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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2025, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (4): 436-441.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2025.04.009

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The research on the course design and teaching practice of Scientific Literacy and Innovative Thinking Enlightenment for nursing undergraduates

LI Xuejing(),WANG Yuetong,LI Xiaohua,ZHOU Fen,MENG Meiqi,YANG Dan,GUO Hong,HAO Yufang()   

  • Received:2024-08-01 Online:2025-04-15 Published:2025-04-16

Abstract:

Objective To develop an evidence-based nursing thinking-oriented innovation training course and evaluate its effectiveness to enhance the innovation abilities of undergraduate nursing students.Methods A literature review and expert panel method(involving 10 experts) were used to design the Scientific Literacy and Innovation Thinking Enlightenment course. This core course consisted of nine sessions,totaling 18 class hours,and was taught to 963 students from the 2021,2022,and 2023 cohorts. The course outcomes and student experiences were explored through course grades,student performance evaluations,innovation ability questionnaires,and semi-structured interviews.Results The total score(86.14±5.68) and the evaluation score(98.98) of the 2023 cohort were higher than those of the 2021 cohort(84.51±5.46;97.54). The participation rate in course evaluations increased annually(from 92% in 2021 to 97% in 2023). Qualitative analysis identified three themes:enhancement of students’ cognitive abilities,improvement of comprehensive practical skills,and strengthening of professional identity.Conclusion The evidence-based nursing-driven,four-module progressive innovation course effectively enhances the innovation abilities of nursing students and boosts their professional identity. It is recommended that the innovative course be introduced earlier in lower academic years and that a comprehensive support system be established.

Key words: Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate, Course reform, Innovation capability, Mixed-methods research