Author:
Brown Robin,Plemmons Christina,Abuatiq Alham,Hultman Cassy,Currier Danielle,Schmit Marie,Kvigne Valborg,Walstrom Beth,Horsley Leann,Mennenga Heidi
Abstract
AbstractCommunity health workers are projected to grow in number by 17 percent by 2030. A baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) provides a foundation for public health nursing practice. The Competencies for Public Health Nursing Practice instrument was distributed to BSN students at a Midwestern university before and after an educational intervention. Students completed a pretest (n= 269) and posttest (n= 154). All four subscales and total score indicated a significant increase in competence (p< .001). There is a need to develop interactive public health nursing simulations with an interprofessional venue to help students improve teamwork and communication competencies.
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Subject
Education,General Medicine,General Nursing