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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Occupational health nursing education
Bonnie Rogers1, Susan A Randolph, Judith Ostendorf
1North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health and Education and Research Center, University of North Carolina, School of Publich Health, NC 27599, USA. rogersb@email.unc.edu
Summary
Graduate-level occupational health nursing programs prepare nurses for diverse roles. Education includes specialized coursework and practical experience in occupational health and safety.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Occupational Health
- Public Health Education
Background:
- Occupational health nursing academic education is primarily at the graduate (master's and doctoral) level.
- This specialized preparation equips nurses for various professional roles within the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the scope and components of graduate-level occupational health nursing academic education.
- To highlight the essential elements of the curriculum for preparing occupational health specialists.
Main Methods:
- Review of graduate-level occupational health nursing curricula.
- Analysis of educational requirements for administrative, specialist, practitioner, academician, and researcher roles.
- Identification of core coursework, practicum, and interdisciplinary learning components.
Main Results:
- Graduate programs provide comprehensive education for occupational health nursing.
- Curricula integrate occupational health and safety coursework, practical experience, and interdisciplinary studies.
- Education prepares graduates for leadership and specialized practice in occupational health.
Conclusions:
- Master's and doctoral programs are essential for advanced practice and research in occupational health nursing.
- A robust curriculum combining theory, practice, and interdisciplinary learning is key.
- This specialized education is vital for advancing the field of occupational health nursing.
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