Abstract

Preparing students for an ever-changing health care environment is a daunting task for nurse educators. The challenge remains how to create an online environment that engages students with real-life activities, such as authentic learning, which more closely resembles actual practice and reduces the gap between the educational and practice environments.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Elizabeth D. Rocha, PhD, RN; Kristy A. Baron, PhD, RN -- Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Authentic Learning, Illness Narratives or Stories, e-Learning Environment

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Clinical application of authentic learning experiences for on-line RN students

Washington, DC, USA

Preparing students for an ever-changing health care environment is a daunting task for nurse educators. The challenge remains how to create an online environment that engages students with real-life activities, such as authentic learning, which more closely resembles actual practice and reduces the gap between the educational and practice environments.