Emergency "Practice Ready. Specialty Focused."
course gives students better understanding of unique emergency
practice
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association
and Adtalem Global Education have partnered to offer
Chamberlain University Bachelor of Science in nursing students a
free course that provides an in-depth introduction to emergency
nursing.
ENA and Chamberlain University
partner on Introduction to Emergency Nursing class.
The class is a part of the institution's "Practice Ready.
Specialty Focused." initiative, which acquaints pre-licensure
students with the various health care specialties available through
hands-on experiences with practicing nurses. Funded by a grant from
the American Nurses Foundation, the PRSF program is part of
Adtalem's dedicated efforts to address the ongoing nursing shortage
in the country.
ENA and Chamberlain University collaborated to develop the
16-week Introduction to Emergency Nursing class, which provides
students with unique learning experiences and allows them to
explore this nursing specialty. The course includes an eight-week
emergency department clinical practicum to ensure they have
real-world opportunities to build up their clinical judgement and
better understand the skillset required for a career in emergency
nursing. The course is currently offered online and at six
Chamberlain campuses in Illinois,
Louisiana, Georgia and Virginia, and it includes a one-year ENA
membership.
"This course is designed to be practice-ready and
specialty-ready. By completing the course and clinicals,
Chamberlain nursing students can acquire a realistic view and an
understanding of the skills and the working environment that are
specific to the ED," said ENA President Chris Dellinger, MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN. "We commend
Chamberlain University for recognizing the unique needs of
emergency nurses and seizing an opportunity to introduce more
people to the specialty early in their careers."
"Historically, emergency department leaders do not hire new
nursing graduates. One reason is that most schools do not provide
courses or training tailored to the ED specialty. New nurses need
several months to get oriented and to be able to practice
independently. With PRSF, Chamberlain students can complete the
didactic course as well as participate in a clinical practicum
within the ED setting, all prior to completing their degree,"
explained Karen Cox, PhD, RN, FACHE,
FAAN, president of Chamberlain University. "Thanks to innovative
partners like ENA, we can properly train the next generation of
emergency nurses and work toward combatting the nursing shortage
many health care systems face."
About the Emergency Nurses Association
The Emergency
Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association
dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through
advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded
in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the
global emergency nursing community. With nearly 50,000 members
worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops
industry-leading practice standards and guidelines, and guides
emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in
triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of
emergency care. Additional information is available at
www.ena.org.
ENA Media Contact:
Paige Fumo Fox
Communications Specialist
847.460.4042
paige.fumofox@ena.org
About Chamberlain University
Chamberlain University,
an Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) institution,
educates, empowers, and emboldens a diverse community of healthcare
professionals who seek to advance the health of
people, families, communities, and nations. Chamberlain has
the largest school of nursing in the U.S., with both on-campus
and online degree programs. Chamberlain is comprised of the
College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions,
offering a variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and
certificate programs. Chamberlain University is accredited
by the Higher Learning Commission.
Visit Chamberlain.edu for more information, and follow
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Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About Adtalem Global
Education
Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE) is the #1
provider of healthcare education in 2022 and a systemically
important solution for preparing a diverse talent workforce that
meets needs of the healthcare industry. We are redefining the
education pathway into healthcare and meeting the evolving patient
needs for a thriving society. Adtalem recognizes the potential in
each individual and guides them to success while maintaining the
top-tier standards and rigor needed to fill the workforce deficit,
by creating more opportunities to connect practice-ready clinicians
with employers at scale. We empower a diverse learner population to
achieve their goals and make inspiring contributions to their
communities with a family of institutions dedicated to nursing,
medicine, veterinary medicine, social work and more. Our community
is comprised of approximately 80,000 students, over 300,000 alumni
and nearly 10,000 employees. Visit Adtalem.com for more
information and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
Adtalem Media Contact:
Talisha Holmes
Adtalemmedia@adtalem.com
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