Learning in the Third Room-A Way to Develop Praxis by Embracing Differences Between Theoretical and Practical...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Practice
• Knowledge Management

Background:

• Nursing practice often faces a disconnect between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
• This dichotomy can hinder the development of comprehensive nursing competence.
• Addressing this gap is essential for advancing the quality of patient care and professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and discuss a novel learning strategy designed to integrate nursing theory and practice.
• To explore the use of a virtual platform, termed the "third room," to facilitate this integration.
• To promote a nonhierarchical approach to knowledge sharing among nurses, students, and educators.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a virtual learning platform ("third room") to create an equitable space for knowledge exchange.
• Facilitation of seminars involving nurses, students, and teachers.
• Utilization of nonhierarchical structures and concepts to capture and learn nursing praxis.

Main Results:

• The virtual platform effectively reduced power dynamics between different forms of knowledge.
• Collaborative seminars fostered a shared understanding and integration of theoretical and practical nursing knowledge.
• Participants engaged in a more holistic learning process, valuing both theory and practice equally.

Conclusions:

• The "third room" virtual platform is a viable strategy for bridging the theory-practice gap in nursing.
• This approach enhances the development of nursing competence by valuing diverse knowledge forms.
• Fostering nonhierarchical learning environments is key to advancing nursing education and practice.