2. Students may resist participating in remediation/support activities because they do not want to appear “dumb.” Using terminology such as “Student Success Program“ to describe the program may be helpful in reducing negative stigma. Most importantly, developing an environment where students know that this program is an important resource designed to support them in becoming safe and effective nurses following graduation is a critical step in reducing student resistance. 3. When students are first admitted to the nursing program, use admission data (e.g., GPA, scores on standardized tests, etc.) to identify students who potentially may struggle and encourage them to participate in the remediation/support program. The earlier a student receives additional support, the more likely they are to be successful. 4. As students progress through the curriculum, use data regularly to determine if students need additional help. This data may include faculty tests, standardized tests, results from digital work, and general performance in class or clinical experiences. Students who struggle with some aspect of the nursing program should have the opportunity to participate in targeted remediation/support as soon as they (or their faculty) identify potential issues. Thus, a remediation/support program should be available at any point in the curriculum. Table A provides suggestions for times students are likely to need referrals, as well as possible data faculty might use in making the decision for referral.
Table A: Possible Referral Points
Time for Referral
Data used for Decision-making
At the beginning of the curriculum
Admission criteria data
Failing tests in an individual course
Grade on exams per protocol
Course GPA
Scores below benchmark
Standardized tests throughout the curriculum Predictive scores below benchmark
Exit standardized tests
Predictive scores below benchmark
Documentation of relevant laboratory, simulation, or clinical experience
Clinical error or near miss
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Publishers’ Role in Supporting the Development of Clinical Judgment
Providing targeted remediation/support for students throughout the curriculum may feel daunting to faculty. Publishers provide support materials that facilitate the process. For example, F.A. Davis provides an entire suite of online materials, Davis Advantage , which can be a resource for remediation and support. Davis Advantage is built around the principles of Learn, Apply, and Assess.
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