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Nutrition integration across the nursing curriculum: A novel teaching model within a pre-licensure program
Aimee Shea1, Larissa Brophy1, Jami Nininger1
1Mount Carmel College of Nursing, 127 S. Davis Ave, Columbus, OH 43222, United States of America.
Summary
Nurses need better nutrition education in their training. An innovative curriculum integrating registered dietitian faculty and nurse educators improved nursing students' nutrition knowledge and confidence in patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- Effective nutrition education is vital for patient care and health outcomes.
- Nurses are key in delivering nutrition education, but curricula often lack sufficient instruction.
- Registered dietitians and nurses must collaborate to provide accurate nutrition guidance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an innovative model for integrating nutrition education into a nursing curriculum.
- To evaluate the impact of this model on undergraduate nursing students' competencies.
- To enhance nurses' confidence in delivering nutrition-related care.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of an innovative nutrition integration model at a private nursing college.
- An ongoing instructional partnership between registered dietitian faculty and nurse educators.
- Curriculum-wide integration of nutrition content and skills.
Main Results:
- Enhanced nutrition-related competencies in undergraduate nursing students.
- Increased student confidence in providing nutrition-focused patient education.
- Development of a replicable model for interdisciplinary nutrition teaching.
Conclusions:
- An integrated, interprofessional approach significantly improves nutrition education in nursing.
- This model better prepares nursing graduates to deliver essential nutrition care.
- Strengthening nutrition competencies is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
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