Bridging the gap between traditional nursing education and the dynamic needs of contemporary healthcare systems

Through practical strategies, case studies, and theoretical insights, Transformative Nursing Education focuses on the core principles of transformative education and reshapes the way nursing education is approached in the 21st century. The book emphasises the need for nurses to develop not only technical proficiency but also a practical and well-rounded understanding of the ethical, cultural, and social dimensions of healthcare.

Collaborative learning is another focal point, with chapters dedicated to interprofessional collaboration, democratic education, and the concept of learnership. The book underscores the importance of ethical and cultural competence, offering insights into integrating ethics into nursing education, promoting equality and diversity, and addressing challenges in programme development and delivery.

Other topics explored in Transformative Nursing Education include:

• Emotional, social, and cultural intelligence
• Immersive technologies, including virtual and augmented reality, AI, and their applications in nursing education
• Transformative simulation, highlighting experiential learning, virtual teaching and the integration of digital transformation into nursing curricula
• Community and global health, emphasising interprofessional learning and addressing global health challenges
• Sustainability in nursing, focusing on practices of sustainable development, promoting social equity and wellbeing, and aligning with sustainable development goals

Transformative Nursing Education is an essential resource for educators, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to enhance the quality and impact of nursing education. Its comprehensive approach ensures that readers are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate trends and innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the field.

Aby Mitchell, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Education and Faculty Lead for Simulation, Adult Nursing Department, King’s College London, UK.

Barry Hill, Professor of Nursing and Critical Care Practice, and Associate Head of School for Healthcare and Nursing Sciences, Northumbria University, UK.