Implementing Peer Learning to Enhance Academic Performance in First-Year Nursing Students

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2024.09.008

Lorraine M. Cupelli MS, RN, Georgina C. Colalillo MS, RN, CNE

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Abstract

Background

Peer-led workshops and simulations were implemented as an enrichment program in a second-semester nursing course with historically high attrition rates.

Aim

The goal was to improve academic performance, critical thinking, and confidence and reduce course attrition rates.

Methods

Peer-led activities were aligned with the course syllabus and administered throughout the semester. Data collection included course exams, grades, and a survey from the nursing students (N=37). Independent and paired t-tests were used for data analysis.

Results

Students participating in 6 or more peer-led workshops exhibited higher exam and course grades. The t-test did not provide statistical significance with workshop participation and exam grades. Survey responses reported increased critical thinking, improved content understanding, and confidence.

Conclusion

Peer-led learning may offer value in course success and progression. Nursing education could utilize peer-led learning as a supplemental strategy to enhance academic performance, critical thinking, and confidence in nursing coursework.

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背景在第二学期的护理课程中，实施了以同伴为主导的研讨会和模拟课程，作为一项强化课程，该课程的自然减员率一直居高不下。方法以同伴为主导的活动与课程大纲保持一致，并在整个学期中实施。数据收集包括课程考试、成绩和护理专业学生（37 人）的调查。数据分析采用独立和配对 t 检验。通过 t 检验，参加工作坊和考试成绩之间没有统计学意义。调查反馈显示，学生的批判性思维、对内容的理解和自信心都有所提高。护理教育可以利用同伴引导学习作为一种补充策略，以提高护理课程作业中的学业成绩、批判性思维和自信心。

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Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty