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Enhancing medical-surgical nursing practice: using practice tests and clinical examples to promote active learning
Martha B DuHamel1, Constance Hirnle, Colleen Karvonen
1Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington 98195-9440, USA. marthadu@uw.edu
Abstract:
In a 14-week medical-surgical nursing review course, two teaching strategies are used to promote active learning and assess the transfer of knowledge to nursing practice. Practice tests and clinical examples provide opportunities for participants to engage in self-assessment and reflective learning and enhance their nursing knowledge, skills, and practice. These strategies also contribute to program evaluation and are adaptable to a variety of course formats, including traditional classroom, web conference, and online self-study.
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