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Microbiology Education in Nursing Practice.

Robert J Durrant1, Alexa K Doig1, Rebecca L Buxton1

  • 1University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132.

Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
|September 2, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Registered Nurses (RNs) find infection control, disease transmission, and specimen handling most relevant in microbiology education. Current curricula may need updates to better align with essential nursing practice topics and improve engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology Education
  • Nursing Practice Integration
  • Infectious Disease Management

Background:

  • Nurses require microbiology knowledge for critical tasks like antibiotic administration, specimen handling, and patient education.
  • Existing microbiology curricula for nursing students may not adequately cover topics essential for contemporary clinical practice.
  • Assessing the relevance of current microbiology education is crucial for optimizing nursing preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the alignment between current microbiology education for nurses and the demands of clinical nursing practice.
  • To identify the most relevant microbiology topics for registered nurses (RNs) based on their professional experience.
  • To develop evidence-based recommendations for enhancing microbiology curricula for pre-nursing and nursing students.

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Main Methods:

  • A confidential, web-based survey was administered to 296 Registered Nurses (RNs).
  • The survey assessed past microbiology education, specimen collection practices, microbiology-related duties, and infectious disease exposure.
  • Survey data were analyzed to inform curriculum development and recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Nurses identified infection control, hospital-acquired infections, disease transmission, and specimen collection/handling as highly relevant topics.
  • The Gram stain procedure, microscope use, and molecular testing methods were rated as less relevant by practicing RNs.
  • A potential gap in understanding the application of molecular testing methods was noted, suggesting an area for educational focus.

Conclusions:

  • Microbiology education for nurses should prioritize topics with direct and significant impact on patient care, such as infection control and specimen management.
  • Findings support revising nursing microbiology curricula to enhance relevance and improve student engagement by focusing on practical applications.
  • This study provides data to advocate for evolving national recommendations for microbiology education within nursing programs.