Open AccessA novel program for ABSN students to generate interest in geriatrics and geriatric nursing research
Author(s) -
Jennifer Mewshaw,
Donald E. Bailey,
Kristie Porter,
Amber L. Anderson,
Ruth A. Anderson,
Andrew Burd,
Cathleen ColónEmeric,
Kirsten Corazzini
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of nursing education and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1925-4059
pISSN - 1925-4040
DOI - 10.5430/jnep.v7n6p95
Subject(s) - internship , geriatrics , nursing , economic shortage , gerontological nursing , medicine , medical education , linguistics , philosophy , psychiatry , government (linguistics)
The current shortage of nurse researchers in geriatrics adversely affects the capacity of nurses to conduct research to advance the evidence-based care of older adults. In an effort to generate interest in geriatrics and geriatric nursing research, the Duke University School of Nursing designed a summer internship for four students enrolled in the accelerated baccalaureate nursing (ABSN) program. This paper describes the experience of these ABSN students and the staff and faculty who worked with them. The program design, staff and faculty experiences, benefits and challenges, as well as recommendations for future programs are discussed. The purpose of this article is to highlight the benefits and challenges of offering research experiences to nursing students in an ABSN program to stimulate interest in geriatrics and geriatric nursing research.