A blended learning activity to model clinical judgment in practice: A multisite evaluation

Background: Observing how experienced nurses assess and manage complex situations may assist students in developing clinical judgment. Method: Evaluation of a combined learning activity including an audiovisual simulation demonstrating expert nurse care of a patient with delirium delivered acro...

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Main Authors: Kelly, Michelle, Lapkin, Samuel, McGrath, Belinda, Holloway, Kathy, Nielsen, Ann, Stoyles, Sydnee, Campbell, Molly, Dieckmann, Nathan F, Lasater, kathie
Other Authors: Harder, Nicole
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/79025
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Summary:Background: Observing how experienced nurses assess and manage complex situations may assist students in developing clinical judgment. Method: Evaluation of a combined learning activity including an audiovisual simulation demonstrating expert nurse care of a patient with delirium delivered across three international programs. Participants responded to five survey questions; two open-ended questions; and provided information about previous experiences with delirium. Results: Highest rated benefits: watching an expert nurse; and how assessment and care were provided. Qualitative themes: global perspectives; questions that challenged; level of realism; the expert nurse; technical issues; and contribution to learning and practice. Conclusion: Irrespective of country/program, participants rated the learning activity as beneficial in developing skills for clinical judgment.