Asma A Taha, Justi Echeles, Aaron M Eisen, Kathryn Vaughn, Lina Gomaa, Najood Azar
{"title":"Faculty Perceptions of an Accessibility Initiative for Enhancing Student Success in Nursing Education.","authors":"Asma A Taha, Justi Echeles, Aaron M Eisen, Kathryn Vaughn, Lina Gomaa, Najood Azar","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20241029-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/01484834-20241029-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This quality improvement project evaluated the effectiveness, barriers, and perceived student effects of an accessibility initiative, including Universal Design for Learning, from faculty perspectives across a school of nursing's five campuses in the Pacific Northwest.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this study. Eighty faculty completed a survey with quantitative and qualitative components. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Faculty found the training and resources useful, improving their knowledge and confidence in designing accessible online and hybrid courses. Barriers often were time-related, with faculty struggling to allocate time to attend training sessions and create digitally accessible content. Student feedback and faculty perceptions illustrated how accessible design supports the diverse needs of students with disabilities and fosters better learning experiences.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings highlight the effectiveness of accessible design to support the success of all nursing students to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing practice. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(6):397-400.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"397-400"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143392865","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":"Bayesian Approaches as a Mitigation Strategy for <i>p</i>-Hacking.","authors":"Justin Fontenot","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250512-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250512-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":"64 6","pages":"e30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259802","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 Effect of a Generative AI-Based Teaching Strategy on Building Students' Competency.","authors":"Ching-Yi Chang, Wen-Song Su","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250129-05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250129-05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Assessment of the initial medical history data for pregnant women is an essential component of nursing training. Therefore, understanding clinical patient characteristics is crucial for developing students' ability to independently manage and care for pregnant women and to prepare students for entry into clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study used a quasiexperimental pre- and posttest design. The generative artificial intelligence-based patient character creation (GAI-PCC) teaching strategy was used for the experimental group, and the conventional creating personas teaching strategy was used for the control group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicated the GAI-PCC teaching strategy significantly improved students' training. Therefore, it is recommended that this teaching strategy be implemented as an innovative scheme in nursing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The GAI-PCC teaching strategy has a strong influence on nursing students' maternal care education. Nursing scholars should consciously integrate appropriate generative AI technology and teaching strategies to enhance students' patient care abilities. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(6):346-355.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":"64 6","pages":"346-355"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259807","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":"Developing Self-Regulated Learners in Nursing.","authors":"Sherrilyn Coffman, Anna Taber","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20240521-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/01484834-20240521-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Students who enter nursing programs without adequate study skills may be shocked when they fail their first nursing examination or assignment. If they continue to struggle, they may fail to progress to graduation or may perform poorly on their licensure examinations.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Assignments based on self-regulated learning theory can help students develop control over their learning environment, establish effective study strategies, set goals, and prevent procrastination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two assignments for students studying for a baccalaureate of science in nursing are presented as examples of activities that promote self-regulated behaviors: (1) Research Literature Search Assignment Strategies worksheet and (2) student-led examination reviews to prepare for an examination. Students' reactions to assignments are described.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Integration of the principles of self-regulated learning can add value to active learning. Faculty with an understanding of self-regulated learning theory are better able to recognize student deficiencies and design assignments to help students succeed. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(6):e52-e55.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"e52-e55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142116697","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}
Jayne Jennings Dunlap, Julee Briscoe Waldrop, Tracy L Brewer, Rosalie O Mainous
{"title":"Differentiation and Integration of Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement.","authors":"Jayne Jennings Dunlap, Julee Briscoe Waldrop, Tracy L Brewer, Rosalie O Mainous","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20240514-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/01484834-20240514-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Substantial discrepancies exist in how research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement (QI) are taught to nursing students across academic levels. As nursing education programs adopt the new The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education and move toward competency-based education, prelicensure and advanced nursing students will need to demonstrate research, EBP, and QI competencies; therefore, faculty must possess the knowledge and skills to teach these paradigms' differences and integration.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An evidence-based approach that builds on the literature and our experience as nurses and educators was used to develop this educational innovation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An innovative representation in table and figure format of the differences and interdependence of research, EBP, and QI is presented herein.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These documents clarify the evolving differences, similarities, and synergies as a framework for faculty development. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(6):e44-e47.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"e44-e47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142116698","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":"Incorporating Genetics and Genomics Content Into a Doctor of Nursing Practice Program.","authors":"Jessica Sullivan, Kirsten Clerkin, Seon Yoon Chung","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250129-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250129-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>With the exponential development of genetic and genomic (GG) knowledge and technology comes a great responsibility for nurses to be prepared to educate and support their clients; however, educational gaps in nursing curricula are common. This article describes the process and results of assessing GG content in a Doctor of Nursing Practice-Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) program and the approach to addressing the identified gaps.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A DNP-FNP curriculum was reviewed to identify GG gaps.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eleven GG gaps were identified. Interactive case studies were incorporated into the DNP-FNP program, addressing seven of the gaps. Students appreciated the applicability of the GG content to their future practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurse educators must evaluate their curricula and develop a plan to incorporate GG content for graduate students. Online case studies provide a simple way to address GG gaps and increase GG knowledge for both graduate nursing students and faculty. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144082976","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":"Expanding Opportunities in Emergency Preparedness Through Mutually Beneficial Community Partnerships.","authors":"Katie Hooven","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250129-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250129-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Already well known is the fact that disasters and emergencies in large scale will continue to grow in numbers, and nurses will have a role in almost all situations. Schools of nursing need to look for innovative ways to enhance these competencies.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This project involved two activities: (1) to train lower-level nursing students to be active members in the local Medical Reserve Corporation and (2) to run a community-wide simulated event giving nursing students the opportunity to participate in emergency management.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participant feedback was gained through a standardized evaluation form and postsurvey questionnaire, as well as a structured debriefing. Students verbalized an appreciation and excitement regarding future community involvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This project offered students the opportunity to connect what they learned in the classroom to a live situation and also strengthened the school of nursing's community partnerships. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144082965","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}
Tana M Karenke, Juanita T Garcia, Alexandria Zielinski
{"title":"Multiyear Implementation and Qualitative Evaluation of a Peer Mentoring Circle Program.","authors":"Tana M Karenke, Juanita T Garcia, Alexandria Zielinski","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20241223-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20241223-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Students from disadvantaged backgrounds often experience intensified challenges, including life stressors, social isolation, discomfort relating to the dominant culture on campus, and under-preparation if coming from low-resource high schools and neighborhoods. Multiyear implementation and outcomes of an ongoing peer mentoring circle (PMC) program for undergraduate nursing students from disadvantaged and underrepresented minority backgrounds are described.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study examined a 5-year longitudinal descriptive evaluation of ongoing PMC programming using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four major themes were identified from student qualitative evaluation data: (a) connection and friendship; (b) adjustment and transition; (c) academic support; and (d) leadership skills. Challenges encountered during pandemic changes and adaptations also are discussed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PMCs help diverse students adapt to college life, learn about courses, meet new people, and provide a sense of community. More research is needed to maximize the positive effects of peer mentoring. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(XX):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083069","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":"Scripted Remedies: Leveraging AI and Pop Culture in Nursing Pharmacology Case Studies.","authors":"Rachel Cox Simms, Annie B Fox","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250131-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250131-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nursing pharmacology, essential for patient safety, benefits from innovative teaching methods that enhance student engagement and understanding. This study evaluates the effects of integrating pop culture and artificial intelligence (AI) into nursing pharmacology case studies, aiming to improve learning outcomes.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A total of 80 AI-assisted, pop culture-infused case studies that illustrated pharmacological principles were developed using diverse media narratives. Student performance on related exam questions was compared using a paired t test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Scores for pop culture-based questions (<i>M</i> = 0.91 [<i>SD</i> = 0.065]) improved significantly compared with traditional questions (<i>M</i> = 0.84 [<i>SD</i> = 0.087]), with a large effect size (Cohen's <i>d</i> = 1.01, <i>p</i> < .001), indicating enhanced engagement and retention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Incorporating pop culture and AI into pharmacology education significantly enhanced student engagement and understanding, suggesting a promising approach to making learning more accessible, enjoyable, and relevant. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144083070","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}
Sara Hubbell, Tracy Vernon Platt, Anna S Hamrick, Leslie Sharpe, Angela Trombley, Carrie Palmer, Amber Vermeesch, Tamara Link, Anka Roberto, Michelle Skipper
{"title":"Enhancing Nurse Practitioner Graduates' Transition to Practice Through an Innovative Statewide Collaboration of Academic and Professional Organizations.","authors":"Sara Hubbell, Tracy Vernon Platt, Anna S Hamrick, Leslie Sharpe, Angela Trombley, Carrie Palmer, Amber Vermeesch, Tamara Link, Anka Roberto, Michelle Skipper","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20241224-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20241224-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Nurse practitioners (NP) are among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. NPs provide high-quality care and promote health equity by bridging critical gaps in health care delivery. Despite this essential role, new graduates report feeling inadequately prepared as they transition to clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>To address this, a steering committee of NP program leaders in North Carolina developed a pilot project to improve role transition preparedness. They created a webinar series on seven key topics, hosted by the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA), and surveyed graduating NP students for feedback.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The webinars were well-received and deemed useful for future practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The goals of the project were successfully met, and the committee recommended expanding the series statewide with the NCNA's support. This pilot program offers a model for enhancing NP education and easing the transition to clinical practice. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144082961","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}