Abstract

Senior nursing students serving as peer teachers in the nursing skills lab develop increased confidence, leadership skills, and a better understanding of teamwork. The experience piques their interest in nursing education, something they had not previously considered.

Author Details

Kathleen Swanson, DNP; Kolby Schaeffer-Fraase, MSN; Janet Riggins, MSN -- School of Nursing, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Sigma Membership

Xi Kappa at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Skills Labs, Peer Mentors, Peer Teachers

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Peer teachers: Learning in the nursing skills lab

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Senior nursing students serving as peer teachers in the nursing skills lab develop increased confidence, leadership skills, and a better understanding of teamwork. The experience piques their interest in nursing education, something they had not previously considered.