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🌟 Exciting News from John Carroll University! 🌟 We are thrilled to share our latest publication on the "Leased clinical faculty model: Bridging gaps in nursing education," featured in the Journal of Professional Nursing. This model, developed in response to the critical nursing faculty shortage, enables us to provide joint faculty appointments for full-time practicing RNs as part-time clinical instructors through a unique partnership with healthcare institutions. 🔍 Key Highlights: - Seamless integration of hospital-employed RNs into our academic framework. - Enhanced learning experiences for our nursing students. - Positive feedback and quality educational outcomes since its inception in August 2023. This strategy works to address immediate educational challenges but also hopes to more a sustainable path forward in healthcare training. Read more about how we're transforming nursing education and preparing our students for the dynamic demands of healthcare: https://lnkd.in/e5R-_GKn Tell us what you think. #NursingEducation #HealthcareInnovation #AcademicPartnership #JohnCarrollUniversity

NCLEX pass rates are table stakes for nursing school but they do not translate into practice readiness of your graduates. Systems still have to train or retrain nurses for an additional 12 months to become safe, and independent practitioners through transition to practice programs. We need to improve nursing school curriculum to close this gap, or maybe make nursing school longer? Or maybe change NCLEX to reflect practice settings better? Or get CMS funding for residencies just like our medical colleagues, to pay for preceptor and learning time? Or we create several steps to licensure? or formalize clinical rotations in health systems? or do time variable education that requires competency assessment for core skills? or ...... What is out there that is closing this gap?

This is an important issue that needs attention. Indeed, those of us who actually work at bedside have noticed a change in the caliber of nursing care provided to patients. We are all on the same team and seeing proof of these deficiencies daily is alarming. I feel strongly that accelerated programs are NOT the solution and I would argue this is actually part of the problem. We need to ensure quality and ample clinical hours, decrease and/or obliterate accelerated options, and ensure *relevant clinical education is provided on *high yield topics. Nursing students should spend less time formulating “nursing diagnoses” and writing “plans of care”, much less time writing endless papers and/or participating in online discussion forums and have more time actually learning the practical part of nursing. It’s that simple. Quality education cannot and should not be fast-tracked— and I stand behind this sentiment for both RN and NP education tracks. How can we continue to justify individuals obtaining a Masters Degree in Nursing without having mastered any nursing skills? There are some who graduate with a MSN who have literally never worked as a nurse in any capacity. True mastery, of anything (but especially of a hands-on career such as nursing) takes time, practice and accumulated experience.

Of the 7,600 nurses who purchased fake diplomas from three Florida nursing programs last year, almost a third passed the NCLEX. The NCLEX is designed to allow individuals with minimum educational requirements to sit for the exam. Currently, an Associate's degree in Nursing is sufficient to pass the exam and become a registered nurse. However, the initiative to elevate the majority of the nursing workforce to Bachelor's degrees by 2020 has not materialized, primarily due to a lack of financial incentives. Nurses with BSN degrees are compensated just as much as those with ADNs, as nursing unions advocate for equal pay regardless of educational level, emphasizing that seniority is what matters most.Meanwhile, nursing curricula have fallen so far behind actual skills-based nursing that the new generation of nurses expects mandatory on-the-job training. Their understanding of healthcare operations is nearly nonexistent. The 'Future of Nursing' report published in 2021 highlighted equity as the most important initiative for nurses this decade. Therefore, the older generation still benefits from skilled and experienced nurses trained in traditional methods. It's the millennials we should worry about—they will likely face a shortage of proper nursing care. The majority of them already struggle with poor mental health, suffer from chronic and perceived disabilities, and lack the financial means to afford healthcare.The NCLOX still focuses on long-term skilled nursing rather than future needs. The curriculum is 30 years outdated, and there is a shortage of educators to meet the current demands.To address these issues, I propose the following: 1. Eliminate ADN programs. Make the BSN the minimum degree requirement to sit for the NCLEX 2. Standardize all pre-nursing curricula and combine pre-med and pre-nurse classes so that all healthcare professionals have a strong foundational knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology. 3. Increase the number of continuing education credits required for license renewal. 4. Introduce more STEM courses in nursing curricula, as current ADN programs do not mandate courses in statistics or any other math. 5. Allow for a competency-based curriculum that recognizes individual strengths in social sciences or STEM. Simplifying the nursing force in the name of equity ultimately harms everyone.

New Essential Resource! The AACN has created the Essentials to enhance nursing education, addressing student needs with a better teaching approach. Introducing the self-care SBAR by Wellstar School of Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor Maureen Garringer, EdD. The SBAR is vital to patient safety. Nursing students need to learn a lot, so self-care has been incorporated into learning SBAR. By completing an SBAR on themselves, students better understand the process and realize the importance of self-care. Situation. Background. Assessment. Recommendations. Students learn what information is needed in each section and can provide better patient reports to physicians. Read more: https://ow.ly/kJEt50SzfYE #thisiswellstarcollege #researchwithrelevance #transforminglives #newpublication #facultypublications #kennesawstate

🩺Reflective Practice in Nursing Education🩺 Reflective practice is a cornerstone of professional growth for both students and educators. Encouraging students to regularly reflect on their experiences, whether in the classroom or clinical settings, allows them to critically evaluate their actions, understand their strengths, and identify areas for improvement. By integrating reflective practices into our curriculum, we help students develop deeper self-awareness and enhance their clinical reasoning skills. This process not only aids in personal development but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement, which is essential in the fast-paced world of healthcare. As educators, we too must engage in reflective practice, constantly reassessing our teaching methods and seeking ways to better support our students. By doing so, we can ensure that we are not only imparting knowledge but also inspiring the next generation of nurses to provide compassionate, evidence-based care. Let’s continue to embrace the power of reflection in our journey to shape skilled, thoughtful, and resilient nursing professionals. #NursingEducation #ReflectivePractice #ContinuousLearning #NursingStudents #ProfessionalGrowth #HealthcareEducation #NurseEducator #SelfAwareness #ClinicalReasoning #NursingExcellence

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Shocking Truth About Nursing Students' Struggles! 😱📚 Join us as we explore the alarming reality of nursing students facing serious academic challenges! Discover how lack of foundational knowledge in key subjects can affect their future careers in healthcare. It's time to address this critical issue! #NursingChallenges #StudentStruggles #AcademicIssues #FutureNurses #HealthcareEducation #LearningDifficulties #NursingStudents #EducationMatters #StudentSuccess #NursingProgram

Remediation plays a crucial role in ensuring the success and retention of students within nursing programs. In our latest blog post we share six actionable strategies tailored for nursing educators to support struggling students. Access the full content here: https://bit.ly/CMCblog4-24 #nursingeducation #consulting #remediation #facultydevelopment Susan Sportsman, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Nurse educators, mark your calendars! Join me next week at the AACN conference in Naples, FL and stop by the Myers McRae table. I'll be there to answer any questions you have and discuss current searches. Let's chat about nursing education and leadership! #nursesonlinkedin #nursingeducation #nursingleadership