Concept Maps and Nursing Process Presented by: Judith Findlay and Ute Beffert John Abbott College
Judith Findlay & Ute Beffert June Concept Maps Way of visualizing an idea using connections and showing relationships Encourages deeper learning Takes into consideration prior experience and understanding
Judith Findlay & Ute Beffert June Nursing Process Traditionally is linear Forces students to think in columns in a table Students have difficulty making their nursing process connections flow
Judith Findlay & Ute Beffert June Nursing Process: Concept Map Shows relationships, ideas and how they connect
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Judith Findlay & Ute Beffert June Concept Map Trial Students are still struggling with the nursing process Concept maps produced were interesting examples Concept maps warrant further study and discussion Examples of concept maps
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Judith Findlay & Ute Beffert June Possibility of Change? Our faculty has mixed views on the utility of concept maps Feedback from students was positive
Judith Findlay & Ute Beffert June What have your experiences been? Should we pursue this discussion with our faculty? Do you think concepts maps can be used effectively in teaching the nursing process?