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The journey to nursing professionalism: a learner-centered approach.

Marilyn K Rhodes¹, Michelle S Schutt, Ginny W Langham

¹Auburn Montgomery School of Nursing, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. mrhodes2@aum.edu

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This study enhanced nursing professionalism education using Miller's Wheel framework and interactive seminars. The approach improved student engagement and faculty satisfaction, fostering professional behavior development.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Professionalism in Nursing

Background:

Baccalaureate nursing programs require focused instruction on professionalism.
Traditional methods may not fully engage students in exploring professional nursing issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To implement and evaluate a biannual baccalaureate nursing seminar focused on professionalism.
To enhance student learning and critical thinking regarding professional nursing tenets.

Main Methods:

Utilized a seminar structure for a baccalaureate nursing program.
Employed Miller's Wheel of Professionalism in Nursing as a discussion framework.
Incorporated diverse teaching strategies: slide shows, expert lectures, and scenario-based discussions.

Main Results:

Observed increased faculty satisfaction compared to previous years.
Reported higher student participation and engagement.
Facilitated a deeper foundation for professional behavior development.

Conclusions:

Miller's Wheel framework and varied teaching strategies effectively enhance nursing professionalism education.
The seminar structure promotes interaction, critical thinking, and professional development in nursing students.