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Preparing new nurses with complexity science and problem-based learning.

Helen F Hodges¹

¹Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, Mercer University, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. hodges_hf@mercer.edu

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New nursing education models using complexity science and problem-based learning enhance student adaptability and problem-solving skills. This approach prepares nurses for complex healthcare systems and unpredictable challenges.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Complexity Science
Constructivist Learning

Background:

Current nursing education models are outdated for preparing nurses to manage complex, unpredictable healthcare environments.
Effective nursing practice requires adaptability, interconnectedness, and the ability to address complex problems.

Purpose of the Study:

To pilot a problem-based learning strategy guided by complexity science principles in a community clinical nursing course.
To evaluate the impact of this approach on senior nursing students' skills and learning.

Main Methods:

A pilot study involving 35 senior nursing students over 3 years.
Utilized problem-based learning informed by complexity science.
Assessed outcomes through peer review, project papers, reflection, and satisfaction surveys.

Main Results:

Students reported higher-than-expected satisfaction levels.
Demonstrated increased breadth and depth in analyzing complex data.
Showed a greater acknowledgment of communities as complex adaptive systems.
Exhibited enhanced higher-level thinking skills compared to previous cohorts.

Conclusions:

Complexity science principles integrated with problem-based learning offer a feasible framework for constructivist nursing education.
This educational strategy effectively develops essential skills for navigating complex healthcare systems and unstructured problem-solving.
The pilot study indicates significant improvements in student learning outcomes and preparedness for modern nursing practice.