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Student nurses' needs for developing basic study skills

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dc.contributor.author Fischer, M.
dc.contributor.author Boshoff, E.L.D.
dc.contributor.author Ehlers, V.J.
dc.date.accessioned 2012-10-20T14:24:55Z
dc.date.available 2012-10-20T14:24:55Z
dc.date.issued 2001
dc.identifier.issn 0379-8577 Curationis
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6842
dc.description.abstract One of the key responsibilities of the nurse educator is to develop student nurses’ abilities regarding self-directed study. Self-directed study requires inter alia, the ability to find information, synthesis and consequent application and integration of the information in practice. The development of the abovementioned skills does not only imply a multidimensional approach to the student in totality, but also requires the meticulous involvement of the student in her/his own learning. The latter also assumes that students possess certain essential skills relevant to learning and studying. From the literature it is evident that secondary schooling in general, does not prepare students adequately for tertiary education. This research intended to find answers to the questions whether student nurses require guidance regarding the development of specifically identified study skills, the guidance provided and whether the guidance provided was sufficient. A descriptive survey was done in order to address the above questions. The research instruments (questionnaires) were completed (during 1997) by nurse educators and student nurses in the Western Cape. On completion of the analysis and interpretation of the data, the researcher concluded that student nurses expressed a need for more guidance regarding the development of basic study skills ant that existing student support programs did not address all these needs adequately. Furthermore, it was concluded that the language medium of the prescribed study material had a profound effect on the learning and study proceses of student nurses. Based on the conclusion, various recommendations were made concerning different facets of the teaching/learning event., in order to enhance students’ learning and studying skills. Mastery of these skills can be regarded as being important prerequisites for effective, responsible, independent professional practice. en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher AOSIS OpenJournals en
dc.subject self-directed study methods en
dc.subject study guidance en
dc.subject basic study skills en
dc.subject student support en
dc.title Student nurses' needs for developing basic study skills en
dc.type Article en
dc.description.department Health Studies en


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