Judith Marlene Scanlan, Francine Laurencelle, James Plohman
{"title":"Understanding the impostor phenomenon in graduate nursing students.","authors":"Judith Marlene Scanlan, Francine Laurencelle, James Plohman","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2022-0058","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijnes-2022-0058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intuitively, nurse educators know that graduate students in both master's and doctoral programs question their ability to succeed. The impostor phenomenon (IP) is an internalized sense of inadequacy and fear of being seen as a fraud in the presence of external indicators of authentic achievement, and experienced by high achieving, successful individuals. Fifty-three percent (49/93) of graduate students completed the CIPS survey, and 11 master's (regular streams & nurse practitioner) and two doctoral students participated in focus group interviews. The quantitative results showed that 88 % of participants experienced moderate to intense impostor phenomenon. Two themes emerged in the qualitative analysis: (i) experiencing the imposter phenomenon and (ii) managing feeling like an impostor. Descriptions of IP were similar across the three groups of participants. This research provides a foundational understanding of how IP is experienced by graduate nursing students.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138488562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rashmi Devkota, Sherry Dahlke, Mary T Fox, Sandra Davidson, Kathleen F Hunter, Jeffrey I Butler, Shovana Shrestha, Alison L Chasteen, Elaine Moody, Lori Schindel Martin, Matthew Pietrosanu
{"title":"E-learning modules to enhance student nurses' perceptions of older people: a single group pre-post quasi-experimental study.","authors":"Rashmi Devkota, Sherry Dahlke, Mary T Fox, Sandra Davidson, Kathleen F Hunter, Jeffrey I Butler, Shovana Shrestha, Alison L Chasteen, Elaine Moody, Lori Schindel Martin, Matthew Pietrosanu","doi":"10.1515/ijnes-2023-0059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2023-0059","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To examine whether e-learning activities on cognitive impairment (CI), continence and mobility (CM) and understanding and communication (UC) improve student nurses' knowledge and attitudes in the care of older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A quasi-experimental single group pre-post-test design was used. We included 299 undergraduate nursing students for the CI module, 304 for the CM module, and 313 for the UC module. We administered knowledge quizzes, Likert scales, and a feedback survey to measure student nurses' knowledge, ageist beliefs, and feedback on the modules respectively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants demonstrated significantly more knowledge and reduced ageist attitudes following the e-learning activities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Findings suggest that e-learning activities on cognitive impairment, continence and mobility, and understanding and communication improve knowledge and reduce ageist attitudes among nursing students.</p>","PeriodicalId":35294,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138463027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}