Changing times, changing paradigm (2): The Macarthur experience

Part 2 delves more deeply into the program which the Macarthur Institute of Higher Education has implemented; a problem-based learning curriculum with the focus on self directed learning and the transfer of concepts and principles related to the various sciences associated with health care. Through exploration of specific patient problems students are able to integrate the components of the course using a process of enquiry. This new approach has implications for the student, the new graduate, the teacher/facilitator, the workforce and the recipients of nursing care. A broad overview of the impact of the new paradigm on nursing thus far is provided with a suggested model for formal evaluation of the program.