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Using Clinical Journaling to Capture Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum
Nursing Education Perspectives (2004)
  • Jacklyn Ruthman, Bradley University
  • Janet Jackson, Bradley University
  • Maureen Cluskey, Bradley University
  • Peggy Flannigan, Bradley University
  • Victoria N. Folse, Illinois Wesleyan University
  • Jo Bunten, Bradley University
Abstract

Describes the use of clinical journaling as an integrated teaching methodology throughout the practicum component of a baccalaureate nursing program at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. Nursing students complete a weekly log for each clinical rotation; Students identify learning goals, analyze events and relate them to nursing practice, use critical thinking to connect theory and practice, and reflect on the experience.

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Publication Date
2004
Citation Information
Jacklyn Ruthman, Janet Jackson, Maureen Cluskey, Peggy Flannigan, et al.. "Using Clinical Journaling to Capture Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum" Nursing Education Perspectives Vol. 25 Iss. 3 (2004)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vfolse/8/