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Integration of Adverse Childhood Experiences Across Nursing Curriculum

Marie E Gill1, Lin Zhan2, Judith Rosenberg3

  • 1The University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing, 4055 N. Park Loop, Community Health Building #3560, Memphis, TN 38152-3740, United States.

Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
|March 24, 2019
PubMed

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) significantly impact millions of children, costing billions annually. Integrating ACEs education into nursing curricula is crucial for healthcare professionals to effectively prevent and intervene in childhood trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Nursing Education
  • Childhood Trauma

Background:

  • Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect millions of US children, leading to significant long-term health and economic consequences.
  • Child maltreatment alone incurs an estimated $124 billion in costs annually.
  • Healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, are vital in preventing and intervening in ACEs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the systematic integration of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) knowledge into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum.
  • To outline the development of an ACEs Curriculum Integration Model and faculty engagement strategies.
  • To provide a framework for ongoing evaluation of ACEs curriculum integration in nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • A College of Nursing systematically integrated ACEs knowledge across its BSN curriculum.
  • An ACEs Curriculum Integration Model was designed and implemented.
  • Faculty were engaged and enabled to incorporate ACEs concepts and content into their teaching.

Main Results:

  • ACEs knowledge was systematically integrated into the BSN curriculum.
  • Faculty engagement facilitated the incorporation of ACEs concepts.
  • A model for curriculum integration and faculty enablement was established.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic integration of ACEs knowledge into nursing education is feasible and essential.
  • Empowering nursing faculty is key to effectively translating ACEs knowledge into practice.
  • This initiative aims to improve health outcomes for children, families, and communities affected by ACEs.

Keywords:
ACEsAdverse childhood experiencesConceptual modelCurriculum integrationFramework

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