The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing Vol. 40 No. 7 July 2009
By Sandra K. Cesario, PhD, RNC, FAAN; Jaynelle Stichler, DSNc, RN, FACHE, FAAN
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ABSTRACT
Significant renovation, expansion, and new construction of health care facilities is expected during the next several years. Nurse leaders must expand their knowledge of the design process and evidence of design features that enhance safety, efficiency, and healing. In this article, the authors discuss the development of a graduate-level nursing course that provides nurse leaders with knowledge and competencies in health care design and enables them to engage in effective interdisciplinary communication during the design process. Part I of this two-part series, which was published last month, discussed the basic concepts, principles, and issues related to evidence-based design (Cesario, 2009).
J Contin Educ Nurs 2009;40(7):324-328.
AUTHORS
Dr. Cesario is Associate Professor of Nursing and Doctoral Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas. Ms. Stichler is Associate Professor of Nursing and Concentration Chair for Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems, San Diego State University, San Diego, California.
The authors would like to acknowledge Janet Barber, Dennis Gallant, Mark Baker, and Hill-Rom, Co., Inc. for their expertise and support in the development and implementation of the PhD-level course at Texas Woman’s University.
Address correspondence to Sandra K. Cesario, PhD, RNC, FAAN, 3511 Southdown Drive, Pearland, TX 77584.
doi:10.3928/00220124-20090623-02
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