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Bridging the experience-complexity gap with longitudinal clinical placements.

Jama Goers¹, Kale Humphrey¹, Kenneth Oja²

¹Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Nursing Education and Research Department, Denver, CO.

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|June 21, 2024

Summary

Longitudinal clinical programs enhance nursing students' readiness for practice by bridging the experience-complexity gap. Continuous exposure fosters critical thinking and clinical competence, preparing novice nurses for the workforce.

Keywords:

Baccalaureate Education Longitudinal clinical program Nursing Students Workforce

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Clinical Competence
Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

Clinical learning is essential for preparing nursing students.
Limited evidence exists on the experience-complexity gap for novice nurses.
Addressing this gap is crucial for workforce readiness.

Purpose of the Study:

Implement a novel longitudinal clinical experience program.
Examine undergraduate nursing students' readiness for practice.
Evaluate the impact of continuous clinical exposure.

Main Methods:

Prospective cohort design.
Utilized the Casey-Fink Readiness for Practice survey.
Tracked 2,004 clinical placements.

Main Results:

Repeated exposure at a single organization fostered consistency and continuity.
Students developed relationships with patients and staff.
Medical-surgical clinical experiences significantly influenced perceptions of entering the nursing workforce.

Conclusions:

Longitudinal clinical programs can improve nursing students' readiness for practice.
Collaboration between clinical and academic partners is vital for competency development.
Continuous, immersive clinical experiences bridge the experience-complexity gap in nursing education.