Toward Salience

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to present a new, integrative, case-based educational approach for neonatal advanced practice nursing students in a hybirdized long-distance program at the University of Washington. The theoretical background is based on a holistic, systems-based, and case-based approach to learning. A guideline for instructors will be included, emphasizing recommendations of Benner et al for teaching a sense of salience, integration, critical reasoning, and role formation. Such a holistic approach to neonatal advanced practice nursing education may maximize the unification of knowledge with practice and improve learning, at a time when resources are few.

Case-Based Web Learning Versus Face-to-Face Learning

“…Case-based learning (CBL) is an innovative teaching strategy that promotes clinical problem-solving abilities. This method is widely used in medical and nursing education worldwide to support authentic learning experiences by presenting clinical scenarios and episodes of actual professional practice (Bosque, 2012;Dietrich, De Silva, & Young, 2010;Yoo & Park, 2014). CBL is derived from the constructivist teaching approach, which promotes the active participation of students in learning and problem solving (Hartfield, 2010).…”

Growing Neonatal Advanced Practice Providers via Mentorship Can Fill the Need

“…The program is taught via a case-based systems approach to teach integrated learning, critical thinking skills, and role formation 27. The content and competencies are based upon those of the National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and the National Certification Corporation 16–18.…”