Service Learning With a Geriatric Population

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

11-2015

Abstract

Relatively few nursing students choose to specialize in geriatric nursing. While increased clinical exposure and improved knowledge of the elderly have been proposed to manage this staffing dilemma, successful strategies have not been identified. This study examined nursing students' attitudes and knowledge about the elderly, before and after service learning experiences in Senior Citizen Centers. Through these interventions, students had significantly improved attitudes and knowledge about the elderly.

DOI

10.1097/NNE.0000000000000181

PMID

25997154

Publication

Nurse Educator

Volume

40

Issue

6

Pages

318-321

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