Changing Nursing Culture to Welcome Second-Degree Students: Herding and Corralling Sacred Cows.

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Title: Changing Nursing Culture to Welcome Second-Degree Students: Herding and Corralling Sacred Cows.
Authors: Hegge, Margaret J. margaret.hegge@sdstate.edu, Hallman, Patricia A.
Source: Journal of Nursing Education. Dec2008, Vol. 47 Issue 12, p552-556. 5p. 1 Chart.
Subject Terms: *Accelerated teaching, *Academic freedom, *Educational innovations, *Continuing education of nurses, *Nursing students, *Teaching methods, *Medical education, *Transformative learning, Nursing ethics
Abstract: Accelerated nursing programs necessitate new learning approaches that challenge stubborn sacred cows because bright second-degree students have high expectations. Myths about nursing education may hinder innovation in accelerated programs. Mezirow's theoretical model of transformational learning provides a framework for streamlining nursing education for second-degree students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Accelerated nursing programs necessitate new learning approaches that challenge stubborn sacred cows because bright second-degree students have high expectations. Myths about nursing education may hinder innovation in accelerated programs. Mezirow's theoretical model of transformational learning provides a framework for streamlining nursing education for second-degree students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01484834
DOI:10.3928/01484834-20081201-04