The Use of Gaming in Nursing

After reading about gaming and how to incorporate it in the classroom I feel that it is a great technique to keep students engaged and involved in the class. I also feel that game would help students to recall things from their memory. Currently I have not implemented gaming into my classroom. In the pass I have used something called a Bell Ringer but that is the extent of games and most times students don’t like them because it is a pop quiz that could effect their grade as oppose to some fun game. Bell Ringers do require the students to review the material that was covered in the previous class session because it is a great possibility that it will be on a pop quiz. I like them because it requires the students to be organized and it requires them to study and not memorize material. Once students realize that they are going to have pop quizzes they are more likely to study.In the next 6 months I would like to use gaming in our nursing pharmacology class. Our students are required to take a state exam to get their nursing licenses and we hear back from previous students who have taken their state exam that there is a lot of medication on the test. I would like for our nursing department to develop gaming with maybe a fill in the blank so students are required to know the classifications of a drug as well as nursing interventions of what to do if the patient exhibits an adverse outcome. The hardest part is creating the game because there are so many drugs out on the market we would have to create them via each body system for example respiratory medication for one group and cardiac medications for another group. I could see this being a great learning tool while the students are learning a particular system such as renal they could also be exposed to renal medications using gaming. I perceive this would be a positive learning outcome for our students where they won’t memorize material but actually learn it.

Reflection

What do our students need from us in the integration of technology in our classroom to A) build skills that will enhance their future, and B) engage them in our subject in a meaningful way?How can we best keep up with the trends and developments which could make a significant difference in our instruction and student learning?After completing this class I believe that technology is a must that has to be utilized in our classrooms. Technology can be introduced in a variety of ways such as the use of power point, personal communication response systems, and podcasting which are a few that I plan to incorporate within my classroom. In order for students to be successful with technology their instructors need to be technology savvy. Instructors (teachers) should be required to use some form of technology within their classrooms. To use one something is better than nothing at all and to be consistent with that one technology piece is a good place to start. In my opinion consistency is very important when it comes to implementing technology.If students are introduced to technology within their classrooms it tends to build a confidence with using technology. Students would feel more comfortable utilizing technology. With the wave of technology with the use of Ipods, and text messaging phones using technology in the classroom should feel more comfortable to the student. By engaging the students in technology it will help grasp and keep their attention regarding the subject matter that is being taught. To keep up with the trends of technology it is important as instructors to continue to learn more and incoporate more technology in our classrooms.

Kennedy King College Pinning Ceremony

Director Ousley and Dean White

Practical Nursing Graduation

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Mrs. Ousley

Welcome to Kennedy King College Nursing Program! My name is Tyra L. Ousley and I am the Director of Kennedy King College Nursing Program as well as your instructor for your Nursing Perspectives course. I am so excited that you have chosen nursing as your career path. I too am a product of Chicago City Colleges nursing program. Prior to becoming a nurse educator I worked in a variety of areas such as Medical/Surgical, Maternal Child, Pediatrics, Public Health and Home Health. I have been in nursing education for the past 4 years and enjoy it very much. I want you to know that hard work does pay off! My favorite slogan is "Time waits for no one but everyone is always waiting on time." Don't waste your valuable time, time is of essence!