Promoting Learning Using Case-Based Strategies in Nursing Professional Development. 
Realistic situations can be used to develop a variety of learning activities, including case reports, standard and evolving case studies, and problem-based learning.  Most case-based strategies are aimed at promoting learner interaction, problem solving, and collaborative learning.  This article provides a description and discussion of how each can be applied.  Hints for developing the different types of cases are included, followed by specific examples.