Perceptions of Liberal Education of Two Types of Nursing Graduates: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jacqueline K. Debrew, Clinical Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Th e American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 1998), which defines
the expectations of a new baccalaureate-prepared nurse, includes a liberal education
as a desired outcome for bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) graduates.
A liberal education is thought to provide the professional nurse with the skills
needed to practice nursing, including critical thinking, effective communication,
collaboration with others, appreciation of diversity, and integration of
knowledge from science and humanities in order to solve problems. According
to the AACN, a liberal education prepares nurses to broaden their scope of
practice by providing them “with a better understanding of the cultural, political,
economic, and social issues that affect patients and influence health care
delivery” (2003, para. 4). Additionally, a liberal education helps current students
make connections between prior learning and new clinical situations (AACN, 1998). In short, a liberal education enhances professional practice.
Perceptions of Liberal Education of Two Types of Nursing Graduates: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice
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Additional Information
- Publication
- JGE: The Journal of General Education, Vol. 59, No. 1, 2010
- Language: English
- Date: 2010
- Keywords
- Liberal education, Nursing, Professional practice, Professional standards