Nurse Education, Center of Excellence for Remote and Medically Under-Served Areas (CERMUSA)
Abstract
Nurses constitute the largest sector of the healthcare workforce within the United States; therefore it is critical that nurses receive appropriate training in disaster nursing. Consequently, efforts are needed to develop, communicate, and deliver these competencies, as well as the education and training which supports the development of these competencies. This study evolved over a period of time and is based upon prior research, review of the literature, and feedback from key stakeholders at the local, state, and national level that indicates significant gaps in knowledge, skills, and attitudes among medical providers who respond to disasters. This study aims to (1) identify and validate evidence-based nursing competencies for military disaster response and the educational curriculum to support these competencies; (2) identify and validate continuing nursing education and training curriculum which supports evidence-based nursing competencies for military disaster response; and (3) identify and test technology that can be used in the delivery of disaster preparedness education. Phase 1 of this research (identification and testing of technology that can be used in the delivery of disaster preparedness education) was completed in FY10. It also will explore how reliable alternative, technologically-enhanced mobile educational content delivery models are in delivering educational content. During Phase 1 changes in knowledge, skills and attitudes among nursing students as a result of disaster preparedness education and training received in their core nursing curriculum were evaluated. Furthermore, the effectiveness of utilizing a mobile learning platform in the delivery of disaster preparedness education and training was measured. The goal of this research is to evaluate changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes among nursing students as a result of education and training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601291
Entities
People
- Jay B. Roberts
Organizations
- University of Saint Francis