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Theoretical links supporting the use of problem-based learning in the education of the nurse practitioner.
Full Abstract
The need to evaluate current strategies in educating the advanced practice nurse, specifically the nurse practitioner, is becoming more and more imperative due to the ever-changing health care environment. This article addresses the role of problem-based learning (PBL) as an instructional strategy in educating and preparing the nurse practitioner for future practice.Two theoretical frameworks supporting PBL, andragogy and constructivism, are presented as important to the use of PBL in the education of the nurse practitioner.
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Author/s: Chikotas, Noreen Elaine (NE);
Affiliation: Bloomsburg University Department of Nursing, Blooming, Pennsylvaia, USA. nchikota(-atsign-)bloomu.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Review
Journal: Nursing education perspectives (Nurs Educ Perspect), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2008 Nov-Dec; vol 29 (issue 6) : pp 359-62
Dates: Created 2009/02/27; Completed 2009/04/09;
PMID: 19244802, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 4/9/2009, IMS Date: 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00)
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