KMID : 0895920230250030237
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2023 Volume.25 No. 3 p.237 ~ p.247
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Nurses¡¯ perceptions of gerontological nurse practitioner programme curricula: A qualitative descriptive study
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Park Jong-Sun
Kim Hye-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study aimed to describe nurses¡¯ perceptions of gerontological nurse practitioner (GNP) programme curricula, especially positive and negative aspects of the curricula and suggestions to improve the curricula.
Methods: Twenty-one certified GNPs attended one or two interviews and the data obtained were analysed using a conventional content analytic method.
Results: The analysis revealed seven categories and 18 subcategories. The main positive aspects of the GNP programme curricula were ¡°Acquiring knowledge and skills to elder care through the GNP programme¡± and ¡°Application of gerontological nursing-related knowledge and skills attained from the GNP programme.¡± The negative aspects included ¡°Didactic education insufficient for the development of expertise in gerontological nursing¡± and ¡°Ineffective and suboptimal operation of clinical practice curriculum.¡± Suggestions to improve the GNP programme curricula were ¡°Enhancement of education in core courses,¡± ¡°Strengthening the contents of gerontological nursing didactic courses,¡± and ¡°Quality improvement of clinical practice.¡±
Conclusion: The findings indicate that educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders should re-examine the current GNP programme curricula to provide GNP students with quality education and training pertinent to professional healthcare for older adults in various healthcare settings.
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KEYWORD
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Nurse practitioners, Advanced practice nursing, Geriatric nursing, Nursing education, Qualitative research
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