Integrating HIV/AIDS policies and curricular content into baccalaureate nursing programs.
A model used by one school of nursing to implement HIV/AIDS policies, sequenced instructional opportunities, and a research-based evaluation process is described. In the evaluation phase, a study was undertaken to measure students' retention of HIV/AIDS knowledge and their application of universal precautions (U.P.). Findings revealed that 59% of junior baccalaureate nursing students and 75% of seniors retained knowledge about HIV/AIDS and U.P. Seniors indicated that in their role as nursing student or technician/extern, supplies and equipment were readily available and that they had sufficient time to implement U.P. However, only 64% admitted to following correct procedures, even though 96% acknowledged feeling confident in their ability to do so. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and consistent application of U.P. protects nursing students, prevents legal problems, and promotes the quality of patient care.
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Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana 47306-0265.
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Irvine
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Hodson
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D016134:Organizational Policy; D016635:Universal Precautions