Staff nurses writing for their peers: development of self-learning modules.

Self-learning modules (SLMs) provide an educational format that is easily portable and can be incorporated into the nurse's day at the nurse's convenience. Self-learning modules are a flexible teaching modality than can enhance not only nurse's knowledge and skill but also the unit's educational pro...

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Publicado en:Journal for Nurses in Staff Development Vol. 23; no. 6; pp. 283 - 289
Autores principales: Clifford P, Goldschmidt K, O'Connor T
Formato: forms tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2007 Nov-Dec
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Sumario:Self-learning modules (SLMs) provide an educational format that is easily portable and can be incorporated into the nurse's day at the nurse's convenience. Self-learning modules are a flexible teaching modality than can enhance not only nurse's knowledge and skill but also the unit's educational programs. Incorporating the bedside nurses in the development of SLMs has provided an opportunity for staff to work on writing skills, produce a professional product, and receive contact hours. The use of author guidelines, content expert and peer review is described in detail.