scholarly journals The impact of employment on baccalaureate nursing students

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie C Sheppard
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Students ◽  
The Impact

Assessing baccalaureate nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes of social determinants of health after a health equity simulation

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Quyen Phan ◽  
Naomi Johnson ◽  
JoAnna Hillman ◽  
Daniel Geller ◽  
Laura P. Kimble ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Students ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Marginalized Populations ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveFor nursing students, competency in population health management involves acquiring knowledge and forming attitudes about the impact of the social determinants of health (SDoH) on health equity. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes about the SDoH and health equity following a focused simulation activity.MethodBaccalaureate nursing students (N=182) participated in a ninety-minute health equity simulation and a post-simulation debrief. Forty-four students (23%) completed a 19-item post-simulation survey.ResultsSixty-four percent of participants reported positive attitude change in working with marginalized populations caused by the SDoH, and 89% reported being knowledgeable about the role of the registered nurse in addressing health equity. Seventy-five percent reported enhanced knowledge of the SDoH through the health equity simulation.ConclusionUsing health equity simulation may be effective in enhancing students’ knowledge, as well as their attitudes in caring for the health of marginalized populations by addressing the SDoH.

scholarly journals Assessing Baccalaureate Nursing Students’ Antibiotic Stewardship Knowledge Using Virtual Standardized Patient Simulations

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
pp. s37-s37
Author(s):  
Mary Lou Manning ◽  
Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz ◽  
David Jack ◽  
Lori Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Antibiotic Stewardship ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Students ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
The Impact

Background: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the single most important factor leading to the development of antibiotic resistance (AMR) is the use of antibiotics. Studies indicate that up to 50% of hospitalized patients receive at least 1 antibiotic, half of which are inappropriate. The outpatient setting accounts for >60% of antibiotic use and over half of these prescriptions are inappropriate. Antibiotic stewardship programs improve appropriate antibiotic use, reduce AMR, decrease complications of antibiotic use, and improve patient outcomes. Building a nursing workforce with necessary AMR and antibiotic stewardship knowledge and skill is critical. Nursing graduates can translate knowledge into practice, promoting the judicious use of antibiotics to keep patients safe from antibiotic harm. Methods: Third-year baccalaureate nursing students enrolled in a fall 2020 health promotion course at an urban university affiliated with an academic medical center participated. Students received a 3-hour lecture on antibiotics, AMR and antibiotic stewardship nursing practices and actively engaged in antibiotic stewardship simulations using standardized patient (SP) encounters. The SP participants were specifically trained for these activities. Simulations included a 30-minute brief before and a 60-minute briefing after the activities. All activities occurred via video conferencing. Case scenarios, developed by the authors, focused on penicillin-allergy delabeling of an adolescent prior to elective surgery and appropriate use of antibiotics in managing pediatric urinary tract infections and acute otitis media (AOM). Before-and-after tests were used to assess the impact on AMR and antibiotic stewardship knowledge. Results: Over a period of 4 days, all enrolled students (n = 165) participated in 1 three-hour virtual simulation session. Using Zoom video conferencing with multiple breakout rooms, the activities were easily managed. During the simulations, students often struggled with reading an antibiogram and applying the concept of “watchful waiting” in AOM management. Significant differences were found in before-and-after test results, with significant improvement in students’ general and specific knowledge and awareness of antibiotics (P < .01). During the debriefing sessions, students reported increased awareness related to their role in advancing the judicious use of antibiotics. Conclusions: Initially, we planned to conduct in-person SP simulations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty and students demonstrated remarkable flexibility and resilience as we successfully converted to a virtual format. Virtual lecture and SP simulations, followed by debriefing, was an effective approach to educate baccalaureate nursing students about AMR and their role in antibiotic stewardship. Areas for course content improvement were identified.Funding: NoDisclosures: None

Developing teamwork skills in baccalaureate nursing students: impact of TeamSTEPPS® training and simulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Debbie A. Greene ◽  
Josie L. Doss
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Program ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives Examine the impact of TeamSTEPPS® training and simulation experiences on student knowledge and teamwork attitudes in a baccalaureate-nursing program. Methods This study used a quasi-experimental, pre-test, post-test design. The intervention included a workshop followed by 2 days of simulation experiences. Participants included a total of 46 nursing students. Instruments included the TeamSTEPPS learning benchmark and the Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (T-TAQ). Results Scores on the learning benchmark increased following the intervention. In addition, changes in subscores of teamwork strategies, leadership, situation monitoring, and mutual support on the T-TAQ indicate an improvement in student attitudes toward teamwork. Conclusions Incorporating TeamSTEPPS® strategies into undergraduate education can be effective in increasing student knowledge and improving attitudes toward interdisciplinary teamwork.

Impact of an extracurricular, student-led journal club on evidence-based practice among baccalaureate nursing students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Son Chae Kim ◽  
Sydney Sabel ◽  
Sarah McHargue ◽  
Rosaleen D. Bloom
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Journal Club ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Students ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Journal Clubs ◽  
Ebp Implementation ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveJournal clubs are accepted as an effective strategy for promoting evidence-based practice (EBP). However, journal clubs are underutilized in nursing education, and little is known about the impact of extracurricular, student-led journal clubs on EBP implementation among baccalaureate nursing students. The purpose of this study was to estimate the impact of journal club attendance on EBP implementation.MethodsA web-based survey was conducted in April 2019 following eight sessions of monthly journal club among senior nursing students (n=78).ResultsFifteen students attended four or more extracurricular, student-led journal club sessions (19.2%). EBP practice score was significantly higher among frequent journal club attendees. In multivariate analysis, journal club attendance was the significant predictor of EBP practice (β=0.34; p=0.006).ConclusionGraduating senior nursing students who attend extracurricular, student-led journal club sessions are more likely to carry out EBP practice. Participation in journal clubs may help increase their EBP competencies.

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