Abstract

This presentation describes strategies nursing educators can use to teach clinical reasoning using the Outcome-Present State-Test (OPT) Model of Clinical Reasoning. The model provides structure, strategies and tactics when considering patient stories relative to discipline-specific standardized terminologies. Outcome specification is an integral part of this model.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Stephanie L. Turrise, PhD, RN, BC, APRN, CNE; Sandra M. O'Donnell, MSN; Tamatha Arms, DNP, MSN, BSN, ADN; RuthAnne Kuiper, PhD, MN, BSN -- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA; Daniel J. Pesut, PhD, Katharine Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minnepolis, Minnesota, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Clinical Reasoning, OPT Model, Teaching Strategies

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Clinical reasoning: Optimizing teaching and learning in nursing education

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This presentation describes strategies nursing educators can use to teach clinical reasoning using the Outcome-Present State-Test (OPT) Model of Clinical Reasoning. The model provides structure, strategies and tactics when considering patient stories relative to discipline-specific standardized terminologies. Outcome specification is an integral part of this model.