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An Interprofessional Yearlong Geriatrics Fellowship Program for Advanced Practice Nursing and Social Work Students

Authors :
Susan, Glassburn
Kathryn, Frank
Jan, Fulton
Glenda, Westmoreland
Emilie, Garrison
Sarah, Roth
Debra K, Litzelman
Source :
Nurse Educator. 47:E114-E119
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2022.

Abstract

The care of older adults with complex medical conditions requires effective team-based care.Nursing and social work students need a curriculum that provides them with immersive experiences in geriatrics to prepare them for competent practice.This Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program supported 5 advanced practice nursing (APN) and 5 master of social work (MSW) student fellows in a 2-semester program, with 3 cohorts completing the fellowship over 3 years (N = 30).By the completion of the fellowship, students had (1) demonstrated increased knowledge of age-related changes and health problems experienced by older adults, (2) developed clinical competencies in providing patient-centered health care for older adults, and (3) assessed the fellowship as helpful in preparing for interprofessional team care.An interprofessional gerontology fellowship for APN and MSW students can develop knowledge and skills in team-based care for older adults. Recommendations for creating a fellowship curriculum are provided.

Details

ISSN :
15389855 and 03633624
Volume :
47
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Nurse Educator
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....38bfc99001a5c81118dcd941c9b24ad2