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Aimee Holland1, Kelley Borella, Becky Suttle
1About the Authors Aimee Holland, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN, is professor and associate dean for graduate clinical education, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, Alabama. Kelley Borella, DNP, WHNP-BC, is assistant professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Becky Suttle, DNP, AGACNP-BC, is assistant professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Matthew Phillips, MBA, BS, is director of clinical placement, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Linda Moneyham, PhD, RN, FAAN, is professor and senior associate dean for academic affairs, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Eileen Meyer, DNP, AGACNP-BC, is assistant director of advanced practice providers, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Kristen Waddell, MSN, PNP-BC, is director of advanced practice providers, Children's Hospital of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama. Curry Bordelon, DNP, NNP-BC, PNP-BC, ANEF, FNAP, is associate professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE, is associate professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Holland at aimeeholland@uab.edu .
Finding clinical placements for nursing students is difficult, especially during the pandemic. Graduate nursing programs can overcome these challenges through collaboration and building relationships with clinical partners to ensure quality student practicum experiences.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Securing clinical placements for graduate nursing students presents significant challenges.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified difficulties in obtaining suitable clinical practicum sites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe innovative and sustainable strategies for overcoming clinical placement challenges in graduate nursing programs.
- To ensure graduate nursing students obtain quality practicum experiences through strategic partnerships.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between graduate nursing faculty and clinical partners.
- Development of novel and sustainable strategies for clinical placement acquisition.
- Relationship-building initiatives with healthcare organizations.
Main Results:
- Successful development of innovative strategies to address placement shortages.
- Established sustainable methods for securing diverse clinical practicum experiences.
- Ensured consistent access to quality clinical placements for all students.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative relationships with clinical partners are essential for effective nursing education.
- Innovative and sustainable strategies can mitigate challenges in graduate nursing clinical placements.
- Proactive partnership development ensures the continuity and quality of student clinical experiences.
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