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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Learning Theory
  • Concept Analysis

Background:

  • Intentional learning is utilized across educational, business, and nursing fields.
  • It signifies higher-order thinking and knowledge application, crucial for nursing students.
  • A lack of a clear definition hinders instructional design and effectiveness evaluation in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a precise definition of intentional learning for nursing practice.
  • To provide a foundation for developing and assessing nursing education strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis using the eight-step Walker and Avant method.
  • Review of empirical and descriptive literature.

Main Results:

  • Five defining attributes of intentional learning were identified:
  • 1. Self-efficacy for learning
  • 2. Active, effortful, and engaged learning
  • 3. Mastery of goals where learning is the primary objective
  • 4. Self-directed learning
  • 5. Self-regulation of learning

Conclusions:

  • A clear definition of intentional learning is established for nursing.
  • This definition empowers nurse educators to create and evaluate targeted learning experiences.
  • It facilitates the assessment of intentional learning's impact on nursing practice and patient outcomes.