This presentation outlines a partnership between Malcolm X College's School of Nursing and Rush University, CATCH-ON Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program to enhance geriatric nursing education. This initiative aims to address the shortage of skilled nursing professionals in geriatric and long-term care by integrating hands-on training and real-world experience into the curriculum, focusing on elderly care. Central to the educational strategy are the "4M's Pearls" (Mobility, Mind, Medication, What Matters), which guide learning objectives to prepare nursing students for seamless transition into professional roles, fostering a pathway of well-equipped nursing professionals.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the integration of 4M's pearls into nursing curriculum.
Explore the impact of academic- clinical partnerships in nursing education.
Analyze strategies to address nursing workforce shortages in the long term care and nursing homes settings.
Evaluate nursing student involvement in quality improvement projects.
Assess the role of nursing faculty diversity in enhancing team collaboration.
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