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The ambulatory surgery unit as a learning experience.

D L Fawcett1

  • 1Indiana University, Kokomo, USA.

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|November 26, 1999
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Ambulatory care settings offer valuable clinical experiences for nursing students. This pilot project demonstrated how these environments foster essential critical thinking and clinical skills in new graduate nurses.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Clinical Skills Development
  • Healthcare Administration

Background:

  • New graduate nurses require advanced competence and critical thinking skills upon entering the workforce.
  • Nurse educators seek innovative methods to enhance student learning and preparedness.
  • Healthcare administrators expect a high level of performance from newly qualified nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of ambulatory surgery settings in developing clinical and critical thinking skills in nursing students.
  • To explore the potential of fast-paced ambulatory care environments for practical nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot project involving eight nursing students was conducted.
  • Students gained experience in a dynamic ambulatory surgery setting.

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  • The project focused on skill acquisition in information gathering, judgment, prioritization, and efficiency.

    • Main Results:

    • Students acquired valuable clinical skills through hands-on experience.
    • The ambulatory setting facilitated the development of critical thinking abilities.
    • Exposure to diverse tasks and patient demands enhanced students' adaptability.

    Conclusions:

    • Ambulatory surgery settings provide a rich learning environment for nursing students.
    • This setting effectively prepares graduates with the necessary clinical and critical thinking competencies.
    • Innovative educational approaches utilizing ambulatory care are beneficial for nursing.