Published in Nurse Educator (2026)

DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000002239

 

A 6-Step Terminology Integration Model to Address Gaps in Medical Language in Undergraduate Nursing Education: Lost in Translation

 

Brief Description:
This article presents a practical framework for integrating medical terminology instruction throughout undergraduate nursing curricula to support comprehension, clinical reasoning, and student success.

 

Developed from direct teaching experience, the 6-Step Terminology Integration Model offers nurse educators a scalable approach to strengthening foundational medical language proficiency while supporting student preparedness for academic and clinical practice.

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This publication reflects my ongoing commitment to advancing nursing education through evidence-informed curriculum innovation, faculty development, and student success initiatives.