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Professional Identity Formation: A Concept Analysis, Kathryn Halverson, Deborah Tregunno, Ivana Vidjen

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Purpose: Becoming and being a nurse is vaguely conceptualized, so it is important for nurses to understand the defining attributes, antecedents, consequences, model cases, and empirical referents of professional identity with the aim of better understanding the process of its formation.

Method: Walker and Avant’s (2005) method is used to guide this concept analysis of professional identity.

Findings: The analysis indicated that formation of professional identity in nursing consists of three main themes: individual characteristics, becoming a nurse, and professional identity. This article explores our understanding of the concept in relation to the current literature, and a research study conducted …

Nurse Educator Certification: Overview And Evaluation Of The Canadian Association Of Schools Of Nursing Program, Karin Page-Cutrara, Patricia Bradley, Cynthia Baker

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The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) has spearheaded an education institute and fostered the growth of an accessible cadre of innovative educational programming that were built on identified national nursing educator competencies. The purpose of this article is to outline the development and structure of the CASN Canadian Nurse Educator Certification Program, share an analysis of one aspect of program evaluation data and summarize the program’s current value to nurse educators. The program offers flexible professional development for Canadian nurse educators through three online modules that prepare participants to sit the national certification exam and attain the designation …

The Impetus Of Covid-19 In Transforming Nursing Education Through Informatics, Amelia Chauvette, Pauline Paul, Manal Kleib

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Background: National nursing organizations worldwide have called for the inclusion of digital tools in nursing curricula to prepare future nurses to use digital tools in their professional practice.

Objective: This study explored the experiences of nursing faculty with respect to integrating digital tools in their teaching to support undergraduate student learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: This study was a focused ethnography featuring semi-structured interviews, field notes, and artifacts. Data were analyzed concurrently with data collection, using thematic analysis. A total of 21 participants from nine undergraduate nursing programs in Western Canada were interviewed as part of a larger …

Faculty And Student Online Experiences Amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Study (Part 2), Shelley Cobbett, Patricia A. Hansen-Ketchum, Nadine Ezzeddine, Debbie Brennick, Willena I. Nemeth

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Background: Prior to the declaration of the global pandemic in March 2020, little research was available related to online teaching and learning within a professional practice discipline. Post secondary institutions pivoted from “learning as usual” to teaching almost completely in the online environment during a very short time frame. A plethora of related publications have since contributed to knowledge development across many educational programs.

Method: This multi-site research study was conducted to gather and examine the perspectives of nursing faculty and students’ lived experiences while teaching and learning online at the beginning of the global pandemic. Design: Descriptive survey study. …

Interprofessional Collaboration Competencies Of Nursing Students, Nurse Practitioner Students, And Paramedics In A Simulated Palliative Home Care Setting: A Pilot Study, Caroline Gibbons, Véronique Landry, Stéphanie Boudreau

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Background: Post-secondary institutions do not adequately prepare future professionals to provide quality palliative care. Furthermore, the competencies necessary for interprofessional collaborative practice in home-based palliative care are poorly described in the scientific literature. A palliative care simulation involving standardized patients and paramedics would be a strategy to educate nursing students and nurse practitioner students who have little opportunity to experience interprofessional collaborative palliative care in the home.

Objective: Describe the interprofessional competencies of nursing students, nurse practitioner students, and paramedics during a home-based palliative care simulation according to a National Competency Framework.

Method: This pilot study is qualitative descriptive. Six …

Multi-Jurisdictional Evaluation Of Sentinel City Virtual Simulation For Community Health Nursing Clinical Education, Andrea Chircop, Shelley Cobbett, Ruth E. Schofield Professor, Catherine Boudreau, Amanda Egert, Sylvane Filice, Andrea Harvey, Denise Kall, Linda Macdougall

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Although positive learning outcomes have been documented for nursing students who participate in virtual simulation for community health nursing clinical education (Chircop & Cobbett, 2020), it is unknown whether learning outcomes of students using the same virtual simulation program are comparable across jurisdictions. Nine schools of nursing across Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, British Columbia) implemented and evaluated Sentinel City a virtual simulation program to complement the traditional community clinical, or as an alternative learning experience. A descriptive survey was used to carry out an evaluation of the use of Sentinel City and student learning outcomes. Quantitative data provided demographic statistics …

The Complex Nature Of Nursing Education And Clinical Practice, Jacinthe I. Pepin, Florence Myrick

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Éducation Des Patients Diabétiques Hospitalisés : Analyse Des Besoins De Formation Auprès Des Infirmières D’Un Hôpital Libanais, Nisrine Moubarak Ph.D, Frederic Douville Ph.D

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La conception d’une formation en éducation des patients diabétiques hospitalisés devrait s'inspirer des besoins manifestés par les infirmières concernées en termes de compétences dans ce domaine. L’objectif de cette étude qualitative était d’identifier les besoins de formation des infirmières travaillant dans les unités de médecine et de chirurgie dans un hôpital libanais en matière d’éducation des habiletés essentielles aux patients diabétiques hospitalisés [EHEPDH]. Méthode : la méthode de groupes focalisés a été utilisée pour la collecte des données à l’aide d’un guide d’entrevue semi-dirigée. Les besoins exprimés par les trente-deux infirmières participantes ont été classés dans des catégories du …

Canadian Nursing Students’ Understanding, And Comfort Levels Related To Medical Assistance In Dying, Shelley E. Canning Dr., Christine Drew

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Background: Recent legislation regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has important implications for nursing practice and education. It follows that Canadian nursing programmes must integrate theoretical and clinical practice related to MAiD in current curricula. Understanding student knowledge and comfort regarding MAiD provides important direction for developing curricula.

Purpose: To explore the understanding and comfort levels of BSN students regarding MAiD.

Methods: An applied health research methodology drawing on Interpretive Description was employed. Forty BSN students were surveyed before receiving MAiD education delivered through coursework and clinical experiences; 32 students participated in post intervention surveys; six students participated in individual …

Quest To Belong: Nursing Students’ Perceptions While Transitioning From College To University, Janet Montague, Joyce Tsui, Roya Haghiri-Vijeh, Michelle Connell

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Background: Students face challenges throughout their undergraduate nursing programs. Adapting to university, accessing resources, and transitioning from one year to the next and between institutions are examples of these challenges. Limited research exists on the perceptions of undergraduate nursing students’ sense of belonging while transitioning from college to university in a collaborative nursing degree program in Canada.

Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to examine third year undergraduate nursing students’ perception of sense of belonging while transitioning from college to university in a collaborative nursing degree program. More specifically, the study aimed to identify factors that …

Exploring Belongingness In An Accelerated Nursing Program: A Qualitative Study, Elisabeth Bailey, Mathurada Jullamon

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Accelerated baccalaureate nursing programs have proliferated to meet the demands of the current and projected nursing shortage. While these programs serve an important function, accelerated nursing students face unique challenges related to fast pacing, content-heavy courses, and swift transition into complex clinical learning environments. These challenges, coupled with the realities of a strained nursing educator workforce, are potential threats to learning environments that are supportive of students’ academic tenacity and social belonging. While a clear link between nursing students’ positive sense of belonging and their success in clinical learning environments has been established, there is scant research looking at the …

Changes In Cognitive Control Following A Novel Resilience-Focused Nursing Educational Program: An Exploratory Study, Shannon Dames, Wendy Young, Olave Krigolson, Kelly Zhang, Lincoln Stoller, Robyn Bartle

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Patient care is currently challenged by various factors including stress and nurse fatigue that can negatively impact nurses’ health and patient safety. Emotional exhaustion and burnout among nurses are at an all-time high. Canadian nurses are reporting clinical rates of depression, anxiety, and panic at disproportionately higher rates than other public safety personnel. Innovative educational programs are desperately needed to mitigate stress and relieve distress, which will ultimately promote a healthier and more productive workforce. Little is known about the effectiveness of research informed cognitive control education within a community of practice (COP) to help nurses and nursing students process …

Just Because I Am A “Student” Does Not Mean I Should Tolerate It: Students’ Perspectives Of Forum Theatre To Address Bullying In Nursing Education, Kathy O'Flynn-Magee, Caryn Dooner, Agnes Choi, Raluca Radu, Ranjit Dhari, Lynne Esson, Amy Fong-Yuk Poon, Patricia Rodney

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The authors of this paper developed a CRAB (Cognitive Rehearsal to Address Bullying) Workshop, using Forum Theatre as an innovative pedagogical approach to explore the overly prevalent issue of bullying in nursing education. We designed two open-ended descriptive written surveys to obtain feedback from students on the efficacy of the workshop with respect to students’ ability to address bullying, and with respect to their capacity to engage in related embodied learning through Forum Theatre. We collected survey data at two points in time; 1) following a workshop during students’ first year in the program and 2) following a workshop during …

Establishing A Community Of Practice For Doctoral Studies Amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic, Christina M. Cantin, Sara Brune, Laura Killam, Tyler Glass, Ruth Walker, Emma Vanderlee

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In this discussion paper, we describe our experience completing the first year of the doctorate in nursing program at a large urban academic centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. We highlight the current nursing shortage and the importance of supporting all nursing students, including nurses in doctoral programs, towards successful graduation. We describe the development of a virtual community of practice incorporating five key strategies: Building community, fostering collaboration, strengthening connection, enhancing creativity, and promoting consistency. We believe that utilizing these strategies will contribute to our success and may be relevant to nursing leaders seeking to support the development of more …

Knowledge And Attitudes Of Pharmacogenetics Among Canadian Nurses: Implications For Nursing Education, Noopur Swadas, Sarah Dewell, Sandra J. Davidson

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Pharmacogenetic testing is used to tailor medication recommendations based on an individual's genetic makeup. Increased precision in prescribing medication through the use of genetics leads to a reduction in adverse drug reactions resulting in decreased morbidity and mortality. Due to the noted benefits to patient health outcomes and reduction in healthcare costs, a growing number of Canadian health centers and community pharmacies are beginning to offer pharmacogenetic testing. Previous studies indicate that Canadian nurses have minimal education in genomics; however, there has been an increase in attention to nursing roles in the implementation of genomic health practices in recent years. …

Relationship Between Vaccine Knowledge And Attitudes Of Undergraduate Nursing Students, Caitlyn D. Wilpstra, Jody L. Ralph, Kathryn D. Lafreniere, Linda J. Patrick

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Background: Vaccine hesitancy is a growing threat to public health worldwide. While COVID-19 vaccinations and vaccine hesitancy have dominated headlines recently, routine immunizations will continue to be an important focus both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing students represent the next generation of immunizers and health promoters; however, the vaccine knowledge and attitudes of this population are largely unknown.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess baccalaureate nursing students’ knowledge of, and attitudes toward, routine vaccinations. Students’ self-reported vaccination influences were also examined.

Methodology: A quantitative descriptive research design was utilized along with correlational methodology. Vaccine knowledge …

Climate Change: Broaching The Concern In Nursing Education | Changements Climatiques : Aborder La Question Au Cours De La Formation Infirmière, Florence Myrick, Jacinthe I. Pepin

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Elder Care In The Midst Of The Pandemic: Moving Beyond The Rhetoric, An Interview With Dr. Carole Estabrooks | Entrevue Avec Dre Carole Estabrooks : Les Soins Aux Personnes Âgées Dans Le Cadre De La Pandémie : Aller Au-Delà Du Discours, Florence Myrick, Jacinthe I. Pepin

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Nursing Students’ Perceptions Of Their Verbal And Social Interaction Skills In Sweden And China During Their First Semester, Gunilla Lindqvist, Li Ge, Christel Borg, Zhu Xiaoling, Xu Hongbo, Jalal Safipour, Mikael Rask

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Aim: This study aimed to investigate the similarities and differences related to verbal and social interaction skills between nursing students attending universities in Sweden and China, two countries with different educational systems, during the students’ first semester.

Background: Nurses need a high level of interaction skills in order to interact effectively with patients and their families. Thus, practical nursing education focusing on clinical skills is essential.

Method: Students at one university in Sweden and two universities in China completed the Verbal and Social Interactions for Nursing Students (VSI-NS) questionnaire.

Results: The students perceived ‘Building a caring relationship’ and ‘Caring towards …

“In Touch With My Creative Side”: Supporting Self-Care Among Nursing Students Through Arts-Based Pedagogy., Kathy O'Flynn-Magee, Allie Slemon, Jill Mahy, Emily K. Jenkins

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Nursing students experience academic, practice-related, and personal stressors, all of which can affect their learning, fitness-to-practice, and overall well-being. One way for educators to support students’ well-being is to foster their capacity for, and enactment of, self-care. We used an arts-based assignment that required students to reflect on the stressors they encountered and engage in strategies to relieve their stress and provide self-care. The assignment also provided students with a creative outlet for managing the stressors they faced during their program of study. We designed a web-based survey comprised of Likert scales and three open-ended questions to explore students’ perspectives …

Faculty And Student Online Experiences Amidst The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive Study (Part 1), Shelley Cobbett, Patricia A. Hansen-Ketchum, Nadine Ezzeddine, Willena I. Nemeth, Debbie Brennick

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Background: With the declaration of a global pandemic in March 2020, post-secondary institutions closed campuses, learner clinical experiences were suspended, and teaching moved to a fully online format. Prior to data collection, a literature review yielded few results beyond editorials, student and faculty reflections, and blog postings in relation to COVID-19. It is crucial that we learn from the experience of students and faculty to evaluate the novel teaching and learning realized during the pandemic and prioritize a scholarly plan including potential innovative approaches for future educational programming.

Objectives: The overall goal for this multi-site research was to capture the …

Comparative Study Of Knowledge Acquisition, Satisfaction, Self-Confidence And Perceived Support In Nursing Students Experiencing Simulation Versus Clinical Placement In Perinatal Care, Catherine Pépin, Marilyn Aita, Andréane Lavallée, Johanne Goudreau

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The aim of this study was to compare nursing students experiencing simulations (SIM group) (n=25) versus clinical placement (CPG) (n=55) in perinatal care. Questionnaires on satisfaction, self-confidence and perceived support were completed by both groups. Knowledge acquisition was assessed using standardized course evaluation. The Student’s t-test showed that differences between groups were not statistically significant for knowledge acquisition and satisfaction, while they were statistically significant for self-confidence and perceived support with higher scores in the CPG group. This study contributes to knowledge development since few have compared simulations as a learning method to replace totally clinical placement. Findings support the …

From Pilot To Established Practice: Reflecting On The 20-Year Journey Of Implementing A Collaborative Learning Unit Practice Education Model In Victoria, British Columbia, Lenora Marcellus, Darlaine Jantzen, Fanny Vermes, Susan M. Duncan, Joanne Maclaren

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Practice-based, or workplace-integrated, learning is a fundamental component of Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. The Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model has been implemented widely in a range of contexts over the past two decades as an alternative to traditional faculty-led and preceptorship models. In Victoria, British Columbia, academic and practice nursing partners adapted and piloted the DEU in 2003 as a Collaborative Learning Unit (CLU) model. As with other DEU initiatives/innovations, the CLU was proposed primarily as a solution to increasing demands on student placement capacity and reduced preceptor availability. Over the past 17 years the CLU approach …

How Could Nursing Education Strengthen Its Contribution To Preventing And Countering Ageism Towards Older Adults? | Comment La Formation En Sciences Infirmières Pourrait-Elle Contribuer Davantage À Prévenir Et Contrer L’Âgisme Envers Les Aîné.E.S?, Jacinthe I. Pepin, Florence Myrick

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Matters Of Change: Nurse Educators’ Experiences Transitioning To A New Curriculum: A Qualitative Approach, Sarah Balcom, Janet Lynne Kuhnke, Lilla Roy

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Background: Nurse educators’ transition to a concept-based curriculum requires organizational and administrative support as well as collaborative teamwork. Implementing curricular changes can be challenging. One-on-one interviews were conducted with nurse educators who shared their perspectives on transitioning from a traditional to a newly adopted concept-based baccalaureate nursing curriculum.

Objective: This study explores nurse educators’ perceptions of change as they transitioned from a traditional four-year (eight-semester) baccalaureate nursing curriculum to a three-year (eight-semester) concept-based curriculum.

Method: The researchers used a qualitative descriptive design. Six nurse educators were recruited using purposive sampling. The interviews were conducted by a nurse educator new to …

Perceptions And Nursing Demands And Experiences In The Midst Of An International Crisis (Pandemic): A Qualitative Study Of Nurse Educators’ Experiences, Lorelli Nowell, Swati Dhingra, Kimberley Andrews, Jennifer Jackson

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruption to nurse educators’ work, both within higher educational institutions and in clinical practice learning environments. In this study, we explored the experiences of nurse educators in academic and clinical settings during COVID-19 and the impact the pandemic has had on their work. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 15 nurse educators from six different countries and used thematic analysis to gain a comprehensive understanding of nurse educators experiences during the pandemic. The participants’ experiences were classified into stages that reflected the intensity of the pandemic and resulted in four themes: (a) the calm before the …

Self-Study: A Method For Continuous Professional Learning And A Methodology For Knowledge Transfer, Judy C. Woods

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Purpose: Clinical nursing instructors must participate in continuous professional learning to maintain competency in nursing practice and in clinical instruction to prepare nursing students adequately for professional practice. The purpose of this research was to examine self-study as a method of continuous professional learning in nursing education.

Procedures: A clinical instructor undertook to improve her clinical instruction with regard to five formative assessment strategies illustrated to promote student learning in regular classrooms. She translated and then implemented these strategies in nursing education. This self-study of instructional practice employed a reflective journal and systematic documentation of iterative processes of planning, action, …

Physical Assessment Skills Used By Registered Nurses, Sherry Morrell, Gina Pittman, Natalie Giannotti, Fabrice Mowbray

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Background: Nurses work in a wide variety of settings. Therefore, it is essential for nursing educators to continually evaluate and adapt nursing programs to ensure that the curricula prepare students to practice in a variety of health care settings. In this study, we sought to determine which skills were routinely used by registered nurses and to examine whether the cumulative number of practice settings influenced the number, and type, of physical assessments used.

Methods: An electronic or a paper survey was distributed to registered nurses who worked as nursing clinical instructors at a mid-sized university in this cross-sectional study. Measures …

Traduction Et Adaptation En Langue Française Du Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric: Une Étude Multicentrique, Jacinthe Beauchamp, Michelle Lalonde, Viviane Fournier, Sabrina Mehiz, Marco Pedrotti, Isabelle Michel, Pierre Godbout, Ivan Simoneau, Kathie Lasater

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Contexte : Les infirmières nouvellement diplômées ont souvent un niveau insuffisant de jugement clinique pour le contexte de soins aigus et critiques lorsqu'elles commencent leur pratique. Faciliter le développement du jugement clinique pendant leur formation est essentiel.

But de l’étude : Produire un instrument en langue française, fondé sur les résultats de la traduction et de la validation dans différentes régions de la francophonie d’un instrument existant, permettant d’apprécier le développement du jugement clinique.

Méthode : Étude multicentrique internationale. Traduction et validation transculturelle en cinq étapes : 1. sélection d’un instrument valide et fidèle en langue anglaise; 2. traduction …

Traduction Et Adaptation D’Un Modèle Du Jugement Clinique Infirmier Pour La Recherche Et La Formation Infirmière En Contexte Francophone, Patrick Lavoie, Marie-France Deschênes, Valérie Richard, Jacinthe I. Pepin, Christine A. Tanner, Kathie Lasater

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Afin de guider le développement de la science et de la pratique de la formation infirmière, la diffusion de connaissances en français sur ce que signifie apprendre à penser comme une infirmière ou un infirmier et la manière de faciliter cet apprentissage demeure un enjeu important. Cet article présente la traduction, l’adaptation et la validation d’une version française du modèle du jugement clinique infirmier de Tanner (2006). Une démarche de traduction, rétrotraduction et validation en quatre étapes a été réalisée selon les recommandations de Sousa et Rojjanasrirat (2011). La version française du modèle a été validée par 10 expertes …