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A multi-layered approach to developing academic written communication skills for nursing students

Published:2023-01-01 Issue:1 Volume:20 Page:
ISSN:2194-5772
Container-title:International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
language:en
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Author:

Garvey Loretta¹²^ORCID,Willetts Georgina³,Herrmann Antje⁴,Verezub Elena⁵,Sinchenko Elena⁶

Affiliation:

1. Department of Nursing and Allied Health , Swinburne University of Technology , Melbourne , Australia

2. Centre for Academic Development, Federation University , Berwick , Australia

3. Nursing and Practice Development, Institute Health and Wellbeing, Federation University , Gippsland , Australia

4. Torrens University Australia , Melbourne , Australia

5. School of Business, Entrepreneurship and Law, Swinburne University of Technology , Melbourne , Australia

6. Learning and Academic Skills, Office of Student Engagement, Swinburne University of Technology , Melbourne , Australia

Abstract

Abstract Objectives Academic literacy in nursing students has historically been poor this research therefore aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an embedded multidisciplinary approach to academic written communication skills for first year Bachelor of Nursing students in Australia. Methods This initiative consisted of (1) collaboratively embedding academic skills with nursing staff and Learning and Academic Skills Advisors using scaffolded tasks, curriculum/material development, workshops/tutorials on writing skills; and (2) individual support sessions. Data was obtained via questionnaire. Results Responses were received from 92 (74% local and 26% international) students. Key findings showed the collaborative approach to embedding skills with added follow up, was beneficial for students’ skills development, including improved academic writing, increased confidence, and recognition of the importance of academic writing. Conclusions It is important to equip student to develop academic literacy and an embedded academic literacy program has been determined to assist and may contribute to future professionalisation in nursing.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Subject

Education,General Nursing

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ijnes-2022-0107/pdf

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