Nurse Educator

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BACKGROUND: The call for nursing education reform has never been louder. National organizations recognize the urgent need to prepare nursing students to practice competently, moving away from traditional teaching and curricula and to competency-based education (CBE) strategies to prepare future nurses for independent clinical practice. PROBLEM: The 2021 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials do not account for the competencies achieved in registered nurse (RN) associate degree and diploma programs...

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BACKGROUND: Both simulation and tabletop exercises are used in disaster training, but the efficacy of one approach versus the other is lacking. PURPOSE: This pilot study explored the satisfaction, confidence, and perception of effectiveness among nursing students regarding 2 disaster preparedness training methods: simulation and tabletop exercises. METHODS: A comparative quasi-experimental design assessed the effectiveness of 2 simulation experiences...

BACKGROUND: There is a known shortage of nursing faculty in academia. Understanding factors influencing the shortage will help to develop strategies to reduce it. PURPOSE: The purpose was to identify the underlying factors influencing the decisions of current and former nursing faculty to leave or consider leaving their teaching roles. METHODS: A cross-sectional state-level survey was distributed to licensed registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses...

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BACKGROUND: Limited evidence exists on factors influencing nursing students' sleep quality during clinical practicums. PURPOSE: This study examined the sleep quality of nursing students and factors that affect sleep quality during clinical practicums. METHODS: Undergraduate nursing students (n = 135) enrolled in clinical practicums in 3 universities completed questionnaires including sociodemographics and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)...

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BACKGROUND: Transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) people experience inequities in health care access, quality, and outcomes. Health care professionals' lack of knowledge and biased attitudes toward gender minorities contribute to inequitable care. PURPOSE: This study examined the effect of TGNB health education on nursing students' knowledge and attitudes about caring for TGNB clients. METHODS: A quasi-experimental study using a one-group pretest/posttest design was conducted with 46 nursing students at 2 private baccalaureate nursing programs...

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BACKGROUND: Faculty can support successful preceptor-led clinical experiences by providing registered nurses with educational resources to guide them in the preceptor role. PURPOSE: To upgrade our institution's educational resources using an online platform that enables just-in-time access. METHOD: This was a quality improvement project to create and implement an educational resource tool kit for prelicensure nursing preceptors. RESULTS: Half of our preceptors (n = 46, 52%) had no formal preceptor education...