Clinical Skills in Children's Nursing

2010 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Online Resource ◽  
Key Terms

Children's Nurses require excellent clinical skills to provide high quality care to children and young people across a range of different ages. After the first year of their training, children's nursing students must master skills of increasing complexity whilst developing clinical judgement and confidence. Therefore, it is vital that links are made to children's biology and development, family needs, legal issues and problem solving but until now, it has been hard to find all this in one place. Clinical Skills for Children's Nursing is designed for children's and general nursing students in second year onwards to facilitate the transition from closely supervised beginners, to qualified professionals. By clearly explaining essential principles, evidence and special considerations, this text helps students to build up their confidence, not just in performing skills, but also in decision-making in readiness for registration and beyond. Step-by-step guides to performing core and advanced procedures are presented in tables for easy comprehension and revision, illustrated by photographs and drawings. Each skill draws on the available evidence base, which is updated regularly on the accompanying Online Resource Centre. Uniquely, this text develops students' critical thinking skills and ability to deliver child centred care by providing clear links to anatomical, physiological and child development milestones as well as regular nursing alerts which help prevent readers from making common mistakes. Clearly reflecting the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Essential Skills Clusters for registration and beyond, Clinical Skills for Children's Nursing is designed to support student nurses develop into competent practitioners. Supported by a dedicated Online Resource Centre with up-to-date evidence, realistic scenarios, and a wealth of other tools. On the Online Resource Centre: For registered lecturers and mentors: - Figures from the book, ready to download and use in teaching material For students: - Evidence, guidelines and protocols, reviewed and updated every 6 months - Over 40 interactive scenarios - Active web links provide a gateway to the articles cited in the book - Flashcard glossary to help learn key terms

scholarly journals Critical Thingking and Decision Making Skills Based Learning Methods at The Faculty of Nursing Universitas Padjadjaran

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Citra Windani Mambang Sari ◽  
Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri ◽  
Efri Widianti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Average Group ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Methods Of Learning

ABSTRAK Metode pembelajaran yang diberikan sangat berpengaruh dalam kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mahasiswa perawat dalam mengambil keputusan. Kemampuan berfikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan ini merupakan dua hal yang dapat dijadikan dasar untuk melihat kompetensi lulusan perawat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan pada mahasiswa Fakultas Keperawatan. Metode penelitian adalah deskriptif kuantitatif dengan jumlah sampel 151 mahasiswa. Analisis data menggunakan distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian adalah Lebih dari setengah responden (66,2 %) memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis diatas rata-rata kelompok (M=186,19, SD=33,92). Lebih dari setengah responden memiliki keterampilan mengambil keputusan di atas rata-rata kelompok (M=94.92, SD=9.52). Sebagian kecil responden dengan IPK 3.01-3.25 memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan diatas rata-rata kelompok. Sebagian kecil responden latar belakang jurusan IPA memiliki kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan diatas rata-rata kelompok. Kemampuan berpikir kritis dan keterampilan mengambil keputusan sebaiknya dimasukkan ke dalam kurikulum akademik sehingga terwujud perawat profesional.  ABSTRACT Methods of learning in nursing students affect the ability of critical thinking skills and student nurses in making decisions. The ability of critical thinking and decision making skills are the two things that can be used as a basis to see competence of nurse graduates. The aim of this study is to identify the critical thinking skills and decision making skills in student Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran. The research method is quantitative descriptive with a sample of 151 students. Data analysis using frequency distribution. Results of the study were more than half of the respondents (66.2%) have the ability to think critically above the group average (M = 186.19, SD = 33.92). More than half of respondents have a decision-making skills in the above average group (M = 94.92, SD = 9.52). A small portion of respondents with a GPA of 3.01 to 3.25 to have critical thinking skills and decision making skills above the group average. A small portion of respondent background science majors have the critical thinking skills and decision making skills above the group average. The ability of critical thinking and decision making skills should be incorporated into the academic curriculum as soft skills to realize a professional nurse. 

scholarly journals Implementation of active learning methods by nurse educators in undergraduate nursing students’ programs – a group interview

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanela Pivač ◽  
Brigita Skela-Savič ◽  
Duška Jović ◽  
Mediha Avdić ◽  
Sedina Kalender-Smajlović
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Nurse Educators ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Study Process ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Background Modern and active learning methods form an important part in the education of Nursing students. They encourage the development of communication and critical thinking skills, and ensure the safe health care of patients. Our aim was to obtain naturalistic data from nurse educators regarding want the use and effects of implementing active learning methods (Peyton’s Four-Step Approach, Mind Mapping, Debriefing and Objective Structured Clinical Examination methods) in the study process of students of Nursing after a completed education module, Clinical skills of mentors, as part of the Strengthening Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project. We wish to learn about the perception of nurse educators regarding the use of active learning methods in the study process of Nursing in the future. Methods Qualitative research was conducted and a group interview technique was used for data collection. Beforehand, research participants were included in a two-day education module, Clinical skills of mentors, as part of the Strengthening Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project. Content analysis of the discussion transcriptions was conducted. Results Fourteen nurse educators participated. Group interviews were conducted in September 2019. The obtained categories form four topics: (1) positive effect on the development of students’ communication skills (2) positive effect of learning methods on the development of students’ critical thinking skills (3) ensuring a safe learning environment (4) implementation of active learning methods. Conclusions The use of various active learning methods in simulation settings improves the Nursing students’ critical thinking and communication skills. Therefore, we believe that Peyton’s Four-Step Approach, Mind Mapping and Debriefing methods should be included as tools for effective student learning and as preparation for directly performing safe nursing interventions with a patient. Effective approaches to the assessment of Nursing students may ensure quality patient health care in accordance with the vision of the nursing profession.

scholarly journals Implementation of Active Learning Methods in Nursing Undergraduate Study Programs – A Group Interview

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanela Pivač ◽  
Brigita Skela-Savič ◽  
Duška Jović ◽  
Mediha Avdić ◽  
Sedina Kalender-Smajlović
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Nurse Educators ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Mind Mapping ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Background: Modern and active learning methods form an important part in the education of Nursing students. They encourage the development of communication and critical thinking skills, and ensure the safe health care of patients. Our aim was to obtain naturalistic data from nurse educators regarding the use and effects of implementing active learning methods (Peyton's Four-Step Approach, Mind Mapping, Debriefing and Objective Structured Clinical Examination methods) in the study process of students of Nursing after a completed education module, Clinical skills of mentors, as part of the Strengthening Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project. Methods: Qualitative research was conducted and a group interview technique was used for data collection. Beforehand, research participants were included in a two-day education module, Clinical skills of mentors, as part of the Strengthening Nursing in Bosnia and Herzegovina Project. 14 nurse educators participated. Group interviews were conducted in September 2019. Content analysis of the discussion transcriptions was conducted. Results: The obtained categories form four topics: 1) positive effect on the development of students' communication skills 2) positive effect of learning methods on the development of students' critical thinking skills 3) ensuring a safe learning environment 4) implementation of active learning methods.Conclusions: The use of various active learning methods in simulation settings improves the Nursing students’ critical thinking and communication skills. Therefore, we believe that Peyton’s Four-Step Approach, Mind Mapping and Debriefing methods should be included as tools for effective student learning and as preparation for directly performing safe nursing interventions with a patient. Effective approaches to the assessment of Nursing students may ensure quality patient health care in accordance with the vision of the nursing profession.

scholarly journals Effect of community-based education on undergraduate nursing students’ skills: a systematic review

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Zeydani ◽  
Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽  
Fatemeh Abdi ◽  
Meimanat Hosseini ◽  
Sima Zohari-Anboohi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Practical Method ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing

Abstract Background Community-based education, as an effective approach to strengthen nurses’ skills in response to society’s problems and needs has increased in nursing education programs. The aim of this study was to review the effect of community-based education on nursing students’ skills. Methods For this systematic review, ProQuest, EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed/ MEDLINE, Cochran Library, Web of Science, CINAHL and Google Scholar were searched up to February 2021. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Seventeen studies were included in this systematic review. Inclusion criteria included articles published in English and were original articles. Results In all studies, undergraduate nursing students’ skills were improved by participation in a community-based education program. Community-based education enhances professional skills, communication skills, self-confidence, knowledge and awareness, and critical thinking skills and teamwork skills in undergraduate nursing students. Conclusions Community-based education should be used as an effective and practical method of training capable nurses to meet the changing needs of society, to improve nurses ‘skills and empower them to address problems in society.

scholarly journals Reflections: The Responsibility of Doctoral Nurses to Lead a Change in Practice

Aquichan ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A Rosser
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Change ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
New Ways Of Working ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care

This paper aims to consider the responsibilities of doctoral nurses to lead changes in practice through a very personal reflection of over 52 years in nursing. The reflective learning moves from an early training experience where I learned to ‘do’ to becoming a nursing professor with a doctoral qualification and an ‘evidence-based doer.’ The change witnessed has been considerable. As the highest educated professional, I have learned that doctoral nurses are responsible for leading and directly influencing clinical practice, either as a practitioner, an educator, or a researcher. They are capable of encouraging the development of critical thinking skills and helping practitioners to be curious, take risks with ideas, identify gaps in the evidence base, and be creative in their problem-solving. If the strategic vision for nurses globally is to provide the best quality of patient care, then evidence-based practice is key to leading from the head, hand, and heart. Doctoral nurses understand the patient benefits of a high staff-to-patient ratio and having a critical mass of university qualified nurses and must strive to influence policy to this effect. As each country, particularly in Latin America, develops a critical mass of doctorally qualified nurses, then they can harness their innovation, create new ways of working, attract them back into practice, and strengthen their political voice to lead strategic change. Doctoral nurses must develop their leadership skills and their confidence to lead. They have a responsibility to realise their potential and identify the opportunities to really make a difference.

scholarly journals Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in Nursing Higher Education in Preparation for the Industrial Revolution 4.0

2021 ◽  
pp. 793-804
Author(s):  
Argi Virgona Bangun ◽  
Andria Pragholapati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Educational Strategies

Nursing higher education will challenge the dynamics of the work environment in the Industrial Revolution Era 4.0 and they will compete with digital technology. Critical thinking skills as one of the basic competencies must support higher education in preparation for the industrial revolution 4.0. Exploring thinking skills makes nursing students will be trained in their punishment and analysis skills according to their knowledge. Critical thinking skills not only guide students to develop continuing skills, but also help nursing students to be motivated to create innovation in college. The aims of this review is to learn the critical skills needed in higher education to prepare for the industrial revolution 4.0 based on literature understanding. There are 6 (six) important things about Critical Thinking in nursing education in the Industrial Revolution Era 4.0, namely Definition of Critical Thinking, Why do we need to focus on critical thinking in higher education, Why is critical thinking needed in industry 4.0 preparation, Industry Innovation 4.0 and human potential to overcome environmental problems, Critical Thinking in Nursing Education, and Educational Strategies for Developing Critical Thinking in Nursing. These critical thinking skills are suitable for equipping students in higher education before they enter different workplaces. Educational strategies in developing critical thinking skills by supporting the use of questions, small group activities, role plays, debates, use of case studies, journals, simulations, puzzles, problem solving and writing assignments. Nursing students who think critically in line with creative thinking and innovation will be useful to survive in the dynamics of the industrial revolution 4.0 and beyond in the world of the future.     Keywords: Critical Thinking, Nursing Higher Education, Industrial Revolution 4.0

Early Identification of Transformation in the Proficiency Level of Critical Thinking

2017 ◽  
pp. 190-211
Author(s):  
Velmarie King Swing
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Associate Degree ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Associate Degree Nursing Students ◽  
Early Evaluation ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Proficiency Level

Critical Thinking (CT) in the nurse graduate continues to be a topic of concern in the academic and acute care settings. Few studies focus on early evaluation of Critical Thinking Skills (CTS). The purpose of this chapter is to show how the non-experimental, explanatory, quantitative study, the Kaplan CTIT, was employed to determine if a transformation in the level of CTS occurs within the first semester of associate degree nursing students. Participants completed the pretest in the first three weeks of classes. Posttests were given after course finals. A significant transformation in the level of CT occurred. The estimated change in CT test scores was 2.04, with 95% confidence. Implications for early measurement of CTS in nursing programs reveals if teaching methodology is providing the necessary input for developing CTS or if evaluation and changes are needed.

scholarly journals Teaching strategies and outcome assessments targeting critical thinking in bachelor nursing students: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e033214
Author(s):  
Frida Westerdahl ◽  
Elisabeth Carlson ◽  
Anne Wennick ◽  
Gunilla Borglin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Sensitive Information ◽  
Design Data ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionApplying critical thinking is essential for nursing students both in an academic and clinical context. Particularly, as critical thinking is a vital part of nurses’ everyday problem-solving and decision-making processes. Therefore, regardless of the topic taught or the setting in which it is taught, it requires teaching strategies especially targeting students’ critical thinking skills and abilities. One challenge with the latter is the difficulties to assess and evaluate the impact of such teaching strategies on the students’ critical thinking disposition. Hence, our objective will be to review published literature on; existing teaching strategies and outcomes assessments targeting nursing students’ critical thinking skills and abilities.Methods and analysisOur scoping review will be conducted in accordance with Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for scoping studies. Search strategies will be developed in cooperation with an experienced librarian, and adjusted to each individual database for example, CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, ERIC and ERC. A preliminary search in CINAHL was conducted on the 17thof July 2019. Peer-reviewed published studies conducted with a qualitative, quantitative or mixed method design and focussing our objectives, will be eligible for inclusion. Included studies will be quality assessed in accordance with their study design. Data will be charted using a standardised extraction form. The qualitative data will be presented through a thematic analyses, and the quantitative data by descriptive numerical analysis. Lastly, nurse educators and nursing students will be consulted for validation of the findings from the scoping review.Ethics and disseminationUnder the Swedish Ethical Review Act (2003:460) this study does not need ethical clearance by a Regional Ethical Review Authority as it not includes any primary empirical data on biological material or sensitive information. The findings will be used to inform the design of a future study aiming to develop an, and subsequently evaluate it, educational intervention targeting teaching strategies focussing on nursing students’ critical thinking skills and abilities.

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