Nurse EducatorPub Date : 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001896
Megan Lippe, Carrie Jo Braden, Sara L Gill
{"title":"Re-Envisioning Philosophy of Nursing Science Education to Advance PhD Student Development.","authors":"Megan Lippe, Carrie Jo Braden, Sara L Gill","doi":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001896","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001896","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A strong foundation in philosophy, theory, and disciplinary knowledge is essential for nurse scientists who engage in rigorous research to advance the discipline. Doctoral education curriculum should meet the learning needs of upcoming generations of technology-proficient students.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To describe a PhD program's innovative revision of the philosophy of nursing science course.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate instructional design model and 4 elements of the transformative doctoral education model guided the redesign.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Course content revisions resulted in 5 modules that developed students' identity as a nurse scientist, personal philosophy of nursing science, and understanding of philosophical paradigms. Course assignments fostered student skill development in scholarly writing and presentations. Student and program faculty supported positive course outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The revised philosophy of nursing science course facilitated doctoral students' development as future nurse scientists and philosophers.</p>","PeriodicalId":54706,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Educator","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse EducatorPub Date : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001909
Kathryn L Robinson, Barbara Jackson, Nancy York, Lyndsey K Blair
{"title":"Non-Cognitive Factors Influencing the Development of Nursing Students' Clinical Judgment.","authors":"Kathryn L Robinson, Barbara Jackson, Nancy York, Lyndsey K Blair","doi":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001909","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Prelicensure nursing programs are focused on developing students' clinical judgment ability. Non-cognitive traits such as mindset beliefs and goal orientation impact the development of clinical judgment.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This exploratory study sought to determine if a relationship exists between the non-cognitive factors, mindset beliefs and achievement goal orientation, and the development of clinical judgment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a combination of observation and survey methods, investigators evaluated participants' mindset beliefs, goal orientation, and clinical judgment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Self-assessment and observation data were collected on 103 participants. A moderate negative correlation was found between clinical judgment and mindset beliefs, r = - .43, n = 103, p = < .001, with greater growth mindset associated with better clinical judgment. No relationship was found between achievement goal orientation and clinical judgment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Fostering a growth mindset in the classroom and clinical setting can enhance the development of clinical judgment in undergraduate nursing students.</p>","PeriodicalId":54706,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Educator","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse EducatorPub Date : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001911
Alice Fanning
{"title":"Rest to Thrive: Empowering Nursing Students Through Sleep Awareness.","authors":"Alice Fanning","doi":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001911","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001911","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54706,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Educator","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse EducatorPub Date : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001908
Deborah K Mayer, Donna Havens, Linda Copel
{"title":"Reducing PhD Faculty Workload Through a Faculty Fellows Program.","authors":"Deborah K Mayer, Donna Havens, Linda Copel","doi":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001908","DOIUrl":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001908","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54706,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Educator","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse EducatorPub Date : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001893
Beth Ann White, Chelsea Mellett, Paula Kustenbauder, Marianne Adam, Diane Berish, Amy Nagy, Laura Cruz
{"title":"Moments That Shape Professional Identity in Prelicensure Nursing Students.","authors":"Beth Ann White, Chelsea Mellett, Paula Kustenbauder, Marianne Adam, Diane Berish, Amy Nagy, Laura Cruz","doi":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001893","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001893","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Professional identity (PI) has been linked to job satisfaction and retention, with research suggesting that fostering a strong PI during nursing education can help mitigate burnout and reduce turnover. However, few studies have explored how various learning experiences contribute to PI development.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to describe the connections between educational experiences and PI.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An open-ended prompt was disseminated to prelicensure nursing students. Participants described an experience that connected them to their PI. Thematic analysis was used to analyze responses and identify key themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four main themes emerged as influential in PI development: relationships, confidence, autonomy, and hinge moments. Positive relationships with patients, preceptors, and colleagues were identified as critical in strengthening PI. Clinical and classroom experiences that boosted confidence and autonomy were also essential. Hinge moments, such as meaningful patient interactions or significant clinical events, were pivotal in shaping students' PI.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings identified key factors that shape PI, emphasizing the need for hands-on learning experiences such as simulations and early clinical exposure.</p>","PeriodicalId":54706,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Educator","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse EducatorPub Date : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001914
Cori Heier, Kristin D Ashley, Steven Julaka
{"title":"Teaching Teams Reimagined for Competency-Based Education.","authors":"Cori Heier, Kristin D Ashley, Steven Julaka","doi":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001914","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001914","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54706,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Educator","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse EducatorPub Date : 2025-05-15DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001897
Andrew Porter, Nicole Gomez, Beck Graefe, Ashley Falcon, Cynthia Foronda
{"title":"Teaching Truth in Turbulent Times: Navigating Politicized Policies on Sex and Gender in Nursing Education.","authors":"Andrew Porter, Nicole Gomez, Beck Graefe, Ashley Falcon, Cynthia Foronda","doi":"10.1097/NNE.0000000000001897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000001897","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurse educators are confronted with legislative measures that narrowly define sex and gender, potentially excluding transgender and non-binary identities from nursing curricula. This article examines challenges when federal policy directives conflict with scientific consensus and propose strategies for preserving quality education.</p><p><strong>Problem: </strong>Restrictive policies threaten academic freedom, undermine scientific rigor, and compromise ethical obligations to deliver inclusive, culturally humble care for diverse patients.</p><p><strong>Approach: </strong>Guided by an intersectional framework encompassing race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and transformative learning theory, this article proposes curricular strategies that integrate rigorous scientific content on sexual differentiation, practical faculty development, and community engagement. These interventions emphasize case-based learning, gender-affirming communication, and legal/ethical preparedness.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>By maintaining academic integrity and prioritizing nuanced understandings of sex and gender, nurse educators can adapt to politically charged climates while advancing person-centered, compassionate care. These efforts uphold the profession's commitment to dignity and justice for all individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":54706,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Educator","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}