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1College of Health and Human Sciences, Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO, USA.
Introduction:
Despite the important gains of using case studies to engage and enhance student learning, research documenting student satisfaction of using online case studies is limited, especially a comparison between Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. Comparisons in perception of enhanced learning using online case-based studies were explored between students enrolled in ADN and BSN programs during medical-surgical courses as case-based learning can be used to support clinical decision making when clinical placements are lacking.
Methods:
A survey was administered during medical-surgical classes for 110 BSN students and 79 ADN students. Questions were asked about enhanced learning, individual case satisfaction, and overall satisfaction using online case studies. Using descriptive statistics and t-test analyses, results showed that ADN student's perceptions of the exercises were more positive, useful, and more applicable to education. However, no difference in enhanced learning was observed between the ADN and BSN groups.
Conclusion:
Regardless of BSN or ADN student status, all nursing students expect their education to relate to both theory and practice in the clinical setting. Online case studies enhance and emphasize critical thinking to adapt to constantly changing, complex situations congruent with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials Domain 1: knowledge for nursing practice and Domain 2: person-centered care.
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