Christine S Gipson, Theresa Naldoza, Cindy Ringhofer-Brown, Karie A Stamer, Brenda Elliott, Jill M Holmstrom, Esmeralda Rodgers
{"title":"Retention of RN-to-BSN Students: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Christine S Gipson, Theresa Naldoza, Cindy Ringhofer-Brown, Karie A Stamer, Brenda Elliott, Jill M Holmstrom, Esmeralda Rodgers","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250314-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/01484834-20250314-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Student retention is problematic in higher education. RNs who desire to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program face multiple barriers, and undergraduate nursing programs must be creative and comprehensive in their efforts to retain students and support their progression.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Toronto and Remmington's method guided this integrative review to identify strategies undergraduate nursing programs employ to retain RN-to-BSN students. A systematic search of seven databases was conducted to identify literature published in the United States between 2011 and 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty articles were analyzed and synthesized, then organized using Jeffrey's nursing universal retention and success model. Most of the literature reviewed focused on environmental and professional integration factors, with less of the literature addressing student affective factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although programs may differ, a framework that considers a variety of intrinsic and extrinsic factors is imperative in addressing issues specific to RN-to-BSN student retention. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(7):429-435.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":"64 7","pages":"429-435"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144593262","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 Patient Safety Education Through a Peer Education Model on Patient Safety Competence and Medical Error Attitudes of Nursing Students: A Randomized Controlled Study.","authors":"Miray Aksu, Gülden Basit","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250129-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/01484834-20250129-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This randomized controlled study examined the effects of peer education on nursing students' patient safety competence and attitudes toward medical errors.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Sixty-two third-year nursing students were randomly assigned to two groups. The control group received patient safety education through the standard curriculum, and the intervention group participated in a peer education model.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A weak negative correlation was found between follow-up scores on the Scale of Attitudes Toward Medical Errors (SATME) and the Patient Safety Competency Self-Evaluation Tool (PSCSE) (r = -0.279; <i>p</i> < .05). A moderate negative correlation emerged between SATME and PSCSE attitude subscale scores (r = -0.501; <i>p</i> < .01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Peer education improved sensitivity to medical errors but was less effective in ensuring knowledge retention. A discrepancy was identified between attitudes and practical application of patient safety knowledge, with students expressing low confidence in applying theoretical knowledge in practice. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(7):407-414.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":"64 7","pages":"407-414"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144593264","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}
Jeong-Ah Kim, Linda K Jones, Marianne Biangone, Blake Peck, Daniel Terry
{"title":"Exploring Students' Reasons to Pursue Nursing: Unveiling the Call to Care.","authors":"Jeong-Ah Kim, Linda K Jones, Marianne Biangone, Blake Peck, Daniel Terry","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250314-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250314-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The nursing profession faces workforce shortages and high turnover. Understanding nursing career choices is crucial. This study explores the role of interest in fostering grit among nursing students.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This qualitative descriptive study examined motivations of first-year Bachelor of Nursing students at a regional university in Australia. Data from \"Grow Your Grit\" program journal entries were analyzed to identify key themes; the study adhered to COREQ guidelines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes emerged: (1) encompassing a passion for helping others; (2) personal experiences with health care; (3) role models' influence; and (4) practical reasons. Students expressed a deep-seated desire to have a positive effect, inspired by personal health care experiences and role models.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Intrinsic interests, such as compassion and personal experiences, in choosing a nursing career are vital and may inform educational strategies to sustain student engagement and resilience, contributing to a committed and competent nursing workforce. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144532217","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":"Alumni Perspectives on Cultural Competence After a Rural Farms Immersion Experience.","authors":"Lisa F Schiller, Jeanette M Olsen, Jack D MacLeod","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250220-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250220-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The Rural Farms program is a domestic intercultural immersion in a senior-level community health and leadership nursing clinical course. Students provide on-site health and safety education, health screenings, and immunizations to Latino/a/e workers on rural dairy farms. This study explored the effects of the experience on perceived cultural competence and its translation to nursing practice after graduation.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Qualitative data were collected via survey from alumni who completed the Rural Farms program between 2011 and 2018. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes depicting dimensions of cultural competence were identified: (1) awareness; (2) attitudes; and (3) behaviors. Responses implied a progressive nature to these themes that was initiated through the experiences of the clinical experience and sustained in nursing practice following graduation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Domestic intercultural immersion may enhance cultural competence while simultaneously expanding clinical opportunities, meeting community health needs and preparing future nurses to advance health equity. <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":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144532215","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":"Enhancing Health Assessment Skills in Nursing Education Through Structured Practice.","authors":"Herica M Torres Alzate, Karen Aul","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250312-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250312-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Various teaching methodologies traditionally have been integrated into the curriculum design of a health assessment course for prelicensure nursing students. A consistent and repetitive practice method often is lacking to help students develop mastery of health assessment skills.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Concepts of structured practice, a concept rooted in deliberate practice, were integrated into the curriculum of a health assessment course. The course design featured clear objectives, students' comprehension of tasks, repeated attempts to reach desired outcomes, immediate group feedback, and individual guidance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Students actively engaged in their learning, which promoted the development of mastery in their skills. The structured practice approach offered practice opportunities through formative assessments, real-time laboratory sessions, and self-reflective videos, all aimed at delivering constructive feedback and guiding improvement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nursing students can develop their skills through structured practice in a controlled, supportive environment that prioritizes continuous improvement through feedback. <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":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144532216","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, Stephanie R Duea, Erin Wax, Coleen O'Brien, Shannon Ford, Crystal Dodson, Lorie Sigmon, Diane Parker, Susan Young, Amanda Culp-Roche, Lecia Reardon
{"title":"Scaling Up Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Processes for Large Student Cohorts.","authors":"Sara Hubbell, Stephanie R Duea, Erin Wax, Coleen O'Brien, Shannon Ford, Crystal Dodson, Lorie Sigmon, Diane Parker, Susan Young, Amanda Culp-Roche, Lecia Reardon","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250220-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250220-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program extended its admission criteria to include both Masters- and Bachelor of Science in Nursing-prepared students, thereby increasing annual average enrollment from 12 to over 100 students. This increased enrollment precipitated a time-sensitive need to overhaul the DNP Project process to accommodate large student cohorts.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A task force was formed and charged with designing the structure, processes, and outcome measures of a DNP Project to accommodate large student cohorts and be scalable in response to future fluctuations in cohort sizes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three DNP Project courses, delivered in a series, were redesigned and successfully implemented. Additionally, an innovative faculty workload model was developed and approved by school administration.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Training DNP students to engage in the health care system, implement actions to improve care, and evaluate effectiveness can drive significant improvements in health care and health outcomes and expand their skills as DNP-prepared nurse leaders. <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":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144532219","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 PEARLS to Guide Supportive Conversations With Nursing Students After Clinical Related Critical Incidents.","authors":"Jaime Gallaher, Giuliana Harvey","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250312-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250312-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Undergraduate nursing students are at risk of exposure to clinical related critical incidents. The risk of exposure to critical incidents coupled with the potential for re-traumatization from past personal experiences adds complexity to teaching and learning in the clinical environment.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Providing clinical nurse educators with tools to facilitate timely and supportive conversations with students who have experienced clinical related critical incidents are imperative. The Promoting Excellence and Reflective Learning in Simulation (PEARLS) framework, with emphasis of a trauma-informed approach (TIA), may be used by clinical educators to guide supportive conversations with students who have experienced these unexpected events.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Clinical educators' use of the PEARLS debriefing framework underpinned by a TIA creates opportunities for students to express their initial emotions, explore new insights, and navigate next steps.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Supporting nursing students after a clinical related critical incident requires educators to be flexible and adaptable by offering individualized and personalized assistance to learners. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144532193","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":"Substance Use Education: An Open Access Module for Undergraduate Nursing Students.","authors":"Nicole Adams, Karen J Foli, Wanju Huang","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250313-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250313-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Substance use is a pervasive issue in the United States affecting millions of people. Nurses must be prepared to offer compassionate, competent care to patients who use substances, for which training may not be available in all nursing programs across the U. S. The Nurses' Substance Use Education Through a Massive Open Online Course (NSUE-MOOC) is a virtual, free-access teaching tool to provide substance use education.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using a pre-post design, students who used Module 1: Substance Use: What Every Nurse Needs to Know in a nursing course were surveyed. Surveys were anonymous and voluntary. Independent and paired t tests assessed participants' change in knowledge, confidence, and stigma.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Module 1 effectively increased knowledge and confidence while decreasing stigma related to substance use (<i>p</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The NSUE-MOOC can be used by faculty who may not have content expertise to provide effective substance use education to nursing students. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144532220","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}
Jeffrey Willey, Karen Whitt, Ruth Lucas, Mary Hanson-Zalot
{"title":"Genetics Genomics Competency Crosswalk Development for Undergraduate Prelicensure Nursing Education Programs.","authors":"Jeffrey Willey, Karen Whitt, Ruth Lucas, Mary Hanson-Zalot","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20250220-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01484834-20250220-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Precision health is emerging as standard of care in acute and ambulatory settings. Foundational education of genetic and genomic content is needed in prelicensure nursing curriculum. An International Society of Nurses in Genetics task force was created to identify key content for entry-level practitioners.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The task force reviewed the literature and syllabi from existing undergraduate courses to inform the development of entry-level student genomic competencies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine genomic competencies were identified. A crosswalk mapped the competencies to select professional organization standards.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The crosswalk assists prelicensure nursing faculty to integrate genomic competencies into existing curriculum programs or stand-alone courses. Future steps include consultation with international nursing genomic experts to standardize curricular competencies for use by nurse educators around the world. The crosswalk links these competencies to professional standards, which provides robust demonstration of attention to accreditation requirements. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(X):XXX-XXX.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144532218","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}
Maxim Topaz, Laura-Maria Peltonen, Martin Michalowski, Gregor Stiglic, Charlene Ronquillo, Lisiane Pruinelli, Jiyoun Song, Siobhan O'Connor, Shoko Miyagawa, Hiroki Fukahori
{"title":"The ChatGPT Effect: Nursing Education and Generative Artificial Intelligence.","authors":"Maxim Topaz, Laura-Maria Peltonen, Martin Michalowski, Gregor Stiglic, Charlene Ronquillo, Lisiane Pruinelli, Jiyoun Song, Siobhan O'Connor, Shoko Miyagawa, Hiroki Fukahori","doi":"10.3928/01484834-20240126-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/01484834-20240126-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article examines the potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer), in nursing education and the associated challenges and recommendations for their use. Generative AI offers potential benefits such as aiding students with assignments, providing realistic patient scenarios for practice, and enabling personalized, interactive learning experiences. However, integrating generative AI in nursing education also presents challenges, including academic integrity issues, the potential for plagiarism and copyright infringements, ethical implications, and the risk of producing misinformation. Clear institutional guidelines, comprehensive student education on generative AI, and tools to detect AI-generated content are recommended to navigate these challenges. The article concludes by urging nurse educators to harness generative AI's potential responsibly, highlighting the rewards of enhanced learning and increased efficiency. The careful navigation of these challenges and strategic implementation of AI is key to realizing the promise of AI in nursing education. <b>[<i>J Nurs Educ</i>. 2025;64(6):e40-e43.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":94241,"journal":{"name":"The Journal of nursing education","volume":" ","pages":"e40-e43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673971","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}