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Innovative Strategies and Global Perspectives in Nursing Education

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 24140

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Jennie C. De Gagne

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School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710, USA
Interests: online pedagogy/ feminist pedagogy; cybercivility and cyberethics in health professions education; scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL); social determinants of learning; professional development in global nursing workforce

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The future of nursing education is constantly evolving, and it is essential to stay informed and up to date on the latest trends and strategies in order to provide the best possible education for our learners. This Special Issue of IJERPH aims to explore the various innovative strategies and models that are being used to advance the arts and sciences of nursing education, with a focus on competency development. One of the key topics that will be discussed is the impact of technology on nursing education, from online learning platforms to virtual simulations and more. Additionally, this Special Issue seeks out the various clinical education strategies that are being used to prepare nurses for real-world practice, including hands-on training and experiential learning. Assessment and evaluation methods, such as competency-based education, will also be discussed. Curriculum design and development strategies, teaching models, and evidence-based approaches, with a global perspective, will be explored. This Special Issue will also examine interprofessional collaboration, cultural competence, and social determinants of learning in nursing education. Ultimately, this Special Issue of IJERPH is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of current and emerging trends in nursing education, with a focus on innovative strategies and global perspectives. Overall, this Special Issue of IJERPH is intended to serve as a valuable resource for nursing educators, researchers, and practitioners.

Prof. Dr. Jennie C. De Gagne
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • innovative teaching strategies
  • competency development
  • impact of technology
  • clinical education strategies
  • assessment and evaluation
  • curriculum design and development
  • evidence-based approaches
  • interprofessional education
  • cultural competence
  • social determinants of learning

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Renewed Urgency: Reimagining Roles in Nursing and Academia Amidst Rapid AI Advancements
by Jennie C. De Gagne
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(11), 5963; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20115963 - 26 May 2023
Cited by 2 | Viewed by 2116
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As a professor of nursing in higher education, I am constantly situated at the nexus of tradition and innovation [...] Full article
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The State of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education: Past, Present, and Future Directions
by Jennie C. De Gagne
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(6), 4884; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20064884 - 10 Mar 2023
Cited by 57 | Viewed by 13164
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As health care continues to evolve and become increasingly complex, nursing education must also evolve to keep pace with the changing landscape [...] Full article
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Improving Adolescent Psychosocial Assessment through Standardized Patient Simulation: An Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement Initiative
by Laura Monahan, Colleen L. Eaves, Joshua C. Watson, Jordi Friese, Lisa McKenna and Erika Estrada-Ibarra
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(3), 283; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21030283 - 29 Feb 2024
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Adolescent suicide and mental illness have increased at alarming rates. Healthcare professionals report a lack of skill and confidence in obtaining adolescent histories and managing confidential care due to limited training in residency. Nursing professional development practitioners face challenges of adequately preparing interdisciplinary [...] Read more.
Adolescent suicide and mental illness have increased at alarming rates. Healthcare professionals report a lack of skill and confidence in obtaining adolescent histories and managing confidential care due to limited training in residency. Nursing professional development practitioners face challenges of adequately preparing interdisciplinary healthcare providers to assess, identify, and intervene at all points of contact with adolescents. To increase the confidence in clinical communication skills and clinical competency, and to increase the number of social work referrals related to modifiable risk factors for adolescent patients, a Texas pediatric tertiary care center utilized standardized patient (SP) methodology to supplement traditional clinical experiences with communication-focused education based on the Home, Education, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicidality, and Safety (HEEADSSS) interviewing. This quality improvement (QI) pilot demonstrated the benefits of utilizing standardized patient methodology in communication-focused education based on the HEEADSSS interviewing. Following the SP simulations, confidence in clinical communication skills increased by 13%, clinical competency in performing comprehensive psychosocial interviews increased by 11%, use of HEEADSSS increased by 64%, and social work referrals increased by 89%. This interdisciplinary SP interviewing simulation pilot was beneficial in improving the 36 physician and nursing residents’ ability to conduct psychosocial assessments for risk factors of suicidality among adolescents. Full article
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Values Clarification Exercises to Prepare Nursing Students for Artificial Intelligence Integration
by Jennie C. De Gagne
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(14), 6409; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20146409 - 20 Jul 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionizing health care and education globally, including nursing practice and education. The responsible utilization of AI in a nursing context requires thoughtful consideration of its alignment with nursing values such as compassionate and patient-centered care provision, and respect [...] Read more.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly revolutionizing health care and education globally, including nursing practice and education. The responsible utilization of AI in a nursing context requires thoughtful consideration of its alignment with nursing values such as compassionate and patient-centered care provision, and respect for diverse perspectives. Values clarification, a vital teaching strategy in nursing education, can reinforce the foundational values and beliefs that guide nursing practice, thereby facilitating nurses’ critical evaluation of the ethical implications of AI implementation. The early introduction of values clarification into nursing education (a) provides students with a framework to prioritize and reflect on the impact of nursing values on their practice, (b) enables educators to make informed decisions and enhance teaching strategies, (c) contributes to the continual improvement of nursing education programs, and (d) fosters an ethical and values-driven approach to the integration of AI into nursing education and practice. This article examines the integration of values clarification into nursing education, offers strategies for nurse educators to integrate AI into their teaching toolkit effectively and ethically, and addresses concerns regarding potential misuses of AI. Full article
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