Jun 27 2024 13 mins
In this episode of Nursing EDge Unscripted, Dr. Steven Palazzo hosts a conversation with Dr. Christine Pariseault about her article, "Exposing Undergraduate Nursing Students to Older Adults A Qualitative Analysis." The discussion highlights how early exposure to geriatric care positively impacts nursing students' perceptions of older adults and the importance of integrating geriatric concepts throughout nursing curricula. Dr. Pariseault shares insights from her research, including strategies for fostering student engagement with older adult care, the value of social interaction in clinical learning, and the need for faculty to prioritize intentional exposure to geriatric concepts. Listeners are encouraged to explore innovative approaches to promoting geriatric care as a rewarding and essential aspect of nursing education.
Pariseault, Christine A.; Whitehouse, Christina R.; O’Connor, Melissa. Exposing Undergraduate Nursing Students to Older Adults: A Qualitative Analysis. Nursing Education Perspectives 45(3):p 169-171, 5/6 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001157
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