Multiple Intelligences

 

You will find a discussion of Howard Gardner’s list of Multiple Intelligences (Rubenfeld & Scheffer, 2015, Box 3-2) in the textbook readings. Review the different categories in the text and explain how an experienced nurse can use these categories to nurture critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in a novice nurse. Discuss:

 

the importance of understanding multiple intelligences

 

four of the types of intelligences from Gardner’s list. Describe how at least two intelligences relate to your way of thinking and give examples from your nursing practice.

 

the positive or negative impact of using multiple intelligences when mentoring nurses (those with experience and/or novice nurses). Include specific examples from your nursing practice/experience.

 

how to improve the mentoring/learning process using the concepts of multiple intelligences.

 

Reading and Resources

 

Read Chapters 3 & 6 In Rubenfeld, M. G., & Scheffer, B.K. (2015). Critical thinking TACTICS for nurses: Achieving the IOM competencies (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.

 

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Additional Instructions:

 

All submissions should have a title page and reference page.

 

Utilize a minimum of two scholarly resources.

 

Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.

 

Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.

 

Adhere to the chosen Submission Option for Delivery of Activity guidelines.

 

Submission Options

 

Choose One:

 

Instructions:

 

Paper

 

3 to 4-page paper. Include title and reference pages.

 

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation

 

4 to 8 slides. Add title and reference slides.

 

Follow Rules of 7.

 

Other media (Prezi, etc.) presentation

 

4 to 8 slides with speaker notes. Add title and reference slides.

 

Follow Rules of 7.

 

Video Presentation

 

5 to 6-minute video presentation.

 

Attach reference page or include in video.

 

Professional appearance and background.

 

Video submissions must include a script in Word format, submitted through Turnitin for an Originality Report.

 

Table

 

Table with appropriate columns and headers.

 

Include title and reference pages.

 

Graphs or other illustrations

 

Graphs or illustrations with appropriate labels. Include title and reference pages.

 

Poster

 

Poster utilizing any applicable poster template. Include visual graphics/images/other formats for visual appeal. Include appropriate title and references on poster.

 

Note: Title and reference pages/slides do not count towards the count requirements.