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Use Of A Blog In An Undergraduate Nursing Leadership Course, Shelly Jensen Reed, Debra Edmunds
Use Of A Blog In An Undergraduate Nursing Leadership Course, Shelly Jensen Reed, Debra Edmunds
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In this study, the use of a blog in a senior leadership clinical nursing course was analyzed qualitatively through two means; focus group interviews of those using the blog, and analysis of blog content. Initial feelings expressed by students were annoyance and intimidation concerning the blogging assignment. These feelings quickly dissipated, with students verbalizing many positive aspects related to the blog, including having a place to reflect, feeling connected as a group, valuing feedback provided by their peers, and learning from theirs and others' experiences. The mechanics of having to synthesize their thoughts in written form, in a shared venue …
Written Debriefing: Evaluating The Impact Of The Addition Of A Written Component When Debriefing Simulations, Shelly Jensen Reed
Written Debriefing: Evaluating The Impact Of The Addition Of A Written Component When Debriefing Simulations, Shelly Jensen Reed
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Debriefing, the reflective period following a simulation, is said to be where the bulk of simulation learning takes place. Many expert opinions regarding debriefing exist, but evidence-based best practices have yet to be identified. Written debriefing is one of these practices; experts state learning can be extended through the addition of a written component to the debriefing process, but no evidence exists to support this. This study compares three debriefing types: discussion alone, and discussion followed by journaling or blogging. Undergraduate nursing students participating in a simulation were randomized as a simulation group to one of these three debriefing types. …
Use Of A Blog In An Undergraduate Capstone Course, Shelly J. Reed, Debra Edmunds
Use Of A Blog In An Undergraduate Capstone Course, Shelly J. Reed, Debra Edmunds
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A blog was utilized in a nursing capstone course to allow a venue for reflection and used in two separate capstone course. Focus group interviews were conducted to obtain student views of the blog and blogging activity. Students were positive about blog use, and identified the blog as helpful for debriefing/reflection, socialization and connectedness with peers, as well as progression toward becoming a registered nurse following graduation.
Comparison Of Debriefing Methods Following Simulation, Shelly J. Reed, Patricia K. Ravert
Comparison Of Debriefing Methods Following Simulation, Shelly J. Reed, Patricia K. Ravert
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The purpose of this study was to examine and compare the student nurse experience between three debriefing methods: oral discussion, journaling, and blogging.