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Creative thinking in nursing education: preparing for tomorrow's challenges.

A J Le Storti1, P A Cullen, E M Hanzlik

  • 1Center for Creative Studies, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, USA.

Nursing Outlook
|May 5, 1999
PubMed
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This study integrated creative problem-solving into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. It equipped nurses with innovative skills, enhancing their role as creative healthcare team members.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Innovation
  • Creative Problem-Solving

Background:

  • The contemporary healthcare landscape necessitates adaptive and innovative nursing practices.
  • Current healthcare reforms like capitation and re-engineering demand advanced problem-solving skills from nurses.
  • Traditional nursing education models may not adequately prepare nurses for these evolving demands.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate creative problem-solving methodologies into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum.
  • To enhance nursing students' capacity for innovative thinking and problem-solving.
  • To elevate the professional identity of nurses as creative and integral members of the healthcare team.

Main Methods:

  • Curriculum development incorporating creative process education.

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  • Experiential learning opportunities focused on creative problem-solving in nursing scenarios.
  • Assessment of student engagement with creative thinking and problem-solving techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Students gained knowledge and practical experience in the creative process.
    • Nurses' personal creative development was fostered through the program.
    • Students were challenged to apply creative thinking to complex nursing problems.
    • The program reinforced the nurse's role as a creative and innovative healthcare professional.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating creative problem-solving into BSN programs is effective in preparing nurses for modern healthcare challenges.
    • This educational approach fosters innovation and enhances the professional standing of nurses.
    • Nurses are increasingly recognized as essential creative contributors to the healthcare team.