Using technology to enhance nurse practitioner student engagement

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Active learning strategies enhance student comprehension, inquiry, and critical thinking in nursing education.
• Technology integration can effectively support and facilitate active learning processes.
• Engaging learners is crucial for effective knowledge acquisition in healthcare professions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe technology-based strategies for enhancing engagement in nurse practitioner education.
• To explore the role of active learning in improving nursing student outcomes.
• To provide practical approaches for educators to implement digital tools in curriculum.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature on active learning in nursing.
• Identification of technology-based tools and platforms applicable to healthcare education.
• Synthesis of strategies for integrating technology to foster active learning.

Main Results:

• Technology can personalize learning experiences and provide immediate feedback.
• Digital tools can simulate clinical scenarios, enhancing practical skill development.
• Interactive platforms foster collaboration and communication among nursing students.

Conclusions:

• Technology-based active learning strategies are effective in nurse practitioner education.
• Implementing these strategies can lead to improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term impact of these integrated approaches.