{"title":"Death of a Simulated Patient: An Innovative Approach to Teaching Dosage Calculations.","authors":"Glenn Murphy, Amy Sweeney","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001111","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Dosage calculation errors impact patient safety. A creative teaching strategy for undergraduate nursing students in the nursing skills laboratory incorporated a simulated patient who had died. The patient received three incorrect medication dosages. The objective of the learning activity was for students to calculate the medication dosages and determine which error most likely resulted in the patient's death. Students were highly engaged in this activity. Faculty observed student learning in the cognitive and affective domains. This innovative teaching strategy encouraged students to evaluate dosage calculations in a safe learning environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9367064","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":"Voluntary Attrition Among Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Students: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Danielle E Shaver, Jennifer D Viveiros","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001215","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The purpose of this review is to synthesize what is known about voluntary attrition from baccalaureate nursing education.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Understanding the reasons behind elective, voluntary attrition from nursing programs can help maximize resources and graduate more nurses into the workforce.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An integrative review of the literature was conducted using the search strategy outlined by Whittemore and Knafl. The validated Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool was used to assess the quality of the studies found in the search.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ten studies met review criteria. Studies showed that academic and emotional underpreparedness, economic challenges, feelings of isolation, differences between perceptions of nursing and the realities of professional practice, and incongruence with learning objectives in clinical settings led to dissatisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>It is important to educate the public about nursing as a rigorous college major. The realities of nursing school, feelings of acceptance, and academic preparedness must be addressed by educators.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139038107","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":"Nursing Students' Perception of Just Culture and Development of Self-Confidence With Clinical Judgment: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Lisa McCarty Pugsley","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001222","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001222","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to determine what is currently known about just culture's impact on nursing students' development of self-confidence with clinical judgment.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Graduates of nursing programs must execute sound nursing judgment to provide safe client care.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guided the scoping review. The review elicited 1,411 sources and included 18 data sources.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Just culture was found to provide elements of trust, fairness, and psychological safety needed by nursing students to be self-confident in learning and executing clinical judgments that promote client safety.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Just culture promotes client safety in nursing education. Limited information exists on just culture's influence on student self-confidence with clinical judgment; more research is therefore required.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139404818","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}
Susan McBride, Laura Thomas, Sharon Decker, Matthew Pierce, Shelley Burson, Huaxin Song, Katie Haerling Adamson
{"title":"Validation of a Tool to Evaluate Nursing Students' Electronic Health Record Competency in Simulation.","authors":"Susan McBride, Laura Thomas, Sharon Decker, Matthew Pierce, Shelley Burson, Huaxin Song, Katie Haerling Adamson","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001240","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of the study was to establish reliability and validity of the Competency Assessment in Simulation of Electronic Health Records (CASE) tool.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Effective teaching and learning practices, including valid and reliable assessment of students' electronic health record (EHR) competency, contribute to safe, high-quality, efficient nursing care.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study used a mixed-methods design to test reliability and validity of the CASE tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A nationally representative sample of faculty from universities representing 27 states provided scores for videos using the CASE tool. Forty-seven participants completed the first scoring survey; 22 of the 47 participants (47%) completed the second-round scoring. Intraclass correlation for the final score between the first and second responses shows the consistency of test-retest reliability (ICC = .78, p < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The CASE tool provided evidence of validity and reliability in evaluating EHR competency in simulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139974025","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":"CNEA Advantage: Small Faculty Lessons for Large Learning Gains.","authors":"Teresa Shellenbarger, Jennifer Chicca","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001266","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001266","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140873082","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":"Using Our Voice: Supporting College Student Mental Health Through Radio Outreach in a Mental Health Nursing Course.","authors":"Valerie C Sauda, Priscilla Bisher, Mark Nason","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001117","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic affected clinical placements for nursing students throughout the United States, especially in rural areas. Public service announcements were created through a collaborative service-learning project between the school of nursing and the university radio station. Baccalaureate nursing students developed and delivered short public service announcements focused on issues of loneliness, stress, and anxiety and provided information about community resources. The alignment of this meaningful project with course learning outcomes gave students exposure to the social determinants of health as well as best practices in mental health outreach.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9193027","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}
Alham Abuatiq, Robin Brown, Valborg Kvigne, Marie Schmit, Cassy Hultman, Christina Plemmons, Danielle Currier, Heidi Mennenga
{"title":"Nursing Students' Self-Efficacy and Performance in Self-Management Support for Patients in Rural Primary Care.","authors":"Alham Abuatiq, Robin Brown, Valborg Kvigne, Marie Schmit, Cassy Hultman, Christina Plemmons, Danielle Currier, Heidi Mennenga","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001190","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>There is currently no evidence of undergraduate nursing students' self-efficacy and performance in self-management support for chronic diseases in rural primary care. Using the Self-Efficacy and Performance in Self-Management Support instrument, this quasi-experimental study assessed students' self-efficacy and performance in self-management support before and after implementation of a primary care enhanced curriculum. Nursing students ( n = 140) reported a significant increase in total mean scores (pretest, M = 268.01; posttest, M = 289.51), p = .0001. Providing a primary care enhanced curriculum increased nursing students' self-efficacy and performance in self-management support.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41180251","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 Day in the Life: A Concept-Based Experiential Learning Activity Simulating Life With a Chronic Condition.","authors":"Ashley Scism","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001123","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Implementing experiential learning strategies in a concept-based curriculum offers a transformative opportunity for students to gain a patient's perspective when living with a chronic condition. This article discusses an experiential learning activity that engages learners in an immersive way as they learn the concepts of adherence and self-management in a chronic disease-focused nursing course.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9337698","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}
Christine A Pariseault, Christina R Whitehouse, Melissa O'Connor
{"title":"Exposing Undergraduate Nursing Students to Older Adults: A Qualitative Analysis.","authors":"Christine A Pariseault, Christina R Whitehouse, Melissa O'Connor","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001157","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Care of the older adult can be complex and influenced by ageism. The purpose of this pilot study was to expose nursing students to older adults earlier in the undergraduate curriculum. This study examined the experiences of student participation in caring for older adults. Qualitative analysis of student logs was conducted. Themes that emerged included age-related changes, environmental considerations, psychosocial needs and changes, consideration of gerontology as a career choice, and existing bias. Early experiences are vital in the curriculum and provide enhanced engagement in gerontology.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9994589","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}