Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 13, 2025

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Key strategies in scholarly writing instruction for doctor of nursing practice students: A Q-methodology study
Joni Tornwall1, Jodi McDaniel1
1The Ohio State University College of Nursing, 1585 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210, United States of America.
Background:
Development of scholarly writing skills in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students is essential to their capacity to advance nursing science after graduation.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to inform instructional design choices and teaching strategies for DNP writing courses by examining student viewpoints before and after completing a scholarly writing course.
Design:
Q methodology was used to explore student self-perceptions of scholarly writing skills.
Setting:
An online scholarly writing course at a large university in the midwestern United States.
Participants:
Twenty-six DNP students with either a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
Methods:
Before and after a scholarly writing course, students ranked 34 writing competency statements according to how well the statements described them.
Results:
Three pre-course and four post-course factors represented student viewpoints of their scholarly writing knowledge, skills, and attitudes before and after a writing course.
Conclusions:
Effective instruction in scholarly writing for DNPs should include explicitly directed pre-writing activities, frequent opportunities to give and receive feedback, and training on management of emotional aspects of writing.
More Related Videos
13:44Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
Published on: December 9, 2022
14:43A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Related Concept Videos
The Scientific Method in Nursing Process
When using research findings to change practice, one must understand the process used to guide a study. The scientific method is a systematic, step-by-step process that supports the data's validity, reliability, and generalizability. As a result, findings can be...
Methods of Documentation III: PIE
Patient-centered Care
Guidelines for Writing Outcome
Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care...
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis
It is critical to determine the patient's learning needs during the assessment. Determination of learning needs compounds data...
Techniques of Therapeutic Communication II: Focusing, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
This therapeutic technique can also be used when a patient brings up pertinent information during a health-related conversation. The...