Student life - A collaborative approach to pre-registration education

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Collaborative Learning
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• Collaborative learning is a cornerstone of effective pre-registration nurse education.
• Traditional educational models may not fully optimize interprofessional learning experiences.
• The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sought innovative approaches to enhance nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and evaluate the Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLiP) model in pre-registration nurse education.
• To assess the impact of a coaching approach on collaborative learning within a hospital setting.
• To foster a supportive learning environment for developing competent pre-registration nurses.

Main Methods:

• Adoption of the Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLiP) model.
• Implementation of a coaching-based educational strategy.
• Focus on practical, collaborative learning experiences for nurses.

Main Results:

• The CLiP model facilitated a coaching approach to nursing education.
• Enhanced collaborative learning opportunities were provided for pre-registration nurses.
• The Trust successfully integrated this innovative educational model.

Conclusions:

• The Collaborative Learning in Practice (CLiP) model, utilizing a coaching approach, is effective for pre-registration nurse education.
• This model supports the development of essential collaborative skills in future nurses.
• The adoption at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals demonstrates a successful implementation of practice-based learning.