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Susan L Huehn1, Mary Beth Kuehn1, Katherine E Fick1
1St. Olaf College.
Summary
Nursing students gained valuable experience collaborating with hospital chaplains during simulated care for suicidal patients. This interprofessional education initiative improved preparedness for teamwork in professional healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Nursing Practice
- Spiritual Care Integration
Background:
- Interprofessional education is crucial for nursing students' communication and teamwork skills.
- Limited models exist for integrating spiritual care into nursing education.
- Simulation offers a safe environment for interprofessional learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore baccalaureate nursing students' experiences with hospital chaplains during simulated care of suicidal patients.
- To assess the value of interprofessional spiritual care education for nursing students.
- To provide a model for integrating chaplain services into nursing curricula.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative study design.
- Utilized simulation in an emergency department setting.
- Focused on nursing students' interaction with hospital chaplains.
Main Results:
- Nursing students reported the experience as beneficial for professional practice.
- The initiative successfully integrated spiritual care within an interprofessional context.
- Students enhanced their understanding of collaborative healthcare teamwork.
Conclusions:
- Interprofessional educational experiences involving spiritual care are valuable for nursing students.
- This project serves as a successful model for interprofessional education initiatives.
- The integration of chaplain services prepares nursing students for collaborative patient care.
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