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The Citizen Nurse: An Educational Innovation for Change
The Journal of Nursing Education
|April 7, 2017
Summary
Nursing education is adapting to foster leadership and civic agency in students. Curricular changes empower nursing students to become citizen nurses, driving positive change in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- Nursing education must equip students with leadership skills and civic agency for healthcare transformation.
- This study explores curricular modifications to foster the role of the citizen nurse.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how to facilitate nursing students' development into citizen nurses.
- To analyze essential skills for nursing students to act as effective agents of change.
Main Methods:
- A year-long pilot project involving nursing faculty and community organizers.
- Implementation of pilot lectures, workshops, and curricular adjustments.
Main Results:
- Pilot project experiences, student reflections, and faculty feedback informed decisions.
- The department decided to implement ongoing curricular changes based on pilot outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Developing citizen nurses enhances meaningful work and just solutions in healthcare.
- This approach promotes the agency of individuals involved in health and well-being initiatives.