Developing a Toolkit for Clinical Instructors to Enhance Student Learning About Nursing Care of Older Adults

TitleDeveloping a Toolkit for Clinical Instructors to Enhance Student Learning About Nursing Care of Older Adults
Faculty/College/UnitApplied Science
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2010
Completion03/31/2012
Project Summary

Despite the presence of old adults (OA) in our healthcare system, care of OAs continues to be a marginalized area of nursing practice. Past studies have demonstrated the importance of clinical experiences, and role modeling and clinical leadership among clinical instructors (CIs) to foster an interest in this area among students. Hence, a key factor in teaching about nursing care of OAs is the skill and knowledge of the Cl. The main objective of this project is to gain greater understanding of CIs’ knowledge and beliefs about nursing care of OA as a basis for developing a toolkit of effective clinical teaching strategies for this specialized area of nursing practice. We will accomplish this objective by conducting a survey with CIs and facilitating a workshop that will lead to the development of the toolkit. Student learning will also be evaluated as a key component of this project.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2010/2011
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorJennifer Baumbusch
Year 1: Funded Amount22,330
Year 1: Team Members

Jennifer Baumbusch, Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science
Frances Affleck, Clinical Instructor, Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science
Sherry Dahlke, Student, Nursing
Anne Earthy, Clinical Practice Leader, Residential Practice Team, VCH / Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science
Alison Phinney, Associate Professor, Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science
Maureen Shaw, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acute Geriatrics, VCH / Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science