Arts-Based Learning and Clinical Judgment in an Undergraduate Nursing Leadership Course

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pedagogy
• Clinical Psychology

Background:

• Arts-based learning is employed in nursing education to cultivate essential skills such as listening, observation, and empathy.
• Creative teaching strategies can be integrated into nursing curricula to enhance learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of arts-based learning in an undergraduate nursing leadership course.
• To assess the impact of arts-based learning on students' clinical judgment during clinical post-conferences.

Main Methods:

• Arts-based learning activities, including creative writing and narrative reflection, were implemented in the clinical component of a nursing leadership course.
• Learning activities were conducted during clinical post-conference sessions.

Main Results:

• Students reported that arts-based learning activities significantly improved their clinical judgment.
• Participants found the creative learning methods beneficial for understanding leadership concepts.

Conclusions:

• Arts-based learning serves as an effective pedagogical strategy for nursing education.
• The integration of arts-based learning in clinical settings can enhance the development of clinical judgment and leadership skills in nursing students.