title: Maximising graduate status in pre-registration nursing programmes: utilising problem based learning.
abstract: This paper debates the use of problem based learning in accelerated pre-registration nursing programmes that are specifically designed for candidates with 'graduate status'. We discuss the benefits of using problem based learning (PBL) within a graduate entry nursing (GEN) curriculum and its effectiveness in producing dynamic nurses who are both capable and value-centred practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy, London Road Community Hospital, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY, UK. Julie.mcgarry@nottingham.ac.uk
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McGarry
authors.forename: Aimee
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aubeeluck
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: James
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hinsliff-Smith
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D006113:United Kingdom