Delaware Responds to this Critical Issue Today, in the field of nursing, the words “nursing” and “shortage” have unfortunately become the new normal, replacing phrases like “fully staffed.” According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), “Federal authorities…

As healthcare continues to evolve at a rapid pace, nursing education must prepare to support future nurses for the challenges that they will face as new practitioners. One component of this is the cultivation of a growth mindset. Psychologist Carol…

As our world connections continue to expand globally through internet resources and social media outlets, students have an increased desire to travel and study abroad during their undergraduate education. Open Doors, a platform for U. S. Government data on student…

The Delaware Technical Community College associate degree in nursing program (ADN) is based on the principle of mastery learning. In this model, students must rely on previous knowledge with the expectation that they have mastered that content. Just as the…

Many nurse educators in associate degree nursing programs across the United States are new to their role. In an article published in Teaching and Learning in Nursing, the official publication of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), researchers found…

President’s Message Nursing has evolved dramatically in recent decades, increasingly shaped by technological innovation and scientific discovery. While these advancements have strengthened clinical practice and improved patient outcomes, they have also raised a pressing concern. Is the “art” of nursing—the…

The 2024 Gallup Poll identified the nursing profession as the most honest and ethical profession for the 23rd year in a row. Including nursing, 23 professions were ranked according to Americans’ perceptions about each profession’s honesty and ethics. The poll…

Guest Editor Nursing education is at a critical turning point. It is essential to ask: “Are student nurses being adequately prepared for the challenges they will face ahead?” The answer to this question is compounded by technological advancements, evolving pedagogical…