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Phenomenological studies in education

Abstract

Competent skill performance is essential for patient safety, yet little is known about best practices for nursing student psychomotor skill development. Results of a phenomenological study conducted with undergraduate nursing students revealed technology innovation and ingenuity used by students to enhance skill competency. Implications for nursing education will be discussed.

Author Details

Michael D. Aldridge, PhD, RN, CNE; Faye I. Hummel, PhD, RN, CTN-A, ANEF -- School of Nursing, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Theta

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nursing Education, Skill Acquisition, Technology Innovation

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Learning psychomotor skills through technology: Findings from a phenomenological study of undergraduate nursing students

Washington, DC, USA

Competent skill performance is essential for patient safety, yet little is known about best practices for nursing student psychomotor skill development. Results of a phenomenological study conducted with undergraduate nursing students revealed technology innovation and ingenuity used by students to enhance skill competency. Implications for nursing education will be discussed.