Care Groups: a model to mentor novice nursing students
R L Pullen1, P H Murray, K S McGee
1Nursing Resource Center, Computer Testing Center, Amarillo College, TX 79178, USA. Pullen-rl@actx.edu
Nurse Educator
|July 27, 2002
Summary
Care Groups in nursing education reduce student anxiety and apprehension when learning basic skills. Faculty mentorship within these groups supports student success and professional development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Well-being
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Novice nursing students often experience anxiety when acquiring basic skills.
- A supportive environment is crucial for developing professional values and clinical competence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of Care Groups on novice nursing students' anxiety.
- To explore how Care Groups facilitate the acquisition of basic nursing skills.
- To understand the role of faculty mentorship in this process.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of structured 'Care Groups' within the nursing curriculum.
- Focus on fostering caring relationships among students.
- Faculty served as mentors to guide group processes.
Main Results:
- Care Groups were effective in decreasing student apprehension and anxiety.
- The groups positively influenced the demonstration of basic nursing skills in a laboratory setting.
- Enhanced student success and confidence were observed.
Conclusions:
- Care Groups are a valuable pedagogical strategy in nursing education.
- This intervention supports student adaptation and skill acquisition.
- Faculty mentorship is integral to the success of Care Groups.
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