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Mary K McCurry1, Margaret Rudd-Arieta, Jennifer Viveiros
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth College of Nursing, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Mary K. McCurry, PhD, RNBC, ANP, ACNP is an associate professor, Margaret Rudd-Arieta, DNP, PPCNP-BC, is a full-time lecturer, and Jennifer Viveiros, PhD, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor. For more information, contact Dr. McCurry at mmccurry@umassd.edu.
Abstract:
Nurse educators are challenged to develop effective strategies to teach genomic content, increase communication skills, and encourage teamwork among doctoral advanced practice nursing students. Consensus testing is a collaborative learning strategy where students work together in small groups using communication and teamwork to solve problems. This descriptive survey study evaluated consensus testing as a strategy to increase doctoral students' understanding of genomic content and provide practical experience with teamwork and collaboration in a blended course. Findings from 38 doctoral students indicated that understanding of genomic content increased as students gained practical experience with strategies for collaboration, effective teamwork, and leadership skills.
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