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In this insightful white paper, nurse education expert Donna Ignatavicius offers practical advice on how to effectively use single-episode case studies, unfolding case studies, and debriefing to promote student learning
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Nurse educators play a critical role in grooming students to become critical thinkers, to be proficient in practice, and to be successful on the NCLEX. In this informative white paper,
Using Reverse Case Studies for Clinical Learning
As nurse educators, certainly we are concerned about the quality of education for our nursing students and their didactic and clinical learning experiences. Some nursing programs across the country have
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Building a classroom remotely can be a challenge for educators who don’t know where to start and what to prioritize for their course. This blog post explores the most important
Effective Use of Digital Products – Introducing the Bucket Strategy
The purpose of this paper is to discuss how to effectively plan a nursing course using digital products. Elsevier nursing specialist Megan Ubben developed the Bucket Strategy as a way
Author Q&A: Modern Dental Assisting 13th Edition
With its cutting-edge content, easy to grasp writing style, and top-notch art program, it’s no wonder that Modern Dental Assisting (MDA) is the most trusted title in dental assisting education.