Diagnostic Reasoning for APRN Learners: Overview of Teaching Strategies.

Diagnostic error is a critical issue in health care. To reduce diagnostic error and enhance practice safety of new graduates, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) learners need intentional preparation in diagnostic reasoning. It is imperative that APRN programs integrate diagnostic reasoning in...

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Publicado en:AACN Advanced Critical Care Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 131 - 143
Autores principales: Petersen, Lauren A., Delkoski, Stephanie, McCarthy, Sarah
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Summer2025
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          Delkoski, Stephanie
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        affil: Lauren A. Petersen is Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, 308 Harvard St SE, 5-140 WDH, Minneapolis, MN 55455
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          Diagnostic Reasoning
          Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
          Teaching Methods
          Learning Theory
          Education, Nursing
          Outcomes (Health Care)
          Skill Acquisition
          Diagnostic Errors
          Diagnosis, Differential
          Nursing Knowledge
          Reflection
          Cognition
          Self Assessment
          Learning Methods
          Problem Solving
      ab: Diagnostic error is a critical issue in health care. To reduce diagnostic error and enhance practice safety of new graduates, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) learners need intentional preparation in diagnostic reasoning. It is imperative that APRN programs integrate diagnostic reasoning into all program curricula. This article provides an overview of teaching strategies aimed at promoting skill development in diagnostic reasoning, specifically related to knowledge development, differential diagnosis, and reflective practices. The article reviews foundational information related to dual-process thinking and teaching strategies for APRN primary and acute care curricula. Knowledge development is supported by illness scripting and problem representation activities. Skills in differential diagnosis and diagnosis prioritization are supported by the use of grids and lists. Cognitive debiasing and reflective practice are supported through self-explanation and structured reflection. Implementation of tailored teaching strategies can effectively prepare learners for clinical practice as diagnosticians.
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