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Addressing Medication Misuse in Nursing Education: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Jennifer Dush1, Kelsey K Schmuhl2, Molly N Downing2
1College of Nursing, and Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Beltsville, Maryland.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|March 12, 2025
Summary
This pilot program enhanced nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Medication misuse poses a significant threat to public health and patient safety.
- Integrating medication misuse prevention strategies into nursing education is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and evaluate a training program for graduate FNP students on preventing medication misuse.
- To assess the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary educational approach.
Main Methods:
- A pilot project involved an interdisciplinary nursing and pharmacy team.
- Graduate FNP students participated in a training program adapted from Generation Rx.
- Pre- and posttest surveys were used to evaluate knowledge and skills.
Main Results:
- 74% of participants completed both pre- and posttest surveys.
- The training program improved participants' perceived skills and abilities.
- Knowledge in specific areas of medication misuse was enhanced.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary collaboration enriches nursing education with new concepts and skills.
- This project underscores the necessity of addressing medication misuse in nursing curricula.
- Lessons learned can inform future interdisciplinary educational initiatives.
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