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Learning to learn in practice: An evaluation of a 35-day practice orientation programme.
Kath Sharples1, Laurence G Moseley
1Practice Education Support Unit, Thames Valley University, Brentford TW8 9GB, United Kingdom. kathryn.sharples@tvu.ac.uk
Nurse Education in Practice
|April 28, 2009
Summary
Nursing students preferred taught sessions over self-directed learning during their 35-day orientation. Redesigning the program to balance both elements improved student confidence and acceptance of self-direction skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- The Practice Education Support Unit aims to enhance student nursing practice experiences.
- A 35-day practice orientation program was implemented for Pre-Registration nursing students.
- The program was developed and facilitated by the Brent and Harrow 'Student Experiences Group'.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a 35-day practice orientation program for nursing students.
- To identify areas for improvement in the program's structure and content.
- To assess student reception of taught versus self-directed learning components.
Main Methods:
- A 35-day practice orientation program was delivered to a cohort of Pre-Registration nursing students.
- Student feedback was collected and analyzed.
- The program was subsequently redesigned based on evaluation findings.
Main Results:
- Students responded more positively to the taught components of the program compared to self-directed elements.
- The evaluation highlighted the need for program adjustments to foster self-direction skills.
- A revised program was developed with a better balance between taught and self-directed learning.
Conclusions:
- Student nurses require a balanced approach to learning, integrating both guided instruction and self-directed activities.
- A staged introduction to self-directed learning may enhance student confidence and skill development.
- Program redesign is crucial for optimizing the effectiveness of nursing practice orientation.
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