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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:37:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264784&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595310000144%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264784 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:45:20 +0100 3264784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065111&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309001905%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065111 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:41:02 +0100 3065111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884830&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309001541%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884830 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:47:14 +0100 2884830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065119&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000584%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study contributes to the knowledge base of podcasting effectiveness and raises the question of evaluation of new teaching methodologies. Must an increase in learning occur for new methods to be considered effective, or is positive student satisfaction adequate to encourage the adoption of new technology methods? (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065119 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884831&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309001280%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In tackling…world health problems, the workforce goal is simple – to get the right workers with the right skills in the right places doing the right things (WHO, 2006). International health aid communities are involved actively in addressing health challenges world wide, specifically focusing on achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The goals in relation to health are aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality rates, improving mental health, reducing HIV/AIDS and combating communicable diseases and malaria by 2015. Inequalities between the developed world and countries of lower economic resource are vast (). (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884831 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2884831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746723&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309001310%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746723 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:33:37 +0100 2746723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746724&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309001188%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In an era of financial turmoil and increasing healthcare litigation, the need for evidence-based practice (EBP) has never been greater. ‘Calls for budget cuts’, ‘yet another patient harmed’ and ‘nursing care was very poor’ mirror headlines that all too frequently grace the covers and frames of our newspapers and news bulletins. Patients are increasingly becoming the victims of healthcare systems that appear somewhat incapable of spending budgets in an effective, efficient manner that affects optimal outcomes for all concerned. Furthermore the same healthcare systems are enabling major patient errors such as serious misdiagnoses, the proliferation of ‘superbugs’ and malpractice because there would appear to be a serious absence of a safety net that is adequate. It could also... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746724 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2746724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884846&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309001097%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Too often critical care nursing textbooks are written by health professionals who are at some remove from the practical realities of trauma care nursing and where attention is directed predominantly to the immediate management of trauma related illness at the expense of failing to focus on perceived peripheral issues such as the prevention of critical illness, the organisation of trauma care services and approaches to successful reintegration of injured patients back into their communities. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884846 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2884846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2480801&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000961%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480801 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:33:21 +0100 2480801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884845&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000936%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In 2004 the United Kingdom Government placed Day Surgery as number one on its list of priorities for the provision of health care (). In 2008 the Darzi review re-iterated the importance of day surgery for quality, evidenced based surgical interventions (). (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884845 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2884845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264790&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000833%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This article discusses a case study that was initiated by a Graduate Nurse Coordinator of an acute care inpatient hospital in Australia. It outlines the conceptualisation and creative implementation of a structured group problem based learning activity which was a component of a Graduate Nurse Program. The learning activity was based on the beliefs that knowledge acquisition today is an active process and should focus on the learner developing strategies to obtain, review and manage information. The learning activity implemented in this case study was valuable as it recognised the benefits that can be gained for the Graduate Nurse by ensuring the context of their teaching and learning activities is grounded in practical experiences. The learning activity aimed to prepare Graduate Nurses to... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264790 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884844&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000912%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Children’s nursing and the care of sick children is undergoing rapid change. Technological advances, increased emphasis on family-centered care, ambulatory care and community care has made caring for children more complex as increasing numbers of children live with severe and life limiting illnesses. This complexity has resulted in children’s nurses requiring an expanded amount of knowledge to enable them to practice as safe and competent practitioners. In this eighth edition of Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, Hockenberry and Wilson have revised the content of this reference textbook to reflect the rapid advances in children’s healthcare. The book has an attractive brightly coloured cover with carefully chosen pictures and is presented in 12 distinct units. Each unit has va... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884844 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2884844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264792&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000869%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: This research project ascertained student nurses’ knowledge retention of safe transfusion practice following a standardised teaching and learning programme (produced by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, United Kingdom (UK)) within a School of Nursing in Scotland, UK.Several studies including the Serious Hazard of Transfusion (SHOT) annual reports demonstrated that there are risks to the patient in receiving blood components: receiving the wrong blood was the most common risk associated with blood transfusion ().This evaluative study used a questionnaire to assess the level of knowledge students (n=118) attained on the day of the session, 4–6months and 11–12months following the session.The study provided an insight into the effectiveness of a standardised teach... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264792 Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264793&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000870%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: This paper reports on the development of a new initiative, field visit placements towards and integrated and community approach to learning for nursing students. To date, limited literature exists on the potential of community field visits as meaningful learning opportunities for nursing students. Drawing on our experiences, the structure and processes involved in implementing field visits are described in this paper. Students evaluated the field visits positively indicating that they provided a wealth of learning opportunities that enhanced their knowledge and awareness of services available to children and their families in the community. The potential of field visits to promote an integrated and community approach to placements in children’s nursing is discussed. (Source: Nur... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264793 Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884843&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000857%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Drug therapy plays a major part in the treatment of patients and it is essential that nurses are competent in undertaking clinical drug calculations to ensure the safe administration of medications in clinical practice. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the applications of clinical calculations in the general setting and in a variety of specialty areas of practice. Some particular features of this sixth edition include additional drug problems using the latest drug labels, updated methods of drug administration in a variety of specialties, and more emphasis is placed on the metric system than on the apothecary system. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884843 Wed, 20 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2884843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264791&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000845%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: The limited literature available suggests that there continues to be poor compliance by nurses with moving and handling regulations [Swain, J., Pufahl, E., Williamson, G., 2003. Do they practise what we teach? A survey of manual handling practice amongst student nurses. Journal of Clinical Nursing 12(2), 297–306; Jootun, D., MacInnes, A., 2005. Examining how well students use correct handling procedures. Nursing Times 101(4), 38–40; Smallwood, J., 2006. Patient handling: student nurses’ views. Learning in Health and Social Care 5(4), 208–219; Cornish, J., Jones, A., 2007. Evaluation of moving and handling training for pre-registration nurses and its application to practice. Nurse Education in Practice 7(3), 128–134]. This paper presents the final phase of a study in whic... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264791 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264787&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000791%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study aims to study the feasibility of a new portable computer-based male urethral catheterization simulator, Urecath (Melerit Urecath Vision®). The simulator consists of three software modules: teaching (explains the different procedures in the catheterization), learning (game settings with practice and self-assessments tests), and simulator module that is connected to a box with a model of a penis where syringes and the urinary catheter can be inserted. Registered nurses (n=23), nurse assistants (n=14), nurse students (n=12), and a nurse assistant student (n=1) participated in a simulation session and answered 30 questions about the feasibility of the simulator. The participants appreciated the different modules, particularly the teaching and learning modules. The simulator module ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264787 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264789&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000821%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Preceptorship is a teaching/learning approach, in which learners are individually assigned to staff nurses in the practice setting. Practical wisdom is a discerning process of evaluating and applying ideals or principles often in a moral context. The nurse who is practically wise recognizes that actions are always constrained to some extent by chance or context and yet precisely under such circumstances, acts to preserve and enhance the wellbeing of the patient. The purpose of this study was to examine the process used in the preceptorship experience to nurture practical wisdom. A grounded theory study was conducted with fourth year undergraduate nursing students and their preceptors in an acute/tertiary care setting. Data collection comprised a series of semi-structured interview... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264789 Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264788&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000808%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: The first year post-qualifying as a nurse or midwife is often seen as a key transitional period. Flying Start NHS is the national development programme for all newly qualified nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in NHS Scotland. It is designed to support the transition from student to newly qualified health professional through supporting learning in everyday practice. It is a web-based or CD-ROM programme which seeks to increase the confidence and competence of newly qualified nurses and midwives during their first year of employment following registration. The aims of this study were to establish levels of self-report competency, self-efficacy, job demands and career intentions in newly qualified nurses undertaking Flying Start NHS programme in Scotland. The aims w... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264788 Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065122&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530900081X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Combined data from this proposed mixed method action research (survey, focus groups, interviews, observation) are expected to enable the production of a set of facilitators and enablers with a view to building a community of research practice which make the case study transferable to other clinical and non-clinical work settings. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065122 Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065120&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000596%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The paper concludes that the application of a blended approach to teaching and learning may offer a solution to the reported problems to date. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065120 Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264785&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000602%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: The Practice Education Support Unit at Thames Valley University is committed to improving the quality of students’ practice experience. Recent changes to the delivery of the Pre-Registration nursing curriculum have included the instigation of a 35-day practice orientation programme for students on the common foundation programme. The Brent and Harrow ‘Student Experiences Group’ developed and facilitated a 35-day programme for the March 2007 cohort within their learning community. Subsequent evaluation of the programme revealed that students were more positive in relation to taught elements of the programme, as opposed to self-directed elements. These results are significant due to the requirement for students to develop self-direction skills in order to become competent regi... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264785 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065121&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000638%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This article explores the use of conceptual theoretical empirical (C-T-E) framework to guide a senior nursing student in a case study of patient with chest pain. The Middle Range Theory of Pain described by Good [Good, M., 1998. A middle-range theory of acute pain management: use in research. Nursing Outlook 46(3), 120–124] and Melzack’s [Melzack, R., 1987. The short-form McGill pain questionnaire. Pain, 30, 191–197] short form McGill pain questionnaire were applied along with the Prince Edward Island conceptual model (PEICM) for nursing. Results indicate that the nursing student increased her ability to work in partnership, assess relevant and specific information, and identify a number of strategies to help the patient achieve pain control by using a complement of pharmacological a... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065121 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065118&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000572%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Pre-registration nurse education in Ireland became a four year undergraduate honors degree programme in 2002 (Government of Ireland, 2000. The Nursing Education Forum Report. Dublin, Dublin Stationary Office.). Consequently, the Irish Government invested significant resources in post registration nursing education in order to align certificate and diploma trained nurses with the qualification levels of new graduates. However, a general concern amongst academic and clinical staff in the South East of Ireland was that there was limited impact of this initiative on practice. These concerns were addressed through a collaborative approach to the development and implementation of a new part-time post registration degree that incorporated an enquiry and practice based learning philosophy... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065118 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264786&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530900064X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Given the current focus on evidence-based practice, it is surprising that there is a dearth of systematic evidence of the impact on practice of post-registration nursing and midwifery education. The systematic review presented here formed part of a national review of post-registration nursing and midwifery education in Ireland [Health Service Executive, 2008. Report of the Post-registration Nursing and Midwifery Education Review Group: Changing practice to support service delivery. Health Service Executive, Dublin]. The review focuses specifically on the impact on practice from the perspective of nurses, midwives, patients, carers, education and health service providers. Sixty-one (61) studies met the criteria set. These studies were mainly of a retrospective and descriptive natur... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264786 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065117&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000560%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Nursing professionals have long recognized the importance to practice of research and the value of research evidence. Nurses still do not use research findings in practice. The purpose of this paper was to describe nurses’ skills in using literature databases and the Internet in psychiatric hospitals and associations of nurses’ gender, age, and job position with their information retrieval skills. The study was carried out in 2004 among nursing staff (N=183) on nine acute psychiatric wards in two psychiatric hospitals in Finland (n=180, response rate 98%). The Finnish version of the European Computer Driving Licence test (ECDL) was used as a data collection instrument. The study showed that there were clear deficits in information retrieval skills among nurses working in psych... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065117 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065116&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530900047X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: As our understanding of practice development becomes more sophisticated, we enhance our understanding of how the facilitation of learning in and from practice, can be more effectively achieved. This paper outlines an approach for enabling and maximizing learning within practice development known as ’Active Learning’. It considers how, given establishing a learning culture is a prerequisite for the sustainability of PD within organisations, practice developers can do more to maximize learning for practitioners and other stakeholders. Active Learning requires that more attention be given by organisations committed to PD, at a corporate and strategic level for how learning strategies are developed in the workplace. Specifically, a move away from a heavy reliance on training may b... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065116 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746726&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000559%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I read with interest the latest instalment in the ongoing debate that followed from Thompson and Watson’s editorial on the role of the professor of nursing (). Betts, who originally penned an editorial in response to theirs, takes issue in his latest paper () both with Thompson and Watson and also with my reply to them (). Unsurprisingly, I find myself in broad agreement with Betts; indeed, my only real cause for disagreement is with his assertion that we disagree. I should perhaps add as a caveat that it depends on which Betts I am referring to, since his original editorial () and his later paper () are so widely divergent, and even contradictory, that I am beginning to suspect that there might be two Clinton Betts at McMasters University. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746726 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2746726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2480802&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000468%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Drawing on the power of ritual, storytelling and lessons from history and our professional elders, nursing academics at the University of the Sunshine Coast organised a three-hour event on International Nurses Day. The aims were to model to students the importance of producing their own nursing stories and to celebrate and stimulate conversation about the diverse, rich, local and national history of nursing. The event included: an oration from an influential guest speaker; video footage of nurses telling their stories; an historical display of nursing artefacts; opportunities for participants to record their stories; and opportunities for students, staff and the local nursing fraternity to engage with each other. The event received very positive evaluative feedback from participan... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2480802 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2480802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2312399&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19328740%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McAllister M, John T, Gray M Drawing on the power of ritual, storytelling and lessons from history and our professional elders, nursing academics at the University of the Sunshine Coast organised a three-hour event on International Nurses Day. The aims were to model to students the importance of producing their own nursing stories and to celebrate and stimulate conversation about the diverse, rich, local and national history of nursing. The event included: an oration from an influential guest speaker; video footage of nurses telling their stories; an historical display of nursing artefacts; opportunities for participants to record their stories; and opportunities for students, staff and the local nursing fraternity to engage with each other. The event received very positive ev... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2312399 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2312399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264799&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000250%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Do you mind your manners in personal, professional and business life situations or do you reserve your manners for special occasions? Do you know how to behave and interact at home and professionally in the workplace? Do you know how to approach and handle challenging situations appropriately? Do you know what to expect from others? How do you know whether you have succeeded in your approach? How can you maximize your potential to progress your nursing career? (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264799 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264797&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000134%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes “Law and professional issues in nursing” is aimed at student nurses undertaking the common foundation programme of their pre-registration training. It focuses on the legal and professional aspects of contemporary nursing practice and as such aims to assist students in understanding and applying Standard 7, concerning professional and ethical practice, of the Nursing and Midwifery Councils current proficiencies. To assist students in making these links each chapter begins with both clear aims and an outline of which proficiencies it specifically addresses. The book includes a detailed examination of key professional issues such as confidentiality and accountability as well as an appraisal of recent legislative changes that impact on care such as the Human Rights Act (1998) and Mental Ca... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264797 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065112&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530900016X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Many health professionals within the UK experience difficulty in accessing further education due to increased workload, reduction in budgets and personal commitments. This paper discusses the redevelopment of a children’s pain management (CPM) module to blended e-learning in response to changing workforce needs.The rationale for changing the pedagogy which underpinned the mode of delivery of the module was associated with a number of factors. Reduction in student numbers, difficulties with nurses being released from their practice setting and a desire from stakeholders to maintain pain management education.An on-line questionnaire was utilised to undertake a module evaluation which formed part of the University teaching and learning strategy. Evaluations were generally positive,... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065112 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884841&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000213%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Interactions between students and registered nurses are crucial opportunities for clinical learning. Success of this learning partnership is predicated on excellent communication, negotiation, and shared goal setting but these elements are often difficult to achieve. This paper describes the development and preliminary evaluation of the student Clinical Progression Portfolio (CPP). This pocket-size learning resource is carried by students and used as a point of reference to (1) enhance communication between students and registered nurses; (2) provide a quick reference for the development and refinement of learning objectives; and (3) offer a brief record of progress (via a succinct dot point process). An expert reference group evaluation revealed that the CPP provided a framework ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884841 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2884841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249789&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19264550%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jonas D, Burns B Many health professionals within the UK experience difficulty in accessing further education due to increased workload, reduction in budgets and personal commitments. This paper discusses the redevelopment of a children's pain management (CPM) module to blended e-learning in response to changing workforce needs. The rationale for changing the pedagogy which underpinned the mode of delivery of the module was associated with a number of factors. Reduction in student numbers, difficulties with nurses being released from their practice setting and a desire from stakeholders to maintain pain management education. An on-line questionnaire was utilised to undertake a module evaluation which formed part of the University teaching and learning strategy. Evaluations wer... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249789 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2249789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249788&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19264551%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cooke M, Walker R, Creedy D, Henderson A Interactions between students and registered nurses are crucial opportunities for clinical learning. Success of this learning partnership is predicated on excellent communication, negotiation, and shared goal setting but these elements are often difficult to achieve. This paper describes the development and preliminary evaluation of the student Clinical Progression Portfolio (CPP). This pocket-size learning resource is carried by students and used as a point of reference to (1) enhance communication between students and registered nurses; (2) provide a quick reference for the development and refinement of learning objectives; and (3) offer a brief record of progress (via a succinct dot point process). An expert reference group evaluatio... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249788 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2249788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065114&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000183%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Experiential learning theory stresses the primacy of personal experience and the literature suggests that direct clinical experience is required in order for learning to take place. However, raw or first hand experience may not be the only mechanisms by which students engage in experiential learning. There is a growing body of literature within higher education which suggests that students are able to use another’s experience to learn: vicarious learning. This literature review aims to outline vicarious learning within a nursing context. Many of the studies regarding vicarious learning are situated within Higher Education in general, however, within the United States these relate more specifically to nursing students. The literature indicates the increasing global interest in th... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065114 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065113&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000171%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study can guide nurse educators to know more about teaching styles and use them appropriately in the clinical settings. Further research into the themes of this study are recommended. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065113 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884842&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000201%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This article provides a practical exploration of the conduct and outcomes a case study in which the process of peer observation in online learning and teaching is articulated and shown to be relevant to the enhancement of online learning and teaching in health and other educational contexts. Copious literature on the subject of peer observation and a small body about online peer observation suggests a variety of different approaches which lend themselves to the complexities of health education settings. The practical example described here was conducted in the UK. The authors, lecturers from two different departments in the same university, shared the new experience of online peer observation. Following face-to-face discussion of areas we wished each other to explore we undertook a documen... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884842 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2884842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234628&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19254873%26dopt%3DAbstract This article provides a practical exploration of the conduct and outcomes a case study in which the process of peer observation in online learning and teaching is articulated and shown to be relevant to the enhancement of online learning and teaching in health and other educational contexts. Copious literature on the subject of peer observation and a small body about online peer observation suggests a variety of different approaches which lend themselves to the complexities of health education settings. The practical example described here was conducted in the UK. The authors, lecturers from two different departments in the same university, shared the new experience of online peer observation. Following face-to-face discussion of areas we wished each other to explore we undertook a documen... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234628 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2234628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234630&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19251480%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Roberts D Experiential learning theory stresses the primacy of personal experience and the literature suggests that direct clinical experience is required in order for learning to take place. However, raw or first hand experience may not be the only mechanisms by which students engage in experiential learning. There is a growing body of literature within higher education which suggests that students are able to use another's experience to learn: vicarious learning. This literature review aims to outline vicarious learning within a nursing context. Many of the studies regarding vicarious learning are situated within Higher Education in general, however, within the United States these relate more specifically to nursing students. The literature indicates the increasing global in... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234630 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2234630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234629&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19251481%26dopt%3DAbstract This study can guide nurse educators to know more about teaching styles and use them appropriately in the clinical settings. Further research into the themes of this study are recommended. PMID: 19251481 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234629 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2234629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065115&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000195%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Worldwide, universities have been encouraged to increase the number of students enrolled in nursing courses as a way to bolster the domestic supply of graduates and address workforce shortages. This places pressure on clinical agencies to accommodate greater numbers of students for clinical experience who, in Australia, may often come from different educational institutions. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a collaborative model of clinical education that would increase the capacity of a health care agency to accommodate student placements and improve workplace readiness. The project was undertaken in a medium sized regional hospital in rural Australia where most nurses worked part time.Through an iterative process, a new supported preceptorship model was develope... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065115 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264798&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000146%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Nursing is a practice discipline which requires insightful reflective responses and creative approaches to care in order to effectively contribute to health and lives of patients and their families within the communities in which nursing serves. The wisdom of nursing is clearly shared and articulated in Hudaceks’ timely book ‘Daybook for Nurses; Making a Difference Each Day’. Wonderful compilations of quotes, poems, insightful anecdotes, prayer and reflective narratives which emanate from 500 nurses in different contexts spanning a 10 year period, illustrate the art of nursing as an important entity in the lives and experiences of nurses. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264798 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264796&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000122%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Patrice Rancour masterfully entwines a story line in the Tales From The Pager Chronicles that will make the heart rate of any health care provider who has ever carried a pager increase. From the close professional relationships developed with 33 patient–staff interactions the reader experiences the caring skills of a psychiatric/mental health clinical nurse specialist in palliative care. The writer demonstrates realistic holistic nursing practice at its best. Lessons are learned from touching scenarios of young and older patients, families and healthcare providers. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264796 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264795&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000109%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Clinical Skills for Student Nurses: Theory Practice and Reflection is a valuable contribution to pre-registration nursing education. It is based around the which provides focus to the various sections and allows the reader to cross reference to areas of their education where they may be struggling or just require further development. Although it is aimed primarily at students on the Common Foundation Programme or in the Adult branch of pre-registration education, there are sections which are helpful to all branches, such as the section on breaking bad news and Specimen collection and infection control. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264795 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884840&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000110%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: This paper reports the findings of a phenomenological study which explored the lived experience of the nurse practitioner (NP) who had been educated through a problem-based learning (PBL) approach and the meaning of that education on the NPs current clinical practice. This was accomplished through the use of in-depth interviews to gather information from 13 practicing NPs. It was found that information obtained in the PBL classroom could be directly applied to professional practice providing the NP with the skills needed for clinical decision making with a holistic viewpoint and satisfaction in clinical practice. The analysis both supports and challenges the current research on perceptions, experiences, satisfaction, and outcomes related to PBL. (Source: Nurse Education in Practic... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884840 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2884840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2223790&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19243994%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barnett T, Cross M, Shahwan-Akl L, Jacob E Worldwide, universities have been encouraged to increase the number of students enrolled in nursing courses as a way to bolster the domestic supply of graduates and address workforce shortages. This places pressure on clinical agencies to accommodate greater numbers of students for clinical experience who, in Australia, may often come from different educational institutions. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a collaborative model of clinical education that would increase the capacity of a health care agency to accommodate student placements and improve workplace readiness. The project was undertaken in a medium sized regional hospital in rural Australia where most nurses worked part time. Through an iterative process, ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2223790 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2223790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2211961&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19233723%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Holland K PMID: 19233723 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2211961 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2211961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2211959&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19233724%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chikotas NE This paper reports the findings of a phenomenological study which explored the lived experience of the nurse practitioner (NP) who had been educated through a problem-based learning (PBL) approach and the meaning of that education on the NPs current clinical practice. This was accomplished through the use of in-depth interviews to gather information from 13 practicing NPs. It was found that information obtained in the PBL classroom could be directly applied to professional practice providing the NP with the skills needed for clinical decision making with a holistic viewpoint and satisfaction in clinical practice. The analysis both supports and challenges the current research on perceptions, experiences, satisfaction, and outcomes related to PBL. PMID: 19233724 ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2211959 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2211959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264794&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000092%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Nursing Without Borders is a textbook which aims to present a rich perspective on the international face of nursing. It seeks to achieve this by bringing together about fifty nurses from many parts of the world. It presents interesting accounts of nursing from various cultures under the headings of ‘Values’, ‘Wisdom’ and ‘Success Markers’. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264794 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3264794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065130&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000080%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This is an impressive and ambitious book which draws from a wide range of contributors from different health and social care backgrounds. It encompasses all aspects of health and social care theory and practice a student or a practitioner might require; however it does lean towards social care which is not surprising as the editor clearly has a Social Work background. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065130 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065126&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000031%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The transition from student of nursing to practitioner of nursing can be a difficult and anxiety provoking process, compounded by the dynamic nature of contemporary health care environments. The publication of the revised 6th edition of this text is therefore a welcome and timely addition to assist the near and/or newly qualifying nurse to a successful transition into professional practice. The book is commendable in that it adopts a practical focus. The concepts addressed are sufficiently discussed and applied to the real world of nursing practice. Changing demands of practice are responded to, in that topic areas fundamental to the reality of today’s nursing world are highlighted and the focus is on promoting the development of the requisite knowledge and skill sets to meet professiona... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065126 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065125&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530900002X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Mental illness has been the subject of much attention and debate within the mental health and social care literature. Despite this, Juliet Foster argues that the voices of those who have been diagnosed with and considered to have mental health problems have been conspicuously absent and as such ‘silenced’ within the field of mental health care. As the importance of users’ perspectives is increasingly recognised in the organisation and delivery of mental health care, the theme of this exciting and timely book takes a fresh look at understanding aspects of mental ill health, with a particular focus upon severe mental distress from those who have used mental health services, been labelled mentally ill or have considered themselves to suffer from mental health problems. Comprising eight ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065125 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065129&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000067%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Mental Health Policy and Practice sets out to provide a comprehensive introduction to these key themes in the area of mental health care. Its target is a multi-disciplinary audience of students and professionals alike. In attempting to address the policy context of mental health in the UK the authors have developed a series of stand-alone chapters. These either have a service specific focus or tackle a core theme of contemporary policy. The majority of chapters end with a reflective exercise to encourage the reader to think critically about what they have just read and make links with their own practice. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065129 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884839&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001406%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Achieving excellence in nurse education and demonstrating scholarship in teaching is a challenge for nurse educators who find themselves torn between maintaining high standards in nurse education and their own need for recognition and promotion in an environment that primarily favours research and publications over excellence in teaching. The use of a teaching portfolio is a way to display excellence in nurse education and to provide a public display of teaching scholarship. While not a new concept in nursing education, it has some originality in its application to practising nurse educators. However, the requirement for and guidelines on the development of a portfolio for nurse educators (other than those undertaking educational training) has been little explored. The aim of this... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884839 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2884839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160999&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19188091%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Corry M, Timmins F Achieving excellence in nurse education and demonstrating scholarship in teaching is a challenge for nurse educators who find themselves torn between maintaining high standards in nurse education and their own need for recognition and promotion in an environment that primarily favours research and publications over excellence in teaching. The use of a teaching portfolio is a way to display excellence in nurse education and to provide a public display of teaching scholarship. While not a new concept in nursing education, it has some originality in its application to practising nurse educators. However, the requirement for and guidelines on the development of a portfolio for nurse educators (other than those undertaking educational training) has been little ex... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160999 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2160999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065128&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000055%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This book aims to help English second-language students understand the social, cultural and academic differences of studying in an English speaking country. The three authors have experience of studying and working in various higher education institutions around the world. The 12 chapters cover a variety of subjects, from planning studies, understanding lectures/tutorial and assessment, to understanding and using feedback from assignments. It has a good variety of study skills, introduction to new and different academic cultures and sensible tips and strategies for improving English language skills. The comparison tables for IELTS and TOEFL are also useful. The language is accessible and well graded for international students. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065128 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065127&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595309000043%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The ethos of this book is Student Centred Learning, the student’s are given triggers in various forms from vignettes and family scenarios to references of published evidence based literature to work through a problem. Although problem based learning (PBL) is an established learning strategy it usually involves small collaborative working groups of students, not an individual student. One of the perceived benefits of PBL is enhanced communication skills; I am not sure how this book aims to develop these skills in the lone student. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065127 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065124&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530800139X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The interactive style of this book and the engaging presentation made it easy to navigate and pleasurable to read. In the introduction the authors identified their target market as those who were undertaking the common foundation programme for nursing in the UK and the content reflects this. It is also acknowledged that return to practice nurses would find the text useful which I support due to its broad scope and coverage of contemporary issues such as the inclusion of a chapter on genetics. Although the content was therefore reflective of the UK curriculum the information contained would prove useful to most students and novice practitioners globally. Lecturers would also find the book a good resource. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065124 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3065124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884838&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001418%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This article describes an online learning activity used to facilitate interprofessional learning in a Faculty of Health and Social Care in the UK. An online conference was used to bring students together, utilising a real life case scenario based around a family within a virtual town. Students from a variety of programmes and professional groups participated in an asynchronous discussion forum. The student evaluation of this event was, on the whole, positive and suggests further development of such an approach would address some of the challenges of interprofessional learning. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884838 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2884838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884837&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530800142X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Supporting students to make the transition into advanced practice roles is a prominent issue within current healthcare literature. Clinical coaching enhances learning through a strong and coherent partnership between the student, their practice context and the academic journey. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884837 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2884837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125993&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19155192%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes an online learning activity used to facilitate interprofessional learning in a Faculty of Health and Social Care in the UK. An online conference was used to bring students together, utilising a real life case scenario based around a family within a virtual town. Students from a variety of programmes and professional groups participated in an asynchronous discussion forum. The student evaluation of this event was, on the whole, positive and suggests further development of such an approach would address some of the challenges of interprofessional learning. PMID: 19155192 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125993 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2125993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2122432&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19153060%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Supporting students to make the transition into advanced practice roles is a prominent issue within current healthcare literature. Clinical coaching enhances learning through a strong and coherent partnership between the student, their practice context and the academic journey. PMID: 19153060 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2122432 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2122432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2122431&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19153061%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dewing J, Titchen A, McCormack B PMID: 19153061 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2122431 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2122431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746733&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001388%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This book presents the findings of a programme of research carried out by the authors in England which has attempted to answer some of the salient questions relating to trust within health care. The authors claim that the aim of the book is to explore the nature of relationships between patients and health professionals and between clinicians and health service managers and if and how they may relate to each other. This is skilfully achieved through a combination of theoretical analysis and empirical research generated from the author’s own research programme and considered in light of existing research findings. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746733 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2746733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746734&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001376%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This is a readable, practically designed textbook for nursing students in the United Kingdom (UK). The Editors and 10 other contributors are clinical and educational experts in a variety of specialties, including emergency, trauma, critical and mental health care. The Editors state that they have attempted to write a textbook that helps to narrow the theory-practice gap; and it succeeds in being both practical in nature and accessible in its linguistic style. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746734 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2746734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884836&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001364%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Nurses require an understanding of pathophysiological processes to support safe practice in the clinical area. A review of the literature indicates that nursing students have traditionally found this to be a challenging element of the course. The increasing availability of newer technology in higher education such as videostreaming and podcasting provides the opportunity to utilise a variety of approaches to cater for a wider range of learning styles. In view of this, lecturers developed multimedia resources to incorporate into a pathophysiology module. An evaluation of students’ views on the use of ICT to facilitate understanding of pathophysiology was undertaken. The majority of students appeared to welcome the incorporation of alternative teaching approaches into the module. ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884836 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2884836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2087582&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19124275%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McKinney AA, Page K Nurses require an understanding of pathophysiological processes to support safe practice in the clinical area. A review of the literature indicates that nursing students have traditionally found this to be a challenging element of the course. The increasing availability of newer technology in higher education such as videostreaming and podcasting provides the opportunity to utilise a variety of approaches to cater for a wider range of learning styles. In view of this, lecturers developed multimedia resources to incorporate into a pathophysiology module. An evaluation of students' views on the use of ICT to facilitate understanding of pathophysiology was undertaken. The majority of students appeared to welcome the incorporation of alternative teaching approa... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2087582 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2087582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884835&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001315%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: This paper reports on one of the key findings from a recent ethnographic study (Roberts, D., 2007. Friendships and the community of students: peer learning amongst a group of pre-registration student nurses. Unpublished PhD Thesis, University of Salford, UK) and aims to highlight the importance of friendships for student nurses in clinical practice. An interpretive ethnographic approach was taken in order to reveal the student experience during their pre registration programme. Data was collected using ethnographic interviewing (Sorrell, J.M., Redmond, G.M., 1995. Interviews in qualitative nursing research: differing approaches for ethnographic and phenomenological studies. Journal of Advanced Nursing 21, 1117–1122.) and participant observation. Within this paper I argue that st... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884835 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2884835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041027&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19084479%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Roberts D This paper reports on one of the key findings from a recent ethnographic study (Roberts, D., 2007. Friendships and the community of students: peer learning amongst a group of pre-registration student nurses. Unpublished PhD Thesis, University of Salford, UK) and aims to highlight the importance of friendships for student nurses in clinical practice. An interpretive ethnographic approach was taken in order to reveal the student experience during their pre registration programme. Data was collected using ethnographic interviewing (Sorrell, J.M., Redmond, G.M., 1995. Interviews in qualitative nursing research: differing approaches for ethnographic and phenomenological studies. Journal of Advanced Nursing 21, 1117-1122.) and participant observation. Within this paper I a... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041027 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2041027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2041028&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19083270%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Isaacson JJ, Stacy AS Rubrics have historically been used in secondary and higher education to evaluate specific assignments or tasks. There is little mention of rubrics in the nursing literature, particularly in the area of clinical evaluation. A strong case can be made for expanding the traditional use of a rubric to include its validity with clinical evaluation. Clinical evaluation remains a challenge, even for seasoned faculty. Faculty and students often interpret clinical course objectives differently. Coupled with this concern is the subjectivity of the evaluation. The use of "novice" clinical faculty, who inevitably struggle with discerning and justifying anything but stellar student performance, further compounds these issues. Rubrics also facilitate the grading experi... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2041028 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2041028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3065123&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001340%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At first impression, the exercises in this book look fun. Their layout is visually appealing. Traditionally children and young people’s views have been gathered by questionnaires, interviews and other formal research methods. This book encourages the practitioner to interact with the child or young person in a more imaginative and artistic way, utilising interaction, technology and visual sources. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3065123 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 3065123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884832&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001297%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: It is well accepted that assessment approaches impact student learning and yet there are a number of constraints that inhibit the ability to develop and implement more effective assessment practices. Higher workload challenges faced by academics coupled with the needs of a changing student demographic were the impetus for a multidisciplinary project aimed at developing an integrated assessment approach. The project aimed to redevelop some of the current assessment practices across a number of faculties within an Australian university with the primary goal of demonstrating a more strategic, integrated and meaningful learning experience, and a more efficient assessment workload for students. The approach particularly targeted assessments that focused on the students’ professional ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884832 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2884832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746735&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001339%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The nature of health-related work requires close working relationships with people, and nurses occupy a central place in relation to this work. It is therefore essential that students of nursing, regardless of discipline begin to develop the requisite skills to enable them to work effectively with people. Nursing and Working with Other People is a valuable contribution to this end. The text is directed primarily towards students beginning their Common Foundation Programme who are required to attain certain standards prior to entering branch programmes (Adult, Child, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities). Two domains from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards () have been used to guide the structure and content of the book – Care delivery and Care management. (Source: Nurse ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746735 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2746735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492553&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001327%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Mental health nursing has traditionally attracted a high level of mature applicants and this trend has not altered since the introduction of the Bachelor in Science in Nursing programme. The literature suggests that for many mature students, entering into nurse education is the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition. However, in reality they face many challenges not always shared by their younger classmates. The aim of this paper is to explore the clinical experiences of mature students in the field of mental health nursing. A qualitative descriptive method was utilised to guide the research with a focus group being the method of data collection. Current mental health mature nursing students in one urban university were invited to participate. Data were analysed using content analysis.... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492553 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2492553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028548&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19059807%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vanderheide RA, Walkington J It is well accepted that assessment approaches impact student learning and yet there are a number of constraints that inhibit the ability to develop and implement more effective assessment practices. Higher workload challenges faced by academics coupled with the needs of a changing student demographic were the impetus for a multidisciplinary project aimed at developing an integrated assessment approach. The project aimed to redevelop some of the current assessment practices across a number of faculties within an Australian university with the primary goal of demonstrating a more strategic, integrated and meaningful learning experience, and a more efficient assessment workload for students. The approach particularly targeted assessments that focused... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028548 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2028548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028550&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19059007%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Palmer SP, Heaston S Continuing education for hospital staff nurses is a concern worldwide. Current research shows that continuing education among nurses can positively affect patient outcomes (O'Brien, T., Freemantle, N., Oxman, A, et al., 2002. Interactive continuing education workshops or conferences can improve professional practice and patient outcomes. Journal of Evidence Based Nursing. 26 (5)). Seeing a need for improved patient outcomes among hospitals in Ecuador, we conducted a teaching the teacher program to assist nurse managers to carry-out continuing education in their hospital system. This teaching the teacher program was established through the collaboration between one College of Nursing in Utah, USA and a large healthcare system in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The coll... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028550 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2028550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028549&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19059008%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes a newly developed, internationally focused concept model, Engaging tomorrow's international nursing leaders (ETINL). The primary tenets of the ETINL model encourage advocacy, activism, and professional accountability in preparing nursing leadership. The article presents the foundation and application of the ETINL model in providing an on-going forum for student and faculty exploration of global nursing issues. The concept model has been applied in a collaborative partnership between a United States school of nursing and two United Kingdom schools of nursing to create a leadership development course 'blending web-based learning and mentored experiential travel. This pilot project illustrates the ways alliances between international schools of nursing build nursing lea... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028549 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2028549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028553&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19058757%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Keogh B, O'brien F, Neenan K Mental health nursing has traditionally attracted a high level of mature applicants and this trend has not altered since the introduction of the Bachelor in Science in Nursing programme. The literature suggests that for many mature students, entering into nurse education is the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition. However, in reality they face many challenges not always shared by their younger classmates. The aim of this paper is to explore the clinical experiences of mature students in the field of mental health nursing. A qualitative descriptive method was utilised to guide the research with a focus group being the method of data collection. Current mental health mature nursing students in one urban university were invited to participate. Data were... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028553 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2028553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028552&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19058758%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the development of a model of nursing students as evolving registered nurses (RNs). It aims to generate critical debate about innovations in nursing teaching and learning. The model is the outcome of research conducted with undergraduate nursing students (n=111) from Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia. It identifies the positive and negative intrinsic and extrinsic factors that impact on nursing students' clinical learning development and progression from students to proficient novice RNs. This model has implications for future curriculum development, staff development, placement approaches and research in relation to clinical teaching and learning. PMID: 19058758 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028552 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2028552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028551&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19058759%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tierney-Wigg S PMID: 19058759 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028551 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2028551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018611&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19054716%26dopt%3DAbstract This article demonstrates the scholarship of daily educational practice by describing how reflections on the teaching-learning relationship, associated role changes, and time impact the "bridges of understanding". Theoretical frameworks of learning partnerships, learner-centered teaching, and critical inquiry are brought to life when described in terms of actual course activities. This, in turn, demonstrates how teaching advances nursing scholarship. PMID: 19054716 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018611 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2018611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884834&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001261%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Nursing students go through clinical supervision in primary health care settings but district nurses’ (DNs) circumstances when supervising them are only briefly described in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate DNs experience of supervising nursing students before and after the implementation of a new supervision model. Ninety-eight (74%) DNs answered a questionnaire before and 84 (65%) after implementation of the new supervision model. The study showed that DNs in most cases felt that conditions for supervision in the workplace were adequate. But about 70% lacked training for the supervisory role and 20% had no specialist district nurse training. They also experienced difficulty in keeping up-to-date with changes in nurse education programmes, in receiving s... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884834 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2884834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884833&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001273%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Background: Clinical nursing instructors and students spend considerable time together, and share clinical experiences that can be intense and emotionally charged. Yet despite clinical teaching being so commonplace, little is known about how clinical instructors experience relationships with their students, and how they negotiate interpersonal boundaries within these relationships.Methods: In-depth unstructured interviews were conducted with eight clinical nursing instructors in Western Canada, to explore how they defined and constructed interpersonal boundaries with their students during clinical nursing teaching rotations.Results: The data analysis resulted in four major themes: “the fluidity of boundaries”, “personal sharing and self-disclosure”, “time dependent”, a... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884833 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2884833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2007095&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19042155%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bos E, Löfmark A, Törnkvist L Nursing students go through clinical supervision in primary health care settings but district nurses' (DNs) circumstances when supervising them are only briefly described in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate DNs experience of supervising nursing students before and after the implementation of a new supervision model. Ninety-eight (74%) DNs answered a questionnaire before and 84 (65%) after implementation of the new supervision model. The study showed that DNs in most cases felt that conditions for supervision in the workplace were adequate. But about 70% lacked training for the supervisory role and 20% had no specialist district nurse training. They also experienced difficulty in keeping up-to-date with changes in ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2007095 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2007095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2007094&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19042156%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice learner contracts (NPLC's) in a diploma nursing program and discusses how the contracts used learner strengths and weaknesses to mobilize learner needs. PMID: 19042156 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2007094 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2007094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2007093&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19042157%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jensen R, Meyer L, Sternberger C With the healthcare system in a state of flux, nursing education faces many challenges. Nursing faculty must design a dynamic curriculum that deals with the explosion of information, the complexity of the healthcare system, and optimal patient outcomes while addressing the diverse expectations of learners. Inclusion of information management and interactive technology facilitates learner engagement promoting critical thinking and improving clinical judgment. This paper details the faculty's vision for an ubiquitous information technology curricula, highlighting an undergraduate informatics course, use of a personal response system, and integration of human patient simulations. PMID: 19042157 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurs... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2007093 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2007093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2007092&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19042158%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zieber MP, Hagen B BACKGROUND: Clinical nursing instructors and students spend considerable time together, and share clinical experiences that can be intense and emotionally charged. Yet despite clinical teaching being so commonplace, little is known about how clinical instructors experience relationships with their students, and how they negotiate interpersonal boundaries within these relationships. METHODS: In-depth unstructured interviews were conducted with eight clinical nursing instructors in Western Canada, to explore how they defined and constructed interpersonal boundaries with their students during clinical nursing teaching rotations. RESULTS: The data analysis resulted in four major themes: "the fluidity of boundaries", "personal sharing and self-disclosure", "time ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2007092 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2007092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2007091&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19042159%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cummins A A discussion of clinical supervision to enhance existing support structures such as preceptorship and mentorship to positively influence the recruitment and retention of newly graduate nurses provides the main focus for this paper. The nursing literature provides evidence for alternative but equally worthy perspectives on clinical supervision. Essential to the successful practice of clinical supervision is the need to ascertain whether it is simply a system to ensure an effective workforce or one that will empower nurses to realise their vision of nursing. PMID: 19042159 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2007091 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2007091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492554&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001182%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This book provides a practical resource for nurses who are interested in implementing evidence based practice (EBP). Presented in five parts, with ten short chapters, it has easy to read, engaging style that attracts the reader at the outset. It provides the context and background to the evolution of EBP, although this is for the most part set in an American context. This does not however, distract from the usefulness or international applicability of the book. A variety of well qualified authors, from the USA, contribute to various chapters. The book flows well and chapters merge seamlessly together. This coherence adds to the overall impact of the book. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492554 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2492554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1961831&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19006681%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Garside J, Nhemachena JZ, Williams J, Topping A Assessment is a feature of all academic courses undertaken for award in the United Kingdom (UK). The nature of the strategies that can be used to assess learning vary a great deal from the traditional unseen examination to more student-centered innovative approaches. A review of a pre-registration nursing curriculum in preparation for re-approval by the University and Nurse Midwifery Council (NMC) provided an opportunity to re-appraise existing assessment strategies. Concurrently a parallel review process was underway with a postgraduate continuing professional development (CPD) programme for registered nurses. Recognising that students have individual strengths, weaknesses, learning styles and preferences concerning mode of asse... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1961831 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1961831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492555&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308001170%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In 1936, at a time of sweeping technological advances, Charlie Chaplin proclaimed in film ‘Modern Times’ that ‘we think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities the world would be violent and all would be lost’. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492555 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100 2492555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906434&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18949857%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion it can be suggested that carrying out tutorials in nursing students' clinical practice is beneficial. PMID: 18949857 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906434 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:17:16 +0100 1906434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492550&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000991%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Twenty-two Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates shared their perceptions one year after graduation on two practice education models they experienced during years three and four of their nursing education. The two models evaluated were collaborative learning units (CLU) and preceptorship. The participants described what was most important about each of these models in preparing them for graduate practice. While the preceptorship model has been researched for decades, the CLU data are previously unexplored information. The CLU data revealed the themes of working with many and making practice their own, while the themes of working with one and consolidation of nursing practice emerged from the preceptorship data. The participants suggest that both models offer different yet... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492550 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2492550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906435&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18948062%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Callaghan D, Watts WE, McCullough DL, Moreau JT, Little MA, Gamroth LM, Durnford KL Twenty-two Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates shared their perceptions one year after graduation on two practice education models they experienced during years three and four of their nursing education. The two models evaluated were collaborative learning units (CLU) and preceptorship. The participants described what was most important about each of these models in preparing them for graduate practice. While the preceptorship model has been researched for decades, the CLU data are previously unexplored information. The CLU data revealed the themes of working with many and making practice their own, while the themes of working with one and consolidation of nursing practice emerged fr... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906435 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1906435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746728&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000954%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: The concept of counselling as a helping process, focusing attention on the interrelatedness of individuals and their world, is a critical aspect of contemporary nursing. Counselling skills also have implications for nurses involved in mentoring pre-registration nursing students, particularly where accurate, credible and accountable assessment hinges on how well students and mentors have invested in a learning dialogue. Such concerns become especially relevant to those students on the borderline of achieving clinical learning outcomes. This paper highlights a reconstructed narrative between a mentor and this author concerning a student on the borderline of achievement in clinical practice. The use of counselling skills in helping mentors to focus on complex assessment issues relati... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746728 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2746728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1883983&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18922740%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cassidy S The concept of counselling as a helping process, focusing attention on the interrelatedness of individuals and their world, is a critical aspect of contemporary nursing. Counselling skills also have implications for nurses involved in mentoring pre-registration nursing students, particularly where accurate, credible and accountable assessment hinges on how well students and mentors have invested in a learning dialogue. Such concerns become especially relevant to those students on the borderline of achieving clinical learning outcomes. This paper highlights a reconstructed narrative between a mentor and this author concerning a student on the borderline of achievement in clinical practice. The use of counselling skills in helping mentors to focus on complex assessment... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1883983 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1883983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746727&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000966%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In conclusion, undertaking simulated learning during a clinical placement appears to be at least as effective as learning during practice placement without simulation. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746727 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2746727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492552&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000978%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study set out to explore new lecturers’ perception and understanding of reflection and how well they are preparing nurses to be reflective practitioners. Using a mixed method, new lecturers appointed to the school of nursing within the last 18 months were questioned using a semi-structured questionnaire. Participants were recruited from the purposeful sample and two focus groups interviews were carried out.Data analysis revealed five major themes: (1) perceived lack of efficacy in teaching reflection; (2) skills required for reflection: (3) reflection in the curriculum: (4) strategies used in teaching reflection and (5) educators preparation.It is suggested that new lecturers need more preparation in the highly complex skill of reflection in order to facilitate the reflective learni... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492552 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2492552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492551&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS147159530800098X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Emotions in health organisations tend to remain tacit and in need of clarification. Often, emotions are made invisible in nursing and reduced to part and parcel of ‘women’s work’ in the domestic sphere. Smith (Smith, P. 1992. The Emotional Labour of Nursing, Macmillan, London) applied the notion of emotional labour to the study of student nursing, concluding that further research was required. This means investigating what is often seen as a tacit and uncodified skill. A follow-up qualitative study was conducted over a period of twelve months to re-examine the role of emotional labour and in particular the ways in which emotional labour was orientated to different clinical settings. Data were collected from 16 in-depth and semi-structured interviews with nurses based in East... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492551 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2492551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1866092&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18842461%26dopt%3DAbstract This study set out to explore new lecturers' perception and understanding of reflection and how well they are preparing nurses to be reflective practitioners. Using a mixed method, new lecturers appointed to the school of nursing within the last 18 months were questioned using a semi-structured questionnaire. Participants were recruited from the purposeful sample and two focus groups interviews were carried out. Data analysis revealed five major themes: (1) perceived lack of efficacy in teaching reflection; (2) skills required for reflection: (3) reflection in the curriculum: (4) strategies used in teaching reflection and (5) educators preparation. It is suggested that new lecturers need more preparation in the highly complex skill of reflection in order to facilitate the reflective learni... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1866092 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1866092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1866091&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18842462%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gray B, Smith P Emotions in health organisations tend to remain tacit and in need of clarification. Often, emotions are made invisible in nursing and reduced to part and parcel of 'women's work' in the domestic sphere. Smith (Smith, P. 1992. The Emotional Labour of Nursing, Macmillan, London) applied the notion of emotional labour to the study of student nursing, concluding that further research was required. This means investigating what is often seen as a tacit and uncodified skill. A follow-up qualitative study was conducted over a period of twelve months to re-examine the role of emotional labour and in particular the ways in which emotional labour was orientated to different clinical settings. Data were collected from 16 in-depth and semi-structured interviews with nurses... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1866091 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1866091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1866090&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18842463%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, undertaking simulated learning during a clinical placement appears to be at least as effective as learning during practice placement without simulation. PMID: 18842463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1866090 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1866090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746732&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000899%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Nursing preceptors are challenged by a broad set of teaching–learning diversity issues that are related to their role as clinical teachers of senior nursing students in clinical settings. A lack of awareness and understanding of these diversity issues may contribute to preceptor-student miscommunication and conflict. Ultimately, these factors can impact on the extent to which the educational objectives are achieved. Most of the health sciences literature focuses on diversity and patient care, and unfortunately, the literature that does address diversity and learning primarily examines the influence of culture and language in classroom education. Few resources are available to guide preceptors as they engage in “real life” real-time clinical learning encounters. To assist pre... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746732 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2746732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1860135&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18838304%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Johnston C, Mohide EA Nursing preceptors are challenged by a broad set of teaching-learning diversity issues that are related to their role as clinical teachers of senior nursing students in clinical settings. A lack of awareness and understanding of these diversity issues may contribute to preceptor-student miscommunication and conflict. Ultimately, these factors can impact on the extent to which the educational objectives are achieved. Most of the health sciences literature focuses on diversity and patient care, and unfortunately, the literature that does address diversity and learning primarily examines the influence of culture and language in classroom education. Few resources are available to guide preceptors as they engage in "real life" real-time clinical learning encou... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1860135 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1860135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746730&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000917%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Assertive behavior should be encouraged through learning methods. Nurses should preferably obtain this training throughout their studies. Instructors have an essential role in the improvement and achievement of assertiveness training curriculums for undergraduate nursing students. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746730 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2746730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746725&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000905%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Yet again have had something to say about nursing, so called professors of nursing, and nursing education at the university level, this time an editorial (Professors as leaders) in the Journal of Clinical Nursing. And yet again what they have to say is both important and wrong. On second thought, perhaps wrong is too strong of a word, given that they are essentially correct in many respects. I have () critiqued a previous editorial by where I suggested that we should be “[Professors] of Nursism which is essentially no-thing itself…” and as intellectuals we “have an obligation to be critical.” (p. 245). But critical of what? Well – since everything is a rather unsatisfying answer, I suggest that professors of nursing have, as there primary academic obligation, a requirement to b... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746725 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2746725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841606&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18824411%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Assertive behavior should be encouraged through learning methods. Nurses should preferably obtain this training throughout their studies. Instructors have an essential role in the improvement and achievement of assertiveness training curriculums for undergraduate nursing students. PMID: 18824411 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841606 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1841606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841605&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18824412%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Parker JM Research, teaching and practice are easy words to say and at first glance seem to be relatively simple to understand. The aim of research is to produce knowledge, teaching to reproduce it and practice to apply it. But a closer look at these terms reveals complex, competing, often contradictory sets of meanings which are embedded in differences in cultures, individuals and work practices. This paper examines some crucial issues surrounding ways of thinking about research, teaching and practice in nursing, drawing upon one of the stories in Homer's Odyssey as an organising framework. It argues for the importance of mentorship in navigating the multifaceted, intricate and personally confronting terrain that is nursing. PMID: 18824412 [PubMed - as supplied by publish... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841605 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1841605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746729&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000929%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Nursing students must be able to function comfortably, confidently, and competently within the culture of nursing when they graduate. Although different models of clinical teaching are used to acculturate undergraduate nursing students to their professional practice roles, it is not known to what extent acculturation is affected by these models. The two-fold purpose of this study was to compare self-perceptions as insiders of students involved in preceptored and instructor led clinical experiences and to identify factors contributing to students self-perceptions as insiders. Using a non-equivalent group’s prepost- test design, 38 undergraduate students, participated either in traditional instructor led practicums or summer externships. In addition to a background questionnaire, ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746729 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2746729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1838064&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18819840%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rush KL, McCracken B, Talley C Nursing students must be able to function comfortably, confidently, and competently within the culture of nursing when they graduate. Although different models of clinical teaching are used to acculturate undergraduate nursing students to their professional practice roles, it is not known to what extent acculturation is affected by these models. The two-fold purpose of this study was to compare self-perceptions as insiders of students involved in preceptored and instructor led clinical experiences and to identify factors contributing to students self-perceptions as insiders. Using a non-equivalent group's prepost- test design, 38 undergraduate students, participated either in traditional instructor led practicums or summer externships. In additio... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1838064 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1838064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1838063&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18819841%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Betts CE PMID: 18819841 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1838063 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1838063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1789137&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18786861%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Manning A, Cronin P, Monaghan A, Rawlings-Anderson K Evidence suggests that student nurses need to share their personal responses to practice by describing their feelings and experiences. These experiences are often accompanied by a degree of stress. Whilst reflection may enhance students' learning in practice there is little evidence to support the degree of support they may obtain from this process. The study considered the use of reflective groups for adult branch pre-registration students whilst they were undertaking clinical placements. Focus groups were held in which first and third year student nurses were asked to discuss their perceptions of the reflective groups. A thematic analysis of the data revealed that the groups were perceived to be useful on several levels an... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1789137 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1789137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1786430&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18783989%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ben-Sefer E The rise in childhood obesity is acknowledged as a major health problem in many countries. Health issues directly related to the childhood obesity pandemic are numerous as are the risk factors in its development. No single strategy is likely to be effective in reversing this alarming trend, rather, nurses need to work with children and families by providing education, guidance, and support to promote a change in the many lifestyle factors that have helped to create this health problem. Curriculum, teaching practices and assignment topics based on contemporary health issues of relevance to nursing practice support the importance of educating nursing students on this worrying health issue. The use of a creative strategy to help students learn about the childhood obes... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1786430 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1786430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746731&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000723%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: The aim was to determine differences between the dimensions of motivational learning and sociodemographic characteristics of nursing, midwifery and health care students. For the purpose of collecting data on learning-oriented motivations, occupational learning motivation scale (OLMS) was used. The OLMS was designed to assess the constructs of extrinsic, intrinsic and negative factors for learning, cognitive and lifelong learning goals. The mean levels of the items “willingness to help people”, “fear of making mistakes” and “willingness to work with those likely to motivate them” were all determined to be high. Significant differences were revealed for the sex of the students (p (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746731 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2746731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764648&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18768370%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Guided reflection is a relatively new concept in Irish nursing with this study generating data on seven preceptors' experiences of using guided reflection in the preceptorship process. The study caused the participants to deeply reflect on their own knowledge and understanding of guided reflection and how guided reflection has the potential to facilitate the development and maintenance of the student nurse/preceptor relationship. PMID: 18768370 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764648 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764647&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18768371%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kosgeroglu N, Acat MB, Ayranci U, Ozabaci N, Erkal S The aim was to determine differences between the dimensions of motivational learning and sociodemographic characteristics of nursing, midwifery and health care students. For the purpose of collecting data on learning-oriented motivations, occupational learning motivation scale (OLMS) was used. The OLMS was designed to assess the constructs of extrinsic, intrinsic and negative factors for learning, cognitive and lifelong learning goals. The mean levels of the items "willingness to help people", "fear of making mistakes" and "willingness to work with those likely to motivate them" were all determined to be high. Significant differences were revealed for the sex of the students (p<0.05). PMID: 18768371 [PubMed - as suppl... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764647 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1764647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492549&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000644%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: Clinical placements provide opportunities for student nurses to learn experientially. To create a constructive learning environment staff need to be friendly, approachable, available and willing to teach. There must be adequate opportunities for students to develop confidence and competence in clinical skills with a focus on student learning needs rather than service needs of facilities.A popular model for clinical teaching of nursing students is the preceptor model. This model involves a student working under the supervision of individual registered nurses who are part of the clinical staff. This model was failing to meet students’ needs in acute nursing practice areas, largely due to Registered Nurse staff shortages and demanding workloads. The students’ evaluations led to t... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492549 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2492549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1701836&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18692016%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Holland K PMID: 18692016 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1701836 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:15:28 +0100 1701836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492548&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000668%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This study explored contemporary constructions of clinical skills laboratories in two nursing undergraduate programs in Norway using qualitative collective case study methods. Data were gathered using individual and group interviews and observation during site visits. The data revealed slightly different ways of organizing teaching and experimenting with use of pedagogical methods to facilitate learning of technical skills as well as encouraging students to activate relevant theoretical knowledge. While there was a lively and striking enthusiasm among staff about the way learning was managed within the laboratories, the pedagogical underpinnings for their particular approaches were less certain amongst participants. The paper concludes with the necessity to provide evidence for the outcome... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492548 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2492548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2492547&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nurseeducationinpractice.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS1471595308000498%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Summary: This paper aims to review the literature to identify persistent areas of concern in the care of the older person with dementia, and factors that may impact on the students experience both now and in the future. It is argued that despite recent policy initiatives, professional socialisation is impacted upon by resource limitations, negative attitudes and poor practice development in the care for people with dementia. A recognition of the interaction between societal, practice and curriculum issues is fundamental to overcoming negative professional socialisation and is a key aspect towards providing social justice for this group. The feasibility of making progress in this area is explored. (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2492547 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2492547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597321&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18603477%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Murphy F, Timmins F Utilising Rolfe's [Rolfe, G., 1998. Expanding Nursing Knowledge: Understanding and Researching Your Own Practice. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford] reflexive action research, one novice nurse educator explored current teaching practice. The data were collected from a reflective journal and colleague feedback. Through this data collection and applying Rolfe's (1998) understanding-action-evaluation (UAE) cycle an insight was gained within the community of practice regarding teaching methods. Didactic lecture methods were found to be the preferred option, arising from lack of confidence. Through personal reflection and sharing with colleagues overall teaching practice improved. It is suggested that models of reflective practice that focus on work based learning, ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597321 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597320&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18603478%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chan PA, Chan T This paper aims to review the literature to identify persistent areas of concern in the care of the older person with dementia, and factors that may impact on the students experience both now and in the future. It is argued that despite recent policy initiatives, professional socialisation is impacted upon by resource limitations, negative attitudes and poor practice development in the care for people with dementia. A recognition of the interaction between societal, practice and curriculum issues is fundamental to overcoming negative professional socialisation and is a key aspect towards providing social justice for this group. The feasibility of making progress in this area is explored. PMID: 18603478 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Educ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597320 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1597322&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18602866%26dopt%3DAbstract This study did not seek to provide evidence of whether one model of support is more effective than the other however the findings will inform a detailed research project that seeks to address that question. PMID: 18602866 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1597322 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1597322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1564759&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18590978%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beth Perry RN Role modeling excellence in clinical nursing practice is the focus of this paper. The phenomenological research study reported involved a group of 8 nurses identified by their colleagues as exemplary. The major theme revealed in this study was that these exemplary nurses were also excellent role models in the clinical setting. This paper details approaches used by these nurses that made them excellent role models. Specifically, the themes of attending to the little things, making connections, maintaining a light-hearted attitude, modeling, and affirming others are presented. These themes are discussed within the framework of Watson [Watson, J., 1989. Human caring and suffering: a subjective model for health services. In: Watson, J., Taylor, R. (Eds.), They Shall ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564759 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1564759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561694&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18585958%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Baillie L, Curzio J Blood pressure (BP) measurement is an important clinical nursing skill. Informal evaluation triggered concerns about first year student nurses' opportunities to practise it. Therefore 447 first year pre-registration nursing students completed evaluative questionnaires following two 6-week clinical placements. The data were analysed using SPSS v.13 for analysis; open comments were analysed thematically. A third of the respondents (n=137) had pre-course experience in measuring BP. Ninety-five percent (n=425) attended the university skills laboratory session. Only 36% (n=158) of students measured BP using both electronic and manual equipment in both placements and 6% (n=27) did not practise this skill in either placement. Students undergoing non-hospital place... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561694 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1561694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1544644&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18571987%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rowe J Much is known about the purpose of practice educators in the United Kingdom, but how their role is implemented is subject to conflicting expectations, partly created by the structure in which they work. Joint appointments between universities and practice are an opportunity for both organisations to collaborate in a partnership to enhance practice learning and fulfill one of the main aims of the practice educator role: to narrow the theory-practice gap. However tensions exist. This paper advocates a national (UK) job description for practice educators to reduce some of the tensions and conflict between the expectations of collaborating partners in practice learning. This would enable practice educators to concentrate on their obligations while employers concentrate on e... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1544644 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1544644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1527708&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18556245%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robinson A, Abbey J, Abbey B, Toye C, Barnes L Undergraduate nursing students rate residential aged care an unattractive career option. Some likely causes are beyond the control of the sector, others within or partly within its control. Addressing the problem - the aim of the modelling connections project - is important and urgent. This paper, derived from that project, profiles the characteristics of 12 residential aged care facilities across four Australian states, 66 of their staff and 53 student nurses undertaking clinical placements. Staff and student responses to a 30-item orientation experience survey are compared. Two-thirds of the items - including manual handling, fire and emergency drills, teaching resources, communications and workplace arrangements - reveal a stat... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1527708 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1527708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1466422&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18499523%26dopt%3DAbstract This study therefore sought to identify the current status of peer-practised learning within pre-registration nurse education. A survey approach was adopted and questionnaires were sent to all Higher Education Institutes delivering pre registration nursing and midwifery programmes in the United Kingdom (n=72). Ethical approval was acquired and principles of strict confidentiality were adhered to throughout. Both quantitative and qualitative data were obtained. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS (version 11.5), and qualitative data were systematically scrutinised for emerging themes. The findings support the notion that peer-practised learning in the classroom setting is a desirable method of teaching and learning core clinical skills from a teacher perspective. However, notable inc... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1466422 Tue, 20 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1466422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1464597&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18495538%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alpar SE, Senturan L, Karabacak U, Sabuncu N In light of developments in science and technology, content has been added to the nursing curriculum to support and improve students' healthy lifestyle behaviours. The aim of this study was to determine whether any difference was observed in the behaviour of nursing students. This longitudinal and descriptive study was conducted with 57 students during 2002-2006 academic years Marmara University, School of Nursing. The "health promotion lifestyle profile" developed in 1987 by Pender et al. was evaluated as to its validity and reliability in Turkey by the HPLP (healthy lifestyle behaviour scale) adapted by Esin. Percentage, variance analysis, Cronbach alpha coefficient and the t-test were used in the analysis of data. The findings in... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1464597 Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1464597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461607&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18492615%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Andrew N, McGuinness C, Reid G, Corcoran T In 2006 the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, introduced an action research initiative: The Enhance Project. Originally designed to provide academic support for first year undergraduate nursing students, this project has evolved to encompass a second spiral of activity, investigating how prepared students are, both professionally and socially for year one of an undergraduate nursing programme, with particular reference to the first clinical placement. Initial findings indicate that, while the majority of students appear to understand their role as nursing students, their understanding of what is expected of in the first placement is less clear. There is also a lack of clarity regarding t... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461607 Sun, 18 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1461607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455346&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18487088%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Clynes MP The lecture is the most widely used teaching strategy in adult education programmes. While it has advantages, it is criticised for its lack of student engagement and inability to stimulate higher-order thinking. The aim of this paper is to detail a novice teacher's journey using the lecture as a teaching strategy. The use of an action research approach provided the teacher with a framework to research own learning. In addition, the collaborative process inherent in action research resulted in students being invited to evaluate the teaching. The journey takes the teacher from a teacher-centred approach to teaching and learning to a student-centred approach. The influence of the teacher's own educational encounters is explored. In common with many novice teachers, the ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455346 Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1455346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455347&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18486553%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes a model of a student-centered Clinical Education Unit (CEU) within an undergraduate nursing education programme. The model comprises three various levels of learning in the nursing education programme at School of Health Sciences, University College of Borås, Sweden. The three levels of learning correspond to the first, second and third programme years of the nursing education. Each level of learning is represented by clinical training in three different hospital care settings. The educational model was developed through a co-operation between hospital representatives and nurse educators at the university college. The model is built on a human caring science perspective and knowledge that focuses on patients' lived experience of their care and illness. The model... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455347 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1455347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455348&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18485821%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Raines DA This paper describes the design and use of a competency-based approach to teach nursing research to a group of accelerated second-degree students. Use of a competency-based approach not only recognize the student's prior educational experience, but culminates in the demonstration of competencies that show the individual's readiness for joining the nursing workforce. PMID: 18485821 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455348 Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1455348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440494&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18468952%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thompson DR, Watson R, Quinn T, Worrall-Carter L, O'Connell B PMID: 18468952 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440494 Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1440494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440493&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18472301%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee GA, Fitzgerald L Nurse practitioners in Victoria, Australia must be prepared to Masters level before seeking nurse practitioner (NP) endorsement. The challenge from a university curriculum development perspective was to develop a programme that prepares the NP theoretically and clinically for their advanced practice role. The aim of this discussion paper is to outline how the internship model was developed and report the students' opinions on the model. The NP students complete the internship with a suitably qualified mentor which requires them to work together to develop and maintain a clinical learning plan, keep a log of the weekly meetings that shows how the objectives have been achieved. The internship includes advanced clinical assessment, prescribing, diagnostic and... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440493 Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1440493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1424110&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18456555%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kerridge JL Practice-based learning has always been a key feature of nursing education, and the quality of student learning is heavily influenced by the quality of the clinical experience. In addition, with an ageing population, nurses will need to better develop the particular clinical skills related to meeting the needs of older people in diverse settings. Increasingly, health care faculties in universities are turning to nursing homes to provide clinical placements for student nurses. This paper examines the literature related to the benefits and challenges of using nursing homes as placement areas for student nurses, with particular reference to the challenges that nursing home placements present for link tutors. The paper concludes with a proposal for a model for the link... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1424110 Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1424110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1377122&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18410905%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McArthur GS, Burns I As a result of the Scottish Executive Health Department (SEHD) initiative, Facing the Future [Scottish Executive Health Department, 2002. Facing the Future. SEHD, Edinburgh], a need was identified for a group of experienced nurses and midwives to help support students and mentors within practice settings. It was agreed to fund one hundred "G" grade posts across NHS Scotland for an initial period of three years. As a result of this initiative, in 2004 a group of fifteen Practice Education Facilitators (PEFs) were employed by NHS Tayside and NHS Fife in Scotland. Their brief was to maintain and improve learning environments within the practice setting. This paper describes an evaluation of this new role as carried out at key stages within the first year of t... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1377122 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:22:49 +0100 1377122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1377121&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18410906%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McKie A, Adams V, Gass JP, Macduff C The five-year experience of a group of nursing lecturers teaching the expressive arts within a Scottish degree programme is outlined and discussed. The place of the arts is contextualised within curriculum developments and module content, sequencing, thematic development, mode of delivery, assessment, student evaluation and pedagogical approaches are all addressed. Relationship to practice is discussed in terms of the art of nursing, reflection, ethics and spirituality. Future developments are discussed in terms of drawing upon the wider resources of the humanities, rather than merely expressivist sources of art. The paper concludes by encouraging the teaching of the arts in nurse education to remain responsive to practice issues and to con... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1377121 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:22:46 +0100 1377121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1377120&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18410907%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McAllister M The giving of a "thank-you card" to the staff of a health service in which clinical experience was gained, is common practice amongst nursing students in Australia. Group reflection, or debriefing, following the clinical experience is also a common practice. As rituals in nursing, they can become routinised, taken-for-granted and have little meaning or influence. This paper discusses an educational activity devised by the author that aimed to transform a relatively innocuous practice into one that had empowering potential for students, giving them voice in the health service culture and emphasizing the need for a more humanized workforce, one that actively seeks out opportunities to give each other helpful feedback so that change is ongoing. The activity drew upon... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1377120 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:22:43 +0100 1377120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335587&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18372216%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Clynes MP, Raftery SE Clinical practice is an essential component of the nursing curriculum. In order for the student to benefit fully from the experience regular performance feedback is required. Feedback should provide the student with information on current practice and offer practical advice for improved performance. The importance of feedback is widely acknowledged however it appears that there is inconsistency in its provision to students. The benefits of feedback include increased student confidence, motivation and self-esteem as well as improved clinical practice. Benefits such as enhanced interpersonal skills and a sense of personal satisfaction also accrue to the supervisor. Barriers to the feedback process are identified as inadequate supervisor training and educati... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335587 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1335587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1327782&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18362085%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: By undertaking this methodology of concept analysis the integrity of the concept was kept intact. The factors that influence holistic nursing practice were identified and a model case demonstrated the reality of holistic nursing care for practicing nurses. PMID: 18362085 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1327782 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1327782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252089&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18291324%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the use of clicker technology in a baccalaureate nursing program to promote acquisition and application of advanced reasoning skills. Methods are suggested for embedding formative assessment and the tactical use of questioning as feedback and a powerful learning tool. Operational aspects of clickers technology are summarized and students' perceptions and satisfaction with use of this teaching and learning technology are described. PMID: 18291324 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252089 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:36:30 +0100 1252089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252088&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18291325%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arvidsson B, Skärsäter I, Baigi A, Fridlund B The benefits of process-oriented group supervision are difficult to evaluate, as the validity and reliability of the existing instruments have been questioned. The aim was to develop and test the psychometric properties of a questionnaire in order to evaluate the effects of process-oriented group supervision on nursing students during their three-year nursing education. A 55-item Process-oriented Group Supervision Questionnaire (PGSQ) with a developmental design was formulated on the basis of a literature review and the expectations of nursing students who participated in a three-year nursing education programme (N=176). Construct validity and internal consistency reliability were tested at the end of each study year: yea... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252088 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:36:27 +0100 1252088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252087&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18291326%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beech B Workplace violence is of great concern to all health care professionals. Nurses are major targets for incidents of violence, with student nurses being clearly recognised as a high-risk sub-group. Training is widely advocated as the appropriate organisational response but the effects and effectiveness of training are inadequately studied. A recently completed Ph.D study used a longitudinal research design to evaluate the effects of a three-day 'aggression prevention and management training programme' on various learning domains of three cohorts of UK student nurses destined for adult, child, mental health and learning disability specialities [N=243] in their first year of nurse training. A purpose-designed questionnaire was used to collect data on knowledge, attitudes, ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252087 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:36:25 +0100 1252087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252086&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18291327%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Levett-Jones T, Lathlean J The concept of belongingness has intuitive appeal. Human beings are social creatures; the need to belong and be accepted is fundamental, and social exclusion can be devastating. This paper reports on the selected findings from the qualitative phase of mixed-methods study that explored nursing students' experience of belongingness while on clinical placements. The 18 interview participants in this study were from Australia and the United Kingdom. They provided a range of perspectives on belongingness and how it influenced their placement experience. Central to this discussion was their strong belief that belonging is a prerequisite for clinical learning. This theme dominated all of the interviews. Given that the primary purpose of clinical placements ... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252086 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:36:23 +0100 1252086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252085&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18291328%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Speers J Competence in building therapeutic relationships is essential for student mental health nurses and therefore requires robust assessment. However, the assessment of such complex skills is problematic. Following policy directives exhorting increased service user involvement in general, there have been recent suggestions that service users could contribute to the assessment of practice. This paper outlines a research project which investigated the views of 24 stakeholders (service users, lecturers, mentors, ex-students and student nurses) about the potential involvement of service users in the assessment of student mental health nurses' competence in forming therapeutic relationships. The findings revealed that service users interviewed had a largely positive attitude to... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252085 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:36:21 +0100 1252085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252084&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18291329%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examined the perceptions of 62 senior nursing students of the readiness of Jordanian organizations for change, students' motivators and their conflict-handling intentions. Such concepts should be taught at Schools of Nursing in order to prepare the students as nurses in the near future. It is found that the course of "Nursing Leadership and Management" has positive influence on students' understanding of the studied concepts. This descriptive study was conducted in seven hospitals. Grossman and Valiga's (2000) [Grossman, S., Valiga, T.M., 2000. The New Leadership Challenge: Creating the Future of Nursing. F.A. Davis, Philadelphia, pp. 147-148.] instrument was used to measure the readiness of organizations for change. As they progress in the course, the students' perceptions abou... Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252084 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:36:19 +0100 1252084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1252083&cid=s_36839_27_f&fid=36839&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18291722%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, the opportunities to enhance the student's holistic caring skills exceeded expectations. Pre-registration programmes should consider such placements to further develop such skills. PMID: 18291722 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nurse Education in Practice) Nurse Education in Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1252083 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1252083