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Manju Daniel1, Rachel A Joseph
1Author Affiliations: Associate Professor (Dr Daniel), School of Nursing and Health Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb; and Assistant Professor (Dr Joseph), School of Nursing, West Chester University, Pennsylvania.
Nurse Educator
|October 12, 2018
Summary
Horizontal integration of nursing curricula enhances student engagement and academic performance. This innovative teaching strategy improved attendance, collaboration, and grades, leading to greater satisfaction with learning outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Curriculum Development
- Pedagogy
Background:
- Horizontal integration is an innovative teaching strategy in nursing education.
- It facilitates interactive learning and improves student outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of horizontally integrated nursing curricula.
- Assessed effects on student attendance, collaboration, grades, and satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Implemented horizontal integration of two undergraduate nursing courses: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, and Mental Health Nursing.
- Compared outcomes between an intervention group and a control group (implied).
Main Results:
- Class attendance increased by 60% to 65% in the intervention group.
- Student collaboration improved significantly.
- Final examination scores rose by 14% to 16%.
Conclusions:
- Horizontal integration of nursing curricula is an effective strategy.
- It demonstrably improves student attendance, collaboration, academic performance, and satisfaction.
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