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An Innovative Approach to Midwifery Education: The Bridge Clinical Experience.

Jessica Pipitone¹, Maria Mackeil², Sascha James-Conterelli³

¹Yale School of Nursing, Orange, Connecticut.

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Summary

Graduate-entry midwifery programs can be challenging for students without prior registered nurse (RN) experience. The Bridge Clinical Experience enhances their readiness by improving early clinical exposure and introducing advanced concepts.

Keywords:

Graduate‐entry nursing RN preceptor US health care system accelerated programs clinical curriculum redesign graduate‐entry nursing health care crisis interprofessional learning maternal outcomes midwife shortage midwifery care midwifery education nursing capstone project

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Midwifery Studies
Graduate Entry Programs

Background:

Graduate-entry nurse-midwifery programs cater to individuals with non-nursing bachelor's degrees.
These accelerated pathways lead to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in three years.
Non-RN students may face challenges due to limited clinical experience and role comprehension.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance the preparedness of midwifery students lacking prior registered nurse (RN) experience.
To strengthen the clinical readiness of students entering graduate-entry nurse-midwifery programs.
To improve the overall student experience and success in accelerated nursing programs.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a "Bridge Clinical Experience" within the first year of study.
Curriculum redesign to incorporate early exposure to advanced concepts.
Fostering interprofessional relationships and leveraging student enthusiasm for midwifery.

Main Results:

The Bridge Clinical Experience aims to bolster RN clinical skills for non-RN students.
Early introduction of advanced concepts is intended to deepen understanding.
The redesign seeks to improve student engagement and program success.

Conclusions:

Enhancing clinical experience early is vital for non-RN students in graduate-midwifery programs.
Curriculum adjustments can improve student readiness and professional role comprehension.
The Bridge Clinical Experience offers a strategy to support success in accelerated nursing education.