Integrating disaster preparedness and response training into the BSN curriculum
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Glenn A. Barnes, DNP, RN, EMT-P, LCDR, USN (ret), School of Nursing, Accelerated BSN, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA; Martin Mufich, MSN, College of Nurses, Texas A & M University Health Sciences Center, Bryan, Texas, USA; Debra A. Danforth, MS, APRN, FAANP, Charlotte E. Maguire Clinical Learning Center, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA
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- Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas, USA
The AACN and ANA as well as other nursing organizations recognize that Disaster Preparedness and Response is a part of nursing practice. Unfortunately schools of nursing are not trained or equipped for this type of training. Two Texas University schools of nursing have implemented programs to correct this.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
| Type | Presentation |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Disaster Preparedness; Simulation; Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum |
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
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