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Information literacy: developing lifelong skills through nursing education
Alan Barnard1, Robyn Nash, Michael O'Brien
1Queensland University of Technology, School of Nursing, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia. a.barnard@qut.edu.au
The Journal of Nursing Education
|December 14, 2005
Summary
Nurses need enhanced information literacy skills to manage growing data complexity. Integrating library resources and faculty collaboration into nursing education is crucial for improving clinical decision-making and lifelong learning.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Information Science
Background:
- The volume and complexity of information nurses manage are increasing.
- There is growing support for integrated curricula in nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the rationale for integrated curricula in nursing education.
- To examine changes needed in nursing education to enhance information literacy.
- To identify obstacles to developing advanced information skills.
Main Methods:
- The article presents an argument for integrated curriculum approaches.
- It discusses the shift in educational paradigms required.
- It highlights the importance of collaboration between faculty and librarians.
Main Results:
- Integrated curricula promise advanced information skills for nurses.
- This approach supports evidence-based clinical decision-making.
- It lays a foundation for lifelong learning.
Conclusions:
- Meaningful collaboration between teaching faculty and librarians is essential for enhancing information literacy.
- Obstacles exist in higher education and clinical settings that hinder the development of advanced information skills.