MILLENNIALS CONSIDERED: A NEW GENERATION, New Approaches, and Implications for Nursing Education
- 1 March 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health) in Nursing Education Perspectives
- Vol. 29 (2), 74-79
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00024776-200803000-00007
Abstract
A new generation is pursuing degrees in nursing. These students, 18 to 24 years old, aptly called Millennials, are technologically competent and described as optimistic and group oriented. Their propensity for multitasking, reliance on electronics, and need for immediate feedback often perplex and frustrate faculty and challenge customary approaches to teaching and learning. They often express doubt regarding their academic readiness for college. This article explores the authors' experiences with freshmen students of the Millennial generation and shares insights for working successfully with this cohort of learners. The authors assert that by developing strong partnerships with students, faculty may be able to bridge the generational gap to promote mutual understanding, personal growth, and academic success.Keywords
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