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Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2005

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Graduate Nursing

First Advisor

Thomas Stenvig

Keywords

nursing student attitudes, nursing study and teaching, rating of educators

Abstract

This descriptive, grounded theory study identified recent baccalaureate degree nursing program graduates' perceptions of attributes exhibited by clinical nursing educators likely to enhance safe and effective nursing care. The study framework incorporates the cognitive field theory (Riley & Oermann, 1992), the humanistic philosophy of teaching and learning (Pine & Boy, 1977), and the Gestalt theory of learning.
Theoretical sampling with individual interviews was conducted with six baccalaureate degree nursing program graduates. A variety of demographic data was identified in the subjects for this study.
Data analysis by a three member review panel incorporated constant comparative analysis with open, axial, and selective coding (Strauss & Corbin, 1990, p. 101-161). The data revealed three categories of good clinical educator attributes including (a) knowledge, (b) educator presentation, and (c) teaching strategies. This data led to the development of clinical experience praxis involving clinical preparation, implementation, and evaluation.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Nursing students -- Attitudes.
Nursing -- Study and teaching.
Educators -- Rating of.

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

121

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Rights

Copyright © 2005 Karla Hanson. All rights reserved

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