A Hybrid Concept-Based Clinical Practicum Course: An Innovative Approach to Baccalaureate Nursing Education in a Rural Area. 2021

Rhoda A Owens, and Stephanie J Christian
About the Authors Rhoda A. Owens, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, University of North Dakota College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, Grand Forks, North Dakota. Stephanie J. Christian, MS, RN, is a clinical associate professor and undergraduate nursing chair, University of North Dakota College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines. For more information, contact Dr. Owens at rhoda.owens@und.edu.

Reports have called for a radical change in the delivery of nursing education to meet the challenges of providing safe, quality care in a complex health care system. This article presents a new, concept-based bachelor of science in nursing clinical practicum course with hybrid delivery. A concept-based curriculum prepares students for practice by facilitating the development of clinical reasoning and judgment skills. Evaluations from students and faculty indicated positive learning outcomes. The hybrid delivery accommodated students' varied schedules while practicing in facilities in three rural states.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011231 Preceptorship Practical experience in medical and health-related services that occurs as part of an educational program wherein the professionally-trained student works outside the academic environment under the SUPERVISION of an established professional in the particular field. Clinical Mentoring,Clinical Supervision,Clinical Practicum,Field Study, Medical,Field Training, Medical,Field Work, Medical,Clinical Mentorings,Clinical Supervisions,Field Studies, Medical,Medical Field Studies,Medical Field Study,Medical Field Training,Medical Field Work,Mentoring, Clinical,Mentorings, Clinical,Practicum, Clinical,Practicums, Clinical,Studies, Medical Field,Study, Medical Field,Supervision, Clinical,Supervisions, Clinical,Training, Medical Field,Work, Medical Field
D003479 Curriculum A course of study offered by an educational institution. Curricula,Short-Term Courses,Course, Short-Term,Courses, Short-Term,Short Term Courses,Short-Term Course
D004506 Education, Nursing Use for general articles concerning nursing education. Nursing Education,Educations, Nursing,Nursing Educations
D004508 Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate A four-year program in nursing education in a college or university leading to a B.S.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Graduates are eligible for state examination for licensure as RN (Registered Nurse). External Degree Programs, Nursing,Nursing Education, Baccalaureate,Baccalaureate Nursing Education,Baccalaureate Nursing Educations,Education, Baccalaureate Nursing,Educations, Baccalaureate Nursing,Nursing Educations, Baccalaureate
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013338 Students, Nursing Individuals enrolled in a school of nursing or a formal educational program leading to a degree in nursing. Nurses, Pupil,Pupil Nurses,Nursing Student,Nursing Students,Student, Nursing,Nurse, Pupil,Pupil Nurse

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