Examining the use of geriatric standardized patients with baccalaureate nursing students
Gerontol Geriatr Educ. 2023 Sep 6:1-15. doi: 10.1080/02701960.2023.2255541. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe need for clinical placements for undergraduate nursing programs heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic as nursing schools across the country faced restrictions with the high-risk geriatric client population. Nursing students experienced increased anxiety levels, decreased learning opportunities, and uncertainties about the decision to enter the workforce as healthcare professionals. In turn, this amplified the need for faculty support and feedback imperative for student success. One method for mitigating the gap b...
Source: Gerontology and Geriatrics Education - September 6, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Heather S Cole Christina J Ezemenaka Shameka L Cody Source Type: research