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Summary
Nursing education should include long-term care facilities and geriatric clinical placements. These settings provide valuable opportunities for students to develop essential geriatric nursing skills, benefiting both learners and the elderly population.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- The nursing profession requires individuals prepared to care for the elderly.
- Current curricula may not adequately integrate geriatric care experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the inclusion of long-term care facilities and geriatric clinical placements in basic nursing curricula.
- To highlight the educational value of these settings for nursing students.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data regarding student experiences in geriatric clinical placements.
- Evaluation of long-term care facilities as clinical resources.
Main Results:
- Geriatric clinical placements offer diverse learning opportunities for nursing skills.
- Long-term care facilities are identified as underutilized but valuable resources for intermediate and advanced students.
Conclusions:
- Integrating geriatric clinical placements into nursing education is crucial.
- Long-term care facilities should be leveraged as key educational sites for nursing students.