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Linking theory and practice in teaching basic nursing skills.

B E Smith1

  • 1Decker School of Nursing, State University of New York, Binghamton 13902-6000.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|January 1, 1992
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Baccalaureate nursing students using Vee heuristics and concept maps demonstrated superior ability to link scientific theory to nursing practice compared to traditional teaching methods.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Cognitive Science
  • Pedagogy

Background:

  • Integrating scientific theory with practical nursing skills is crucial for effective healthcare.
  • Traditional nursing education models may not adequately foster the connection between theoretical knowledge and clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of two cognitive strategies, Vee heuristics and concept maps, in enhancing baccalaureate nursing students' ability to connect theory and practice.
  • To compare the impact of these strategies against traditional teaching methods.

Main Methods:

  • Baccalaureate nursing students were instructed in nursing skills using either Vee heuristics or concept maps.
  • A control group received traditional instruction without these specific cognitive strategies.

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Main Results:

  • Students utilizing Vee heuristics and concept maps showed a statistically significant improvement in identifying underlying scientific principles for nursing skills.
  • These students were better able to articulate the theoretical basis for specific procedural steps in nursing care.

Conclusions:

  • Vee heuristics and concept maps are effective pedagogical tools for bridging the theory-practice gap in nursing education.
  • Implementing these cognitive strategies can lead to a deeper understanding and application of scientific principles in nursing practice.