There are many challenges and criticisms attached to the conduct of research, none least which is a notion that much research undertaken in professional disciplines such as nursing may not have clinical and/or practical relevance. While there plethora qualitative methods individuals must consider when designing studies, one method stands out - Grounded Theory (GT). theory was developed early 1960’s by Glaser Strauss. With its theoretical orientation based sociology, GT strives understand...

To begin to address the problem of psychomotor skills deficiencies observed in many new graduate nurses, a laboratory course was developed using web-enhanced approach. In this quasi-experimental study, control group attended weekly lectures, skill demonstrations by faculty, practiced skills, and were evaluated on performance. The experimental learned content This allowed students learn material outside class at times convenient for them, thus they had more time during perfect skills....

<p>While e-learning is now characterized by a past and trends within that past, there continues to be uncertainty about how defined conceptualized, whether or not we like e-learning, it as meaningful us face learning. The purpose of this study was document the perceptions students at three Canadian post-secondary institutions. Key components courses including ease navigation, course design, resource availability, adequacy supports their impact on student learning experience were also...

Introduction Research on health care provided to clients with limited English proficiency in the United States has revealed poor satisfaction and increased use of system. This mixed‐methods study explored literacy perinatal experiences Somali Bantu women living Lewiston, Maine. The also describes development validation historietas (comic‐book style education brochure) used increase knowledge awareness why emergency cesareans may be required symptoms postpartum depression (PPD). Methods...

This paper reports the qualitative findings of a mixed methods research study conducted at three Canadian post-secondary institutions. Called Meaningful E-learning or MEL project, was an exploration teaching and learning experiences faculty students as well their perceptions benefits challenges e-learning. Importantly, e-learning conceptualized integration pedagogy, instructional technology, Internet into environments. Based on this definition, participants reflected in relation to one more...

This paper reviews the foundational litera- ture of contemporary e-learning, with a focus on scaffolding, instructional design, and engagement. These concepts are then considered in two limited case studies, each involving e-learning adult learners—in particular, nurse-learners. The first study describes use scaffolding model called Introduction, Connect, Apply, Reflect, Extend (ICARE) for nursing education. second is reflection engagement strategies purposes discourse learning different...

An increasing trend of universities is to provide students with opportunities engage in global learning experiences (GLE) as part their program study. While there are numerous papers on the benefits international and study abroad programs, little research factors that impact GLE. This evaluated student perspective through qualitative quantitative responses surveys questions posed during a period three years. The results suggested students’ motivation expectations were varied. Moreover,...

Web-enhanced courses are increasingly popular for providing rich learning experiences and greater flexibility in achieving course outcomes. As technology emerges as an adjunct to face-to-face teaching methodologies, nursing educators compelled determine what extent students able meet objectives when is used enhance the classroom experience. Graduate enrolled web-enhanced sections of a were evaluated on technical ability, style, outcomes, satisfaction.There was no difference ability Overall,...

Abstract Educating nursing students about the ageing population is situated within negative societal, heath care and perceptions. A cross-sectional design using Burbank’s perceptions towards older people scale was used to survey in a pre-licensure program western Canada. Findings revealed that students’ were lower third year of after four clinical experiences. We suggest first experiences long-term settings, which they learn provide basic people, be balanced with variety settings. Such would...

The care of patients with acute and chronic illnesses requires nurses to fully understand the underlying pathophysiology associated disease processes. Although mastering a course is strong predictor student success in nursing programs, it which students new most often struggle.The authors describe teaching innovation--visual narrative illustration (VNI)--and demonstrate how VNIs are used teach complex concepts students.The consistent positive feedback regarding that have already been...

Abstract Background The increasing numbers of older people (age 65+) make it important to understand how attract nurses work with this population. Methods A secondary analysis using qualitative descriptive methods was used student nurses’ perceptions about may influence their desire people. Results Student perceive a generational divide between them and people, regardless practice settings. They believe working is heavy work, not high acuity, although good learn skills as student, population...

This paper describes a faculty development model called the highly relevant mentoring (HRM) model; includes framework as well some practical strategies for meeting professional needs of who teach web-based courses. The further emphasizes need and administrative buy-in HRM examines theories that may be used to guide in teaching environments. Of note is was conceived by instructional design staff contributed this before concept high impact appeared recent literature (2009). While appropriate...

Aims and objectives To determine whether the use of a nurse‐driven protocol in haemodialysis setting is as safe effective traditional physician‐driven approaches to anaemia management. Background The role nurses renal management has evolved through implementation protocols, addressing trend exceeding haemoglobin targets rising costs erythropoietin‐stimulating agents. Design Retrospective, non‐equivalent case control group design. Methods sample was from three units ( n = 64) 43). used...

This study evaluated one commercially available clinical tracking system to determine its appropriateness for use within a school of nursing.Collecting documentation during undergraduate experiences (e.g., type patient care experience, diagnosis, skills completed, competencies met) is challenging undertaking students and faculty. Little research has been conducted evaluate the effectiveness systems.A convenience sample faculty completed an end-of-course survey that measured their...

Aim. This study evaluated one commercially available clinical tracking system to determine its appropriateness for use within a school of nursing. Background. Collecting documentation during undergraduate experiences (e.g., type patient care experience, diagnosis, skills completed, competencies met) is challenging undertaking students and faculty. Little research has been conducted evaluate the effectiveness systems. Method. A convenience sample faculty completed an end-of-course survey that...

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe how one university in northern British Columbia (BC) dealt with the issues nurse practitioner (NP) program administration light its geographic context. Data sources: Reflections management team during first 2 years implementation faculty‐driven approach. Conclusions: Our experience reflects family NP (FNP) faculty shortages internationally, challenge attracting qualified candidates centers outside urban mainstream today's...

Rationale, aims and objectives: Assisted peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a proven intervention to support patients with functional limitations in performing home-based PD. Previous research has focused on clinical outcomes, but experiences assisted PD have not been explored from the perspective of providers. Through 12-month pilot program called Assist (PDA), this study elicited these perspectives improve program. Methods: A PDA delivered by contracted health service provider across multiple...