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Eileen Sarsfield1, Agnes Burkhard
1About the Authors Eileen Sarsfield, PhD, RN, APHN-BC, is an associate professor, Malek School of Health Professions, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia. Agnes Burkhard, PhD, RN, APHN-BC, is an associate professor, Malek School of Health Professions, Marymount University. For more information, contact Dr. Sarsfield at esarsfie@marymount.edu.
Nursing Education Perspectives
|April 21, 2018
Summary
This study shows nursing students gain essential public health skills in unique community settings. The innovative approach effectively builds competencies in health promotion and diversity.
Area of Science:
- Community and Public Health Nursing
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Competency Development
Background:
- Traditional clinical placements may not fully encompass the breadth of community/public health nursing.
- Nontraditional partnerships offer unique learning opportunities for nursing students.
- Vulnerable populations present specific challenges and learning contexts in public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate nursing students' perceptions of core knowledge and competencies acquired in a nontraditional clinical setting.
- To assess the effectiveness of an innovative partnership in developing community/public health generalist competencies.
- To explore the application of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Workplace Health Model in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 25 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students.
- Utilized a survey based on the Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing Education for Entry Level Community/Public Health Nursing Practice.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Workplace Health Model served as the conceptual framework.
Main Results:
- Students perceived the experience as highly influential in developing skills related to human diversity.
- Significant gains were reported in health promotion and risk reduction competencies.
- Communication skills essential for public health practice were positively impacted.
Conclusions:
- Nontraditional community settings can be effective for acquiring community/public health nursing competencies.
- Innovative clinical partnerships facilitate the development of essential public health skills.
- Student-centered learning in diverse community settings enhances preparedness for public health nursing practice.
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