Preparing Nursing Students to Care for Older Adults: Enhancing Gerontology in Senior-level Undergraduate Courses

This exciting program sponsors six regional faculty-training conferences that will take place between 2007 and 2009 in locations across the country. Employing a "train-the-trainer" model, these Faculty Development Institutes will offer a three-day intensive workshop providing nursing educators with the skills, knowledge and resources needed to ensure that the best geriatric practices are imbedded in senior-level baccalaureate curricula.

Before applying, you must complete a self-screening tool. Click here to begin.  

Registration is free. You will need to supply the following information to successfully complete an online application: See Application Guidelines.

• Letter of support from the dean or head of your nursing program. (See Dean's Letter Instructions and template).
• Personal contact information.
• Academic institution information.
• Professional background and experience. (You must be teaching in a baccalaureate nursing program).
• Identification of other applicants from your academic institution.
• Identification of professional enhancement goals.

Faculty Development Institutes (Dates)

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This program is generously funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation and is administered by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing.

Questions?
Contact us at (202) 463-6930 or send an e-mail to gnecsupport@aacn.nche.edu for additional information.

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