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Enhancing the capacity to teach gerontological nursing: a faculty development project
Lois L Miller1, Catherine R Van Son, Juliana C Cartwright
1Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239, USA.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 21, 2010
Summary
This faculty development initiative enhanced gerontological nursing knowledge and curriculum content in nursing schools. The Gerontological Nursing Education Curriculum (G-NEC) project successfully increased faculty expertise and educational offerings for elder care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Gerontological Nursing
- Faculty Development
Background:
- There is a critical need for improved gerontological nursing education within baccalaureate programs.
- Faculty often lack specialized knowledge and resources to effectively teach gerontological nursing.
- Integrating comprehensive geriatric content into nursing curricula is essential for preparing competent elder care providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a faculty development initiative aimed at enhancing gerontological nursing education.
- To increase faculty knowledge and confidence in teaching gerontological nursing.
- To promote the integration of gerontological content into baccalaureate nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the Gerontological Nursing Education Curriculum (G-NEC) project across five states (2006-2009).
- Delivery of a 4-hour workshop to 11 nursing schools, focusing on key gerontological concepts and teaching strategies.
- Post-workshop follow-up to assess curriculum changes and faculty impact.
Main Results:
- Participants reported high satisfaction with the workshop's content and format.
- Follow-up data indicated that a significant number of participants incorporated new gerontological content into their courses.
- The initiative successfully increased faculty knowledge and led to tangible curriculum revisions.
Conclusions:
- Faculty development programs are effective in enhancing gerontological nursing education.
- Targeted workshops can equip nursing faculty with the necessary knowledge and tools to improve geriatric care education.
- The G-NEC project provides a model for future faculty development in specialized nursing fields.
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