Innovative Teaching Strategies
Innovative Teaching Strategies are peer-reviewed, scholarly submissions created by ACHNE members. They are made available to educators as part of ACHNE's dedication to promoting excellence in community and public health nursing education, research, and practice.
After review, submissions can be included as peer-reviewed scholarly submissions on your resume and annual review. This is a great way for ACHNE members to share their expertise and resources, and to improve their positions for promotion and tenure.
Any ACHNE member may submit a strategy.
The newest submission is: Integrating Next-Generation NCLEX Items into a Home Health Case Study (10.5.2023)
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Integrated Teaching Strategies by Topics
Community Assessment & Diagnosis
Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021), Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
M&M Community Health Center Partner Planning Groups - A Community Planning Simulation
Trousdale, V. (2014). M&M Community Health Center Partner Planning Groups - A Community Planning Simulation
Root Cause Analysis of a Tragic Community Event
Breen, L. (2012). Root Cause Analysis of a Tragic Community Event
Teaching Community Assessment Using a Case Study Approach: The Environmental Disaster in Libby
Postma, J., Katz, J.R., Winters, C. A., & Rohde, K, (2012). Teaching Community Assessment Using a Case Study Approach: The Environmental Disaster in Libby, Montana.
United Way Day of Caring
St. Clair, Julie (2016). United Way Day of Caring Providing Service, Assessing the Community, and Learning About Social Determinants of Health
Community-Based Care: Practice Settings- Home Health Care Nursing
Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021), Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Engaging Online Students Utilizing a Flipped Classroom Strategy
Testut, Tammy A., PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, (2019) , Engaging Online Students Utilizing a Flipped Classroom Strategy
Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Integrating Next Generation NCLEX items into a Home Health Case Study
Bejster, Mallory, DNP, RN, CNL; Reising, Virginia, DNP, RN, PEL-CSN, PHNA-BC (2023), Integrating Next Generation NCLEX items into a Home Health Strategy
Case Study: Integrating Next Generation NCLEX Items into a Home Health
Leadership and Systems Thinking
Stalter, Ann M. (2018) Leadership and Systems Thinking To Assess Transitions Of Care And Population Health In Home Health And Hospice Agencies 2018
Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Cultural/Human Diversity
Discovery Cafe
Cloud, S (2013). Discovery Cafe
- Attachment A - Culture and Heritage PowerPoint Presentation with Speaking Notes
- Attachment B - Discovery Cafe Etiquette and Guidelines
- Attachment C - Native American Talking Stick Description
- Attachment D - Inspirational Quote Posters
- Attachment E - Discovery Cafe Question Cards
- Attachment F - Photos from Cafe
- Discovery Caf Student Evaluation
Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics Interactive Case-based Scenarios
DeBlieck (co-chair of PINE), Connie (2020), Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics: Interactive Case-based Scenarios
Using a “Book Club” Concept
Lehmann, S. (2014). Using a Book Club Concept to Enhance Understanding of Global Health Topics
Utilization of Book Clubs to Enhance a Community Health SDOH Nursing Course
Decker, Kim A. PhD, RN, CNS; Priest, Chad (2023), Utilization of Book Clubs to Enhance a Community Health SDOH Nursing Course.
Disaster Nursing/Bioterrorism
Crisis Mapping Assignment: Service
Kerr, M (2015). Crisis Mapping Assignment: Service-learning with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team”
Mass Casualty Triage Simulation
Searing, Lisabeth, PhD, RN. Mass Casualty Triage Simulation(2022).
This simulation provides an opportunity for students in a small, liberal arts environment to experience mass casualty triage with paper victims in place of actors. It is a low-cost, low-tech method of simulation. Students encounter a large space with many paper victims scattered throughout. Students must determine who to assess first, second, and third. They must decide when to reposition an airway, when to give rescue breaths, and when to place a tourniquet or compression bandage. Students assign a triage category to each victim they assess. After completing the simulation, students review triage decisions as a group with faculty oversight.
Using a mix of strategies to engage students in disaster preparedness
St. Clair, Julie, MSN, RN; Charlotte S. Connerton, EdD, RN, CNE; Using a mix of strategies to engage students in disaster preparedness (2019)
Environmental Health
Environmental Assessment – Campus Walking Tour
Garner, L (2019) Environmental Assessment Campus Walking Tour
Epidemiology
Assessment of Food Deserts
Shearer, J. (2010). Assessment of Food Deserts
Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021), Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Epidemiology Day
Leander, S. (2012). Epidemiology Day
- Epidemiology Day - Word
- Example of Autism Poster - Acrobat
Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics Interactive Case-based Scenarios
DeBlieck (co-chair of PINE), Connie (2020), Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics: Interactive Case-based Scenarios Updated 3.17.2023
Teaching Communicable Disease Concepts with Contagion
Ethics in Public Health Nursing Practice
Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021), Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Fairness in Distributing Dollars
Postma, J. & Allen, C. (2014). Fairness in Distributing Dollars in Public Health.
- Fairness in Distributing Dollars - PowerPoint
- Fairness in Distributing Session Guide -Word
Global Health
Crisis Mapping Assignment
Kerr, M (2015). Crisis Mapping Assignment : Service-learning with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
Teaching Communicable Disease Concepts
Smith, D (2018). Teaching Communicable Disease Concepts with the film Contagion
- Contagion Assignment - Word
- Contagion Rubric - Word
Using a Book Club Concept
Lehmann, S. (2014). Using a Book Club Concept to Enhance Understanding of Global Health Topics
Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Brain Fitness
McNiel, P. (2014). Brain Fitness: A Preventative Approach to Older Adult Cognitive Health
- Appendix A: Sensory Changes Kit Instructor Resources
- Appendix B: Sensory Changes Student Handout
- Appendix C: Brain Fitness a Preventative Approach to Cognitive Health
- Appendix D: 10 Warning Signs
- Appendix E: 2010 CMS Instructions for Calendar Listing - Press Release - Media Alert
- Appendix F: 2010 CMS - PSA Instructions
- Appendix G: 2011- Press Release
- Appendix H: All About Community Memory Screenings
- Appendix I: Communication Techniques - Sensory Changes Kit Instructor Resources
- Appendix J: CMS-Mini-Cog - All about Community Memory Screenings
- Appendix K: 2010 CMS - Letter To Professional
Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021), Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Engaging Students in the Classroom with Preventive Care Case Studies
St. Clair, J.; Connerton, C. 2017 Engaging Students in the Classroom with Preventive Care Case Studies
Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:
- Identify screenings recommended for the assigned case by age/risk factors.
- Recommend preventive care and immunizations for assigned cases.
- Describe what type of counseling may be provided.
- Discuss ethical implications of the case study.
- Select applicable referrals for the assigned case.
- Analyze evidence-based, credible, professional resources for the assigned case.
Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Krumwiede, K.; Rohlik, L. 2020 Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose of a public service announcement.
2. Explore opportunities for collaboration with community partners.
3. Analyze data to compile research for PSA.
4. Demonstrate creative thinking and problem-solving.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as an advocate for health promotion within communities.
Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Transforming learning
Rohlik, Lindsay. 2020 Transforming Learning Using a poster project as an active-learning strategy in undergraduate public health curriculum
Information and Healthcare Technologies
Crisis Mapping Assignment
Kerr, M (2015). Crisis Mapping Assignment : Service-learning with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics Interactive Case-based Scenarios
DeBlieck (co-chair of PINE), Connie (2020), Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics: Interactive Case-based Scenarios
Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Krumwiede, K.; Rohlik, L. 2020 Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose of a public service announcement.
2. Explore opportunities for collaboration with community partners.
3. Analyze data to compile research for PSA.
4. Demonstrate creative thinking and problem-solving.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as an advocate for health promotion within communities.
Public Health Foundations
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
Public Health Nursing
Ernst, D. (2010). Public Health Nursing and the Public Health Core Functions and Essential Services.
Transforming learning
Rohlik, Lindsay. 2020 Transforming Learning Using a poster project as an active-learning strategy in undergraduate public health curriculum
Vulnerable Populations
Homelessness: Preparing for a Soup Kitchen Experience
Drake, M. (2010). Homelessness: Preparing for a Soup Kitchen Experience
Jigsaw activity
Little, B. (2010). A jigsaw activity for students to learn about the poor homeless mentally ill rural residents migrant workers and pregnant teens
Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics Interactive Case-based Scenarios
DeBlieck (co-chair of PINE), Connie (2020), Public Health Nursing & Nursing Informatics: Interactive Case-based Scenarios
Using a Book Club Concept
Lehmann, S. (2014). Using a Book Club Concept to Enhance Understanding of Global Health Topics
Utilization of Book Clubs to Enhance a Community Health SDOH Nursing Course
Decker, Kim A. PhD, RN, CNS; Priest, Chad (2023), Utilization of Book Clubs to Enhance a Community Health SDOH Nursing Course.
Integrated Teaching Strategies by Student Level
RN to BSN
Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Krumwiede, K.; Rohlik, L. 2020 Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose of a public service announcement.
2. Explore opportunities for collaboration with community partners.
3. Analyze data to compile research for PSA.
4. Demonstrate creative thinking and problem-solving.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as an advocate for health promotion within communities.
Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Undergraduate
Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Jaurigue, Lisa, PhD, RN, CNE; Fries, Kathleen, PhD, RN; Murphy, Ana, MS, RN (2021), Community Health Threading: Teaching Strategies in a Four Semester BSN Program
Engaging Students in the Classroom with Preventive Care Case Studies
St. Clair, J.; Connerton, C. 2017 Engaging Students in the Classroom with Preventive Care Case Studies
Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:
- Identify screenings recommended for the assigned case by age/risk factors.
- Recommend preventive care and immunizations for assigned cases.
- Describe what type of counseling may be provided.
- Discuss ethical implications of the case study.
- Select applicable referrals for the assigned case.
- Analyze evidence-based, credible, professional resources for the assigned case.
Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Geriatric Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Mass Casualty Triage Simulation
Searing, Lisabeth, PhD, RN. Mass Casualty Triage Simulation(2022).
This simulation provides an opportunity for students in a small, liberal arts environment to experience mass casualty triage with paper victims in place of actors. It is a low-cost, low-tech method of simulation. Students encounter a large space with many paper victims scattered throughout. Students must determine who to assess first, second, and third. They must decide when to reposition an airway, when to give rescue breaths, and when to place a tourniquet or compression bandage. Students assign a triage category to each victim they assess. After completing the simulation, students review triage decisions as a group with faculty oversight.
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Krumwiede, K.; Rohlik, L. 2020 Public Service Announcement Innovative Teaching Strategy
Learning Goals/Objectives:
At the completion of the activity, teams will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose of a public service announcement.
2. Explore opportunities for collaboration with community partners.
3. Analyze data to compile research for PSA.
4. Demonstrate creative thinking and problem-solving.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively as an advocate for health promotion within communities.
Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Eustace, R.; Stuber, M. A.; Heimbach, S. E.; Kelley, L. M. (2021). Teenager Family Health Promotion Simulation Strategy
Utilization of Book Clubs to Enhance a Community Health SDOH Nursing Course
Decker, Kim A. PhD, RN, CNS; Priest, Chad (2023), Utilization of Book Clubs to Enhance a Community Health SDOH Nursing Course.
Graduate students
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
Staff development
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
Continuing Education
Promoting Health, One Episode at a Time
Strickland, K; Jones, M. 2021 Promoting Health One Episode at a Time
Learning Goals/Objectives:
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to apply the health education discussed in the episode to their own life.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to discern ways to apply the health promotion techniques discussed in the episode to the broader community context.
- By the end of the podcast episode, the learner will be able to identify resources in their own community for improved health and wellness.
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