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Incorporating bioterrorism content in the nursing curriculum: a creative approach
Melondie R Carter1, Susan W Gaskins
1University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA. mcarter@bama.ua.edu
The Journal of Nursing Education
|March 10, 2010
Summary
Community health nursing faculty created a bioterrorism preparedness educational program. This initiative addresses low knowledge among nurses and nursing students, enhancing disaster response capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
- Emergency Preparedness
Background:
- Bioterrorism poses a real threat, recognized after September 11, 2001.
- Nurses are crucial in disaster response, yet possess limited bioterrorism knowledge.
- Existing nursing textbooks lack comprehensive bioterrorism preparedness content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present a comprehensive bioterrorism educational approach for community health nursing faculty.
- To enhance bioterrorism and disaster preparedness knowledge among nursing students.
- To provide a model adaptable for other nursing schools.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between community health faculty and community agencies.
- Partnership with the U.S. Public Health Department.
- Development of an educational experience covering key bioterrorism topics.
Main Results:
- A creative and comprehensive educational approach was developed.
- Content areas included the National Stockpile and pandemic influenza response.
- Training covered biological threat recognition, treatment, and patient care (e.g., smallpox).
Conclusions:
- The developed educational program can be valuable for community health faculty nationwide.
- This initiative aims to improve nursing preparedness for bioterrorism events.
- The collaborative model offers a scalable solution for nursing education in disaster preparedness.
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