J Nurs Educ
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Multicenter Study
Health literacy knowledge and experiences of senior baccalaureate nursing students.
This study assessed the health literacy knowledge and experiences of senior baccalaureate nursing students enrolled at state universities in Louisiana. A total of 361 nursing students at eight institutions completed the Health Literacy Knowledge and Experience Survey. ⋯ However, knowledge gaps were evident in the following areas: identifying older adults as a high-risk group, screening for health literacy, and assessing guidelines for written health care information. Responses to the Health Literacy Experience scale suggest participants' health literacy experiences were limited regarding conducting health literacy screenings and assessing the reading level, illustrations, and cultural appropriateness of written materials.
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Self-directed learning is an important outcome of nursing education. Although problem-based learning is believed to facilitate self-directed learning, previous studies have reported conflicting results. This longitudinal survey explored the perceived changes in self-directed learning for 4 years in a baccalaureate nursing education program with an integrated problem-based learning curriculum. ⋯ Scores on the three subscales (i.e., self-management, desire for learning, and self-control) increased significantly during the 4 years of the program. These findings support self-directed learning as a maturational process. Implications for nursing faculty and curriculum development are discussed.
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This study examined whether a relationship exists between mass casualty incident knowledge and perceived importance of incorporating competencies regarding mass casualty incidents into baccalaureate nursing programs by faculty in Louisiana. A total of 285 educators in baccalaureate nursing programs in Louisiana were asked to complete the survey instrument; usable surveys was collected from 166 participants (58%). ⋯ There was a positive relationship between self-perceived knowledge of mass casualty incidents and perceived importance of including these competencies into the nursing curriculum. These findings suggest schools of nursing take steps to identify or train a pool of educators who can teach mass casualty incident preparation.