Educational Competencies to Strengthen Tuberculosis Curricula in Undergraduate Nursing Programs

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Betty S. Fair ◽  
Trudy J Esch ◽  
Terri Simpson ◽  
Kimberly Field ◽  
Ramona Benkert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
National Tuberculosis ◽  
Health Care Educators

Worldwide, at least two million people die annually from tuberculosis (TB), with projections of 36 million more global deaths between the years 2003 and 2020. To help nursing faculty strengthen TB curricula and standardize TB content in national and international undergraduate nursing programs, the Nurse Discipline Group of the National Tuberculosis Curriculum Consortium (NTCC) has developed comprehensive TB core competencies and specific student objectives for the classroom setting. These core competencies address the knowledge, ability, and/or skills required for an undergraduate nursing student to provide qualified holistic care for patients, families, and communities impacted by TB. The NTCC is comprised of a team of multidisciplinary health care educators in the United States, with the primary mission to instill knowledge, skills, and appropriate attitudes in the management of active and latent TB among undergraduate health care students.

Faculty Role in Retaining Hispanic Nursing Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarita Vélez-McEvoy
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Health Care Disparities ◽  
Hispanic Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nursing Workforce ◽  
Minority Population ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Faculty Role

Hispanics, the fastest-growing minority population in the United States, make up only 5% of the nursing workforce. To help eliminate health care disparities, recruiting and retaining Hispanic nursing students is a necessary step. This article discusses barriers that Hispanic students encounter and responsibilities of nursing faculty in retaining Hispanic students, and proposes the use of frameworks that enhance a new paradigm to encourage more inclusive teaching in a positive environment.

scholarly journals Undergraduate nursing students’ COVID-19 vaccine intentions: A national survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261669
Author(s):  
Holly B. Fontenot ◽  
Deborah B. Mattheus ◽  
Eunjung Lim ◽  
Alexandra Michel ◽  
Nicole Ryan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
The United States ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Secondary Intention

Introduction In December 2020, the first two COVID-19 vaccines were approved in the United States (U.S.) and recommended for distribution to front-line personnel, including nurses. Nursing students are being prepared to fill critical gaps in the health care workforce and have played important supportive roles during the current pandemic. Research has focused on vaccine intentions of current health care providers and less is known about students’ intentions to vaccinate for COVID-19. Methods A national sample of undergraduate nursing students were recruited across five nursing schools in five U.S. regions in December 2020. The survey measured perceived risk/threat of COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine attitudes, perceived safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, sources for vaccine information and level of intention to become vaccinated [primary, secondary (i.e., delayed), or no intention to vaccinate]. Results The final sample consisted of 772 students. The majority (83.6%) had intentions to be vaccinated, however of those 31.1% indicated secondary intention, a delay in intention or increased hesitancy). The strongest predictors of primary intention were positive attitudes (OR = 6.86; CI = 4.39–10.72), having lower safety concerns (OR = 0.26; CI = 0.18–0.36), and consulting social media as a source of information (OR = 1.56; CI = 1.23–1.97). Asian (OR = 0.47; CI = 0.23–0.97) and Black (OR 0.26; CI = 0.08–0.80) students were more likely to indicate secondary intention as compared to primary intention. Students in the Midwest were most likely to indicate no intention as compared to secondary intention (OR = 4.6; CI = 1.32–16.11). Conclusions As the first two COVID-19 vaccines were approved/recommended in the U.S. nursing students had overall high intentions to vaccinate. Findings can guide development of educational interventions that reduce concerns of vaccine safety that are delivered in a way that is supportive and affirming to minoritized populations while being respectful of geo-political differences.

Issues in Implementing Online Education in a Developing Country

2010 ◽  
pp. 1287-1290
Author(s):  
Tim Bristol
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Online Education ◽  
International Development ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Programs ◽  
The U.S

This article highlights the issues that may arise when implementing online education in a developing country. In 2005, Faculté des Sciences Infirmières (FSIL) opened in Leogane, Haiti. The mission of this school is to provide nursing professionals for the country of Haiti, especially the southern half of the country. This facility was built with funds from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is managed by the l’Université Episcopale d’Haïti. The school maintains a curricular format similar to that of baccalaureate nursing programs in the U.S. Haiti is in great need of health care professionals. In Haiti, there are 11 nurses per 100,000 population. In the U.S. this ratio is 770 per 100,000. Given that infant mortality is 10 times worse than that in the U.S. and that the lifespan is 15-20 years less, the need for qualified health care professionals is overwhelming. Even though the income of FSIL is 1/3 what is actually needed, the school has managed to keep enrolling students and maintaining the facility. They have also managed to maintain a computer lab with 13 computers and a stable satellite Internet connection. The author visited the campus in July of 2007. The purpose of this initial visit was to evaluate the information technology structure and the capabilities of the staff and students to determine what if any connections could be made between American nursing programs and FSIL. A SWOT analysis was conducted to assess internal strengths and weaknesses for FSIL as well as external Opportunities and Threats related to using E-learning to enhance FSIL.

Issues in Implementing Online Education in a Developing Country

2010 ◽  
pp. 1342-1346
Author(s):  
Tim Bristol
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Online Education ◽  
International Development ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Baccalaureate Nursing Programs ◽  
The U.S

This article highlights the issues that may arise whenimplementing online education in a developing country. In 2005, Faculté des Sciences Infirmières (FSIL) opened in Leogane, Haiti. The mission of this school is to provide nursing professionals for the country of Haiti, especially the southern half of the country. This facility was built with funds from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is managed by the l’Université Episcopale d’Haïti. The school maintains a curricular format similar to that of baccalaureate nursing programs in the U.S. Haiti is in great need of health care professionals. In Haiti, there are 11 nurses per 100,000 population. In the U.S. this ratio is 770 per 100,000. Given that infant mortality is 10 times worse than that in the U.S. and that the lifespan is 15-20 years less, the need for qualified health care professionals is overwhelming. Even though the income of FSIL is 1/3 what is actually needed, the school has managed to keep enrolling students and maintaining the facility. They have also managed to maintain a computer lab with 13 computers and a stable satellite Internet connection. The author visited the campus in July of 2007. The purpose of this initial visit was to evaluate the information technology structure and the capabilities of the staff and students to determine what if any connections could be made between American nursing programs and FSIL. A SWOT analysis was conducted to assess internal strengths and weaknesses for FSIL as well as external Opportunities and Threats related to using E-learning to enhance FSIL.

scholarly journals Opinions of the final year secondary health care students and the final year students of the undergraduate Nursing study programme sbout organ donation

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Želimir Đurić ◽  
Štefica Mikšić ◽  
Biljana Kurtović
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Students ◽  
Main Motivation ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Secondary Health Care

Aim. To examine and compare the opinions of the final year secondary health care students and the final year students of the undergraduate Nursing study programme about the significance of organ donation. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 60 participants of whom 30 were undergraduate Nursing study programme students and 30 were secondary health care students. The research instrument was a questionnaire designed for the purpose of this study, which included the following groups of questions: the first group consisted of questions about the participants’ general data, while the second group contained questions about organ donation itself. Results. From the obtained results, it was determined that there is no statistically significant difference in the decision to donate organs depending on the level of education. Furthermore, the results show that both groups of participants want to donate organs and the main motivation is to rescue someone’s life. In addition, the majority of participants express the view that such behavior is a humane act. Conclusion. Education level does not affect organ donation decision making. The main motivation for deciding on donating organs is to rescue someone’s life. Organ donation is an act of humanity. In the survey, several respondents expressed negative opinion about organ donation. Therefore, it is recommended that workshops aimed at future health professionals, be organized in secondary health care schools and other educational institutions for healthcare professionals to emphasize the importance of organ donation.

scholarly journals Use of simulation-based learning in Japanese undergraduate nursing education: National survey results

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-54
Author(s):  
Mitsumi Masuda ◽  
Machiko Saeki Yagi ◽  
Fumino Sugiyama
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Education ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Efficient Learning

Introduction: Simulation-based learning (SBL) is a practical and efficient learning method that involves the replacement of a portion of clinical education with quality simulation experiences. It has been utilised in various countries, such as the United States, Canada, and South Korea. However, based on current regulations in Japan, clinical education cannot be replaced with simulation experience. For future curriculum integration, it is necessary to clarify the current use of SBL and tackle systematic educational strategies of SBL. Therefore, this national survey aimed to clarify the prevalence and practices of SBL in undergraduate nursing education programs in Japan. Methods: This article presents the results of our national survey in Japan. It presents the questionnaire based on the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning Standards of Best Practice and demonstrates the use of simulation-based learning in Japanese undergraduate nursing programs. Results: Overall, the schools using simulation-based education (SBE) comprised 346 schools (82.4%) of the sample. Those equipped with high-fidelity simulators were 146 schools (27.6%); the rest owned medium-fidelity simulators. Almost all undergraduate nursing education systems were equipped with simulators, however, the frequency of use was low. SBL was incorporated into the curriculum at many undergraduate nursing education institutions, and awareness of the INACSL Standard of Best Practice: SimulationSM was extremely low. Conclusion: This study shows that SBL is not properly utilised in undergraduate nursing programs, even though many schools are equipped with simulators. Thus, further study on barriers to simulator use is needed.

scholarly journals Qualitative Description of Global Health Nursing Competencies by Nursing Faculty in Africa and the Americas

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynda Wilson ◽  
Laura Moran ◽  
Rosa Zarate ◽  
Nicole Warren ◽  
Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Nursing Faculty ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Nursing Programs ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Nursing Curriculum ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Nursing Curricula ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Health Nursing

Abstract Objective: to analyze qualitative comments from four surveys asking nursing faculty to rate the importance of 30 global health competencies for undergraduate nursing programs. Method: qualitative descriptive study that included 591 individuals who responded to the survey in English (49 from Africa and 542 from the Americas), 163 who responded to the survey in Spanish (all from Latin America), and 222 Brazilian faculty who responded to the survey in Portuguese. Qualitative comments were recorded at the end of the surveys by 175 respondents to the English survey, 75 to the Spanish survey, and 70 to the Portuguese survey. Qualitative description and a committee approach guided data analysis. Results: ten new categories of global health competencies emerged from the analysis. Faculty also demonstrated concern about how and when these competencies could be integrated into nursing curricula. Conclusion: the additional categories should be considered for addition to the previously identified global health competencies. These, in addition to the guidance about integration into existing curricula, can be used to guide refinement of the original list of global health competencies. Further research is needed to seek consensus about these competencies and to develop recommendations and standards to guide nursing curriculum development.

International dimensions of nursing and health care in baccalaureate and higher degree nursing programs in the United States

1986 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther L. Mooneyhan ◽  
Beverly J. McElmurray ◽  
Monica S. Sofranko ◽  
Adele B. Campos
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nursing Programs

Undergraduate Nursing Student Mental Health Clinical Experiences in Saudi Arabia: Findings From a Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032110001
Author(s):  
Sami Abdulrahman Alhamidi ◽  
Seham Mansour Alyousef
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Therapeutic Communication ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing

BACKGROUND: Clinical experience is an important way of resolving preregistration challenges. Negative feelings toward pursuing a career in mental health nursing may be modified by well-structured practicums. AIM: To explore nursing student perspectives of clinical practicums in mental health in Saudi Arabia for the purpose of enhancement of nurse education in mental health care. METHOD: This qualitative study used thematic analysis from semistructured focus group interviews of 20 female undergraduate nursing students. Inductive outcomes and emergent conceptual data were reviewed by investigators, doctoral prepared faculty peers, and members of the sample. NVivo 10.1 software was used to suggest conceptual groupings into themes based on inductive codes. RESULTS: The core theme—enhancement of mental health care skills—comprised four emerging subthemes, including the application of theory for clinical improvement, positive feelings, and motivation toward removal of discrimination and stigmatization, experience with apprehension, anxiety, fear, and stress, and therapeutic communication skills. DISCUSSION: Clinical placement in mental health-related practice may assist undergraduate nursing students in addressing anxiety and stress related to contacting patients, confronting stigmatizing and negative emotions, applying theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, having therapeutic communication skills, and enhancing overall professional experiences of nursing students. It is hoped that undergraduate clinical mental health placement will contribute valuable skills and viewpoints to nursing students who aim to enter professional practice in all areas and especially mental health.

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