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Thinking creatively: from nursing education to practice.

Ruth Grant Kalischuk1, Karran Thorpe

  • 1School of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|August 16, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Creative thinking in nursing education enhances problem-solving skills. Achieving balance in self-esteem, structure, and reflection fuels creative energy, leading to better educational and clinical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Creative Thinking Studies

Background:

  • Creative thinking is vital for effective nursing practice and problem-solving.
  • Nurses require creative approaches to navigate complex healthcare challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conceptualize creativity within the nursing education context.
  • To identify factors influencing creative expression and application in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Focus groups were conducted with 12 post-RN students and 2 nurse educators.
  • Qualitative data analysis explored themes related to creativity in nursing education.

Main Results:

  • A major theme of 'striving for balance' emerged, encompassing self-esteem, structure, and reflection.

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  • Achieving personal and professional balance increased creative energy.
  • This energy manifested as creative expression in education and clinical practice.

    • Conclusions:

    • Fostering creativity requires supporting balance in nurses' professional and personal lives.
    • Strategies for nurturing creativity and methods for its evaluation are essential for nurse educators.
    • Implications exist for nurse educators, managers, and practitioners to enhance creative practice.