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The Faculty Learning About Geriatrics (FLAG) program: bringing together experts in geriatric nursing education
Janice A Edelstein1, Corjena K Cheung, Jo A Voss
1University of Wisconsin, WI, USA. jae1570@gmail.com
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|May 24, 2011
Summary
The Faculty Learning About Geriatrics (FLAG) program enhances geriatric nursing education by equipping faculty with leadership skills and knowledge. This initiative successfully trained nursing faculty from diverse institutions, improving geriatric care content delivery.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing Education
- Faculty Development
- Higher Education in Nursing
Background:
- Strengthening geriatric content in nursing schools is crucial for quality elder care.
- The Minnesota Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence spearheads this initiative.
- The Faculty Learning About Geriatrics (FLAG) program was developed to address this need.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the educational experience for participants in the FLAG program.
- To highlight the perspectives of both FLAG mentors and fellows.
- To assess the effectiveness of the FLAG program in enhancing geriatric nursing expertise.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the first FLAG program in summer 2008.
- A 5-day summer institute at the University of Minnesota.
- A subsequent 1-year mentorship program for selected nursing faculty.
Main Results:
- Selected nursing faculty from the Upper Midwest and tribal colleges successfully completed the FLAG program.
- Participants gained broader expertise in geriatric nursing.
- The program fostered collaboration with academic and geriatric leaders.
Conclusions:
- The FLAG program effectively broadens geriatric nursing expertise among faculty.
- It enhances teaching and academic leadership skills essential for geriatric care.
- The program successfully increased geriatric content knowledge through collaborative learning.
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