Problem-based learning: an educational method for nurses in clinical practice.
To enhance the professional development of nurses, a problem-based learning program was developed and implemented for nurses at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, a Southern Ontario community hospital. The author outlines the key concepts associated with the educational methodology of problem-based learning. In addition, a detailed narrative illustrates the processes involved in the development and implementation of this program specific to the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital experience, including exemplars from nurses participating in the initiative.
Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. badeau@hhsc.ca
Kathleen A
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Badeau
D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004522:Educational Status; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D013663:Teaching