Self-Regulated Learning: Examining the Baccalaureate Millennial Nursing Student's Approach

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Psychology

Background:

• Baccalaureate nursing programs must equip students for complex healthcare.
• Identifying effective pedagogical methods for contemporary nursing students is crucial.
• Student-centered approaches are recognized but require collaborative partnerships.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the relationship between self-regulated learning, self-efficacy, independent study behaviors, and GPA in millennial nursing students.
• To understand the cognitive and self-regulated learning approaches of millennial nursing students.
• To inform pedagogical strategies in pre-licensure nursing programs.

Main Methods:

• The study investigated the correlation between self-regulated learning strategies, self-efficacy, independent study habits, and academic performance (GPA).
• Data was collected and analyzed to identify relationships among these variables in a cohort of millennial nursing students.

Main Results:

• Analysis revealed significant relationships between self-regulated learning approaches, self-efficacy, and independent study behaviors in millennial nursing students.
• These factors were found to be associated with academic outcomes, including grade point average.

Conclusions:

• Understanding the self-regulated learning characteristics of millennial nursing students is essential for effective teaching.
• Pedagogical strategies should foster self-regulation and self-efficacy to enhance student retention and success in nursing programs.
• Collaborative partnerships between faculty and students are key to implementing successful student-centered learning approaches.