Nursing Students' Perceptions of Learning With NGN-Style Case Studies

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Judgment Assessment
• Healthcare Simulation

Background:

• The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) developed Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) case studies.
• These tools are based on the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model.
• The goal is to assess nurse graduates' clinical judgment and decision-making skills.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate nursing students' perceptions of learning using NGN-style case studies.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of NGN case studies as an educational strategy.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods approach was employed.
• Data were collected through a 6-item survey assessing student perceptions.
• Qualitative data from narrative comments were also analyzed.

Main Results:

• A high percentage of respondents found the case studies helpful for learning (90%) and applying course concepts (92%).
• Students reported that NGN case studies aided in learning clinical judgment (92%) and promoted active learning (86%).
• Identified themes included critical thinking, real-life application, and the case studies' utility as a learning tool.

Conclusions:

• NGN-style case studies are a beneficial active learning strategy.
• These case studies effectively promote the development of clinical judgment.
• They facilitate the real-life application of course concepts in nursing education.