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Summary
This study explores five nursing education models and three learning strategies to advance registered nurses (RNs) in baccalaureate programs. These innovations aim to foster critical thinking and transform the nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Higher Education Policy
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- National initiatives in higher education and health reform are reshaping nursing education.
- A revolution in nursing curriculum necessitates updated educational models for registered nurses (RNs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To apply quality baccalaureate education principles to RN upward mobility programs.
- To describe five innovative curricular patterns for RN baccalaureate education.
- To discuss educational strategies that promote cognitive development in adult nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of five curricular patterns: community, health promotion, nursing diagnosis, case management, and caring models.
- Application of American Association of Higher Education principles to evaluate curricular models.
- Discussion of three educational strategies: collaborative learning, portfolios, and self-assessments.
Main Results:
- Five distinct curricular patterns are presented for RN baccalaureate education.
- Collaborative learning, portfolios, and self-assessments are identified as key strategies for paradigm shifts.
- These strategies align with Perry's model of cognitive development, moving students from duality to relativism.
Conclusions:
- New curriculum patterns and learning strategies can empower RNs to adopt new professional paradigms.
- Educational innovations are crucial for transforming the nursing profession.
- Baccalaureate education can facilitate significant cognitive and professional development for RNs.