Australian final year nursing students ′ and registered nurse supervisors’ perceptions of a gerontology clinical learning experience: A preliminary appraisal

Current international research suggests universities providing nursing education should focus on shifting students' attitudes towards valuing clinical learning derived from aged care settings, offering support and education for aged care facility staff supervising nursing students ’ learning in the aged care setting, and encouraging nursing graduates to consider pursuing careers in gerontology nursing.Against this international backdrop, one Australian School of Nursing designed a structured clinical learning experience to offer final year nursing students an opportunity to further their knowledge and understanding of the complexities of the role of the gerontology registered nurse.

Source: Nurse Education in Practice - June 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Colleen Ryan, Pammie Ellem, Leeanne Heaton, Jennifer Mulvogue, Marina Cousins, Linda De George – Walker Tags: Clinical education Source Type: research