Technology-based strategies for promoting clinical reasoning skills in nursing education

Nurse Educ. 2015 Mar-Apr;40(2):79-82. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000111.

Abstract

Faculty face the demand of preparing nursing students for the constantly changing health care environment. Effective use of online, classroom, and clinical conferencing opportunities helps to enhance nursing students' clinical reasoning capabilities needed for practice. The growth of technology creates an avenue for faculty to develop engaging learning opportunities. This article presents technology-based strategies such as electronic concept mapping, electronic case histories, and digital storytelling that can be used to facilitate clinical reasoning skills.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence*
  • Education, Nursing / methods*
  • Humans
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Students, Nursing / psychology*
  • Teaching / methods*
  • Technology*