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Innovative patient education

Abstract

Much has been written about teaching students of the Millennial Generation, however there is little regarding generation-specific nursing care of Millennial patients. This article presents six categories of considerations for nurses caring for patients of the Millennial generation based on the characteristics, attitudes and values that have influenced them.

Description

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

Author Details

Linda Johanson, EdD, MS(n), Department of Nursing, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Phi Psi

Lead Author Affiliation

Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Keywords:

Millennial Generation, Nursing Care, Patients

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Generation-specific nursing care for millennial patients

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Much has been written about teaching students of the Millennial Generation, however there is little regarding generation-specific nursing care of Millennial patients. This article presents six categories of considerations for nurses caring for patients of the Millennial generation based on the characteristics, attitudes and values that have influenced them.