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Bringing Caring Back Into the Curriculum Through Innovative iCare Feature.
Susan A Goncalves1, Leslie S Treas, Judith M Wilkinson
1About the Authors Susan A. Goncalves, DNP, MS, RN-BC, is an assistant professor, Sacred Heart University College of Nursing, Fairfield, Connecticut. LeslieS.Treas, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC, and JudithM.Wilkinson, PhD, ARNP, are nurse educators/consultants. For more information, contact Dr. Goncalves at goncalvess47@sacredheart.edu.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|June 25, 2019
Summary
Innovative teaching strategies are crucial for nursing education. The iCare feature uses active learning to illustrate caring principles, enhancing student engagement and promoting high-quality nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Pedagogy
Background:
- Effective nursing education requires integrating core principles like caring.
- Adapting nursing curricula to evolving healthcare demands presents challenges.
- Licensure and continuing education necessitate ongoing focus on caring.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an active learning strategy, the iCare feature, into nursing education.
- To illustrate the concept of "caring" through practical, relatable examples.
- To enhance student engagement with fundamental nursing principles.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the "iCare" feature within the nursing curriculum.
- Utilizing short, affective "how to" examples linked to chapter concepts.
- Employing an active learning pedagogical approach.
Main Results:
- The iCare feature provides concrete examples of caring in nursing.
- Students can engage more deeply with learning material through affective examples.
- Active learning strategies can effectively illustrate complex nursing concepts.
Conclusions:
- The iCare feature is a valuable tool for teaching "caring" in nursing.
- Innovative teaching methods are essential for preparing competent and compassionate nurses.
- Active learning enhances the integration of caring principles in nursing practice.
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