Haley Smith

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

Some schools/programs have returned to being in person but many have also transitioned to hybrid. I believe that many hybrid nursing courses will be the new normal moving forward. #DistEd534

[The Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle]

Colleges caught pivoting last winter, when the pandemic broke out, are eager to avoid a repeat this fall, but those announcing plans for in-person classes are being careful not to overpromise. https://t.co/jOqst4TEJv

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@AmendtTitilola I think the hands on clinical experience is essential to ADN students. Along with knowledge they gain a large amount of confidence and communication skills in the clinical setting that are essential to their success as nurses. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@Pdrumm4 I agree with Sherry. With the rapid change in education that had to occur the quality was compromised. Now I feel the quality has improved as the change has shed light on new resources/teaching methods that can be incorporated. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@Pdrumm4 This seems like a great resources for integration into an online course. The fact that it is like a game can make students more engaged and give them the chance to have fun while learning. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

Interesting article on the obtainment of faculty for a nursing program. Only actively recruiting faculty by reaching out to friends or colleagues can limit the applicant pool and prevent the discovery of a more qualified applicant. #DistEd534

[The Chronicle of Higher Education @chronicle]

In Advice: A dean argues that the era of passive faculty recruiting is over. https://t.co/yVEFUpcVNg

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

Lack of instructor interaction in an online course can result in a decrease in content comprehension. If students are not engaged by their instructor they can assume that their understanding of content is correct but it may not be. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

At what level of nursing education do you feel group project implementation is necessary? #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

The only time I have had a group project in my nursing education was during my ADN. I have not encountered group assignments in my BSN or MSN programs. Idk if it would actually be necessary/helpful in an MSN program, what do you think? #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@veronicaDistEd Individual's technological ability varies. I do not think I would benefit much from a separate course however, increasing the incorporation of technology into courses throughout the program would be helpful. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@NurseCharly1 Gamification is a concept I have never heard of but the idea sounds very engaging for students. Often students get bored with studying and assignments and this adds some excitement to the learning experience. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@NurseCharly1 With how prevalent social media is in today's society, it is important for instructors to remain professional with their online activity and, like you said, lead by example #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

Course layout is a huge aspect of the online learning environment. When the course is difficult to navigate or areas are not clearly labeled it can lead to students struggling within the course. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@NurseCharly1 This is great! Offering affirmations to online nursing students is a great way to motivate and encourage them in a time when they are often feeling overwhelmed and even discouraged. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

Small group activities (SGAs) are a great way to help meet course outcomes. This article discusses the aspects of SGAs that must be addressed and considered in the online learning setting. #DistEd534

[Journal of Nursing Education @JNEJournal]

Remote Learning Environments: Lessons Learned From Collaborative Small Group Activities

by MaryDee Fisher, DNP, RN, CPN;
and Debra Wolf, PhD, RN

READ IT FOR FREE HERE:
https://t.co/Mnj6zQtI9h

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

This study found that prevalence of interprofessional socialization (IS) is not impacted by the disciplines involved in the socialization. IS is something that can be of less focus in the online setting as students are only exposed to their specific discipline #DistEd534

[Nurse Educator @NEjournalonline]

"Comparing Interprofessional Socialization in Mixed-Discipline and Nursing Student–Only Cohorts" The study demonstrates that IS can be significantly increased whether students participate with single #discipline peers or in mixed-discipline settings. https://t.co/dkwz8ltpZD

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

With the increase in classes and nursing programs being forced to transition to a hybrid environment due to COVID, when/if things return to "normal" do you think these classes will revert back to solely face to face? #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

This increase in enrollment is a good sign for the nursing field. Increasing the number of BSN prepared nurses will work to improve patient outcomes. #DistEd534

[National League for Nursing @NLN]

Preliminary enrollment data from 2020 shows baccalaureate nursing program enrollment rose by 6%. “It was like a war call,” said NLN President & CEO @DrBevMalone, referring to the pandemic. “You see what’s going on and you say, ‘I’m going to help.’” More: https://t.co/tYDUrHk3ig

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@AshlieFritz @SteveG16883702 I currently use SwiftRiver in the pediatric clinical course that I teach and I feel it is a beneficial resource for the students although, like with many online programs, I have found inaccuracies within some of the activities. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@AshlieFritz The use of video demonstration and student teach-back could be implemented. Additionally, using virtual simulation could help reinforce certain clinical skills. #DistEd534

[Haley Smith @HaleySm26337297]

@SteveG16883702 I think doing this virtually can be done it just takes more effort from both the instructor and the student. The lack of real time interaction in the virtual setting makes casual conversations where one could make these connections difficult #DistEd534