Innovative experiences of nursing students: Mixed methods research
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This study aimed to (1) examine the innovation development skills of nursing students, (2) describe their experiences in developing innovations, and (3) explore faculty teaching behaviors that support innovation development. A mixed-methods approach using an explanatory sequential design was employed and consisted of two phases. Phase I was a quantitative study. The sample included 86 undergraduate nursing students enrolled in nursing research and nursing innovation courses, along with 12 faculty members. The instrument used was a learning and innovation skills assessment, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation. Phase II was a qualitative study. Key informants were purposively selected from students who demonstrated high levels of learning and innovation skills based on assessments by both faculty members and students in Phase I. A total of 23 students participated. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using content analysis.
The findings showed that, from both faculty and student perspectives, learning and innovation skills were rated at a high level, particularly critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. The qualitative results supported these findings and indicated three factors that contributed to successful innovation development: (1) information searching and creative problem-solving, (2) effective communication, teamwork, and appropriate management, and (3) supportive resources for research. Faculty teaching behaviors that encouraged innovation development included (1) promoting students’ knowledge of research processes and innovation, and (2) implementing active learning strategies that foster meaningful student engagement.
These findings highlight the importance of teaching practices and learning environments that support innovation development among nursing students, which is essential for professional practice in a rapidly changing healthcare system.
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