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To Twitter to woo : harnessing the power of social media (SoMe) in nurse education to enhance the student's experience (2015)
Journal Article
Sinclair, W., McLoughlin, M., & Warne, T. (2015). To Twitter to woo : harnessing the power of social media (SoMe) in nurse education to enhance the student's experience. Nurse Education in Practice, 15(6), 507-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2015.06.002

This paper explores some of the difficulties, challenges and rewards for student nurses and nurse academics when harnessing social media (SoMe) as part of the overall learning experience. The paper draws upon data in the form of student voices, captu... Read More about To Twitter to woo : harnessing the power of social media (SoMe) in nurse education to enhance the student's experience.

Innovative assessment and collaborative learning using problem-based learning: Learning through construction a different medium in which to excel (2015)
Book Chapter
McLoughlin, M., Darvill, A., & Burns, B. (2015). Innovative assessment and collaborative learning using problem-based learning: Learning through construction a different medium in which to excel. In M. Li, & Y. Zhao (Eds.), Exploring Learning & Teaching in Higher Education New Frontiers of Educational Research (145-169). Berlin: Springer

Four-year longitudinal impact evaluation of the action for children UK neglect project : outcomes for the children, families, action for children, and the UK (2013)
Journal Article
Long, T., Murphy, M., Fallon, D., Livesley, J., Devitt, P., McLoughlin, M., & Cavanagh, M. (2014). Four-year longitudinal impact evaluation of the action for children UK neglect project : outcomes for the children, families, action for children, and the UK. Child Abuse and Neglect, 38(8), 1358-1368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2013.10.008

Neglect has a devastating impact on children and is the most pervasive form of child maltreatment in the United Kingdom. The study purpose was to establish outcomes for neglected children following structured assessment and intervention to ascertain... Read More about Four-year longitudinal impact evaluation of the action for children UK neglect project : outcomes for the children, families, action for children, and the UK.

Fitness to practice and feedback to students : a literature review (2013)
Journal Article
Wells, L., & McLoughlin, M. (2014). Fitness to practice and feedback to students : a literature review. Nurse Education in Practice, 14(2), 137-141. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2013.08.006

In the United Kingdom (UK), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) stipulate that practice experience makes up 50% of the nursing curricula. We argue that mentors play a pivotal role in this experience, being the main practitioner responsible for su... Read More about Fitness to practice and feedback to students : a literature review.

Using student induction data with final student qualitiative data to manage experience and expectations for ‘realistic engagement’ in higher education (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Mcloughlin, M., Thacker, E., Robinson, L., Jenkins, J., Langlands, J., Kniveton, K., …Hinsley, J. (2011, July). Using student induction data with final student qualitiative data to manage experience and expectations for ‘realistic engagement’ in higher education. Presented at Education in a Changing Environment (ECE) 6th International Conference : Creativity & Engagement in Higher Education, The University of Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

Plethora or paucity : a systematic search and bibliometric study of the application and design of qualitative methods in nursing research 2008-2010 (2011)
Journal Article
Ball, E., McLoughlin, M., & Darvill, A. (2011). Plethora or paucity : a systematic search and bibliometric study of the application and design of qualitative methods in nursing research 2008-2010. Nurse Education Today, 31(3), 299-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2010.12.002

Qualitative methodology has increased in application and acceptability in all research disciplines. In nursing, it is appropriate that a plethora of qualitative methods can be found as nurses pose real-world questions to clinical, cultural and ethica... Read More about Plethora or paucity : a systematic search and bibliometric study of the application and design of qualitative methods in nursing research 2008-2010.

Peeling back the layers of learning : a classroom model for problem-based learning (2007)
Journal Article
McLoughlin, M., & Darvill, A. (2007). Peeling back the layers of learning : a classroom model for problem-based learning. Nurse Education Today, 27(4), 271-277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2006.04.010

This paper aims to provide an informative discussion with underpinning rationales about the use of a problem-based learning (PBL) classroom model, supported by a structured process for undertaking PBL. PBL was implemented as a main teaching and learn... Read More about Peeling back the layers of learning : a classroom model for problem-based learning.

SONIC Students Online in Nursing Integrated Curricula A reflective account of a teaching and learning journey
Report
A reflective account of a teaching and learning journey

Why develop online resources for problem-based learning? PBL is a pedagogy which requires students to seek resources for themselves. Providing students with easily accessible resources must surely run counter to the philosophy. PBL is first and forem... Read More about SONIC Students Online in Nursing Integrated Curricula A reflective account of a teaching and learning journey.