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Clinical Teaching in the Nursing Home: Perspectives From Three Universities
Desiree A Fleck1, Erin Kitt-Lewis2, Yurun Cai3
1University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Purpose:
With the increasing aging population, the demand for long-term care (LTC) services, particularly in nursing homes, is expected to rise substantially. Interest in working in LTC has been low but the Teaching Nursing Home Collaborative is trying to combat this lack of interest. In the state of Pennsylvania, three universities participated in the collaborative adding clinical experiences in nursing homes for nursing students.
Method:
The experience of three universities establishing clinical in nursing homes was evaluated and suggestions for improving the clinical experience were included.
Results:
Students attend clinical rotations at nursing homes/LTC from 6 to 12 hours and from one to multiple days over one semester. Clinical rotations are placed in one to three courses offering a variety of experiences and assignments.
Conclusion:
Well prepared faculty and an established agenda for the clinical experience are essential.
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