CBL vs. Lecture Based

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So am on the brink of choosing a nursing program but the difference between them is the CBL and the lecture based learning. Can anyone speak from experience if CBL is an advantage in the nursing field? Or how they felt about CBL in school, if it was difficult or not? Thanks!

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

What is CBL?

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Specializes in ICU.

I'm also confused. Are you talking about a school that charges a flat fee and you can do as many credits as you want versus a standard program? Lectures are worth credits so I am confused.

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day, caroladybelle:

Most likely, computer-based-learning (aka online).

Good day, grace.lu:

Pick an accredited institution. Are they both accredited? Will their credits easily be accepted towards a BSN/MSN at other schools? What is the NCLEX pass rate for each? How long have they held their board accreditation? Those are some key questions to ask.

Now, in terms of learning, I've taken lecture-based classes, virtual-based (CBL if I understand your terminology correctly) classes, as well as blended courses (lecture online, lab on site). The virtual-based (including blended) are a lot harder than lecture-based in my experience.

Thank you.

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computer based learning?

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Specializes in ICU.

Thank you. I was thinking credit based learning for some reason. I have to do mine in person. I need that interaction and need to be able to ask questions and get answers right then. I am taking my first online math class this summer because I have to due to some trips I am taking . Sciences need to be done in person.

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Oh sorry for not clarifying! CBL is Context Based Learning

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CBL as in Context Based Learning, sorry for not clarifying

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Good day, grace.lu:

Thank you for the clarification. CBL looks interesting, and I would think it might have an edge vs. traditional teaching methods if done well.

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You should try posting this in the Canadian section, Americans have no idea what CBL is. Search for the University of ALberta in that section and you'll find reviews about CBL (which I despise).

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