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Laurie Robinson1, Bridget K Mulvey, Loretta Aller
1Associate Lecturer (Ms Robinson) and Professor (Dr Aller), College of Nursing and Associate Professor (Dr Mulvey), College of Education, Health and Human Services, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.
Background:
Research indicates new nursing graduates struggle with clinical reasoning, despite some related skill development throughout their education. The question remains, "Could an earlier focus on clinical reasoning in nursing programs enhance nursing students' clinical reasoning?"
Purpose:
This pilot study investigated how first-semester nursing students perceive the use of case studies in clinical reasoning skill development and the perceived benefits of case studies related to the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM).
Methods:
Case studies and written reflections were introduced to a convenience sample (n = 45) of first-semester nursing students. Qualitative analysis was conducted on written reflections.
Results:
Students found case studies enhanced their knowledge and prepared them for clinical practice as a nurse.
Conclusions:
Findings suggest early introduction of case studies is a meaningful teaching strategy to develop clinical reasoning aligned with the NCJMM.
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