Keywords

content analysis, experiential learning, health policy, health policy course, nursing education

 

Authors

  1. McGuire, Maureen PhD, RN
  2. Goldstein, Carol PhD, RN
  3. Claywell, Lora PhD, RN
  4. Patton, Ryan BS

Abstract

This is a content analysis of the reflections of 187 nursing students after experiential learning opportunities in both master's and doctoral level health policy courses. Results show that experiential activities in a health policy class for nursing students increased their knowledge of the legislative process and motivated them to identify newfound intent to become more involved in the political process.