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Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
Number of Followers: 28

This is an Open Access Journal

Open Access journal
ISSN (Print) 1925-4040 - ISSN (Online) 1925-4059
Published by Sciedu Press

[29 journals]

Educating psychiatric mental health didactic and clinical nursing students
on mindfulness activities utilizing the calm mobile application
- Authors: Danielle N.M.L. Martin Charles; Melanie A. Kroger-Jarvis, Amber J. Irwin
  Abstract: Background and aim: Stress can develop when an individual becomes overwhelmed with appointed tasks and nursing students are not exempt from this reaction when experiencing academic pressure. Nursing students can learn appropriate ways to decrease stress through coping strategies. The study aimed to educate nursing students about the coping strategy mindfulness through the utilization of the Calm mobile application (Calm), decreasing stress, and increasing the awareness and utilization of mindfulness.Methods: The purpose of the Quality Improvement (QI) project was to educate nursing students on mindfulness as a coping strategy through supplemental resource videos and the usage of Calm. Students completed a pre-/post-survey modeled after the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale with an addition of three qualitative questions.Results: At the start of the project, 99% of students practiced mindfulness through Calm, 0-15 minutes a week while at the end of the project, 46% of students practiced mindfulness through Calm, 15-60 minutes a week. Pre-project implementation, 19% of students agreed that Calm is useful in the practice of mindfulness while post-project implementation, 44% of students agreed that Calm is useful. A Paired t-test was conducted regarding mindfulness awareness and showed 95% confidence with a pre-mean of 3.2 and a post-mean of 3.6. A difference of 0.4 between both pre-post-means resulting in a significant increase after intervention.Conclusions: The QI project was successful in increasing the awareness and utilization of mindfulness and in educating nursing students about the coping strategy mindfulness which can decrease stress.
  PubDate: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -080
Work-life balance: The importance of time management, working efficiently
and self-care
- Authors: J. Blake Smith; Kenneth Tillman, O. Danny Lee
  Abstract: As nursing faculty, we have numerous demands and expectations at work, and we often have just as many in our personal lives. How do we get everything done' How do we meet all of the expectations of others' How do we make time for ourselves and recharge our energy levels' In this article we discuss simple strategies nursing faculty may use for achieving greater work-life balance. These range from identifying and prioritizing our to-do lists, protecting our time and schedules, being more efficient at work, and perhaps most important, engaging in effective self-care practices to help us recharge and balance all areas of our lives.
  PubDate: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -080
Evaluation of a workshop introducing nursing to school leavers
- Authors: Ann-Marie Brown; Linda K. Jones, Amany Abdelkader, Judith Anderson, Annette Saunders
  Abstract: The average age of a registered nurse in Australia has risen in the last 5 years, especially in Tasmania. Indicating that school leavers are not being attracted into this career. The evaluation of a one-day immersive Nurse Taster workshop has indicated that this may assist in attracting school leavers into the nursing profession.
  PubDate: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -080
The “Five Minute Preceptor Model”: Development and evaluation of a
training course for preceptors in nursing practical education in Austria:
A pilot study
- Authors: Melanie Breznik; Karoline Schermann, Birgit Senft, Daniela Deufert
  Abstract: Objective: The “Five Minute Preceptor Model” (5MP) is a teaching method which addresses the training needs of students within clinical placements. Investigation of its applicability for nursing education is equally missing as research on designing effective 5MP trainings for nurse preceptors. Aim of the pilot study was to develop and evaluate a 5 MP training and to assess its impact by measuring the utilization of the 5MP steps by the nurse preceptors.Methods: A quantitative design was used to evaluate the training directly after attendance, using descriptive statistics for data analyzes. The application of the 5MP steps was investigated before and six months after training using Wilcoxon test for statistical analyzes. A significance level of p < .05 was set. Comparative factor analysis was used to examine the 5MP model itself.Results: Participants (N = 92) overall rating of the trainings was high. The higher they rated the trainings the more they would applicate the 5MP in future preceptorship. Newsworthiness of the training was designated high but no difference was found in the application of the 5MP steps prior and after attendance of the training. Comparative factor analysis indicated that the 5MP steps were seen as more important after the training.Conclusions: The results suggest that the training is suitable for teaching nurse preceptors to use the 5MP. Although no significant differences were found in pre- and post-training usage, the comparative factor analysis shows increased knowledge through training attendance. Larger studies are needed to gain deeper insights into the 5MP model.
  PubDate: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -080
Knowledge, awareness, and practices of telehealth: A cross-sectional study
on psychiatric nurses in Jeddah City
- Authors: Naif Alomari; Mahir Alenzi, Abdulaziz Alzahrani, Salman Alzahrani, Maha Alenzi, Turki Alasmari
  Abstract: The emergence of telehealth stands at the forefront of healthcare evolution, particularly in mental healthcare delivery. The efficacy and adoption of this modality, however, are largely contingent upon the awareness and competence of professionals in the field. This study sought to investigate the awareness, attitudes, and proficiency of psychiatric nurses in Jeddah City regarding telehealth, providing insights into its applicability and potential challenges in the region. Findings indicated that a significant 81% of psychiatric nurses in Jeddah City are familiar with telehealth. Attitudinally, the majority viewed telehealth favorably, with an overall mean attitude score of 3.7 ± 0.91 on a 5-point scale. Proficiency-wise, foundational digital skills were robust, with 72.4% showcasing medium to professional competence in basic computing tasks. However, more specialized telehealth-specific tasks identified areas for enhancement, such as installing software where only 40.4% demonstrated professional or medium competency. Psychiatric nurses in Jeddah exhibit a strong foundational readiness for the integration of telehealth, underscored by their considerable awareness and largely positive attitudes. Targeted training, especially in niche digital areas, is paramount to ensure telehealth's seamless integration and efficacy in mental healthcare delivery.
  PubDate: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -080