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Tracy Taylor1, Kaitlyn Kolcun, Joni Tornwall
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio. Tracy Taylor, DNP, RN, EBP(CH), is assistant professor of clinical practice. Kaitlyn Kolcun, DNP, RN, APRN-CNS, is assistant professor of clinical practice. Joni Tornwall, PhD, RN, is associate professor of clinical nursing and co-director, Academy for Teaching Innovation, Excellence, and Scholarship. For more information, contact Dr. Taylor at taylor.3244@osu.edu .
Abstract:
Teaching dermatologic conditions can be challenging in lecture-style format. A class activity was implemented in a prelicensure nursing course to enhance learning of dermatologic conditions while emphasizing the nursing process, evidence-based treatments, transmission-based precautions, and teamwork. Students worked in teams to identify moulage-based dermatologic conditions and follow the nursing process to develop a plan of care. Students presented their findings to faculty and peers. Positive student feedback on the activity included enhanced teamwork, application of the nursing process, visual emphasis on content, and understanding of holistic care. This activity is an innovative alternative to traditional lecture format.
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