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Implementing the Clinical Judgment Model in an Associate Degree Program

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: • The CJM helps nurse educators to teach sound clinical judgment. • Nurse educators need working strategies to implement the CJM. • The article gives strategies for educators to implement the CJM in an ADN program. In preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN (NGN), one school adopted the use of the clinical judgment model (CJM) to improve clinical judgment. Faculty needed to ensure students could use good clinical judgment to prepare for the NGN. A planning committee disseminated CJM information to all levels of the program, examined the use of testing items, and addressed the need for materials for various course levels. Care plans were created to model CJM thinking. Students were given CJM cue cards. The testing policy was analyzed and changed. After, a faculty survey was used to determine faculty knowledge and future needs. Faculty gaps were identified so that further remediation could be provided to improve student and faculty knowledge and utilization of the CJM. Additional work is required to ensure that faculty fully understand the CJM so faculty can better teach to improve student success.

Source: Teaching and learning in nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2024.08.018

Authors: Alison Carmona, DeLeon Addison

Institutions: Texas Christian University, Tarrant County College, Dallas County Community College District

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills

Subfield: Family Practice

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,700