Article
Name That Neurotransmitter: Using Music to Teach Psychopharmacology Concepts
Journal of Nursing Education
(2012)
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to discuss the use of music (i.e., two original songs, “Neurotransmitter Twitter” and “Parkinson’s Shuffle”) to teach aspects of psychopharmacology to students in the course Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Songs were incorporated in both the clinical and classroom settings. This innovative teaching method allowed students the opportunity to revisit the information through multiple exposures of the content for reinforcement and enhancement of student learning in a fun, creative approach. Brain-based research will be discussed, along with the process of development.
Keywords
- neurotransmitter,
- psychopharmacology,
- mental health nursing
Disciplines
Publication Date
September, 2012
DOI
10.3928/01484834-20120730-01
Publisher Statement
Published in Journal of Nursing Education
Citation Information
Hermanns, M. L., Lilly, M. M., Wilson, K., & Russell, N. (2012). Name that Neurotransmitter: Using Music to Teach Psychopharmacology Concepts. Journal of Nursing Education, 9(51), 517–520.