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Strengths and weaknesses of Problem Based Learning from the professional perspective of registered nurses

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Objective: to identify competency strengths and weaknesses as perceived by nursing professionals who graduated with a integrated curriculum and competency-based through Problem Based Learning in small groups. Method: an intrinsic case study method was used, which analyzes this innovation through former students (from the first class) with three years of professional experience. The data were collected through a questionnaire and discussion groups. Results: the results show that their competency level is valued in a very satisfactory manner. This level paradoxically contrasts with the lack of theoretical knowledge they perceived at the end of their education, when they started working in clinical practice. Conclusions: the teaching strategy was key to motivate an in-depth study and arouse the desire to know. In addition, Problem Based Learning favors and reinforces the decision to learn, which is that necessary in the course of professional life.

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Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto / Universidade de São Paulo

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Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 2014, vol. 22, num. 5, p. 724-730

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cc-by-nc (c) Cònsul i Giribet, Maria et al., 2014

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Articles publicats en revistes (Didàctica i Organització Educativa)

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Strengths and weaknesses of Problem Based Learning from the professional perspective of registered nurses