The future of nursing is changing to meet student needs. Insufficient clinical practices no longer meet academic practice. Nursing programs are exposed to a variety of barriers in the provision of new strategies to aid students to integrate classroom knowledge to clinical practice. " Nursing Leaders continue to confront challenges associated with the separation of the academic and practice worlds in ensuring that nursing students develop the competencies" (Cronenwett & Redman, 2003).
While efforts are being made in clinical areas, educators need to provide more opportunities in the classroom to enhance learning. Simulation is very popular in nursing schools. Most nursing programs are privilege with a simulation lab. My thought process is to bring some other form of technology into the classroom. My students were very involved in the simulation clinical experience. A research study was done that showed significant difference. Because of this success it is time to bring technology into the classroom to enhance learning. I feel that a maternity blog class would helped other students understand content taught in class. First, I would post additional information from lessons, such as videos, links to various high-risk conditions and a study guide for clarity. A blog would allow me to gather more resources to help all students.
I am a novice in blogging but I really like to give this a chance. At the end of the course the students would evaluate blogs in the classroom.. This could be a research project to share across the curriculum and in faculty meetings to enhance student learning. After researching the internet on blogging and textbooks, I can utilize all resources in an effective learning outcome.
Reference
Cronenwett, L. R., & Redman, 2003. Partners in action: Nursing education and nursing practice: Journal of Nursing Administration 33(3), 131-133.
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