Learning

what is learning in nursing?

a change in the client’s knowledge, skills, or attitude after experience or teaching

how do you know learning has happened?

when the client can say something new, do a new skill, or shows a change in how they think or feel

what is teaching in nursing?

the nurse’s planned activities that help the client learn

what does teaching by the nurse usually include?

• explaining

• demonstrating

• giving written info

• answering questions

• guiding practice

what is patient education?

a planned, goal directed process where the nurse helps clients and families gain information and skills for their health

what are the four main purposes of patient education?

• maintain and promote health

• prevent illness

• restore health

• facilitate coping

what is the nurse’s role as a teacher or counselor?

• to plan and carry out patient education

• to counsel clients about problems, coping, and behavior change

how does the nursing process guide patient education?

the nurse uses assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate to organize and deliver teaching