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ArticleBMC nursing2019

Mastery learning in a bachelor's of nursing program: the Roseman University of Health Sciences experience.

Martin S Lipsky, Catherine J Cone, Susan Watson, Phillip T Lawrence, May Nawal Lutfiyya

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  1. Innovative use of a flipped-classroom approach to teach fundamental nursing skills.Teaching and learning in nursing : official journal of the National Organization for Assciate Degree Nursing · 2023
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Martin S Lipsky1Office of the Chancellor, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10920 S River Front Parkway, South Jordan, Utah USA.
Catherine J Cone2College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10920 S River Front Parkway, South Jordan, Utah USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4435-1841
Susan Watson3College of Nursing, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10920 S. River Front Parkway, South Jordan, Utah USA.
Phillip T Lawrence2College of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10920 S River Front Parkway, South Jordan, Utah USA.
May Nawal Lutfiyya4College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 10920 S. River Front Parkway, South Jordan, Utah USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRoseman University of Health Sciences (RUHS) developed and delivers a mastery learning curriculum designed for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to become competent nurses. Despite a trend in nursing education to adopt competency-based education (CBE) models, there is little in the nursing literature about programs based on a mastery model. The aim of this study is to describe an undergraduate nursing program built on a mastery learning model and to report on program outcome measures.

methodsThe 18-month BSN nursing program is divided into blocks, varying in length and focusing on a single subject. Students must demonstrate mastery, defined as ≥90% on an assessment, to pass a block. Recognizing the critical nature of health care, educators seek methods to assure that practitioners become competent to perform the services they provide.Program outcomes reported include comparisons to national standards and RUHS student exit survey data.

resultsFrom 2013 to 2017 the RUHS College of Nursing students' pass rates ranged from 82 to 97% for the National Council Licensure Examination exam compared to national pass rates between 81.8-84.5% during the same time frame. The program completion rate ranged from 86 to 100% and employment rates exceeded accreditation standards. Students reported overall satisfaction with their education as 4.38 and with the block system as 4.74 (5 point Likert scale).

conclusionsRoseman University's mastery learning model appears successful as measured by high levels of student satisfaction, outcomes on exams, and degree completion when compared to national averages. The results suggest that other nursing and health profession's programs can develop a successful mastery based learning model.

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compentency based educationdeliberative practicefeedbackNursing mastery learning

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PMCPMC6836383

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