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Retirement communities as creative clinical opportunities
1Lynchburg College Department of Nursing, Lynchburg, VA, USA.
N & HC Perspectives on Community : Official Publication of the National League for Nursing
|March 1, 1997
Summary
As the elderly population grows, integrating them into nursing education is vital. Retirement communities provide unique learning opportunities for nursing students to engage with older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Increasing longevity necessitates innovative approaches to elder care.
- Baccalaureate nursing programs require enhanced curricula for geriatric competencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the integration of well elderly into baccalaureate nursing student learning experiences.
- To highlight retirement communities as valuable settings for geriatric nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative exploration of student-elderly interactions in retirement communities.
- Curriculum development focused on intergenerational learning.
Main Results:
- Students gained insights into diverse nursing roles with the elderly.
- Enhanced understanding of the potential for nursing interventions in community settings.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational learning in retirement communities enriches nursing education.
- Fosters a greater appreciation for the elderly as a national resource.