title: Using problem-based learning in staff development: strategies for teaching registered nurses and new graduate nurses.
abstract: Problem-based learning, described as an active teaching strategy, provides a framework for the development of self-directed learning, self-evaluation, interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and access and retrieval of information. This teaching method can be modified to fit almost any situation. Problem-based learning provides an opportunity to actively engage staff members in learning situations, making it a great asset for teaching in staff development. This article describes the use of problem-based learning for teaching registered nurses and new graduate nurses. It provides a scenario and facilitator guide pertaining to a real patient situation on an inpatient telemetry unit and offers general tips for implementing problem-based learning in staff education.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705, USA. kchunta@iup.edu
authors.forename: Kristy S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Chunta
authors.forename: Elizabeth D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Katrancha
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009737:Nursing Records; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D016730:Program Development; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D013686:Telemetry / Q000451:nursing; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards