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1School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. jiyuch@kmu.edu.tw
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 24, 2011
Summary
This study explores how project-based learning fosters resilience in nursing students. Educators can cultivate resilient nursing professionals by encouraging self-reflection and problem-solving skills through structured learning experiences.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Workforce Resilience
Background:
- Mature nurse practitioners require analytical thinking, flexibility, and self-development.
- Educators face challenges in building student resilience and self-reflection skills.
- Global nursing standards emphasize competencies for professional nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how project-based learning (PBL) can develop resilience in nursing students.
- To identify key attributes of resilient nursing students, including social competence and persistence.
- To guide educators on fostering resilience through PBL and self-reflection.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of four key areas: PBL's impact on clinical practice, PBL methodology, the concept of a resilient nursing student, and developing nursing student resilience.
- Utilizing a framework of nursing competencies and global educational standards.
- Incorporating self-assessment tools for faculty to evaluate PBL teaching skills.
Main Results:
- Project-based learning enhances students' social competence, problem-solving abilities, sense of purpose, and persistence.
- Encouraging self-reflection within PBL is crucial for building student resilience.
- Faculty empowerment through self-assessment supports students in facing challenges within small teams.
Conclusions:
- Project-based learning is an effective pedagogical approach for cultivating resilient nursing students.
- Developing resilience in nursing students is essential for meeting societal healthcare needs.
- Educators play a vital role in fostering resilience through guided self-reflection and supportive learning environments.
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