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Dawn M Bowker1, Brandi J Tomlinson
1About the Authors Dawn M. Bowker, RN, ARNP, WHNP-BC, is an associate professor and PhD candidate, Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa. Brandi J. Tomlinson, MSN-NE, is RN case manager, UnityPoint Home, Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, write to Ms. Bowker at dbowker@grandview.edu.
Abstract:
Healthy People 2020 supports the preparation of nurse graduates to assess emergency preparedness needs of defined populations and includes preparedness as one of its objectives. Natural disaster preparedness is addressed through the lens of community-centered care that meets the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses domains of patient-centered care and teamwork and collaboration. This article discusses the development of an authentic clinical experience through collaboration between the American Red Cross and a baccalaureate nursing program.
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