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Faculty preparation for gerontological nursing

R Yurchuck, H T Brower

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

|January 1, 1994

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Few undergraduate nursing faculty possess gerontological preparation. A regional survey found only 12% of faculty are specifically trained in gerontological nursing, impacting nursing education.

Area of Science:

Gerontological Nursing Education
Nursing Faculty Development

Background:

Undergraduate nursing programs face challenges in delivering specialized gerontological content.
A shortage of faculty with formal gerontological preparation exists.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the extent of gerontological preparation among undergraduate nursing faculty.
To explore the implications of faculty gerontological expertise on nursing education.

Main Methods:

A regional survey was conducted among undergraduate nursing faculty.
Data on faculty's specific gerontological preparation was collected.

Main Results:

Only 12% of surveyed undergraduate faculty reported specific gerontological preparation.

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The majority of faculty lack formal training in gerontological nursing.

Conclusions:

The limited number of qualified gerontological nursing faculty poses a significant problem for undergraduate nursing programs.
Addressing this gap is crucial for improving the quality of gerontological nursing education.