Revisiting the US Teaching Nursing Home: What Are Students’ Perceptions of Caring for Older Adults?
2024
Understanding Nursing Students' Views on Caring for Older Adults
Sample size: 105
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Author Information
Author(s): Kitt-Lewis Erin, Heaton Felicia, Yoder Maria, Fick Donna, Boltz Marie
Primary Institution: The Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
What are undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of their first clinical learning experience in a nursing home?
Conclusion
Undergraduate nursing students have specific assumptions and lessons learned about caring for older adults, highlighting areas for improvement in nursing education.
Supporting Evidence
- The U.S. population of older adults is expected to exceed 20% by 2050.
- There is a critical staff shortage in nursing homes, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The American Association of Colleges of Nursing prioritizes care for older adults in nursing education.
Takeaway
Nursing students shared their thoughts on caring for older adults in nursing homes, which can help improve how they learn to provide care.
Methodology
Thematic analysis of de-identified course artifacts from nursing students.
Participant Demographics
Undergraduate nursing students from a large research university.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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