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Integrating theory and research into practice.

J L Welch1, P R Jeffries, B L Lyon

  • 1Department of Nursing, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis 46202-5107, USA. jwelch@iupui.edu

Nurse Educator
|July 30, 2002
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This study introduced an experiential learning assignment in undergraduate nursing education. The assignment effectively integrated theory and research into practice, preparing students for nursing as a scholarly discipline.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Experiential Learning
  • Undergraduate Curriculum

Background:

  • Integrating theoretical knowledge with practical nursing skills is crucial for student development.
  • Traditional nursing education models may not fully bridge the gap between academic learning and clinical application.
  • There is a need for innovative pedagogical approaches in nursing to foster a scholarly mindset.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement an experiential learning assignment for undergraduate nursing students.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the assignment in integrating theory and research into nursing practice.
  • To assess the assignment's suitability for preparing novice nursing students in a scholarly discipline.

Main Methods:

  • Design and implementation of a novel experiential learning assignment within an undergraduate nursing course.

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  • Description of the assignment's development process, including theoretical underpinnings and practical components.
  • Collection and analysis of evaluation data from student participation and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The experiential learning assignment successfully facilitated the integration of nursing theory and research into practice.
    • Evaluation data confirmed the assignment's appropriateness for novice nursing students.
    • Students demonstrated enhanced understanding of nursing as a scholarly discipline through the assignment.

    Conclusions:

    • Experiential learning assignments are effective tools for bridging theory and practice in undergraduate nursing education.
    • This specific assignment prepares beginning nursing students to build foundational knowledge within a scholarly nursing context.
    • The findings support the use of such assignments to enhance nursing students' academic and practical skill development.