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Scaffolding Information Literacy Learning For Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Mixed-Method Exploration Of Student Il Self-Efficacy, Hanneke Croxen, Jody Nelson, Lisa Mckendrick-Calder, Wanhua Su
Scaffolding Information Literacy Learning For Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Mixed-Method Exploration Of Student Il Self-Efficacy, Hanneke Croxen, Jody Nelson, Lisa Mckendrick-Calder, Wanhua Su
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Abstract
Purpose: Information literacy (IL) competency is an essential component of evidence-informed nursing practice. It is integral to introduce and develop core information literacy competencies for evidence-informed practice within undergraduate education programs. Research has shown undergraduate students may experience challenges with information literacy skills. More research to inform teaching methodologies that effectively enhance students’ skills and abilities, as well as their self-efficacy with these skills, is needed. This article describes an innovative teaching strategy, called journal club, which uses scaffolded learning activities in small groups over one semester.
Methods: This mixed-methods research study used a non-experimental pre-post survey and was …
The Techno-Numerate Nurse: Results Of A Study Exploring Nursing Student And Nurse Perceptions Of Workplace Mathematics And Technology Demands, Daniel H. Jarvis, Andrea Kozuskanich, Barbi Law, Karey D. Mccullough
The Techno-Numerate Nurse: Results Of A Study Exploring Nursing Student And Nurse Perceptions Of Workplace Mathematics And Technology Demands, Daniel H. Jarvis, Andrea Kozuskanich, Barbi Law, Karey D. Mccullough
Quality Advancement in Nursing Education - Avancées en formation infirmière
In this paper, we report on the findings of a research study that sought to answer the following questions: (i) How do current nursing students’ perceptions compare with those of actual working nurses regarding the mathematics and technology demands involved in nursing?; and, (ii) What types of course structures, content, pedagogy, or other recommendations could more effectively prepare nurses for the realities of the workplace in light of mathematics and technology demands? The study involved online open-response questions and semi-structured interviews. Seventy-six participants, including both 4th-year nursing students (n = 8) and working nurses (n = 68), completed …