Other Titles

Nursing education of vulnerable populations

Abstract

Results from funded study testing a pre-licensure nursing student-focused Gerontologic Nursing Competency Skills Tool in 6 diverse schools/colleges of nursing with students and faculty are presented. Recommendations for utilization of this no-cost tool and accompanying toolkit to enhance workforce readiness for nursing care of the older adult are incorporated.

Author Details

Tanya Sudia, PhD, RN; Nan Ketcham, RN, CNE; Rebecca Meraz, PhD, RN, CCRC -- Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta Gamma

Lead Author Affiliation

Baylor University, Waco, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Competency Skills and Toolkit, Geriatric Nursing, Pre-licensure Nursing Students

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Gerontologic nursing competency tool testing among pre-licensure students in six diverse schools/colleges of nursing

Melbourne, Australia

Results from funded study testing a pre-licensure nursing student-focused Gerontologic Nursing Competency Skills Tool in 6 diverse schools/colleges of nursing with students and faculty are presented. Recommendations for utilization of this no-cost tool and accompanying toolkit to enhance workforce readiness for nursing care of the older adult are incorporated.