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DNP-815A Topic 5 DQ 1 Learning theories have implications for advanced practice nurses outside the classroom
DNP-815A Topic 5 DQ 1 Learning theories have implications for advanced practice nurses outside the classroom
Topic 5 DQ 1
Aug 4-6, 2022
Learning theories have implications for advanced practice nurses outside the classroom. Share an example describing the application of learning theory in relation to your DNP Project.
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Usama Saleh
Aug 7, 2022, 4:01 PM
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Cognitive Learning Theory
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The Cognitive Learning Theory focuses on perceptions, reasoning, memory, development, and processing. Thinking and reasoning develop in stages over the lifespan. Individuals’ approaches to learning reflect their level of cognitive development and past experiences. Information is incorporated, organized, and interpreted in relation to what the learner already knows.
In the Cognitive Learning Theory, learners are active and impacted by goals rather than rewards. Education is a social experience impacted by teachers and other students. Useful in clinical learning by rotation. Criticism includes concerns about unpredictability of learners’ minds and the exclusion of emotion and emotional intelligence.
Butts, J. B., & Rich, K. L. (Eds.). (2013). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.
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Chandra Woka
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Aug 8, 2022, 10:08 AM
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Cognitive learning theory focuses on how information is processed by the brain and how learning occurs through an internal processing of information (Mukhalalati & Taylor, 2019). The term often associated with this theory is metacognition, in which an individual thinks about their thinking. One benefit of the cognitive theory to health care is its encouragement of recognizing and appreciating individuality and diversity in how people learn and process experiences. One way my organization uses this theory is in the simulation lab. The simulation lab allows nurses to get hand on training and allows for them to make mistakes. The nurses can then use their thought process to think about where they went wrong in their thinking so that they can correct their practice going forward.
Reference
Mukhalalati, B. A., & Taylor, A. (2019). Adult learning theories in context: A quick guide for healthcare professional educators. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 6, 238212051984033. https://doi.org/10.1177/2382120519840332
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Diana Goulart
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Aug 8, 2022, 6:45 PM
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Thank you for this post. I see this most often in our undergraduate nursing students. These individuals chose a path involving life-long learning, and you can tell they are passionate and determined to make a future for themselves in this nursing world. Aside from that, in many nursing programs, it is important first to determine where a student lands to determine if he or she will be able to handle the new information given. This is why many programs have entry exams. They utilize this to better understand who is or is not where they need to be academic to appropriately comprehend the information that will be quickly taught in the following two years. Within the program, I consistently remind my learners never to be afraid to ask questions and always be open to constructive criticism. This is because non of us are true experts who never have a question or something new to learn, and many of us can benefit from constructive criticism. These help us grow as young nurses and future leaders and teachers for future generations of nurses.
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Diana Goulart
Aug 7, 2022, 12:02 PM
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When it comes to my project, I chose Peplau’s Interpersonal Relations in Nursing theory. I chose this because it specifically revolved around communication and the building of a relationship between two parties. The theory itself was originally was meant to signify the relationship between a staff member and a patient; however, it can be applied to the relationship between two nurses during handoff. It involves four main areas: preorientation or preparation, orientation, working, and termination or resolution. In the preparation area, the nurse is gathering all necessary and pertinent information or data related to the client in question to ensure he or she is well-informed enough to speak about the case. In the orientation area, the communication between the two nurses begins and a rapport is built in a sense. In the working area, therapeutic communication occurs, or in this case, the handover is done. In the termination or resolution area, the interaction ends and final recommendations are given by the leaving nurse (Butts & Rich, 2018, chapter 12, p. 385). This relates to the handover process in the fact that nursing staff first collect information that is necessary to give during handover, then meet the on-coming nurse, commence handover communication, and then give recommendations and conclude the conversation.
References
Butts, J. B., & Rich, K. L. (Eds.). (2018). Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN-13: 9781284112245
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Usama Saleh
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Aug 7, 2022, 4:01 PM
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Thank you for your interesting post! Learning is gaining knowledge, understanding, or skills through experience. Nurses spend much time involved in learning personally and teaching others. For advanced practice nurses, this process is reflective of leadership, administration, and planning roles. As you discussed in your post, success depends upon effective teaching and learning methods based on motivation.
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Diana Goulart
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Aug 8, 2022, 6:47 PM
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Thank you for the kind words. I absolutely agree that success is possible with a good foundation of education. This is why I find this program so useful for my future goals. To lead education, I must first learn what is necessary to be a successful leader myself. We hear the old saying of to lead we must learn to follow. Well, that is true in most things. We must first learn before we can teach.
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Elizabeth Vidales
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Aug 9, 2022, 7:24 AM
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Learning theories are a guidance tool to plan training and in classroom learning. One that is on my own personal interest is constructivism. This is when a learner will build, and concepts based on prior experience or knowledge (Clark, 2018). I find this important because if an individual has a previous negative experience this can negatively impact the outcome as he or she may decline to participate. In some cases, it can also be in favor, if he or she recalls a negative experience, but the individual is open to relive the experience they may be pleased and thankful if the second interaction meet or exceeded their needs. An example an include doctor or dental visits. If a person had a negative experience as a child, they may be less likely to seek heath care services as an adult despite being aware that routine care is important. The idea of constructivism reminds me how important first impression can be.
References:
Clark, K. R. (2018). Learning Theories: Constructivism. Radiologic Technology, 90(2), 180–182.
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Ruby Minda Dangan
Aug 6, 2022, 11:59 PM
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Learning theories are the foundation of instructional design solutions to achieve desired learning outcomes. Models and theories provide a framework and foundation of any design project wherein theories serve as lenses to view the problem from different perspectives, and models provide guidance on how to build the solution (McDonald & West, 2021). It is very important to conduct a thorough analysis to ensure that the selected strategy or theory will support the goal outcomes and the learners targeted. Learning theories have main families, such as behaviorism, constructivism, connectivity, and cognitivism (McDonald & West, 2021). The two methods used for learning theories adapted from Morrison in 2013 are learner-focused and instructor-focused.
Behaviorism and cognitivism are both instructor and lecture-focused. Behaviorism is based on drill and practice, role learning, and multiple-choice assessment, whereas cognitivism is about visual tools to facilitate memorization, multiple choice, and essay assessment. On the other side, constructivism and connectivism are both learner-focused. Constructivism facilitates student-guided learning, discovery learning, and collaborative peer learning and assessment. Connectivism collaboratively creates knowledge, spontaneous learning groups, and self-directed learning and sharing of resources. Motivation and engagement theories are important when discussing learning theory because keeping learners motivated and engaged is important, and that is how they learn best.
Cognitive learning theory is an important application related to my DNP. Hemodialysis patients should be empowered with appropriate infection control prevention education and must play an active role in self-care with the guidance and support of hemodialysis staff (Sem, 2022). The main objective of patient education is to assess the knowledge of the patients, awareness, and understanding of bloodstream infection. Visual and tactile educational techniques not only cognitive was emphasized but tap into the patient’s affective learning domain. Self-efficacy is a determinant of engagement in self-care behavior.
References
McDonald, J.K., & West, R.E. (2021). Design for learning: principles, processes, and praxis (1st ed.). EDTech Books.
Sen, L. (2022). Patient CLABSI prevention education among in-patient hemodialysis patients.American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) National Symposium, May 22-25, 2022, Fort Worth, Texas. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 49(2), 174.
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