Clinical postconference pedagogy: exploring evidence-based practice with millennial-inspired "Building Blocks"

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Background:

• Traditional nursing education models may not adequately prepare graduates for dynamic healthcare environments.
• Integrating theoretical knowledge with practical clinical experience is crucial for effective nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate the "Building Blocks" teaching strategy for nursing education.
• To foster active learning and the integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing students.
• To enhance the connection between laboratory concepts, clinical experiences, and current nursing practice.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a novel teaching strategy involving pre-conference preparation and post-conference sessions.
• Students prepared EBP information related to upcoming laboratory concepts.
• Facilitated discussions linking laboratory concepts with clinical practice and personal experiences.

Main Results:

• The "Building Blocks" strategy promotes active student engagement in learning.
• Students demonstrated an increased ability to connect EBP, laboratory concepts, and clinical practice.
• The approach supports the integration of personal clinical experiences into the learning process.

Conclusions:

• The "Building Blocks" strategy is an innovative method to transform nursing education.
• This approach can better prepare nursing graduates for dynamic healthcare environments that utilize EBP.
• Active learning and the integration of EBP are key to modern nursing education.