Kristen Butler, Terri A Clark, Lori Sutton, Eve Rice, Tasha Ruffin, Cynthia K Meyer, Debra Rose Wilson
{"title":"Understanding the Use of Social Media by Seniors in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Kristen Butler, Terri A Clark, Lori Sutton, Eve Rice, Tasha Ruffin, Cynthia K Meyer, Debra Rose Wilson","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001407","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The integration of social media in higher education, particularly among nursing students, presents opportunities and challenges. This phenomenological qualitative study delved into the experiences of 16 graduating bachelor of science in nursing students regarding their social media use throughout their nursing program. Findings revealed three prominent themes: no time for drama, new ways of learning, and staying close to community of support. This research provides insight into how nursing students use social media. Further research is recommended on social media use in higher education.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051062","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":"The Impact of a High-Risk Obstetric Simulation Program on Prelicensure Nursing Student Clinical Reasoning.","authors":"Alison H Davis, Gloria Giarratano, Evrim Oral","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001408","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This research brief explores the impact of simulation on clinical reasoning in baccalaureate nursing students. The Nurses Clinical Reasoning Scale was administered to 98 nursing students before and after participating in a series of three high-risk obstetric simulations. Results indicated a significant increase in clinical reasoning pre (M = 53.95, SD = 8.38) to post (M = 59.44, SD = 8.74) with p < .0001. The findings highlight the value of integrating simulation in nursing curricula to improve clinical reasoning.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054565","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}
Elizabeth D Harmon, Simone Chinnis, Katherine Chike-Harris
{"title":"Competency-Based Graduate Nursing Education for Fundoscopic and Otoscopic Exam Using Telehealth.","authors":"Elizabeth D Harmon, Simone Chinnis, Katherine Chike-Harris","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001400","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Mastery of physical assessment skills is critical for assessing and diagnosing patients and is an important learning objective for graduate nursing programs. Standard equipment makes assessment of these skills difficult. A quasi-experimental pre/post single cohort design was used for this project. A telehealth cart adapted with an otoscope and a PanOptic™ ophthalmoscope with a smartphone facilitated the acquisition of kinesthetic skill to perform an otoscopic and fundoscopic exam. Using Benner's novice-to-expert theory stages of competence, the combined values of perceived competent and proficient levels improved from 22 to 40 percent pre-instruction to 70 to 87 percent post-instruction for both techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812732","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":"Rater Training and Assessment of Student Clinical Judgment: An Experimental Inquiry.","authors":"Deborah A Halliday, Barbara J Patterson","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study used the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR) to determine if rater training influenced interrater reliability.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a call for nurse educators to provide increased rigor in performance evaluation of students' clinical judgments prior to graduation. However, evaluating student clinical performance is challenging, and there is limited research on best practices for training raters on student performance.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An experimental pre- and posttest comparative study was conducted with a convenience sample of 34 nurse educators.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Orientation to the evaluation instrument (LCJR) and two training sessions were minimally effective in improving interrater reliability compared to the expert rater benchmark range. Rater decay occurred with both the intervention and control groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Rater training is crucial to ensure fair and consistent student clinical judgment assessments. The findings suggest that a team of expert raters should define and set rating benchmarks prior to student assessments.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143780299","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":"The Power of Words in Research Reading and Writing.","authors":"Barbara J Patterson, Karen H Morin","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001403","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765392","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":"Investing in Academic-Practice Partnerships to Improve Academic and Service Outcomes for the Complexities of Professional Practice.","authors":"Patricia A Sharpnack","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001402","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143732107","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":"Effect of One-Minute Preceptor Training on Knowledge and Teaching Skills of Clinical Preceptors of Undergraduate Nursing Students.","authors":"Afsar Jan, Muhammad Ishtiaq, Zahra Ladhani","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001398","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Clinical supervision is an important element of nursing education. To ensure safe practice, nurse preceptors provide mentorship and facilitate students' learning. One-minute preceptor (OMP) is a training model for preparing preceptors. We used a single-group pretest and posttest study design to evaluate the effectiveness of five OMP microskills in improving the knowledge and skills of preceptors. A significant difference was found in knowledge and teaching skills between pretest and posttest (p < .001).</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143694000","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":"Teaching Clinical Judgment in Simulation-Based Learning With the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.","authors":"Laura Sessions","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This simulation-based learning (SBL) teaching project introduced students to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) and focused SBL activities on the development of student clinical judgment. Using a CJMM whiteboard, students engaged in the cognitive aspects of clinical decision-making in providing nursing care to simulated patients. Based on Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model, post SBL reflections supported students in thinking critically about their clinical judgment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558317","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":"Transition From Baccalaureate-Prepared Bedside Nurse to Adjunct Clinical Faculty: A Concept Analysis.","authors":"Susie M Jonassen","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001393","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This concept analysis seeks to define and clarify the concept of role transition in nursing. The concept is analyzed as it relates to the BSN-prepared nurse transitioning from expert bedside nurse to novice adjunct clinical faculty.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>BSN-prepared nurses may struggle when transitioning to adjunct clinical faculty roles. Analysis of the concept is needed to its unique meanings and significance.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Walker and Avant's linear model of concept analysis provided the framework for this analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis revealed that role transition in nursing has three defining attributes: assimilation to the role, straddling identities, and mentorship support with development, identity, and mentorship as antecedents.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>With nursing faculty shortages, transition of the BSN-prepared bedside nurse to the adjunct clinical faculty needs fostering for successful role transition. Using assessment tools in addition to mentorship and support may positively affect this role transition.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558259","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":"Utilizing Case-Based Learning and a Modified Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR) for Clinical Judgment Skills.","authors":"Bev Wilgenbusch, Rebekah Knauer","doi":"10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001395","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>It is challenging to assess clinical judgment skill development. The purpose of this study was to understand how case-based learning (CBL) and an innovation to the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric (LCJR) can be used to facilitate and assess clinical judgment skills. A pilot study using a quasi-experimental design was conducted to develop and assess clinical judgment competencies. Data were collected through a pretest/posttest, CBL worksheets, and modified LCJRs. Pretest/posttest results were statistically significant. Significant results were not shown by LCJR data as a whole, but one component demonstrated significant change. Considering the study's brevity, any significant LCJR results are promising.</p>","PeriodicalId":47651,"journal":{"name":"Nursing Education Perspectives","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558261","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}