{"id":715,"date":"2020-08-21T21:56:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-22T05:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nursing-informatics.com\/blog\/?p=715"},"modified":"2020-08-21T22:03:07","modified_gmt":"2020-08-22T06:03:07","slug":"support-for-nursing-education-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nursing-informatics.com\/blog\/support-for-nursing-education-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for Nursing Education during COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by June Kaminski, RN MSN PhD(c) CJNI Editor in Chief<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has impacted nursing in many ways, including nursing education. Innovative ways to deliver practice, lab and theory within nursing programs has been championed by faculty and encouraged by licensing and accreditation organizations. All voice the same message: Let us support our students to continue to succeed and graduate, despite the obstacles and restrictions imposed by the pandemic.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As universities and colleges embrace online learning to weather this storm, faculty are delving into online teaching \u2013 sometimes, for the first time. Faculty are looking for inventive ways to not only deliver theory content via distance, but also how to offer simulations, labs, and alternate experiences for at least some of the clinical practice hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nursing program administrators and faculty are not only responsible for modifying delivery, but they must also track changes made and monitor the outcomes. \u201cEducational institutions will need to monitor the feasibility and effectiveness of alternate practice learning arrangements because multiple contextual factors in different geographic locations will impact the arrangements educational institution will be able to use over time. Educational institutions are responsible for documenting and tracking the modifications made to programs during this period, including changes in access to clinical placements and alternate methods of course delivery\u201d (BCCNP, 2020, p. 1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) is considered \u201cthe voice of nursing education in Canada and the national accrediting body for nursing education. Its members are the 95 schools of nursing in Canada offering a baccalaureate and\/or graduate nursing degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In responding to COVID-19, CASN has adopted the following position:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. High-quality nursing education must be maintained to safeguard the health of Canadians:<\/li>
  2. Graduation of nursing students should not be delayed given the urgent health service needs;<\/li>
  3. Nursing faculty\/instructors must maintain their educator role during this crisis as nursing education is essential; and<\/li>
  4. Creative and appropriately supervised ways of optimizing entry-to-practice competencies in senior students while supporting the delivery of health care services during this crisis is a priority.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    As the accrediting body for nursing education, CASN will accept documented, innovative curricular changes that allow students to avoid delays in graduation and support health service delivery needs during the COVID-19 pandemic \u201c(CASN, 2020, p. 1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In order to meet these expectations, schools of nursing must embrace inventive, virtual, resources. Open resources are most welcome, since budgets are often tight. The following resources are our recommendations for open-source, readily available resources, designed by experts in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Recommended Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Creative Clinical Teaching in the Health Professions (2019).<\/strong> <\/a>https:\/\/clinicalteaching.pressbooks.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This Canadian peer reviewed open-source e-book is a must-read for nurses and other health professionals who strive to teach with creativity and excellence in clinical settings. Each chapter presents current evidence informed educational practice knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan (2018)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/vitalsign\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another Canadian open-source textbook intended to support best practices in vital sign monitoring. \u201cUsing a multi-media approach, it will provide opportunities to read about, observe, practice, and test vital sign measurement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care (2015)<\/strong> https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/clinicalskills\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This Canadian \u201copen educational resource (OER) was developed to ensure best practice and quality care based on the latest evidence, and to address inconsistencies in how clinical health care skills are taught and practised in the clinical setting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Videos\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Videos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    University of BC School of Nursing. A Triple Win for Nursing Education.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/nursing.ubc.ca\/news-events\/news-story\/05-may-2020\/triple-win-nursing-education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    and Video: UBC Nursing Responds: A Triple Win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/youtu.be\/Y-7eTGYdyfM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This article and video present an excellent learning activity that can be done during isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Canadian Nursing Associatio. COVID-19 Video Diaries: Behind the Mask<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/cna-aiic.ca\/en\/coronavirus-disease\/faqs-and-resources#cnaResources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The CNA offers this video series, featuring interviews with nurse experts about their practice and experiences with COVID-19, in a variety of practice settings. They also offer several other resources including fact sheets, learning resources, and FAQs about COVID-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Online Lecture Toolkit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/www.onlinelecturetoolkit.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This site offers wonderful user-friendly resources for faculty interested in creating effective videos for online learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lippincott Nursing Center Video Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/www.nursingcenter.com\/journals-articles\/video-library<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cLearn more about the issues modern-day nurses are facing and how to deal with them. We cover medical topics like managing pain appropriately during the opioid crisis and how to prevent sepsis, along with a variety of workplace topics, such as bullying, stress and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Podcasts\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Podcasts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Nurse Educator Series \u2013 Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/nurse-educator-tips-for-teaching\/id1467432231<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This collection offers over 70 podcasts focused on innovative tips to improve your teaching via Apple Podcasts (listen on the web or through Apple)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Some examples of these podcasts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n