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An alphabetical mnemonic teaching strategy for constructing nursing care plans
The Journal of Nursing Education
|December 24, 2014
Summary
Mnemonics, a memory aid strategy, enhances nursing education for complex patient care planning. This approach shows positive student feedback and potential for broader application in nursing curricula.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Medical Mnemonics
- Clinical Skill Development
Background:
- Mnemonics are established learning aids in health sciences.
- Nursing education requires effective strategies for complex patient care planning.
- Previous applications of mnemonics exist in various medical fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of an alphabetical mnemonics strategy in nursing education.
- To assess the effectiveness of mnemonics for teaching nursing processes and care plans.
- To specifically detail the use of mnemonics for patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
Main Methods:
- An alphabetical mnemonics strategy was applied to teaching nursing care planning.
- The strategy was implemented for patients with specific conditions: increased intracranial pressure (ICP), hepatic failure, and chronic renal failure.
- Student feedback and evaluations of the teaching-learning experience were collected.
Main Results:
- Student feedback regarding the mnemonics strategy was positive.
- The teaching-learning experience using mnemonics received approval in student evaluations.
- The described application for ICP patient care planning was successful.
Conclusions:
- The alphabetical mnemonics strategy is a viable tool for nursing education.
- This strategy demonstrates potential for applicability and transferability to other nursing care planning areas.
- The use of mnemonics can enhance student learning and skill development in nursing.
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