Educational Practices Journal of Nursing

Conflicts between Sound Educational Practices and Meeting the Needs of Practice for a nursing Graduate in the era of COVID-19

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The U.S. healthcare landscape is continually changing due to population diversity, technological advancements, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in unique healthcare needs within multicultural communities. This evolution mandates nursing graduates to possess comprehensive skills to function in this dynamic environment. However, challenges such as full curricula, limited computer skills among nursing students, language barriers, and financial issues create a conflict between educational practices and practical requirements for nursing graduates. This article explores essential educational practices, highlighting the need for nursing programs to produce culturally competent graduates skilled in technology. It advocates for the incorporation of innovative learning strategies and curriculum flexibility in nursing education to foster sound educational practices, enabling graduates to meet the necessary outcomes and competencies in today's complex healthcare environment.