Nursing Curriculum Syllabi Study to Map Information Literacy Student

OutcomesLinda Neyer, Health Sciences/Science

LibrarianBloomsburg Universitylneyer@bloomu.edu

Curriculum mapping

Hypothetical biology map

PurposesOTo assess Health Science Librarian’s

information literacy instruction of nursing students

OTo evaluate information literacy student outcomes in the nursing curriculum

VanScoy A. & Oakleaf MJ. (2008). Evidence vs. anecdote: Using syllabi to plan curriculum-integrated information literacy instruction. College & Research Libraries 69(6): 566-575.

OverviewO25 courses, content, and

assignments examinedOIdentified both information literacy

and communication (written/oral) SLOs

OBased on assignments, implicit and explicit information literacy outcomes identified

OSyllabi Matrix: http://bit.ly/WtwMcK

Standards

Essentials of Baccalaureate Education

OEssential III: Scholarship for Evidence-based Practice“Baccaulareate education provides a basic understanding of how evidence is developed, including the research process, clinical judgment, interprofessional perspectives, and patient preference as applied to practice…”

Summary of Outcomes

ConclusionsOInformation research outcomes

embedded throughout nursing curriculum

OStudents not developing confidence or fluency in information research

OStarting point for additional collaboration between the Nursing Department and the Health Sciences Librarian

RecommendationsOCollaboration between Nursing and

librarian to implement educational strategies promoting info lit

O Identify courses appropriate for information literacy general education ‘points’

OAssess assignments related to Oral Communication and Presentations to facilitate critical thinking outcomes

Changes to my practice:

OChanges to Univ Sem for nursing students

OChange in timing for Prof Nsg instruction

OMet with senior students in Adult Health 2

OSLL embedding – optimal 6th – 12th weeks

Questions/Comments?