COMMUNAL FAREWELL:
Video Discussion Board Connects
Nursing Students Graduating in a Pandemic
A school of nursing at a large midwestern university has created an innovative way for its nursing graduates to have a communal farewell. A video discussion board was created for graduates to share their “Thoughts About the Journey…”
This one-minute video was posted to establish the purpose:
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Nursing Class of 2020, please share your thoughts about the journey:
Record up to a 5-minute video... |
Free software was used:
- FlipGrid made it easy to create and upload short videos with just a few clicks.
- Settings were chosen that allow only students with approved university emails to post. Maximum length was set at 5 minutes.
- Participation was not mandatory; however, two extra credit points were offered.
- Faculty posted two short videos to explain the purpose (above) and role model a post (below).
Graduate feedback was very positive:
Examples of graduate videos (used with permission):
- “It’s powerful to hear the stories of our classmates -- I learned things I never knew.”
- “Everyone has a different story and challenges they have gone through. Being able to hear the obstacles they overcame to get to this point makes me feel more connected to them.”
- “I felt our nursing school journey, stories and hard work these past years were truly honored. The candle and tone that was set made it feel like a welcoming environment to express emotions of happiness, fear, and accomplishments.”
- “I teared up a bit after speaking about the impact that my classmates and professors have had on me. I felt recognized and it really solidified that I was never alone and still am not in my nursing career.”
Examples of graduate videos (used with permission):
Raney Linck, DNP, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
Dr. Linck was named Minnesota Nurse of the Year in Education
by the March of Dimes.
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota
Dr. Linck was named Minnesota Nurse of the Year in Education
by the March of Dimes.