Reflections on the Process of Implementing Trauma-Informed Education Lunch and Learns

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Educational Psychology
• Social Equity in Education

Background:

• Trauma-informed education (TIE) fosters equitable learning environments for diverse students.
• Academic success is often hindered by stress and trauma, particularly for historically underrepresented nursing students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To implement and evaluate a training program on TIE for nursing faculty and staff.
• To identify facilitators and barriers to implementing TIE approaches in a nursing school.

Main Methods:

• A series of Lunch and Learns (LLs) on TIE was conducted.
• Faculty and staff provided feedback on TIE implementation.

Main Results:

• LLs demonstrated strong attendance, averaging 33 participants per session.
• Expert-led sessions enhanced learning but led to presentation inconsistencies.
• Faculty recruitment and engagement were key to high attendance.

Conclusions:

• Strategic faculty involvement effectively boosted participation in TIE training.
• Consistent TIE training requires meticulous planning and presenter alignment.
• Addressing presentation variability is essential for effective TIE rollout.