Guiding Success

Staff Support for Undergraduate Nursing Students in Academic Poster Design

Authors

  • Ann Byrne Hibernia College
  • Irene O'Dowd Hibernia College

Keywords:

academic poster design, student instruction, active learning, undergraduate nursing students, teaching and learning

Abstract

Posters are a dynamic and innovative assessment tool in undergraduate nursing programmes offering benefits for both students and faculty, while moving beyond traditional assessment methods. Since the inception of the undergraduate nursing programme at Hibernia College in 2022, posters have formed a key part of its diverse assessment strategy. Recognising the need for structured support, the nursing faculty partnered with the Digital Learning Department (DLD), specifically the digital librarian and DLD researcher, to leverage our expertise in poster design to help guide nursing students through the creative part of the assignment. We developed an instructional workshop drawing on active learning principles, as well as additional resources, to help students develop the skills and confidence to create impactful academic posters. This paper explores the development and outcomes of this collaboration, and its role in student learning and engagement.

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Published

2025-06-27

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Practice-based articles

How to Cite

Byrne, A., & O'Dowd, I. (2025). Guiding Success: Staff Support for Undergraduate Nursing Students in Academic Poster Design. Health Sciences Libraries Journal, 1(1), 14-19. https://journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj/article/view/4512