Knowledge Management

By: Paul Ross 23/06/202024/06/2020 Adult Learning, E-Learning, Nurse EducatorFOANed, Knowledge Management, Nurse Educator, nursing education networkLeave a Comment

“Knowledge itself is power” Knowledge management (KM) “is the process of creating, sharing, using and managing the knowledge and information of an organization. It refers to a multidisciplinary approach to achieve organisational objectives by making the best use of knowledge” (Wikipedia, 2020). Questions for the Healthcare Team or Organisation How is knowledge captured? Is anything missed? How is knowledge…

A Lens Into Adult Learning

By: Paul Ross 16/06/202018/06/2020 Adult Learning, Journal & Book Club, Nurse EducatorAdult Learning, FOANed, Nurse EducatorLeave a Comment

Journal Club Article: Walters, S. (2006). Adult learning within lifelong learning: a different lens, a different light. Journal of Education, 39(1), 7-26. There is no summary for this article, more it is being shared for the educator to look at contrasts of reflections, considering education on a macro level, reflecting on your local education system and is…

Cognitive Load Theory: Implications for nursing education and research

By: Paul Ross 09/06/202028/04/2020 Adult Learning, Nurse EducatorCognitive load theory, FOANed, Nurse Educator, NursingLeave a Comment

Journal Club Article: Chen, R., Dore, K., Grierson, L. E., Hatala, R., & Norman, G. (2014). Cognitive Load Theory: Implications for nursing education and research. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research Archive, 46(2). Background Students in nursing and health education programs acquire a body ofknowledge, skills, and attitudes during their education in preparation forfuture practice. Use the definition…

Checklists: Human Factors in Healthcare

By: Paul Ross 02/06/202002/06/2020 Nurse EducatorFOANed, human factors, Nurse Educator, NursingLeave a Comment

For educators creating clinical resources such as guidelines or policies it can be a very difficult process keeping a balance between learning, adherence, content overload prevention, safety aspects, evidence based practice content, numerous hand hygiene reminders and incorporating interdisciplinary input into the document. What may have intended to be a practical ‘how to guide’ is…

Mentorship & Mastermind Groups: Peer Support Networks

By: Paul Ross 26/05/202027/05/2020 Adult Learning, E-Learning, Nurse Educator, Social MediaCoP, FOANed, Nurse Educator, NursingLeave a Comment

Building a network of support through mentorship, peer networking and engaging in mastermind groups as a community of practice are essential for growth and development. Mastermind groups can provide honest feedback, help refine ideas, and share insights. For nurse educators this mastermind group could be a way for like minded individuals to connect and create…

The Learning Conversation: Feedback Approach

By: Paul Ross 19/05/202001/04/2020 Adult Learning, Nurse Educator, Simulationfeedback, FOANed, Learning Conversation, Nurse Educator, NursingLeave a Comment

Journal Club Article: Norris, E. M., & Bullock, I. (2017). A ‘Learning conversation’ as a style of feedback. MedEdPublish, 6. Keywords: Authentic Feedback; Critical Inquiry; Active Listening; Facilitation: Reflection-in-action. Aim of the learning conversation: is to provide a style of feedback may useful in many other contexts to provide authentic feedback. “The central aim of a learning…

Virtual Communities of Practice (vCoP)

By: Paul Ross 12/05/202012/05/2020 Adult Learning, E-Learning, Nurse Educator, Social MediaCoP, elearning, FOANed, Nurse Educator, Nursing, vCoPLeave a Comment

Physical isolation need not be the end of partaking in shared human endeavour. Technology platforms, including social media can provide learning and sharing in a social process through online communities of practice, also known as vCoP’s. This socio-cultural perspective of learning moves online with the same working method and purpose of shared interest through .…

Research Software: R

By: Paul Ross 05/05/202024/03/2020 Adult Learning, Nurse EducatorFOANed, Nurse Educator, nursing research, RLeave a Comment

What is R? “R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. R provides a wide variety of statistical (linear and nonlinear modelling, classical statistical tests, time-series analysis, classification, clustering, …) and graphical techniques, and is highly extensible. The S language is often the vehicle of choice for research in statistical methodology, and…

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Welcome to Nursing Education Network. This educational website is created by nurses specifically for nurse educators. Education theory, simulation, research and social media are part of this e-learning experience. The aim is to create a resource for nurses to access, share and develop a learning community using open access resources. The posts we create are based…

#SoMe

SoMe is social media and the online resources we use to create and share information. This blog is part of the Free Open Access Nursing Education (#FOANed) movement which is a global collaboration utilising technology, social media and the agility to discuss relevant healthcare topics in real time. Twitter, Facebook, Wikimedia, WordPress and YouTube are some…

Exploring Informal Learning Among Hospital Nurses.

By: Paul Ross 30/06/202005/05/2020

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Journal Club Article: Bjørk, I. T., Tøien, M., & Sørensen, A. L. (2013). Exploring informal learning among hospital nurses. Journal of Workplace Learning. Keywords: Informal learning; hidden curriculum; mentorship; peer learning; workplace learning; communities of practice. Aim: Explore opportunities for informal learning among nurses working on a hospital ward (Oslo, Norway). Method: Field study on 1…

Case Study Teaching

By: Paul Ross 28/04/202030/03/2020

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From Harvard Business School on the power of the case study. Resource: Harvard Business School. Teaching by the case method: case method in practice. Transferred into Healthcare Setting: As nurse educators creating an engaging approach to delivering an education session (replacing one of those didactic lectures) the case study can provide realism, engagement, discussion, decision…

Effective Feedback Process

By: Paul Ross 21/04/202030/03/2020

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Journal Club Article: Hardavella, G., Aamli-Gaagnat, A., Saad, N., Rousalova, I., & Sreter, K. B. (2017). How to give and receive feedback effectively. Breathe, 13(4), 327-333. Feedback Types informal formal formative summative Feedback Importance “it seems that learners value feedback more when it is given by someone they respect as a role model. Appropriate feedback contributes significantly…

Journal Club: The Inevitable Reimagining of Medical Education

By: Paul Ross 14/04/202030/03/2020

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Reference: Emanuel EJ. The Inevitable Reimagining of Medical Education. JAMA. Published online February 27, 2020. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.1227 The End of Preclinical Classroom Instruction Move to online training Introduction of standardised tests Competency-based assessments Reduction of in-person lectures Online approach offers flexibility Offer a series of short—about 6 to 15 minutes—video sessions, each covering 1 or 2 major points…

Education & Productivity Technologies

By: Paul Ross 07/04/202008/04/2020

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In this critical time for healthcare we need to work smart and use time wisely. Here are some amazing resources to consider from the ALiEM team on education technologies: Real-time Video-Conferencing (for synchronous teaching and learning) Live from the Recording Studio (or “How to record your videos and push to your learners”) Small-Group Conversations Digital Asynchronous Chats…

Team of Teams New Model of Critical Care Nursing Structure

By: Paul Ross 30/03/202030/04/2020

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Critical care is recognised as a speciality in healthcare that is resource and workforce heavy, and that staffing and working conditions have been key nursing organisation challenges across the world (Williams, Schmollgruber & Alberto, 2006). The dynamic challenges that critical care is facing due to COVID-19 will place greater strain on nursing resources and may…

Resources for Educating Kids @ Home

By: Paul Ross 30/03/202030/03/2020

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Resources for education continuation while at home. Warning – be careful when searching the internet to ensure the website is offering resources that are linked to the Australian Curriculum (Vic Curric is harder to find). There is lots out there, but a large proportion won’t be successful as it will be too hard, too easy,…

Journal Club: Online Formative Assessment

By: Paul Ross 24/03/202003/02/2020

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Article: Gikandi, Morrow, & Davis. (2011). Online formative assessment in higher education: A review of the literature. Computers & Education, 57(4), 2333-2351. As an educator in higher education or hospital setting it is likely part, some or all of your education will be delivered via online or blended learning approach. An essential component of education…

Moving from face to face to an online education approach.

By: Paul Ross 17/03/202018/03/2020

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In such current climate concerns there is a need to look at providing education through other channels. Face to face and blended learning may need to be replaced by online learning. Here are a few tools to consider using when connecting with learners. These resources are either free, or commonly available through work or higher…