Connecting with Generation Z: Approaches in Nursing Education

Generation Z, a unique and truly digital native generation, is now entering college and the workplace. This article identifies generational influences and distinctive characteristics of this group, which may challenge nurse educators and require changes in teaching–learning design strategies and app...

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Published inTeaching and learning in nursing Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 180 - 184
Main Authors Chicca, Jennifer, Shellenbarger, Teresa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.07.2018
Subjects
College
Generation Z
Nursing workplace
Students
Teaching–learning design strategies
College
Teaching–learning design strategies
Nursing workplace
Students
Generation Z
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ISSN1557-3087
1557-2013
DOI10.1016/j.teln.2018.03.008

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Summary:Generation Z, a unique and truly digital native generation, is now entering college and the workplace. This article identifies generational influences and distinctive characteristics of this group, which may challenge nurse educators and require changes in teaching–learning design strategies and approaches. Specific educational suggestions and ways to support members of Generation Z in higher education and the workplace are offered. •Gen Z students, born between the mid-1990s and 2012, are entering higher education.•Gen Z brings distinctive generational attributes that will impact education.•Teaching–learning design strategies and approaches must be offered to support Gen Z.•Faculty must consider classroom, clinical, and other changes to help Gen Z students.
ISSN:1557-3087
1557-2013
DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2018.03.008