Inspiring High School Students to Be Future Nurses.

As an outreach recruitment endeavor, a hospital system and an affiliated college of nursing collaborated to host an immersive nursing learning experience for diverse high school participants. The program included hospital tours, speakers, educational games, and wellness activities to promote pursual of nursing as a future career path. The authors describe details of the development of the program, lessons learned, program outcomes, and implications for future programs and applicability in different settings.

Application of the Nursing Process Using Moulage as a Problem-Based Approach to Teaching Dermatologic Content.

ABSTRACT: Teaching dermatologic conditions can be challenging in lecture-style format. A class activity was implemented in a prelicensure nursing course to enhance learning of dermatologic conditions while emphasizing the nursing process, evidence-based treatments, transmission-based precautions, and teamwork. Students worked in teams to identify moulage-based dermatologic conditions and follow the nursing process to develop a plan of care. Students presented their findings to faculty and peers. Positive student feedback on the activity included enhanced teamwork, application of the nursing process, visual emphasis on content, and understanding of holistic care. This activity is an innovative alternative to traditional lecture format.

Classroom Innovation Using the NCJMM: Preparing Nursing Students for the Next Generation NCLEX.

BACKGROUND: There is a growing demand for classroom creativity to increase engagement and build clinical judgment skills for nursing students. This article describes the design and implementation of an interactive classroom activity to enhance the development of clinical judgment while simultaneously orienting students to the new NCLEX Next Generation testing model. METHOD: Faculty developed an interactive unfolding case study incorporating the six dimensions of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model. The case study question types were adapted to use an interactive learning platform for first-year nursing students. Students' perceptions of learning, engagement, and clinical judgment were surveyed. RESULTS: Student responses regarding the case study implementation indicated this method was effective in maintaining engagement and persistence, as well as promoting nursing decision making. CONCLUSION: The time used for building innovative classroom activities is well spent to meet the objective of enhancing clinical judgment in the next generation of nursing students. [J Nurs Educ. 2024;63(3):188-191.].

Integrating wellness into curricula using the ten dimensions of wellness as a framework.

Burnout is a public health crisis that persists at the expense of clinician well-being, the healthcare workforce, and the quality of care provided. Clinician well-being is a professional imperative, yet nursing students still report higher levels of burnout than non-nursing students. Cultivating an academic learning environment that supports the development of resiliency, well-being, and improved student mental health requires a coordinated and sustained effort from nurse educators and academic leaders. This article aims to inspire nurse educators to take the first or next steps toward integrating wellness into nursing curricula. The ten dimensions of wellness provide a framework for wellness programming. Practical strategies aligned with each dimension are offered. As an exemplar, the Banding Together for Wellness program is summarized, including innovative incentives for student participation. Over the past five years, 426 (approximately 54 %) undergraduate nursing students voluntarily completed the program. While best practices may vary by institution, the strategies and resources offered herein can support nurse educators in the classroom, lab, and clinical setting as we all work to foster personal and professional well-being in nursing students. Nurse educators can be instrumental in cultivating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for life-long self-care, well-being, and nursing practice.

Identifying best practices for virtual nursing clinical education: A scoping review.

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 forced nurse educators across the world to rapidly shift clinical experiences from face-to-face to the virtual world without identification of best practices to guide this transition. PURPOSE: The purpose of this review was to identify best practices in virtual clinical experiences for undergraduate and graduate nursing students using the Community of Inquiry model as a framework. METHOD: A scoping review was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute Scoping Review process. Ten databases were searched systematically for literature related to virtual nursing student clinical experiences. The 36 articles retained for review were appraised using evidence-based rapid critical appraisal tools. RESULTS: The literature suggests virtual clinical experiences may positively impact clinical reasoning and judgement; knowledge gain, retention, and application; affective learning; communication and teamwork; competence; engagement; confidence; and satisfaction. However, increased anxiety, frustration with technology and access, difficulty asking questions, and increased cost were reported. Additional considerations included appropriate faculty training, student support, and accreditation and board certification requirements. Standards related to virtual clinical experiences and simulation for advanced practice registered nurses needs further study. CONCLUSION: Virtual clinical experiences resulted in positive student learning outcomes. Through the provision of quality virtual clinical experiences, nurse educators have the potential to maximize student learning and professional growth.