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The Journal of Nursing Education
|November 2, 2017
Summary
Integrating systems engineering into nursing education improved students' clinical judgment and reasoning. This approach enhanced evidence-based practice and quality improvement, preparing nurses for the modern healthcare system.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Systems Engineering in Healthcare
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Safety, quality improvement, and a systems perspective are crucial for evidence-based nursing care.
- Nursing education must prepare students with these essential skills.
- A clinical scholar approach enhanced by systems engineering was implemented to foster clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the effects of systems engineering content and support on nursing students' clinical judgment and critical thinking.
- To evaluate the impact of an enhanced clinical scholar approach on nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A two-group, repeated-measures control trial was employed.
- Systems engineering content and support were provided to one group.
- Student outcomes in clinical judgment and critical thinking were measured.
Main Results:
- The integrated approach positively affected students' clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills.
- Students gained a broader perspective on healthcare issues and utilized evidence for solutions.
- Enhanced focus on evidence-based practice and quality improvement was observed.
Conclusions:
- Intentional integration of an evidence-based, systems perspective by nursing faculty is effective.
- This approach supports the development of safe and effective nurses for the current healthcare system.
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