Abstract

The preparation for nurses as global leaders begins in the basic academic program, however the amount and emphasis on this important topic varies greatly. A descriptive study was undertaken to discern knowledge of nursing students about global health. The majority of respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge regarding this topic.

Author Details

Linda Johanson, EdD, MS(n), RN, Department of Nursing, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA; Dianne Y. Daniels, PhD, MSN, CNE, Department of Nursing, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina, USA

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Phi Psi

Lead Author Affiliation

Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, USA

Type

Presentation

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Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Education, Global Health, Leadership

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Academic preparation of global health leaders

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

The preparation for nurses as global leaders begins in the basic academic program, however the amount and emphasis on this important topic varies greatly. A descriptive study was undertaken to discern knowledge of nursing students about global health. The majority of respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge regarding this topic.