Impact of the Teaching Nursing Home on Nursing Students' Perceptions of Long-Term Care
Author Information
Author(s): Degenholtz, Campbell, Kastner, Treat
Primary Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Hypothesis
Does the Teaching Nursing Home initiative improve nursing students' perceptions and competencies related to long-term care?
Conclusion
The Teaching Nursing Home Program improved nursing students' self-rated competencies, but did not change their preferences for working in long-term care.
Supporting Evidence
- Students self-rated competencies improved in all areas after clinical rotations.
- Prior to their clinical experience, students ranked working in long-term care lower than other settings.
- Qualitative analysis showed that most student comments were about skills, not careers in nursing homes.
Takeaway
Nursing students learned more skills during their time in nursing homes, but they still didn't want to work there after their experience.
Methodology
Students rated their competencies and preferences before and after clinical rotations at nursing homes.
Limitations
The study was limited to students in one specific course at each school of nursing.
Participant Demographics
Nursing students from three schools of nursing participated.
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