According to Merriam-Webster, learning is defined as: the activity or process of acquiring knowledge or skills through study, practice, teaching, or 'experience (Merriam-Webster, 2013 ). This is a very generic explanation for a complex and complicated concept that typically involves a two-way exchange: the key participants are the recipient of the information and the individual or group providing the information. Both have a responsibility towards the event. Any disruption to either party's abilities, receptivity, interaction or communication diminishes the experience and diminishes the potential for learning. The responsibility of the individual or group providing the education, in this case the nurse, is to create circumstances that provide maximum learning. potential for the patient being taught. Educational information must be presented in an easy-to-understand format, in the language and learning style best suited to the patient, and consistent with the patient's educational and emotional level (Bastable, 2013). The nurse must have the ability to determine or evaluate whether information is received and understood. If the information is not sufficiently understood, the nurse must have the ability to revise the approach or format to better meet the patient's needs. Finally, the nurse must be able to include the patient in an ongoing educational process that incorporates the support of significant others, encourages ongoing education and updating of information, and provides full integration of educational information into the patient's lifestyle. patient. To this end the nurse must be creative, competent and motivated. Obstacles are part of the reality of health education...... middle of paper ......fit learning into daily life and routine (Bastable, 2013). When an individual is confident that he or she is capable of absorbing the teachings and has the right to receive positive outcomes, he or she will invest more in his or her learning. It is for this reason that I have chosen the humanist approach to education as one of the two main learning theories to achieve the best educational outcomes. In conclusion, learning is a complex and engaging concept. It is our responsibility, as nurses, to be thorough and comprehensive in our assessment, awareness and presentation when providing educational training or information to our patients. Overlooking the simplest of obstacles can impede or impede overall learning. We must apply our knowledge and skills, despite existing obstacles, to provide our patients with the most optimal educational experience possible.