Publications by authors named "Susannah Waldrop"
Simulation is a strategy increasingly being used to promote critical thinking skills among baccalaureate nursing (BSN) students. It has been used to a limited extent with RN-to-BSN students, many of whom take their educational program through distance delivery. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the critical thinking of distance RN-to-BSN students who participated in a simulation designed with interactive questions.
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- The study explores the professional growth of RN-BSN students in a distance learning program, focusing on their experiences and perceptions throughout their educational journey.
- Data was collected through online discussions facilitated by researchers, highlighting a common theme of feeling "professional" yet recognizing a sense of inadequacy, which motivated their pursuit of the degree.
- Participants described their initial educational experience as "limbo," but as they engaged with the program, they found significant personal and professional development, suggesting a need to tailor curricula to better support these unique learners.