Revising Reflection Assignments to Align With Clinical Judgment Measurement Model Language: Maximizing Critical Thinking, Feedback, and Measurement in Simulation.

Student reflection stimulates self-awareness, deep learning, insight into patient care challenges, and professional role development. As such, reflection assignments are an ideal target for revision using language associated with the steps of the clinical judgment measurement model (CJMM) to maximize critical thinking. Tanner's clinical judgment model aligns with the CJMM and underpins the curriculum in many nursing programs.

Developing BSN Students' Quality Improvement Skills Through Addressing Real-World Problems.

To create a preferred future for nursing, our prelicensure program teaches students to think critically, communicate effectively, and be leaders and change agents in health care. As seniors, students apply the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Model for Improvement to search the literature for research evidence about a problem, collect and analyze data, and perform a root cause analysis to develop solutions and plans for implementation. At the semester's end, formal presentations are provided to academic and practice partners.

Experiences of Caregivers Caring for a Family Member Who Is Using Hemodialysis.

In this qualitative phenomenological study using a purposive sample, six caregivers of patients on hemodialysis were interviewed about their experiences of caring for a family member who uses hemodialysis. Six major themes and 12 subthemes were identified. Perceptions of caregivers are that caregiving is hard work and stressful; however, caregivers found the experience to be meaningful, even though the stress may interfere with their own health status.

Return on Investment for the Baccalaureate-Prepared RN in Ambulatory Care.

Evidence supports the return on investment for an RN in ambulatory care. Utilizing RNs to their fullest potential in ambulatory practices is essential to effectively manage population health. Bon Secours Health System launched a new role, patient navigator RNs, to ensure seamless transitions of complex patients across care settings, resulting in better patient outcomes and a financial return.

Key components of an effective mentoring relationship: a qualitative study.

Background: Despite the recognized importance of mentoring, little is known about specific mentoring behaviors that result in positive outcomes.

Objective: To identify key components of an effective mentoring relationship identified by protégés-mentor dyads in an academic setting.

Methods: In this qualitative study, purposive sampling resulted in geographic diversity and representation of a range of academic disciplines.