Collaborative strategies for teaching evidence-based practice in accelerated second-degree programs

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Curriculum Design

Background:

• Accelerated nursing programs face challenges in delivering essential content within compressed timelines.
• Integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) into nursing curricula requires innovative teaching methods.
• Second-degree nursing programs need efficient pedagogical approaches to prepare graduates quickly.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a collaborative teaching model for evidence-based practice (EBP) in a redesigned accelerated second-degree nursing program.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of shared instructor responsibility in teaching EBP concepts and clinical implementation.
• To assess the satisfaction levels of students, instructors, and clinical partners with the collaborative EBP teaching model.

Main Methods:

• A collaborative teaching model was implemented across two courses in a redesigned second-degree nursing program.
• Instructors shared responsibility for teaching foundational EBP concepts.
• Students' EBP implementation was guided in clinical settings through partnerships with practicing nurses.

Main Results:

• The collaborative model led to high satisfaction among students, instructors, and clinical nursing staff.
• Students successfully achieved foundational knowledge in evidence-based practice (EBP).
• Students demonstrated the ability to translate EBP knowledge into their clinical practice.
• The collaborative approach facilitated more efficient learning experiences.

Conclusions:

• Collaborative teaching strategies are effective for delivering evidence-based practice (EBP) in accelerated nursing education.
• This model enhances student learning and the translation of EBP knowledge into practice.
• Shared responsibility in teaching EBP contributes to efficient learning, crucial for compressed programs.
• The collaborative approach fosters positive interprofessional relationships and satisfaction.