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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
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The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA |
Elnora P. Mendias, PhD, RN and Corinne Oppermann, MSN, RN. School of Nursing, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-1029, 409-772-8258, nmendias@utmb.edu
The nursing shortage and other factors have contributed to more RNs in the public health workforce without formal community health nursing education. This paper describes a web-based course focused on teaching public health competencies to RNs enrolled in an undergraduate community health course. Course development, contents, methods, an empowering course philosophy, technical support needed, challenges and strategies to manage them, and outcomes are presented. The course has been viewed positively by faculty and students alike, despite technological and learning challenges.
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Keywords: Community Health, Distance Education
Related Web page: www.utmb.edu
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing (educational services)
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.