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Putting the action into learning: the experience of an action learning set
Valerie Wilson1, Patricia Keachie, Marion Engelsmann
1School of Nursing, Monash University. val.wilson@med.monash.edu.au
Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia)
|October 30, 2003
Summary
Nursing staff in a special care nursery formed an action learning set for professional development. This initiative fostered skill enhancement and improved patient care through collaborative reflection and problem-solving.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- A practice development initiative in a special care nursery unit.
- Nursing staff identified a need for personal and team development.
- A practice development nurse facilitated the initiative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish and describe the process of an action learning set for nursing staff.
- To explore the impact of the action learning set on personal and team development.
- To improve the quality of care delivered to patients and their families.
Main Methods:
- Formation of an action learning set by nursing staff.
- Facilitation by a practice development nurse.
- Utilizing questioning, reflection, and mutual challenging to explore clinical issues.
Main Results:
- Nursing staff engaged in a learning activity focused on personal and team growth.
- Exploration of clinical practice issues led to enhanced skills and knowledge.
- Participation resulted in significant personal growth for set members.
Conclusions:
- Action learning sets provide a valuable platform for nursing staff development.
- The initiative successfully fostered a reflective and collaborative practice environment.
- The process has the potential to positively impact patient care and family support.