Addressing the Nursing Workforce Gap with an Age-Friendly Curriculum
Author Information
Author(s): Brown Diane, Fosnight Sue, Drost Jennifer, Gergis Mary, Hovland Cynthia, Sanders Margaret, Kropp Denise, Gareri Michele
Primary Institution: University of Akron
Hypothesis
Can an age-friendly curriculum improve nursing home attitudes and teamwork among nursing students?
Conclusion
The curriculum showed positive effects on nursing home attitudes and teamwork among nursing students.
Supporting Evidence
- The curriculum included recorded lectures, quizzes, and shadowing experiences.
- Results indicated high nursing home attitude ratings for comfort and flexible scheduling.
- The PES-NWI survey highlighted concerns about teamwork and staffing.
- Pre and post surveys showed similar scores for teamwork attitudes.
Takeaway
This study created a special training program to help nursing students feel better about working in nursing homes, especially during staff shortages.
Methodology
A 12-module virtual curriculum was developed, including shadowing experiences and pre-post education surveys.
Limitations
The study may be limited by the small sample size and specific demographics of the participants.
Participant Demographics
Undergraduate senior nursing students, nurse assistants in training, and social work students.
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