Bioscience courses in nursing education (anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, and microbiology) have historically been called weed out classes. Nursing student attrition is highest during the 100 and 200-level bioscience sequence, propagating the workforce shortage and lack of diversity in nursing. Despite weeding, 300 and 400-level students and practicing nurses struggle to integrate bioscience concepts into practice, hindering academic and professional success and ultimately affecting patient outcomes. These overlapping challenges create a need to maintain academic standards while minimizing the historical barriers in education. To address these challenges, the Nursing Pathophysiology course (NSG 211) at Marian University introduced several innovative strategies to cultivate a mindset of growth, learning, and achievement.

Creator

• Flynn, Mackenzie

Language

• English

Keyword

• bioscience

• nursing

• "weed out" classes

• Nursing student attrition

• workforce shortage

• lack of diversity

• academic standards

• growth mindset

Date created

• 2024

Resource type

• Poster

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