Abstract

From Anthrax to Ebola to Zika, headline grabbing infectious diseases have constantly challenged health care and nursing practice in the 21st century. This session will describe an innovative approach to enhancing nurse competence in the prevention, identification and management of emerging infections. Resources will be shared that will improve care.

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Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

C. Suzanne Gosse, PhD, RN-BS in Nursing Department, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Sigma

Lead Author Affiliation

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Evidence-Based Practice, Infectious Disease, Online Learning

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Teachable moments: Designing an emerging infections learning module

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

From Anthrax to Ebola to Zika, headline grabbing infectious diseases have constantly challenged health care and nursing practice in the 21st century. This session will describe an innovative approach to enhancing nurse competence in the prevention, identification and management of emerging infections. Resources will be shared that will improve care.