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Published on: September 11, 2021
Solution focused teaching: a transformative approach to teaching nursing
Margaret McAllister1, Lorraine Venturato, Amy Johnston
1Griffith University. m.mcallister@griffith.edu.au
Abstract:
Nurses work in complex health care systems, which today are based not only on medical treatment and cure, but also on enabling individuals and strengthening communities. This paper describes a curriculum approach to teaching nursing in an Australian university which seeks to prepare students for this environment. Underpinned by transformative education principles, and termed Solution Focused Nursing, specific teaching and learning strategies are discussed. A goal is to cultivate critical thinkers and knowledge workers, that is, nurses who are not only able to work skillfully, strategically, and respectfully with clients, but who also demonstrate discernment, optimism, and vision about nursing and health care.
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