Nursing Education:

Utilizing Active
Learning
MELODY BEVERLY BSN, RN, CMSRN, MSN CANIDIDATE
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
NURSING 7875 NURSING EDUCATOR PRATICUM THREE
OCTOBER 21,2023
What comes to mind when you hear the
term active learning?

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 The Issue
 A need to improve the utilization
of active learning
 Improving critical thinking
 Aligning teaching strategies
 Challenges

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 A Review of the Literature
• Active Learning is beneficial
• Many methods available
• Class environment
• Promotes needed competency

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 What is ………

Known Unknown
• Improves critical thinking • How or Why?
• Improves engagement • Does it improve
• Strengthens competency • Much is needed
• Barriers prevent use

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 The Gaps
Changes to
Practice

Evaluation of
active learning to
ensure it supports Which Active
new competencies Strategies
and licensing
exam prep

Which Strategies
to use in Which Strategies
to use in Class
Clinical

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 Challenges and Resources

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 Profession
Advancement
• Move Nursing Education Forward
• Move Nursing Practice Forward
• Support/Training for Educators
• Alignment and Outcomes

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