{"title":"The Puzzle of Nursing Presence: How Clinical Nurse Faculty Understand and Evaluate the Term.","authors":"Tracy Scaletti","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001566","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nursing is a profession where nurses combine the art and science of nursing to deliver holistic patient care. This qualitative, interpretive descriptive study explored nursing presence from the perspectives of 16 academic clinical nurse educators who educate prelicensure nursing students across the United States. Data analysis identified several themes related to components of integrating and evaluating nursing presence. These themes come together to offer a clearer picture of the puzzle that represents nursing presence.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148363037","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}
Kevin Gosselin, Hillary Oliver, Cassandra Lubojacky, Kaitlyn West
{"title":"Impact of a Media-Based Music Therapy Intervention on Anxiety, Burnout, and Clinical Performance in Nursing Students.","authors":"Kevin Gosselin, Hillary Oliver, Cassandra Lubojacky, Kaitlyn West","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001552","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nursing students experience high levels of anxiety and burnout, which can impact academic performance and patient care. This study evaluated the efficacy of a 15-minute media-based music therapy (MBMT) intervention using a single-group crossover design. Seventy-three prelicensure BSN students participated. MBMT significantly reduced anxiety (p < .001, d = 0.65) and burnout (p < .001, d = 0.43) while improving instructor-rated simulation performance (p = .041, d = 0.25). Findings support MBMT as a promising intervention to mitigate stress and enhance clinical training outcomes in nursing education. Future research should explore broader applications and alternative music therapy techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148260242","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":"Prelicensure Nursing Faculty's Motivations for Remaining in Academic Roles Following Student Incivility.","authors":"Rebecca Weaver, Michael Evans, Susan Loeb","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001567","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001567","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous research has shown that student-to-faculty incivility causes faculty to consider leaving the profession. Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative, descriptive pilot study was to determine what motivates undergraduate nursing faculty to remain in their roles after experiencing student incivility. Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews revealed three major themes: types of incivility and intrinsic and extrinsic motivating factors. Although three of the seven faculty interviewed for this study considered leaving academia due to student incivility, none of them did.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148260246","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":"Grit, Self-Compassion, and Burnout: A Comparison Between Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Students.","authors":"Stacey A Warner, Anthony Carnevali","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001559","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Higher levels of grit and self-compassion have been shown to contribute to nursing student success. The aim of this study was to compare relationships between grit, self-compassion, and burnout in baccalaureate and graduate students. A self-reported survey utilized the Short Grit Scale, Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, and Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey for Students. The sum exhaustion score for first-year undergraduates compared with first-year graduate students was significant (p < .05, 95% confidence interval: 0.27, 9.37). The findings demonstrate the need for educational modules in the first years of nursing school to encourage students to seek assistance when feeling the effects of burnout.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148260262","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":"NCPD Test: Am I still a nurse? A Qualitative Study of Professional Identity Formation of Nurse Educators: Erratum.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001563","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148158612","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":"Strategic Leadership in Nursing Education During Uncertainty: Erratum.","authors":"Yolanda M VanRiel","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001568","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148057707","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}
Daniela A Moscarella, Diane Gillooly, Maryse Bouton
{"title":"Gamification: Active Learning That Meets the Needs of Gen Z Nursing Students.","authors":"Daniela A Moscarella, Diane Gillooly, Maryse Bouton","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001550","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001550","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As Generation Z students enter undergraduate programs, nurse educators must adopt innovative strategies to meet generational needs. Pediatric faculty at a large state university implemented games including cardiac clay modeling, Brain Bingo, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and an endocrine escape room. This approach boosted engagement, bridged generational learning gaps, and increased course participation. Results showed improved learning outcomes and higher student satisfaction, even in large classes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036192","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":"Integrating GenAI in a Post-Licensure Pathophysiology Course to Enhance Communication Skills and Promote AI Literacy.","authors":"Lindsay L Morgan, Amy Lane","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001549","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rapid evolution of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) (GenAI) presents new opportunities for enhancing nursing education. This innovation explores the integration of GenAI into a post-licensure pathophysiology course, where students use AI tools to develop patient education pamphlets. The initiative aimed to improve comprehension of complex medical concepts, enhance communication skills, and promote AI literacy. By critically evaluating AI-generated content, students engaged in deeper learning while addressing ethical considerations surrounding AI use. This pedagogical approach aligns with the increasing role of AI in health care, preparing future nurses to effectively interact with AI-driven tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036229","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":"Pedagogical and Subject Matter Knowledge of Novice Clinical Nurse Educators: An Ethnographic Investigation.","authors":"Stacy W Huber","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001554","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to identify the pedagogical and subject matter knowledge and teaching practices novice nurse educators use in the clinical area. A focused ethnographic methodology, including 70 hours of observation of four novice educators, was used. Data were analyzed through a thematic process that drew upon the mathematical knowledge for teaching model. Findings revealed that novice educators more often drew upon their subject matter knowledge than their pedagogical knowledge when teaching in clinical patient areas. They may underutilize teaching methods to facilitate critical thinking and judgment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148036240","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}
Juan Caluya, Sunil Thomas, Daniel Alferez, Sherri Barrett
{"title":"Impact of Testing Delay on First-Attempt NCLEX®-RN Success for Prelicensure Nursing Graduates.","authors":"Juan Caluya, Sunil Thomas, Daniel Alferez, Sherri Barrett","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001553","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the relationship between the timing from prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program completion to first-attempt test outcomes in the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN). A retrospective cohort design was used to analyze data from BSN graduates (2021 to 2024). Test intervals were categorized and compared with NCLEX-RN pass rates. Students who tested within 2 to 4 weeks had higher first-time pass rates. Testing after approximately 10 weeks led to lower pass rates. Findings emphasize the value of timely NCLEX-RN testing after graduation and highlight the proactive role of educators in promoting early exam preparation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148044333","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}