Nurse Educator 

About: Nurse Educator is an academic journal published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Nurse education & Medicine. It has an ISSN identifier of 0363-3624. Over the lifetime, 3428 publications have been published receiving 38592 citations. The journal is also known as: Nurse Educ.

The use of human patient simulators: best practices with novice nursing students.

Abstract: Only recently have nursing educators begun to consider the enormous implications of using high-fidelity human patient simulation in general nursing education. As a first step in exploring the potential of this new technology with novice nursing students, faculty conducted a quantitative and qualitative analysis of students' reactions to a simulation. In addition, from the analysis and the review of literature, the faculty identified specific best practices for using this educational methodology with novice nursing students.

Using the flipped classroom in graduate nursing education.

Abstract: A flipped classroom is a pedagogical model that involves having students view online lectures, read current evidence-based articles, and complete text readings prior to class. Students then come to class ready to actively engage in collaborative learning through case scenarios, small group discussion, or other meaningful, interactive activities. The flipped classroom model described here was an overwhelming success for both students and faculty.

Simulated clinical experience: nursing students' perceptions and the educators' role.

Abstract: Simulation with high-fidelity technology is an innovative and effective teaching strategy to address increasing student enrollment, faculty shortages, and limited clinical sites. This interactive learning method allows the educator to focus on desired content and teach multiple objectives. This study examines students' perceptions of a preterm labor simulated clinical experience as a method of instruction, emphasizing the importance of the educators' role in promoting positive student outcomes.

Using clinical simulation to teach patient safety in an acute/critical care nursing course.

Abstract: High-fidelity simulation using lifelike mannequins has been used to teach medical and aviation students, but little is known about using this method to educate nurses. The process and methods authors used to develop, implement, and evaluate high-fidelity simulation experiences in an acute/critical care elective for senior nursing students are described. Authors share their insight, experiences, and lessons learned, along with practical information and a framework, in developing simulations and debriefing.

Assessing new graduate nurse performance.

Abstract: New graduate nurses now comprise more than 10% of a typical hospital's nursing staff, with this number certain to grow given the increasing numbers of entrants into the nurse workforce. Concomitantly, only 10% of hospital and health system nurse executives believe their new graduate nurses are fully prepared to provide safe and effective care. As part of a multipronged research initiative on bridging the preparation-practice gap, the Nursing Executive Center administered a national survey to a cross section of frontline nurse leaders on new graduate nurse proficiency across 36 nursing competencies deemed essential to safe and effective nursing practice. Based on survey data analysis, the authors discuss the most pressing and promising opportunities for improving the practice readiness of new graduate nurses.