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Writing in the disciplines: a nursing faculty perspective
Nurse Educator
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Nurse educators can improve student writing skills through targeted strategies. Implementing writing in nursing programs and ombudsmen support enhances academic communication for better patient care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Writing
- Health Sciences Communication
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial in nursing practice.
- Developing strong writing skills is essential for nursing students.
- Existing pedagogical approaches may not fully address writing proficiency in nursing programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore strategies for nurse educators to enhance students' writing abilities.
- To identify methods for promoting good writing within nursing educational curricula.
- To share practical experiences with writing support initiatives in higher education.
Main Methods:
- Review of pedagogical strategies for writing instruction.
- Case study of a university-wide Writing in the Disciplines (WID) program.
- Analysis of the role and impact of a writing ombudsman program.
Main Results:
- Writing instruction integrated into nursing coursework can improve student writing.
- Dedicated writing support services, such as ombudsmen, provide valuable assistance to students.
- Faculty development in writing pedagogy is key to successful implementation.
Conclusions:
- Nurse educators can significantly impact students' writing development.
- A multi-faceted approach combining curriculum integration and specialized support is effective.
- Promoting strong writing skills in nursing programs prepares graduates for professional practice.