Learning of medication in bachelor's nursing education.
Abdullahi, Abdul Majeed (2013)
Abdullahi, Abdul Majeed
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201302112255
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201302112255
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This review is to describe students the learning of medication in the bachelors nursing education on the basis of systematic literature review. The review examines evidence related to the topic for the study and the knowledge gained is essential for the understanding and appropriate learning of medication by student nurses, but particularly those in the degree nursing education.
A systematic literature review was used as method of data collection for this study and this was done by conducting a literature search concerning the area of study, selecting the relevant data with regards to the purpose of the study, description and analyzing the data collected. The studies used in this thesis were chosen based on the fact that its content answered the research question and were analyzed using an inductive content analysis method. The total of articles used for this thesis is 7.
Data analysis of literature identified three categories concerning the learning of medication namely,(1)the culture and environment of the clinical setting,(2)a blended and improved study curriculum for medication and pharmacology,(3) strategies employed by students in learning medication. The findings of the study reported that, students learn a lot about medication from the type of mentorship and supervision offered during clinical placements, the student taking up responsibility and initiatives in learning medication, adapting to the problem based method of learning where students become masters of their learning process and the effect of the e-learning approach. The findings also show that involving students in medication reconciliation reviews and the student’s ability to master medication calculation helps in developing the students interest and confidence level in dealing with medications.
Medication is an important aspect of the nursing field of study and it is required that students identify the appropriate ways of learning medication in order to be able to administer the prescribed drugs to clients without difficulty. Ensuring that nurses administer medication safely has been of great concern in rendering care. Several key issues need to be dealt with when considering this issue. There are numerous approaches by which students learn medication. It is important to also note that learning styles are particular to individuals, and they are thought to allow student learn best. Each student has a particular preferred technique of interacting with and processing information.
A systematic literature review was used as method of data collection for this study and this was done by conducting a literature search concerning the area of study, selecting the relevant data with regards to the purpose of the study, description and analyzing the data collected. The studies used in this thesis were chosen based on the fact that its content answered the research question and were analyzed using an inductive content analysis method. The total of articles used for this thesis is 7.
Data analysis of literature identified three categories concerning the learning of medication namely,(1)the culture and environment of the clinical setting,(2)a blended and improved study curriculum for medication and pharmacology,(3) strategies employed by students in learning medication. The findings of the study reported that, students learn a lot about medication from the type of mentorship and supervision offered during clinical placements, the student taking up responsibility and initiatives in learning medication, adapting to the problem based method of learning where students become masters of their learning process and the effect of the e-learning approach. The findings also show that involving students in medication reconciliation reviews and the student’s ability to master medication calculation helps in developing the students interest and confidence level in dealing with medications.
Medication is an important aspect of the nursing field of study and it is required that students identify the appropriate ways of learning medication in order to be able to administer the prescribed drugs to clients without difficulty. Ensuring that nurses administer medication safely has been of great concern in rendering care. Several key issues need to be dealt with when considering this issue. There are numerous approaches by which students learn medication. It is important to also note that learning styles are particular to individuals, and they are thought to allow student learn best. Each student has a particular preferred technique of interacting with and processing information.