Abstract
This presentation highlights the development and implementation of an innovative endocrinology training program for nurse practitioners. This training has the potential to increase access to care for patients with diabetes and general endocrine conditions. Nursing schools should consider innovative approaches to meeting societal demands for healthcare in specialty shortage areas.
Sigma Membership
Beta Epsilon
Lead Author Affiliation
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Diabetes, Educational Programs, Innovation
Recommended Citation
Kreider, Kathryn Evans and Padilla, Blanca Iris, "Reimagining nurse practitioner education to meet societal needs: The development of an endocrinology training program" (2020). NERC (Nursing Education Research Conference). 65.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/nerc/2020/presentations_2020/65
Conference Name
Nursing Education Research Conference 2020
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2020
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Reimagining nurse practitioner education to meet societal needs: The development of an endocrinology training program
Washington, DC, USA
This presentation highlights the development and implementation of an innovative endocrinology training program for nurse practitioners. This training has the potential to increase access to care for patients with diabetes and general endocrine conditions. Nursing schools should consider innovative approaches to meeting societal demands for healthcare in specialty shortage areas.