title: Experiential learning--a theoretical framework for perioperative education.
abstract: A PERIOPERATIVE NURSING COURSE that uses Kolb's experiential learning theory and learning cycle as a framework was developed to provide nurses new to the OR with a solid knowledge base with which to further their practice. THIS FRAMEWORK can be used to leverage learning style, promote critical thinking, and encourage active learning.
authors.affiliation: The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA.
authors.forename: Dennis H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Sewchuk
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000193:education*; D012237:Rhode Island