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Outcomes of a genetics education program for nursing faculty
Cynthia A Prows1, Carol Hetteberg, Nancy Johnson
1Department of Patient Services, Division of Nursing, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|May 15, 2003
Summary
This educational program significantly improved nursing faculty knowledge in genetics and increased genetics content in nursing curricula. Faculty participants successfully integrated new genetics information into their teaching, enhancing nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Genetics in Healthcare
Background:
- Nursing education programs require updated genetics content to reflect clinical advancements.
- Faculty development is crucial for integrating new scientific knowledge into curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate an educational program aimed at enhancing nursing faculty's genetics knowledge.
- To assess the program's impact on the integration of genetics content into entry-level nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- An annual Genetics Summer Institute (GSI) was implemented.
- The program included follow-up strategies and continuing education offerings.
- Outcomes measured included faculty knowledge and curriculum changes.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in nursing faculty genetics knowledge were observed.
- Increased genetics content in nursing curricula was reported by participants.
- 31% of faculty developed new elective genetics courses.
Conclusions:
- The educational program successfully equipped nursing faculty with foundational knowledge and resources.
- Participants were enabled to effectively integrate genetics into their nursing curricula.
- The program demonstrated a positive impact on nursing education standards.
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