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Reluctant gerontologists: integrating gerontological nursing content into a prelicensure program
Joanne M Miller1, Lola Coke, Angela Moss
1College of Nursing, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA. Joanne_M_Miller@rush.edu
Nurse Educator
|September 4, 2009
Summary
Integrating accessible resources enhanced gerontological nursing education. This approach improved both student and faculty interest and knowledge in caring for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontological Nursing
- Healthcare Education
Background:
- Growing need for specialized geriatric care.
- Limited integration of gerontological content in nursing curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of readily available resources on gerontological nursing education.
- To assess changes in student and faculty interest and knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Utilized practical and easy-to-implement gerontological nursing resources.
- Described the integration process within existing educational frameworks.
Main Results:
- Observed increased student interest in gerontological nursing.
- Reported enhanced faculty knowledge and engagement in geriatric care.
- Demonstrated a positive correlation between resource accessibility and educational outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Readily available resources are effective tools for advancing gerontological nursing education.
- Practical integration strategies can significantly boost interest and knowledge in geriatric care among nursing students and faculty.
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