Peer Review

Coronavirus Resource Center - National League for Nursing

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Reviewed:: Mar 19, 2021 by Health Sciences

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Overview:

This resource is an excellent item that includes coronavirus (COVID-19) information for nurses. Many formats of information are included such as posters, videos, and text. A webinar series is included with the resource by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Stories from the Frontline are also included. An Advocacy Action resource is also included. This resource has wide uses for upper division nursing students and practicing nurses.

Type of Material:

Reference Material

Recommended Uses:

In class lecture
Homework
In class discussion
Team project
Individual project
Debate
Professional meeting
Newsletter content
Webinar
Self-paced content overview

Technical Requirements:

web browser
internet
speakers

Identify Major Learning Goals:

After completion of this learning activity, the learner will

Describe options for educating nurses and nursing students during the time of the COVID pandemic.
Explain straregic diversity leadership and culturally relevant decision-making during COVID-19 pandemic.
Describe tips and advice for using personal protective equipment.
Describe resoureces of information about COVID-19.

Target Student Population:

Prelicensure nursing programs
Nurse practitioner programs/certification
Graduate level nursing programs
Physiology courses
Graduate level public health programs
School nursing programs/certification
Health and human services degree programs
Healthcare professionals' meetings
Patient/client education
Practice/education settings (e.g., poster for school nurse office)

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Materials range from basic to more advanced resources. However, the use of the content does not require prerequisite knowledge in the general sense. The content needs to be matches to the specific type of use, and with so much from which to choose, the options are quite diverse. No special computer skills are needed.

Content Quality

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Strengths:: Multiple resources related to COVID-19 care and practice are included here. Specific information is provided for a plethora of uses. Webinars, posters, documents, contact information, etc. is provided for multiple settings and uses. Content format is appropriate for the type of information provided. Categories and subcategories are relevant and appropriate.
Concerns:: As always, content needs to be crosschecked against the most current information. For example, "The CDC does not recommend people wearing a face mask for individuals who are well.", was found in one of the resources. This was updated.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

The teaching/learning goals and consequent uses are easy to identify.
The NLN COVID-19 website increased the potential for learning.
The NLN COVID-19 website promotes conceptual understanding.
The NLN COVID-19 website may be used in a variety of ways to achieve teaching and learning goals.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: The index clearly separates materials into manageable content. Subcategories further increases the potential for easily fining content in a specific area. Links afford the user "one click" access to content.

Other Issues and Comments:: Overall fabulous material. The peer reviewers do recommend adding more to stress wearing masks.
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