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From Pathophysiology to Prevention: Implementing a Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Project for Pre-Nursing Students.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|August 30, 2024
Summary
Integrating vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) and vaccination education into early nursing courses improves students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) and vaccinations require inclusion in nursing curricula.
- Nurses play a crucial role in promoting vaccination and combating misinformation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of integrating VPDs and vaccination education into an early nursing course.
- To evaluate student learning outcomes and perceptions of this educational intervention.
Main Methods:
- A self-directed learning activity on VPDs and vaccinations was designed for a large pre-nursing course.
- Students analyzed diverse sources and created presentations on vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccinations.
Main Results:
- Student feedback indicated that the learning outcomes of the educational intervention were largely met.
- Students reported positive overall perceptions of the self-directed learning activity.
Conclusions:
- Early inclusion of VPDs and vaccination information in nursing courses enhances student knowledge, confidence, and perceptions.
- Independent student projects, utilizing higher cognitive skills, can be effectively implemented in large pre-nursing settings.
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