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New pedagogy for maternity nursing education.
G Giarratano1, R Bustamante-Forest, C Pollock
1Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans 70112-2262, USA.
Summary
Nursing faculty transformed maternity nursing education by integrating science, story, and spirituality. This innovative approach fostered student engagement and maintained high National Council Licensing Examination pass rates, ensuring quality care for women.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Maternity Care
- Women's Reproductive Health
Background:
- Baccalaureate nursing faculty sought innovative teaching methods for maternity nursing.
- Identified need to expose students to healthcare practices impacting women's reproductive health experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a novel approach to teaching maternity nursing.
- To enhance student understanding of factors influencing women's reproductive healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Integrated science, narrative (story), and spirituality within a feminist pedagogical framework.
- Created a dynamic classroom and clinical learning environment.
Main Results:
- The educational approach fostered an 'atmosphere of chaos' that transformed student experiences.
- Students demonstrated awakened engagement and connection to woman-centered care.
- National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) pass rates remained high (97-100%).
Conclusions:
- The blended teaching methodology effectively enhanced student engagement in maternity nursing.
- The approach successfully prepared students for woman-centered care while ensuring mastery of core content.
- This innovative curriculum design supports both deep learning and standardized testing success.