Creating a culture of caring: a partnership bundle

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Partnerships
• Professional Development

Background:

• The need for effective nursing education models is critical.
• Bridging the gap between academic learning and clinical practice is essential for new graduates.
• Contemporary nursing concepts require integration into educational frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Culture of Caring model as an education-practice partnership.
• To describe the framework and strategies for a transformed teaching-learning environment.
• To present preliminary findings on the model's impact.

Main Methods:

• Development of the Culture of Caring model based on nursing concepts.
• Implementation of a framework and strategies within an educational setting.
• Preliminary evaluation of the model's effectiveness.

Main Results:

• The Culture of Caring model provides a structured approach to nursing education.
• The model facilitates the creation of an improved teaching-learning environment.
• Early results indicate enhanced student learning outcomes.
• Support for the transition to practice for newly graduated nurses was observed.

Conclusions:

• The Culture of Caring model offers a viable framework for nursing education.
• This model has the potential to positively impact nursing student development.
• Further evaluation is warranted to confirm the model's long-term benefits.