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Assessment of Curricular Relevance in Pre-Nursing and Nursing Microbiology Education

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Department: Medical Laboratory Science

University: Idaho State University College: Health Professions Department: Medical Laboratory Science 31

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City

Pocatello

Coverage

Unknown to Unknown

Creator

Randie Vanorden

Publisher

Idaho State University

Type

Thesis

Is Complete

No

Date Published

5/11/2020

Archive

digital

City: Pocatello

Degree

Master

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Abstracts

The purpose of this study wasto evaluate curricular relevance of existing pre-nursing microbiology education curricula as it relatedto working nursing professionals, with the intent of revising the Brigham Young University-Idaho pre-nursing microbiology coursework to be more clinically relevant for pre-professional nursing students.University graduate nursing professionals participated in a survey asking aboutvarious microbiology topics. Topics wererated on workforce relevance. Study resultsshowed the three most relevant microbiology topics included: (a) healthcare-associated infections and disease transmission; (b) infection control and epidemiology;and(c) vaccinations. The three least relevant microbiology topics included: (a) gram stains; (b) dilutions and serial dilutions; and (c) microscope operations. This survey provided valuable information to help shape course design and collegiate curriculum objectives in relation to professional nursing relevance. In depth presentation and hands-on application of these topics can be used to help students visualizethe impact ofmicrobiology as a nurseand bothpatientcare and personalsafety.Key Words: Nurse, nursing, education, curriculum, microbiology.