Abstract

Poverty has major implications in the US. Nurses must understand their own attitudes towards those living in poverty in order to provide compassionate care. Poverty simulation participants were surveyed using the Short Form Attitudes towards Poverty tool. The study also looked at Adult Learning Theory and the adult learner.

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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Kristen L. Smith, DNP, RNC-NIC - School of Nursing - BSN Program, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan, USA

Sigma Membership

Xi Sigma

Lead Author Affiliation

Northern Michigan University, Marquette, Michigan, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Adult Learning Theory, BSN Attitudes, Poverty Simulation

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The impact of a poverty simulation on baccalaureate nursing students' attitudes

Washington, DC, USA

Poverty has major implications in the US. Nurses must understand their own attitudes towards those living in poverty in order to provide compassionate care. Poverty simulation participants were surveyed using the Short Form Attitudes towards Poverty tool. The study also looked at Adult Learning Theory and the adult learner.