Journeying through the DNP project: A qualitative, descriptive study.

Background: As a requirement of doctor in nursing practice (DNP) programs, a final scholarly project is required. Little is known about the student experience initiating, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating the scholarly DNP project.

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive study was to explore descriptions of what it is like to move through the DNP project process, from the perspective of successful recent DNP graduates.

Development of a Multisite Nursing Simulation Work Group Focusing on the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards.

Background: Simulation faculty development refers to the education of faculty in preparation and facilitation of simulation-based experiences. A college of nursing with six campuses implemented a simulation work group to ensure consistent simulation faculty development across six campuses.

Method: The simulation work group was formed in four stages and used the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards as a framework for standardizing simulation.

Scholarly Requirements and Support for Nursing Faculty Development and Career Advancement: A Nationwide Delphi Study.

Aim: The aim of the study was to better understand the scholarship requirements and support for nursing faculty as they work to advance their scholarship and careers.

Background: Nursing faculty are often required to participate in teaching, service, and scholarship. New faculty often struggle with the scholarship component.

Faculty Support for a Culture of Scholarship of Discovery: A Literature Review.

Background: A review of the literature was completed answering the question: "What is known about the barriers to, and support of, the scholarship of discovery that faculty members in nursing and related health sciences (i.e., medical, dental, and pharmacy) whose time is used in both the academic setting and clinical setting encounter as they develop programs of research, engage in grant writing, and pursue scientific publication?"

Methods: Using a systematic approach, a total of 29 articles were included in this review.

Methodology Update: Delphi Studies.

Background: The Delphi method is a research approach that is beneficial when wanting to solve real-world problems, and expert opinions are needed.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to describe the Delphi method as a qualitative research approach and provide a case study example of a study using the Delphi method to demonstrate the advantages and challenges of this methodological approach.

Methods: A literature search was conducted to understand the Delphi method and examine its use in nursing.

"I Am Surprised at the Change in Me": What Is It Like for Nurses to Be in the Process of Completing a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing?

Background: The percentage of nurses with a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) affects patient morbidity and mortality, so health care organizations are encouraging staff nurses to finish their BSN degree. However, there is little data related to what it is like for RNs to return to school.

Method: In this qualitative, descriptive study, 16 RN-to-BSN students were interviewed using naturalistic inquiry processes to gain an understanding of what it is like for students in the midst of an RN-to-BSN program.

The effect of first clinical assignments on prelicensure nursing students' attitudes toward older people: an observational study.

Background: With the global population growth of older people, health care needs nurses interested in caring for this population. Studies have found a relationship between attitudes toward older people and career choices.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect first clinical experiences had on nursing students' attitudes toward older people.

Nursing students' attitudes toward persons who are aged: An integrative review.

Objectives: To analyze empirical studies from the United States and Canada to gain an understanding on how nursing education affects nursing students' attitudes toward persons who are aged.

Design: An integrative literature review was completed using Garrard's (2011) Matrix Method.

Data Sources: Articles were identified through the electronic database search engines of CINAHL, Pub Med, and Academic Search Complete.

Unfolding case studies.

Unfolding case studies using simulation are unique teaching/learning strategies to assist learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to be safe, competent practitioners.

Learning together: Using simulations to develop nursing and medical student collaboration.

Collaborative interdisciplinary learning is a core educational requirement cited by the Institute of Medicine Health Professions Education Report (2003). This descriptive study supports the Nursing Education Simulation Framework for designing simulations used as an interdisciplinary teaching strategy in health professions curricula. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of the framework for the collaborative medical and nursing management of a surgical patient with complications.