Health assessment in a 2-week intensive format for second-degree baccalaureate nursing students

J Nurs Educ. 2009 Mar;48(3):158-60. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090301-01.

Abstract

The proliferation of second-degree baccalaureate nursing programs in the United States has led to a critical need for effective strategies to meet the unique learning needs of this group of students. This article describes an innovative approach to delivery of a health assessment course for accelerated nursing students.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Clinical Competence / standards
  • Cultural Competency
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / organization & administration*
  • Education, Professional, Retraining / organization & administration*
  • Evidence-Based Nursing / education
  • Feedback, Psychological
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking
  • Michigan
  • Nurse's Role
  • Nursing Assessment* / organization & administration
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Problem-Based Learning
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Students, Nursing / psychology
  • Time Factors